Well, it’s official: James Gunn will direct the first film in Warner Bros. Discovery’s ambitious and aggressive reboot of the DC universe. Superman: Legacy. While not a surprise, the announcement is a clear sign that Gunn is fully committed to ditching the DCEU and presenting his vision of a cinematic universe involving a radically different version of the Man of Steel.
But what, precisely, will the public see in Superman: Legacy? At this point, moviegoers only know what and who will do it. No be in it: Henry Cavill, any ties to the DCEU, and a cynical and violent vision like the one Zach Snyder had presented in 2013 Iron Man. While Gunn’s movie is still being written and hasn’t aired yet, it’s the perfect time to wonder what the guardians of the galaxy vol. 3 the director should include in his Superman reboot.
A younger, fresher Superman
Look, I love Christopher Reeve. He will always be the ultimate Superman. The less said about Brandon Routh, the better. And I fully recognize that while a lot of people love Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel, he was never for me. That’s why I’m so excited for Gunn’s reboot because he gives everyone a chance to find a newer and better Superman.
Who could it be? I have already addressed the issue in another article. There are a million ways Gunn could go: traditional (Darren Criss, Jacob Elordi); emo (Pablo Mescal); meatloaf (Charles Melton); and yes, a non-Caucasian Supes (Eli Goree). All of these options work for me because Superman is a malleable character. He doesn’t need to be an established thing. OK, he maybe he needs to get a little in shape, but that’s about it.
Make Superman Optimistic Again (or MSOA!)
Let’s start with the obvious request: make Superman optimistic again! One of the biggest issues audiences had with DC Extended Universe’s Man of Steel was the somber tone surrounding the character and his first two films. For many, Cavill’s Superman just didn’t feel like the symbol of hope the world knew and loved. Although Christopher Reeve’s Superman set the standard for how the hero has been portrayed, Tyler Hoechlin’s run as Superman has been hailed as one of his best.
The latter’s version of the hero should serve as an example of how Superman should be portrayed in the modern world. CW series superman and lois he showed the right balance of light-hearted optimism and grounded realism that should be brought to the character in DC movies. We’ve seen countless iterations of Superman being unnecessarily violent (Iron Man) or downright evil (the Injustice games); How about we get a movie that returns to his roots as one of the most optimistic and heroic characters in comics?
A funnier Lex Luthor
Jesse Eisenberg’s eccentric Lex Luthor was an acquired taste that a lot of people didn’t enjoy. Introducing a new Luthor that fits the mold of his comic book counterpart may reinvigorate the iconic supervillain for the new DC Universe.
Filmmakers should also take a cue from some of the most beloved versions of the ruthless, power-hungry scientist, like those played by Jon Cryer (Arrowverse), Clancy Brown (DC Animated Universe) and Michael Rosenbaum (smallville). Audiences should also see him go toe-to-toe with Superman in his high-tech Super Power-era “war suit,” which may show how Lex can rival the Man of Steel in both brains. and headcheese.
Clark should be an investigative journalist.
Very similar to Matt Reeves. the batman Focusing on the vigilante’s detective skills, James Gunn’s Superman movie should see Clark use his intellect as an investigative journalist to stop the film’s main antagonist. Perhaps a supervillain like Lex Luthor or Darkseid could be at the helm of a vast criminal conspiracy in Metropolis that Clark must unravel in order to save the city.
Superman has displayed an extraordinary intellect that should make him a great detective like Batman. His super-sensitive hearing, his X-ray vision, and his microscopic vision should also come in handy when investigating crime scenes for clues. But that is not to say that the Supes should operate alone. Lois Lane has also proven to be an exceptional investigative reporter and should serve as her partner in the field.
More from Superman’s rogues gallery
While Superman may not have the most well-known rogues gallery, that’s because so many of his biggest and most powerful villains have been underutilized on the big screen. Villains like Darkseid, Brainiac, Bizarro, Metallo, Toyman, Mongul, and Lobo haven’t had a chance to make their mark against the Man of Steel in theaters, so a reboot may allow some of Superman’s lesser-used foes to shine. .
the batman it had the protagonist successfully take on multiple villains like Catwoman, Penguin, Riddler, Carmine Falcone, and even the Joker. Suppose Superman investigates a crime ring in Metropolis in this new movie. In that case, the story could introduce many of the hero’s adversaries and make them all part of this conspiracy to create a single but cohesive narrative.
The start of a new Justice League
James Gunn looks set to wipe the slate clean for the entire Justice League with the end of the Wonder Woman and aquaman Movie (s. This will likely make way for Gunn to introduce a new version of the League, which should be easier this time around, as moviegoers are already familiar with the origins of most of the members.
However, if Gunn plans to create a new super team for the DC Universe, he should plant the seeds as soon as possible. Such as Iron Man established the lineup of the Avengers, Gunn’s Superman movie could end with the Man of Steel being approached by someone like Batman with a plan to assemble the iconic group of heroes to defend Earth. It would make sense that the first movie in the DCU’s renaissance would include the seeds that will eventually become the biggest and most famous super team in comics.
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