SUPERMAN: Isabela Merced Talks Hawkgirl's LordTech Suit; Sean Gunn Teases New Take On Maxwell Lord

SUPERMAN: Isabela Merced Talks Hawkgirl's LordTech Suit; Sean Gunn Teases New Take On Maxwell Lord

Superman star Isabela Merced has addressed the major changes to Hawkgirl's costume seen in set photos, while Sean Gunn explains that his take on Maxwell Lord will stick closely to what's on the page...

By JoshWilding - Aug 18, 2024 05:08 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Superman has wrapped shooting and, earlier this summer, we were treated to a lot of set photos when the production arrived in Cleveland, Ohio.

Pretty much every lead character was spotted by the paparazzi, including Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Mister Terrific, and Hawkgirl. Their costumes led to heated debates among fans, largely because the designs marked a significant departure from the comics. 

Upon closer inspection, we noticed that they were all "LordTech" branded outfits, suggesting the heroes are members of Maxwell Lord's Justice League International. 

Talking at the Alien: Romulus premiere, Hawkgirl actress Isabela Merced said the hero's suit is for "this specific timeline in the story," hopefully meaning she might don a more comic-accurate effort in a future story.

"Well, there have been some leaked pictures online," Merced said of the set photos. "However, I think James knows what he wants, and this specific suit is for this specific timeline in the story. I don't know what else I can say, but I gotta say, the helmet was my absolute favorite. It's so sick. It's so badass. It's perfect." 

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The Wrap, meanwhile, caught up with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star Sean Gunn at FanExpo Chicago over the weekend. The actor is playing the DCU's Weasel and G.I. Robot but will also have a non-CG role as the (often villainous) Maxwell Lord. 

We saw Pedro Pascal play an eccentric version of the baddie in Wonder Woman 1984, while Peter Facinelli played him in The CW's Supergirl. For Sean, and his brother, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, this interpretation will stick to the comics rather than what's come before on screen.

"I can’t talk too much about it. I can say that my brother James and I did discuss what reference materials from the canon were relevant to to my process. I love doing my own music."

Gunn added, "I can’t say that much, other than we did talk about relevant materials, and we discussed the character in detail on before I dove in. We referenced, no live performances of the character. It’s all from written materials with things that we figure we’re looking at."

In the DCU, we expect Lord to be introduced as the sponsor of the Justice League International before breaking bad somewhere down the line (rather than immediately showing up as a villain).

Superman is set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 8/18/2024, 5:17 AM
y'know the insignia on the Lord Tech suits look suspiciously like 'JL' for Justice League. Any body notice that?
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ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 8/18/2024, 5:23 AM
@ObserverIO - Guy looks like Simple Jack from Tropic Thunder.... he's going full
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 8/18/2024, 5:54 AM
@ObserverIO - isn't there a version of the JLI in the comics that's backed by Lord as well? Could see it take inspiration from that
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 8/18/2024, 6:11 AM
@bkmeijer1 - exactly.


@ProfessorWhy - ...bowlcut. He's going full bowlcut.
ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 8/18/2024, 6:14 AM
@ObserverIO - i was just about to say that. Yes. bowl cut
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 8/18/2024, 10:16 AM
@ObserverIO - wow. Guy's outfit looks horrible
Wallywest001
Wallywest001 - 8/18/2024, 11:02 AM
@bkmeijer1 - why tf is Sean Gunn playing Maxwell Lord. Like dude wtf.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 8/18/2024, 11:05 AM
@Wallywest001 - we all know why. It's in the name. Doubt it's a big role though
ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 8/18/2024, 5:20 AM
Sean Gunn is also Bat-Mite, best boy, and built sets
AC1
AC1 - 8/18/2024, 5:56 AM
The suits look shit in the set photos but they'll probably look better on screen, even so I think most of us gathered that they're temporary suits worn by those characters while they're part of Maxwell Lord's team and they'll probably get something more individual/comic accurate in any future appearances they might have (although in fairness Mr Terrific is kind of an exception to all that as he does look pretty good and his costume is probably the most comic accurate of all the ones we've seen, including Superman)
SuperJefe
SuperJefe - 8/18/2024, 6:07 AM
I think if you’re backed by a company your suit would be more overdone and bombastic - might have been a more fun take than the leather - but he’s probably gonna make them look a bit silly and branded.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 8/18/2024, 6:23 AM
@SuperJefe - him making them similar wit h their own little touches here and there could in his mind make them look like a team more
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 8/18/2024, 10:21 AM
@SuperJefe - pretty much the costumes on The Boys
SuperJefe
SuperJefe - 8/18/2024, 10:39 AM
@lazlodaytona - Good point! They are similar themes in that respect so maybe he purposely went with the leather/uniform look.
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 8/18/2024, 6:15 AM
Said this from the start ffs
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 8/18/2024, 6:54 AM
I think the suits look fine and like Isabela says , are specifically tailored (literally & figuratively) to fit the context of the story it seems..

I like the theory that the public heroes in this universe so far are either government owned or corporate sponsored (but like The Boys) but it’s not until Superman comes on the scene that he really inspires some of the others to become more individualistic or even entirely heroic like perhaps Guy.

Hell , you could even use that as the impetus for Lord’s villainous turn in this version in that by losing his team which we his biggest investment that he loses his company & everything thus developing a grudge against Superman and the others.

However going by previous comments by James Gunn , definitely seems like this version of Max will be more inspired by his initial appearance where he was more of an amoral businessman & con artist who would show signs of developing heroic qualities & struggling with his conscience at times rather then the super villain he became (which is a change his original creators didn’t even like).

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I can see Gunn playing that version well moreso then the supervillain.

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