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Corey Chichizola

We Know You Needed To Know, So Why Doesn't Superman Have An Accent Like The Kents In His DCU Movie?

Clark Kent crossing his arms in a white buttonup in Superman (2025) .

The comic book genre continues to dominate pop culture, and we were recently treated to a new shared universe thanks to DC co-CEO James Gunn. The DCU is here, with the first slate of projects titled Gods and Monsters. The first movie installment is Gunn's Superman, and the director/producer recently revealed why his Clark Kent doesn't have an accent like his parents.

Superman's cast was led by David Corenswet, who brought hope and heart to his role as the Man of Steel. Fans who spent years watching the DC movies in order are still dissecting every frame of the blockbuster, especially since it's available to watch from homes. Over on Threads Gunn was asked about the hero's lack of an accent, to which he responded:

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