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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Greg Evans

Superman director says ‘battered’ hero in new film represents the US

The first trailer for the new Superman movie features a surprisingly fragile image of the DC Comics hero, which director James Gunn claims represents the current condition of the United States.

The new film, which is just called Superman, will see David Corenswet take up the mantle of the Man of Steel as DC Studios looks to reboot its movie output under the vision of Gunn.

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