James Gunn clarifies his position on the Clark Kent origin myth in Superman: Legacy.

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[{"selector":"#anim-37a1d74f-a137-4151-98d4-33b95a8f92b0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 'Superman: Legacy' director James Gunn has revealed that Clark Kent's origin story will not be told in the film.

[{"selector":"#anim-671faf21-bc91-4805-bf7e-f31b3055bd02 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The DC Studios co-CEO, who, along with Peter Safran, is heading the drive for a new age of the DC Universe, has explained his plans for the upcoming Superman film,

[{"selector":"#anim-0b6d9184-cfb3-4b01-99f2-ef624d792cd5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] which will help kickstart the 'Gods and Monsters' phase of the big screen brand revamp.

[{"selector":"#anim-b9ace73f-1256-480d-989b-154e96c37d45 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] On his BlueSky social media profile, he answered to a fan's question regarding adopting the 'All-Star Superman' plot as inspiration, saying, "I think we've seen his origin in film enough at this time!"

[{"selector":"#anim-1aac5a53-c134-4fdf-babd-781948ecbcb8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been cast as the new Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane in 'Superman: Legacy,' directed by James Gunn.

[{"selector":"#anim-781bb425-6c10-4937-88f7-ea967f3501e4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] He and Safran reached the decision after filming screen tests on the 17th of June, with Nicholas Hoult and Tom Brittney both in the running

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[{"selector":"#anim-a7ad24cd-2468-4bf8-8445-8086a4fe3af2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":3000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] 'Superman Legacy' is now set for release on July 11, 2025, with filming beginning next year.Additional cast members, including who will play Lex Luth or and The Authority, will be added in due time.

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