SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn Says He's "Undecided" On Red Trunks

SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn Says He's "Undecided" On Red Trunks

Will we see the new Man of Steel wear the iconic, but divisive, red trunks in Superman: Legacy? Director James Gunn has shared an update on the costume, and it sounds like he's yet to decide...

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By MarkCassidy - Jun 12, 2023 08:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

Though it may seem like a trivial thing to some, quite a few fans are still very passionate about Superman's undies!

The debate about whether the Man of Steel should/shouldn't wear his classic red trunks on the outside of his iconic costume always resurfaces whenever a new live-action movie is in the works, and fans are curious about the direction James Gunn will take for the latest big-screen iteration of the legendary hero in Superman: Legacy.

Gunn Tweeted out an image of the various takes on the character we've seen over the years to mark #SupermanDay, and when he was asked about the trunks, he responded with the following.

Christopher Reeve wore the trunks in Richard Donner's movies, and Brandon Routh followed suit in Superman Returns. Then, back in 2011, DC Comics launched the "New 52," and introduced a new take on the Man of Tomorrow whose costume was notably sans shorts.

Henry Cavill then ditched the trunks for Man of Steel in 2013, and most fans seemed happy enough with the change - but there are still those who'd like to see the legendary hero return to his original look.

Which would you prefer? Drop us a comment down below.

It's looking like our new Superman will be either Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet or Tom Brittney, while Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan and Phoebe Dynevor are said to be in the running for Lois.

Gunn reportedly turned in the first draft of his script before the writers' strike, but that doesn't mean the production won't be impacted going forward.

“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.”

Superman: Legacy is set to hit theaters in 2025.

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99OPTIMISTPRIME
99OPTIMISTPRIME - 6/12/2023, 8:15 PM
Undecided? I thought everyone had a strong opinion on it, one way or the other.🤣
tylerzero
tylerzero - 6/12/2023, 9:34 PM
@99OPTIMISTPRIME -

I am absolutely forgainst it.
dracula
dracula - 6/12/2023, 8:15 PM
If he can make peacemaker’s suit look believable, the trunks should be no problem
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/12/2023, 8:28 PM
@dracula - Keaton Batman never underwear no one had problem about that
FinnishDude
FinnishDude - 6/13/2023, 7:33 AM
@dragon316 - Batman works with an all-black look. Superman needs something to break-up all the blue.
Django1980
Django1980 - 6/13/2023, 1:14 PM
@dracula - He made a silly and exaggerated version of Peacemaker, that's how it worked for him.
As many people said here before, why don't use a thick red belt instead? And to make it look better, and closest to the red trunks, make the belt a little thicker, to occupy part of the space on his belly, and to serve as a break in the middle of all the rest of the blue. Kind of like they did with Superman and Lois design, they could even make it a little more thick. Problem solved, and you manage to please almost everyone. (Sorry red-trunk-lovers, we know you love this design, but for the most of the audience, red trunks IT'S SILLY!)
TheLight
TheLight - 6/13/2023, 5:52 PM
@FinnishDude - He did have that.

THIS.












This was the perfect blend of contemporary and classic all in one. Just wished that the fans agreed with it.
Godzilla2000Zer
Godzilla2000Zer - 6/12/2023, 8:17 PM
I'd love for the trunks to come back
TheBlueMorpho
TheBlueMorpho - 6/12/2023, 8:17 PM
DocSpock
DocSpock - 6/12/2023, 8:19 PM

So they are totally rejecting my clam diggers & belly shirt idea???

These guys have no vision.
dracula
dracula - 6/12/2023, 8:20 PM
On another topic just finished reading Jaime Reye’s first solo series (thank you DC for movie tie in rerelease paperbacks)

The movie has a lot to live up to

Hopefully it does well enough to get a trilogy
dracula
dracula - 6/12/2023, 8:21 PM
Can even have Peacemaker show up in a sequel
pitbull76
pitbull76 - 6/12/2023, 8:21 PM
The trunks never really made a big deal for me ether way I am a huge Batman fan and the same goes for his utility belt.
TyrantBossMedia
TyrantBossMedia - 6/12/2023, 8:28 PM
I say go classic. If you’re going to properly reboot Superman and the DC comics go classic across the board to start, then allow outfits and characters to evolve over time.
HarryBloodscreaming
HarryBloodscreaming - 6/12/2023, 8:29 PM
Trunks or no trunks is an important question. Superman should look a little silly. Disarming; non-threatening. Being dressed like a vintage strongman with his little cape makes him look unassuming, like a friend; not an omnipotent god.
LSHF
LSHF - 6/12/2023, 8:39 PM
@HarryBloodscreaming - Interesting points.
dragon316
dragon316 - 6/12/2023, 8:29 PM
Stupid trunks don’t make good movie it’s movie it self and costumes
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 6/12/2023, 8:31 PM
The solid blue makes it look like a child's onesie so it needs something to break it up.
Nightmare
Nightmare - 6/12/2023, 10:31 PM
@Reeds2Much - Just give him a red belt.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 6/12/2023, 8:31 PM
I would wager it was fully understandable why Snyder opted not to use them, which was a notable “big” deal at the time. Despite that they can make him look good regardless, there’s no reason not to bring the trunks back. Would make so many people happy, as creepy as it is on paper to want to see a dude’s red underwear.
dracula
dracula - 6/12/2023, 8:34 PM
@MosquitoFarmer - sounds like the same logic that kept the xmen in leather for 20 years
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 6/12/2023, 11:35 PM
@dracula - Not really, if you read what I said.
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 6/12/2023, 8:32 PM
Trunks. We die like brave, trunks-wearing men.
Skestra
Skestra - 6/12/2023, 9:18 PM
@RitoRevolto - If a man doesn't die wearing trunks, did he ever truly live?
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 6/12/2023, 9:54 PM
@Skestra - Nope, he lived a coward's life.
Fares
Fares - 6/12/2023, 8:33 PM
Give it a convincing story reason or an in-universe commentary, or leave it out.
DalekCraigWasson
DalekCraigWasson - 6/12/2023, 8:46 PM
@Fares - Easy, it's Kryptonian fashion:



Have a (still living!) Pa Kent make a remark about they wear underwear on the outside, and Ma goes hush you, I think it's stylish.
Fares
Fares - 6/12/2023, 9:02 PM
@DalekCraigWasson - that could work. But in that case, I feel it should also be more of a running gag where people on the street would notice it to. By the sequel, it just becomes Superman's signature look that everyone knows.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 6/12/2023, 8:35 PM
Trunks disrespect is getting out of hand…
B1ackManta
B1ackManta - 6/12/2023, 8:38 PM
New 52 red belt is where it's at. No more underwear on the outside, please.
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 6/12/2023, 8:39 PM
He is using it, at least for an early suit in the movie, we all know it.
LSHF
LSHF - 6/12/2023, 8:39 PM
Decisions, decisions...
DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 6/12/2023, 8:42 PM
It’s one of those things that people are really passionate about one way or the other. Have to be honest though, I’m cool with the trunks and I’m cool without them.
kazuma
kazuma - 6/12/2023, 8:47 PM
Was never a fan of the trunks. Like, I'm not against them but I'm not for them either. You can incorporate the design of the trunks into the suit without making them trunks.
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