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Geek Tyrant
6 days ago
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Isabela Merced Opens Up About Her Role in James Gunn's SUPERMAN and Why She Has a "Grumpy Demeanor" — GeekTyrant
Isabela Merced isn't playing your typical superhero in James Gunn's Superman . Her version of Hawkgirl, a.k.a. Kendra Saunders, comes with centuries of emotional baggage. These new details that we've learned are actually really cool. Speaking on the DC Studios Showcase Official Podcast, Merced revealed that her character is the reincarnated spirit of the Thanagarian Shayera Hol, a legacy steeped in tragedy and endless rebirth, and Kendra remembers everything. Merced explained: 'Kendra is reincarnated from an alien. So, she has all those memories. The story is actually really dark, it's so f–ked up that I wonder how they're going to handle that when it comes to addressing that. 'I think she carries all of the memories, and the traumas, and the mistakes of her past lives in her body, wherever she goes, so she has a little bit of a grumpy demeanor.' This is a very interesting direction to take the character, and it leans into the convoluted mythos that has long defined Hawkgirl in the comics. Whether as Shiera Sanders, Shayera Hol, or Kendra Saunders, Hawkgirl's tale has always been a mix of love, loss, and reincarnation. But unlike some iterations where the character is blissfully unaware of her past, Merced's Kendra fully remembers the trauma. 'Honestly, it gives me so much backstory and it's super helpful. But then you also have the James Gunn twist, that self-awareness and the comedy of it all. It gives me the opportunity to sort of make light of my trauma and that's what I do all the time.' The 'grumpy demeanor' she talked about is the weight of lifetimes echoing through every moment, and that fits right in with Gunn's signature blend of dark themes and irreverent humor. While Merced's Hawkgirl isn't the central character of the film, her presence shows Gunn is having with with world-building. David Corenswet stars as the Man of Steel, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as a very bald Lex Luthor. The ensemble also includes Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer. Milly Alcock will also appear as Supergirl, setting up her own solo film Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow . Superman is set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
Geek Tyrant
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SUPERMAN Toy Promo Might Reveal How the Movie's Kaiju Gets Taken Down, Plus New Costume Pics — GeekTyrant
A new promo for Superman may have just spilled some oversized blue guts… literally. While promoting the upcoming wave of Superman movie toys, a new commercial aired that shows Superman teaming up with Green Lantern (Guy Gardner), Hawkgirl, and Mister Terrific to take down a monstrous Kaiju. They absolutely wreck it, ending with the creature's glowing blue innards pouring out into the streets. Yeah, that definitely feels like something James Gunn would do. Sure, toy commercials aren't always a one-to-one reflection of a movie's plot. But it's been known for a while now that Superman would be squaring off against a giant Kaiju creature in the film, as it's been shown in the trailers. So the idea that this battle, complete with a gory, gooey finish is loosely based on a scene from the actual movie is totally believable. If what we're seeing in the spot is accurate, we're in for a gloriously weird and action-packed ride. We also get our best look yet at the heroes' updated costumes in some new photos.
