SUPERMAN: Despite "Sky-Is-Falling" Reports, Warner Bros Is Confident in the DC Film — GeekTyrant
There's been a lot of noise lately regarding James Gunn's Superman after recent test screenings, whispers of trouble, rumors of drastic edits, and the usual panic that swirls around any major franchise reboot.
But according to The Hollywood Reporter, despite the 'sky is falling' reports on the film, the studio seems pretty confident in what Gunn is building for the future of the DC Universe.
Gunn's Superman is facing an intense level of scrutiny. This is the film that's meant to set the tone for the new DC cinematic universe. Gunn has openly acknowledged the pressure, saying this movie carries the weight of what's to come.
So, it makes sense that every detail is getting extra attention, and naturally, when test screenings happen and changes follow, people assume the worst. But from this recent report, that assumption doesn't hold much weight.
Here's what actually went down… there were three days of pick-ups. Not reshoots. Not rewrites. Just pick-ups. Think of it like tightening screws before launch. Yes, some changes were made, up to 25 minutes reportedly cut from an earlier version that leaned more into humor, but according to sources, that's par for the course.
One insider told THR, 'I'm no defender of Gunn, but none of this is unusual. It's part of honing of the movie. Any movie.' Another added, 'Gunn absolutely tests, he absolutely tinkers. He's not one of those directors who can't take suggestions.'
There was also chatter about music changes, and yes, David Fleming was brought in to work alongside composer John Murphy. But again, both of their work is being used in the final product. It's more collaboration than course correction.
Meanwhile, Gunn is pushing forward. The final locked cut of Superman is due next Friday, and no one inside the production seems to be sweating, which is a good sign.
The film stars David Corenswet as Superman, with Nicholas Hoult stepping into Lex Luthor's shoes. Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane, with a full supporting cast that includes Isabel Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl, who will spin off into Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow .
Gunn has been vocal about what this movie means to him. When production wrapped, he wrote:
'God bless our cast and crew whose commitment, creativity, and hard work have brought this project to life. I set out to make a movie about a good man in a world that isn't always so much.
'And the goodness and kindness and love I've encountered on a daily basis on the set has inspired me… The destination has been Superman, but the journey has been the toil and the laughter and the emotions and ideas and magic we've shared together on set—and for that I am forever grateful.'
Gunn doesn't sound like he was scrambling behind the scenes. That's someone who feels like they've captured something special.
According to the official synopsis, 'In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who's driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.'
So, despite the internet's tendency to panic, it seems like Superman is right on track. This isn't the disaster some feared, it's just the usual messiness of making a massive big-budget movie. I hope that Gunn pulls off what he's promising!
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