James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy Will Totally Skip 1 Storyline That Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel Executed With Perfection
Since James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy becomes the debut film of the new DCU, the director has made sure to explore the other facets of Superman’s world. Unlike Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel, this upcoming film deviates from Clark Kent’s origin story.
With the rebooted DCU comes a fresh take on Superman’s journey, crafted with the hands of James Gunn. If you have been wondering about the origin story of Clark Kent, the one we have already witnessed through Cavill’s film, then let us spill the tea because James Gunn has no plans to follow it. Superman: Legacy will feature Clark’s working life as a reporter for Daily Planet.
James Gunn Will Not Follow Superman’s Origin Story in Superman: Legacy
Origin story serves as the basis for every superhero movie, and since fans have already seen Superman’s origin through Henry Cavill‘s Man of Steel, director James Gunn decided not to follow this narrative in his upcoming and highly anticipated Superman: Legacy. The filmmaker plans to delve into the unexplored aspects of Clark Kent’s journey, like his working life as a reporter on Daily Planet and how he balances his superhero duties while being a responsible reporter.
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The duality of Superman’s existence will undeniably make an engaging film when even fans have expressed their desire to delve into the other or less explored parts of Superman’s journey. David Corenswet known for his roles in Netflix’s The Politician has secured the titular role, with other acclaimed actors like Nicholas Hoult playing the formidable foe Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and other notable actors.
When James Gunn wanted a young actor to portray Superman, many speculated that this might be due to the traditional story. However, according to THR, Peter Safran said:
“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 that kindness is old-fashioned.”
The task of maintaining his dual identity would be challenging, while remarkable for fans. With Superman: Legacy, there are high chances for Supergirl to debut through her cousin’s film, which would eventually lead to her standalone project.
Superman: Legacy Will Bring Bigger Roles For Supporting Characters
Another aspect we’ll witness in the upcoming David Corenswet movie is the involvement of the supporting characters in Superman: Legacy. Unlike Henry Cavill’s films, Gunn’s latest project will serve them bigger roles, leading them to be a significant part of the DCU. Characters like Supergirl, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, and Krypto will likely gain more significance considering the focus on Clark Kent’s persona.
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As Corenswet plays the titular role, James Gunn revealed through his Instagram Threads that the actor couldn’t fit in the Superman suit that Henry Cavill wore. Since Corenswet is the tallest of them all, he’s going to make the character look like he’s directly coming from the comic book. The actor matches the physique and fine features that the director wanted when he mentioned the requirements for Superman.
Superman Legacy soars into theaters on July 11, 2025.
