SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn Announces That Pre-Production Is Officially Underway

SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn Announces That Pre-Production Is Officially Underway

Director and DC Studios co-head James Gunn has taken to Twitter to announced that early pre-production is now officially underway on his upcoming reboot, Superman: Legacy...

By MarkCassidy - Apr 18, 2023 09:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

85 years ago today on April 18, 1938, National Publications released the first issue of Action Comics, introducing the world to arguably the most iconic and beloved superhero of all time.

We've seen numerous big and small screen iterations of the Man of Steel over the years, and James Gunn is currently working on an all-new take for the DCU.

Now, to mark the Last Son of Krypton's anniversary, the filmmaker has taken to Twitter to announce that early pre-production is officially underway on Superman: Legacy.

As far as we know, nobody has been cast as Clark Kent (or any of the characters for that matter) yet, but we do know that a casting director has been hired.

Based on a recent report, Gunn and co. will likely be looking at actors between the age of 22 and 26. We've also heard that Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen will appear (no big surprise there), and Lex Luthor will be the main villain.

Right now, all we really know about the reboot is that it's set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025, and will focus on the early days of the character.

“Superman: Legacy is the true foundation of our creative vision for the DC Universe. Not only is Superman an iconic part of DC lore, he is also a favorite character for comic book readers, viewers of earlier movies, and fans around the world," said Gunn during the DCU slate announcement. "I can’t wait to introduce our version of Superman who audiences will be able to follow and get to know across films, movies, animation and gaming.”

Who would you like to see take to the skies as the next Superman?

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marvel72
marvel72 - 4/18/2023, 9:20 AM
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 4/18/2023, 9:21 AM
Wow that's quick, glad to see it starting and hopefully we get some casting news soon.

Gunns films have humour but a lot of heart as well.

One of my favourite movies of his is Super, well cast and well made, doesn't get talked about as much nowadays. Everyone was excellent in it and the ending was powerful and emotional.

Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 4/18/2023, 9:25 AM
Am I the only one who thinks Gunn is totally wrong for Superman?
Don't get me wrong, I like his stuff overall, with some caveats, but I don't think he's a good fit for Supes.
I'm cautiously optimistic about this one.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 4/18/2023, 9:30 AM
@Feralwookiee - chill and have fun. everybody is going to find something they would rather have done another way about it when it comes out. but dont let that ruin your fun. people are forgetting to have fun now by focusing on being overtly critical. just think it wasnt that long ago when he were only dreaming of the movies and shows we are getting now. its an amazing time.
Reginator
Reginator - 4/18/2023, 9:40 AM
@Feralwookiee - i agree with you
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 4/18/2023, 10:04 AM
@Feralwookiee - Same
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 4/18/2023, 10:19 AM
@Feralwookiee - A good director is able to step out of their norm and create something they aren't known for doing.

I would hope Gunn knows this and knows that he can't make Superman have the same tone as Guardians of the Galaxy. Because that's all it is. Tone. Just don't make it a comedy. Do whatever you want story-wise. Just don't fill it with jokes.

That's seriously all it takes.
mountainman
mountainman - 4/18/2023, 10:50 AM
@CorndogBurglar - This is all that it takes. As long as Gunn can cut out the juvenile humor from GOTG and The Suicide Squad, this should be in good hands.

Gunn is great at character and heart. I’m sure he knows he can’t throw in goofy Drax-like humor in this movie.
Origame
Origame - 4/18/2023, 11:39 AM
@Feralwookiee - I was on the fence too, but then I heard him tweet his inspiration for the movie. Got me more onboard with him doing it.
oldnoname
oldnoname - 4/18/2023, 1:19 PM
@Feralwookiee - I get it; similarly cautiously optomistic.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 4/18/2023, 2:53 PM
@Origame - I'm not hellbent against him, but I just have a little apprehension right now.


I just want a GOOD decent Optimistic Superman movie without the modern cynicism and snark.
It is totally possible to do it and it would be quite refreshing at this point imo.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 4/18/2023, 2:56 PM
@CorndogBurglar - Totally agree.

I'm find with SOME humor and some jokes, but NOT at Superman's expense.
I've grown really tired of the modern cynicism and pessimism that has seemed to creep into everything that Hollywood produces now. A true Superman film should express the very opposite of that as far as I'm concerned.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 4/18/2023, 3:01 PM
@supermanrex - I agree with you overall.
As a kid growing up in the 70's and 80's I never thought I'd get to see big budget versions on the big screen like this.

That said, I think it's still fair to be somewhat critical of these movies and have certain expectations.
I would really love to see a rather "wholesome" (kind of a corny word) version of Supes that is truly optimistic and positive without much or any of the modern/postmodern "deconstructionism" nonsense. It would be a breath of fresh air.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 4/18/2023, 3:29 PM
@mountainman - You would think. But then we have people like Taika Waititi that can't help himself.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 4/18/2023, 3:30 PM
@Feralwookiee - I look at Iron Man 1 as a perfect example. It was a serious movie with some good one-liners.

There SHOULD be some humor in Superman. He's a light hearted character after all. But it should be a comedy.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/18/2023, 9:30 AM
Goldboink
Goldboink - 4/18/2023, 10:15 AM
@GhostDog -
We said the same thing about Rings of Power and look at how that turned out.
TheClungerine
TheClungerine - 4/18/2023, 9:30 AM
Costumes will be trash no doubt.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/18/2023, 9:39 AM
@DaRealCapClunge - yea idk what it is but Gunn's costuming always feels power ranger-y a lot of the time. Not all of it is bad, but there's a strong handful that seem really cheap.
Boycee
Boycee - 4/18/2023, 10:58 AM
@DaRealCapClunge - Pathetic failed troll attempt
TheClungerine
TheClungerine - 4/18/2023, 11:09 AM
@GhostDog - yeah I agree, not sure why he goes that route. He should just hire someone better take care of them. Even in the SS some of the costumes looked like cosplay.
TheClungerine
TheClungerine - 4/18/2023, 11:10 AM
@Boycee - ? The costumes in his movies are average at best, sorry if my opinion hurts your feelings but show me 3 instances where he has knocked it out the park with comic accurate costume design.
Boycee
Boycee - 4/18/2023, 11:16 AM
@DaRealCapClunge - "Sorry if my embarrassingly moronic opinion about costumes for a movie that has shown literally nothing whatsoever hurts your feelings"

Fixed that for you.

Worthlessly/incoherently cry elsewhere.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 4/18/2023, 9:33 AM
i bet this is a marriage between all star superman and superman for all seasons.
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