James Gunn reveals Superman launch, plans for Wonder Woman, and the secret projects reshaping superhero cinema.
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James Gunn has brought a new vision
James Gunn is not just making movies anymore – he’s building a whole world! After surprising fans with ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, he’s now helming the entire DC ship with Peter Safran.
And his first big gamble? ‘Superman‘, which hits theaters on July 11.
David Corenswet wears Superman’s cape, Rachel Brosnahan makes a solid Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor.
Gunn stays connected with fans
unlike most Hollywood bigwigs; Gunn actually talks to fans. “I’m from Manchester, Missouri.
Nobody knew me in Hollywood,” he explains. He remembers a few of his childhood interactions with celebrities.
“That’s what I’ve always wanted to give back,” Gunn says, treating fans with genuine respect rather than alienating them.
Handling multiple roles
How does one direct Superman and run an entire studio? For Gunn, it’s about splitting creative energy.
“The balance isn’t between creative and business. It’s between specific creatives and large-scale creatives,” he explains.
While Safran handles business meetings, Gunn focuses on storytelling across all platforms, though he admits, “It gets overwhelming sometimes.”
Superman: The heart of the new universe
Superman wasn’t chosen to kick off DC’s new era for nothing.
“He’s one of the three biggest characters in DC, the most important in the Warner Bros.
catalog, but also he’s really emblematic because he’s the first superhero,” Gunn explains.
The film introduces key elements to the larger “Gods and Monsters” story while also remaining appealing to new audiences.