The Krypton Factor

James Gunn and the cast of Superman talk Clark Kent, Kal-El, kaiju and kindness

- ADAM TANSWELL

WITH A SUPERHERO STORY including distinct new elements that director, producer and writer James Gunn promises we've never seen in a Man of Steel movie before, the buzz is definitely building for Superman. Flying dog? Check. Giant kaiju? Absolutely. Pocket universes? You've got it. Science and sorcery? Sure thing. Max Fleischer cartoon inspirations? No question about it. Yep, Red Alert is super-hyped for DC Studios’ Superman.

“I really do believe in this movie,” enthuses Gunn, speaking at a presentation to promote the blockbuster. “Superman is a movie that celebrates kindness and human love. When somebody goes to my movies, I want them to walk out with a magical feeling that we all know we experience from seeing a movie we love. Honestly, that’s the most important thing for me.”

“There’s something in the movie for everyone,” adds Rachel Brosnahan, who plays Lois Lane. “There’s an epic adventure. There’s an epic love story. There's an epic score. Also, the cool thing about Superman is the fact that he’s a cool guy who does the right thing because it’s the right thing to do - but it’s also cool to do the right thing. I feel like we can use a little bit more of that idea in the world right now.”