July 01, 2025

MEETING W/ JAMES GUNN!! Superman & DCU Pressures, Online Hate, and Mr Terrific Inspirations!

12 minutes

JAMES GUNN SUPERMAN INTERVIEW!! Had to calm my nerves before this one! Greg Alba from Reel Rejects sits down with Superman director & DC Studios co-head James Gunn for an in-depth conversation about the film’s emotional core, the pressures of leading the DCU, and the very real online discourse that inspired Superman’s struggles with public perception. James Gunn opens up about how Superman’s vulnerability to social media criticism mirrors his own experiences, why it was essential to show Superman’s human side, and how embracing imperfections makes the character more relatable. We also dive into James Gunn’s personal creative process, battling burnout while writing Creature Commandos, Superman, and Peacemaker Season 2 all in one year, and his advice for handling pressure, responsibility, and self-judgment as an artist. Greg and James explore Superman’s kindness as punk rock, the impact of Mr. Terrific in the film, and James shares his recommended comic book runs, including All-Star Superman, Superman: Birthright, Superman for All Seasons, and The Terrifics.

Superman (2025) stars David Corenswet (Pearl, Hollywood) as Clark Kent / Superman, Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, The Great) as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo (The Righteous Gemstones) as Jimmy Olsen, Nathan Fillion (The Rookie, Firefly) as Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Madame Web) as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi (X-Men: First Class, StartUp) as Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan (Barry) as Metamorpho.

Upcoming DCU Projects include Creature Commandos, Superman (2025), The Authority, The Brave and the Bold (Batman), Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, Swamp Thing, Peacemaker Season 2, Lanterns, Paradise Lost, Booster Gold, and Waller.

This interview offers a candid, inspiring look into James Gunn’s mindset as he leads the future of DC and brings a new version of Superman to life.

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