There’s a lot of anticipation surrounding James Gunn‘s take on Superman, as it plays a crucial role in shaping the future of DC superheroes at Warner Bros. A topic that has been widely discussed is whether Superman should wear his red pants in the upcoming movie or not.
One of the main concerns was, ‘Would we include trunks or not?’ said Gunn. “I discussed this with Zack Snyder, who explained that he had experimented with numerous variations featuring trunks but ultimately couldn’t make it work,” Gunn continued. “I felt the same way. … In theory, I favored the concept of trunks because it aligns with the Superman I knew as a child.
Earlier, James Gunn expressed that it’s foolish to try to portray Superman in a grave manner as he is a superhero. Being the original, vibrantly-colored character, that’s just who he is.
It seems David Corenswet was the one who convinced the director to have Superman wear red pants. According to Gunn, they tried on various versions, including trunks and no trunks, and during screen tests. One of the things David suggested was that Superman wants children not to be afraid of him since he’s an alien with extraordinary powers. He shoots beams from his eyes, making him potentially intimidating. However, David pointed out that Superman aims to be loved, serving as a symbol of hope and positivity. To achieve this, he dresses like a professional wrestler in a way that makes people feel safe and embodies hope and positivity, which resonated with the director.
“Superman” opens on 11th July 2025
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2025-06-14 14:23