\’Superman of My Childhood\’: Warner Bros. Co-CEO Praises James Gunn’s 5-Star Vision

To Mike De Luca, from James Gunn\’s
Superman
felt perfectly nostalgic.

\”I love
Superman
I believe James Gunn has done an outstanding job. The film is filled with his signature warmth and wit, and the action sequences are absolutely breathtaking,” stated the co-CEO of Warner Bros. Pictures during an extensive interview.
Deadline
Regarding the future of Superman, who will make his big-screen comeback with the launch of the new DC Universe’s live-action phase led by Gunn and Peter Safran, De Luca referred to this movie as \”the\”
Superman
I was raised with, so

It makes me emotional when I view it.

I find it incredibly epic and strikingly visual with deep emotion. The acting is superb. It truly is

five-star movie

For me, and I\’m eagerly anticipating when everyone gets to see it. Yes, we\’re truly thrilled about this.
Superman
, James crushed it.\”

When queried about how it measured up to the original
Superman
The film featuring Christopher Reeve led De Luca to feel that although it captures a similar essence, it leans more towards grand science fiction. It incorporates elements from what he admired in previous works.
Guardians of the Galaxy
, but it\’s true-blue
Superman
The comic book materials he draws from for inspiration,
All-Star Superman
And things like that are included as well. It truly serves as a tribute to what has kept Superman relevant for nearly a century. He managed to fit everything in. Additionally, more of these science-fiction components were disclosed in the material.
film\’s CinemaCon sneak peek
, featuring increased interaction with Krypto the Superdog as well as numerous robotic servitors managing Superman’s Fortress of Solitude. An additional sneak peek showed Gunn at work directing.
an encounter between Superman
(David Corenswet) and long-time rival Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), although his hidden intentions in the movie are still undisclosed at this time.

Superman Is a Tale of Origins in the Professional World

In addition to its Silver Age components,
Superman
will feature several metahuman characters in supporting roles, with its trailers focusing on interactions with Guy Gardner, Mister Terrific, and Hawkgirl.
Portrayed as an \”origin tale of the workplace\”
In 2023, according to Gunn, the marketing provided additional glimpses into Clark Kent’s daily experiences at the Daily Planet, particularly highlighting his connection with long-standing romantic partner Lois Lane, played by Rachel Brosnahan.
Superman
is the second installment of the DCU following last year\’s
Creature Commandos
, with
Peacemaker
Season 2 is scheduled to follow in August. Additional DCU projects currently in production include
Lanterns
and
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,
with the former witnessing the comeback
Aquaman
\’s Jason Momoa
as fan-favorite bounty hunter Lobo.

Released in 1978,
Superman
is widely regarded as one of the most influential comic book movies of all time, with Reeve\’s performance impacting every Superman portrayal afterward. The actor would play Superman in three more films until his tragic paralysis in 1995, with the accident\’s fallout and Reeve\’s career being the subject of last year\’s documentary
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
.

Superman
released in theaters on July 11.

Source:
Deadline