
Much hoopla has been made of James Gunn’s plans to transform the DCU, particularly when it comes to his curtain-raiser Superman: Legacy. With previous Superman actor Henry Cavill out of the running for good, many assumed that Legacy would be reintroducing its titular hero in every sense of the word. A new actor – one that could remain in the role longer than the 39-year-old Cavill might – and a fresh origin story seemed like a no-brainer. It turns out, though, that Legacy might not be an origin story at all. For Gunn, a fresh slate doesn’t mean a remix of the past – nor does it justify a baby faced Man of Steel.