James Gunn, DC Universe
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James Gunn feels we don't ever need to see on screen origin stories for three of the most iconic superheroes ever again.
Born on the gleeful grotesquerie of Troma and transformed from indie provocateur to empathetic protector during his days making movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Gunn makes comic book movies with the kind of artistic integrity,
Fans are understandably eager for DC Studios to introduce the DCU's Batman, but is there any sign of the Caped Crusader in Superman? And what about Gotham City? You can find out more details
Directed by Gunn, Superman centers on a younger Kal-El/Clark Kent than we've seen before, as he struggles to juggle his real-life job as a reporter at The Daily Planet and his cloak-sporting, city-saving escapades. It'll also see him strike up a romance with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and face off against Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult).
James Gunn's Superman features the story of Clark Kent and Lois Lane along with multiple villains. Starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, it releases on July 11., Hollywood N
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Gadget on MSNSuperman and Krypto launch DC into new universeThe Superman reboot, in cinemas from today, marks the beginning of a new continuity for DC films and television shows. It will be officially called the DC Universe (DCU) and overseen by creators James Gunn and Peter Safran.