CREATIVES INTERVIEW
The Krypton Factor
James Gunn and the cast of Superman talk Clark Kent, Kal-El, kaiju and kindness
WORDS: ADAM TANSWELL
A Kryptonian’s best friend: a pup with superpowers.
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.”