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Filmmaker James Gunn says the battered-looking version of Superman seen in the trailer for his highly anticipated “Superman” film represents America.
During a recent Q&A session at the trailer’s premiere, the director acknowledged the political implications present in the film, saying there is a theme of a bruised and bloodied America running through it.
“We do have a battered Superman in the beginning. That is our country,” Gunn said at the event.
The trailer debuted online Thursday, teasing a whole new cinematic universe for the legendary DC Comics superhero.
Superman is played by actor David Corenswet this time around, alongside Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane.
In addition to reintroducing audiences to the classic Superman characters, the roughly two-minute trailer featured the titular character in dire straits, lying bloodied and bruised in an Arctic wasteland.
The opening shots of the trailer feature the roughed up superhero using his remaining strength to whistle for his dog, Krypto, to rescue him.
Gunn said the shocking images of the broken hero are a reference to an America that still stands for goodness despite what he…
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