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Superman' trailer: David Corenswet's Man of Steel faces heat as Lois Lane questions his interference in a war
James Gunn, filmmaker and CEO of DC Studios, unveiled a new trailer of his much-hyped Superman film on Wednesday (May 14). Starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, the film promises to tell a one-of-a-kind live-action Superman story. The trailer begins with Clark Kent agreeing to Lois Lane's (Rachel Brosnahan) request to sit for an interview as Superman. The Son of Krypton abides, however, the interview soon turns into a grilling session as Lane questions him on several decisions he had just taken, including interfering in a war. While an annoyed Superman defends himself, stating that he stopped the war and prevented the deaths of countless, we cut to glimpses that show the superhero's actions being questioned by the media, the government, and the people he strives to protect. At one point, he is even arrested for his interference with the war. The trailer also shows Superman having to take on the evil Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), who seems to have an issue with how Superman has 'somehow become the focal point of the entire world's conversation.' The trailer ends with Pa Kent (Pruitt Taylor Vince) telling Clark, 'Your choices, your actions, that's what makes you who you are.' The trailer also glimpses at Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl, Anthony Carrigan's Matamorpho and Edi Gathegi's Mister Terrific, among others. The Hammer of Boravia and Ultraman too make appearances. The cast of the film also features Skyler Gisondo (as Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Terence Rosemore (Otis), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner) and María Gabriela de Faría (The Engineer). María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk and Neva Howell also feature in the film. DC Studios heads Peter Safran and Gunn produce the film, which has a screenplay written by Gunn. The director is joined by his frequent collaborators for the technical side of things: director of photography Henry Braham, production designer Beth Mickle, costume designer Judianna Makovsky and composer John Murphy, along with editors William Hoy, Jason Ballantine and Craig Alpert. Superman takes flight in the US on July 11 and internationally on July 9.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Superman DCU Movie Trailer Has Everyone Excited To Meet the New Man of Steel
Everyone is excited to meet David Corenswet's Man of Steel following the latest trailer for James Gunn's . A new Superman trailer was posted earlier today ahead of the movie's upcoming theatrical release this July. Written and directed by Gunn, the DCU film will see Corenswet portray Clark Kent/Superman, while Rachel Brosnahan portrays Lois Lane. The new Superman trailer offers new footage of Clark and Lois interacting, Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl, and much more. There's also a moment where María Gabriela de Faría's Angela Spica/The Engineer, who appears to be working with Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor, breaks into the Fortress of Solitude and battles Krypto, which has fans loving Clark's superpowered dog more than ever before. Check out some reactions to the Superman trailer on X below: Peacemaker, on the other hand, is not impressed: 'Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures,' the official synopsis reads. '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.' In addition to the aforementioned cast members, Superman also stars Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt/Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, Neva Howell as Martha Kent, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Terence Rosemore as Otis, and Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. Superman will be released in United States theaters and IMAX on July 11, 2025, from Warner Bros. Pictures. Originally reported by Brandon Schreur at SuperHeroHype. The post Superman DCU Movie Trailer Has Everyone Excited To Meet the New Man of Steel appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Superman' Takes Flight With Full Trailer From James Gunn
Superman's latest footage offers a new look at the titular DC Comics character's heroics. The full trailer for writer-director James Gunn's movie was released Wednesday, ahead of the Warner Bros. hitting theaters July 11. Superman stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. More from The Hollywood Reporter Bob Odenkirk Brings His Work With Him on Vacation in 'Nobody 2' Trailer Discount Wednesday: AMC Theatres to Dramatically Slash Movie Ticket Prices Beginning July 9 Michelle Pfeiffer Ditches Her Family at the Holidays in Amazon's 'Oh. What. Fun.' Trailer The new film focuses on the titular superhero, who made his way to Earth from the planet Krypton and grapples with his powers while blending in as journalist Clark Kent. 'He's not a man,' Hoult says in the trailer. 'He's an 'it' and somehow become the focal point of the entire world's conversation.' Previously released footage showed an injured Superman getting rescued when his trusty dog, Krypto, drags him to the Fortress of Solitude. After Superman thanks a robot crew for their help, one of them replies, 'No need to thank us, sir, as we will not appreciate it.' Gunn announced on Instagram earlier this week that he would be revealing the full trailer, adding the caption, 'I've been waiting too long to share this with you all!' Superman's release marks a pivotal and high-stakes moment for Warner Bros., in addition to DC Studios bosses Gunn and Peter Safran, who produce this project. The film co-stars Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Terence Rosemore (Otis), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner) and María Gabriela de Faría (The Engineer). Gunn joined his stars on the CinemaCon stage last month, where Corenswet discussed how he felt to portray the Man of Steel. 'It's a great honor to play a role that exists so clearly in the public consciousness,' the star said. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Goonies' Cast, Then and Now "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked
