SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Says DCU Reboot Is "Over Halfway Through" Shooting

SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Says DCU Reboot Is "Over Halfway Through" Shooting SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Says DCU Reboot Is "Over Halfway Through" Shooting

James Gunn has shared an update on his upcoming DCU Superman movie, revealing that there's still quite a lot of work to be done before production wraps...

By MarkCassidy - May 23, 2024 07:05 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

As filming continues on James Gunn's DCU Superman reboot, the Guardians of the Galaxy director has shared an update on the progress of the production.

Responding to a fan on social media who asked when we can expect a first trailer, Gunn revealed that we're going to be waiting another while, as the movie is now "just over halfway through" shooting.

Production recently moved to Macon, Georgia, and a photo was shared to X/Twitter of a heavily tarped-up set. Cameras are not expected to start rolling until early next month, but Gunn and co. definitely seem to be taking every precaution to ensure that spy shots don't leak online.

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In addition, Nicholas Hoult took to Instagram earlier today to share some photos from his visit to Laguna Seca, where he got to test the Ferrari 296 challenge car. He is not in-costume as Lex Luthor here (obviously), but he is sporting the villain's signature shaved head.

Gunn revealed our first look at David Corenswet in his Super-suit a couple of weeks ago, and the reaction was somewhat mixed. The image, which showed an already battle-tested Man of Steel putting his boots on to go deal with another threat to Metropolis, was effective enough, but some fans were hoping for a clearer glimpse of our new Man of Tomorrow and his updated costume.

Superman will also star Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.

More recently, Sara Sampaio signed on to play Lex's assistant/lover Eve Teschmacher, and Skyler Gisondo has been cast as Jimmy Olsen. Milly Alcock's Supergirl is also rumored to make her debut ahead of her own Woman of Tomorrow movie, but that's yet to be confirmed.

We're still not sure exactly how these other superheroes will factor into the story, but Gunn has previously revealed that Superman's dual-life as both Clark Kent and the Man of Steel will be explored in the film, suggesting that these characters will be his "super friends." Whether they'll be part of an actual team or not remains to be seen.

“Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday,” Gunn captioned the first official photo earlier this year. “When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film ‘Superman: Legacy.’ By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN,” he added. “Making our way to you July 2025.”

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CurlyBill
CurlyBill - 5/23/2024, 7:34 PM
Hoult was a great pic as Lex, that 3rd pic is Luthor to a T.
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 5/23/2024, 7:34 PM
@CurlyBill - pablo lyle is wa
ReverseFlasher
ReverseFlasher - 5/23/2024, 7:37 PM
@CurlyBill - I was thinking the same thing
jst5
jst5 - 5/23/2024, 7:38 PM
@CurlyBill - He for sure could kill it as Lex if the script allows it...
RolandD
RolandD - 5/23/2024, 7:49 PM
@jst5 - Hackman could have been excellent as Luthor if they had made him truly menacing and not comic relief half of the time. Here’s hoping for better for Hoult’s Luthor.
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 5/23/2024, 7:52 PM
@CurlyBill -

I was thinking the exact same thing! Let’s hope the script and direction is up to par with his look.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/23/2024, 8:00 PM
@RolandD - I enjoy Hackman’s version but he’s definitely a product of his time and reflective of the characterization of Lex during that era

He still did well with what he had.

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RolandD
RolandD - 5/23/2024, 8:07 PM
@TheVisionary25 - He’s a great actor and he plays menacing villain very well. he played what was in the script for sure.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/23/2024, 8:22 PM
@RolandD - yes

He’s definitely a more campy take but that doesn’t necessarily mean bad imo…

He’s still so charismatic that it’s fun to watch.
RolandD
RolandD - 5/23/2024, 8:55 PM
@TheVisionary25 - True. If you’ve ever seen Unforgiven or The Quick and the Dead, you’ve seen Hackman play evil.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 5/23/2024, 9:03 PM
@RolandD - oh yeah

If we had young Hackman with the modern Lex characterization , it would have been gold.
jst5
jst5 - 5/23/2024, 9:31 PM
@RolandD - He could have but it worked for the tone of the Reeve Supes movies.Hackman actually said he would not have took the part if it would have been a serious take on Luthor...wasn't looking for that in the role.
RolandD
RolandD - 5/23/2024, 9:37 PM
@jst5 - Interesting. I didn’t know that about Hackman. Thanks.
Fogs
Fogs - 5/24/2024, 2:32 AM
@CurlyBill - yeah, Lex is the beast!
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 5/24/2024, 6:43 AM
@CurlyBill - I agree. Never would I thought Holt could be Lex but he looks amazing.
dragon316
dragon316 - 5/24/2024, 6:59 AM
@CurlyBill - maybe but compare majors to kang in books look nothing alike same with valkery
Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 5/23/2024, 7:34 PM
But he cant release half a movie
Just bring Pablo. Lyle and fix this mess before i hurt mysemysel
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 5/23/2024, 7:39 PM
I really want to be excited but that suit reveal chilled the hype hard for me
HermanM
HermanM - 5/23/2024, 7:47 PM
Still hyped for this, despite that stupid collar.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 5/23/2024, 7:52 PM
Didn't he release a teaser like just after a couple a days/ weeks of filming Guardians


and Reeves showed the best bits of his Batman film in that first trailer which he'd at that time only filmed 10-25% of it.

HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 5/23/2024, 7:53 PM
@HashTagSwagg -

Well probably after the internet losing its mind over nothing, Gunn is probably reluctant to show too much .
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 5/24/2024, 6:49 AM
@HulkisHoly - would half to agree
MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 5/23/2024, 7:54 PM
Don't think we could've gotten a better Lex casting.
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Nolanite
Nolanite - 5/23/2024, 7:56 PM
Take your time Senor Gunn!
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 5/23/2024, 11:29 PM
@Nolanite - still at full hype no matter what anyone says about the initial costume pic

#InGunnWeTrust
Fogs
Fogs - 5/24/2024, 2:34 AM
@vectorsigma - Agreed. After so much time under the shadow of snyder and nolan is cool to see a new take. I'm hopeful.
RegularPoochie
RegularPoochie - 5/24/2024, 9:48 AM
@vectorsigma - Yeah, I don't why people doesn't just realise that the suit was something like so called testsuit, even the background what is happening in there is photoshop, also Corenswet is much smaller in the pic, then he was when they started filming, the flexing pic I mean, there is a huge difference with the sizes.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 5/24/2024, 11:08 AM
@Fogs - yeah, and he hasnt let us down with the guardians, ss and pm!
xfan320
xfan320 - 5/23/2024, 8:08 PM
I think this is the kind of movie that needs a teaser waaaaaay in advance to set the tone and build the hype, that suit reveal didn't cut it...
Knightstar
Knightstar - 5/23/2024, 8:16 PM
"We're only a little over halfway thru shooting". Keep it a hundred Mark 😉.
Arthorious
Arthorious - 5/23/2024, 8:17 PM
While I’m still excited for the film, that suit reveal kind of slowed my hype down. Not the best image to represent Superman.
TheLight
TheLight - 5/23/2024, 9:01 PM
@Arthorious - Exactly. This being the first image of the DCU Superman, with him appearing annoyed, doesn't exactly inspire any anticipation or hype.


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I get what Gunn was trying to do but what made him think that this was the pic to kick up the excitement?
Floke
Floke - 5/24/2024, 1:24 AM
@TheLight - He looks like Monday Morning Superman about to start his shift.

"Ah this sh#t again... sigh..."
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 5/24/2024, 6:51 AM
@TheLight - would you rather have a pic where Supes was just thrown into a bank vault after getting his ass kicked?
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 5/24/2024, 10:58 AM
@TheLight -

The confusion comes from the fact that this isn’t a photo of Superman in the film. It’s a photo of CORENSWET literally putting his boot on before they start filming. But Gunn added the blast in the background which was dumb because it confused people at whether it was a set photo or an actual poster or promo image.

It’s a set photo which shows just how much Corenswet looks like Superman but he’s not in character so it came off weird.

Just bad marketing move.

However that doesn’t mean Superman will actually be mopey in the film. Also, you can tell from the legs that the colors POP just like classic Superman!!
Arthorious
Arthorious - 5/24/2024, 2:36 PM
@lazlodaytona - not gonna lie I remember seeing photo of Clark smacked against the bank vault and it really caught me off guard
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 5/25/2024, 5:02 AM
@Arthorious - I hated every bit of that reveal.
TheLight
TheLight - 5/27/2024, 12:47 PM
@lazlodaytona - I'd rather have a pic of Superman like this,


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You know the old "Hopeful but badass" feeling. Or is that too outdated?
TheLight
TheLight - 5/27/2024, 12:52 PM
@HulkisHoly - "The confusion comes from the fact that this isn’t a photo of Superman in the film. It’s a photo of CORENSWET literally putting his boot on before they start filming. But Gunn added the blast in the background which was dumb because it confused people at whether it was a set photo or an actual poster or promo image."

It doesn't excuse that Gunn purposely used this as his first look of his Superman in his DCU when he could've easily taken a better pic of David.
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 5/27/2024, 2:26 PM
@TheLight -

You were all gung ho on Gunn and now you’ve turned your back on him because of ONE set photo and bad marketing tactic. Chillax.
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