James Gunn Marks Wrapping ‘Superman’

Gunn took to social media to note that he’s now wrapped main production on ‘Superman’, calling the experience of working on the new movie “an honor”.

(Far Left) James Gunn and the cast of 'Superman.' Photo: James Gunn's Instagram Account.

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James Gunn has marked the end of shooting for ‘Superman’.
David Corenswet plays the title role.
The movie will be in theaters on 11th July next year.

Having shot in Norway, Cleveland and Atlanta, writer/director James Gunn and his ‘Superman’ cast and crew have now completed filming on the superhero movie that Gunn intends –– cinematically, at least –– to kick off his vision for the DC movie universe going forward.

With David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Gunn has been busy making the movie under great scrutiny, his concept for Superman seen as partly defining the way ahead for DC on screens big and small.

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Gunn hasn’t been shy about sharing behind the scenes looks at making the movie and we’ve seen the first look at Corenswet in costume.

Now, though, barring any planned additional footage shoots, Gunn is headed into the post-production stage ahead of the movie’s release next year. We can likely expect at least the first teaser before the year is out.

“And that’s a wrap,” Gunn posted on Instagram about wrapping. “God bless our cast and crew whose commitment, creativity, and hard work have brought this project to life.”

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What’s the story of ‘Superman’?

David Corenswet as Superman in James Gunn's 'Superman'. Photo: James Gunn's Instagram.

Little is truly known about the plotline at this point, but Gunn has been clear that he’s eschewing the usual exploding home planet Krypton/arrival in Smallville origin story (though those will likely be referenced) in favor of more of a workplace film with Clark showing up to work at the Planet, where Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) will already be an established reporting star.

Peter Safran, Gunn’s co-chief of DC Studios (and a producer on the movie) said this about the new movie during the duo’s big announcement about DC films and series going forward:

“It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned.”

Who is appearing in ‘Superman’?

(Center) James Gunn and the cast of 'Superman.' Photo: James Gunn's Instagram Account.

Alongside Corenswet and Brosnahan, there’s an eclectic, sprawling cast.

Also in the cast? Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardener), Isabela Mercad (Hawkgirl), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Terence Rosemore (Otis), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher) and María Gabriela de Faría (Angela Spica/The Engineer).

That’s the main ensemble; we can expect an appearance from Gunn’s brother Sean (a regular in his movies, who has played the likes of Kraglin and provided the on-set reference performance and voice for Rocket Raccoon in the ‘Guardians’ franchise) as the villainous Maxwell Lord.