We’re lastly getting a take a look at the brand new Superman — who was imagined to convey an entire new vibe to the character … however who’s truly coming throughout very a lot so like Henry Cavill.
James Gunn unveiled the primary set photograph of David Corenswet in costume because the revamped Man of Steel for his upcoming ‘Superman’ movie — which is meant to mark his first actual foray into DC as the pinnacle honcho … and whereas it is cool to see, it is also drawing flashbacks.
The cause … Dave and his Supes getup is, properly, awfully just like what Henry used to rock in his films — and admittedly, David seems a helluva lot like HC generally right here. It’s kinda eerie.
The photograph seems to indicate Dave (as Superman) placing on his boot whereas seated in a high-rise residence whereas some huge laser factor will get shot within the background of what seems to be a doom and gloom/under-attack Metropolis. Basically, it seems like an motion scene of kinds.
It additionally seems like Dave himself has simply gotten completed doing battle — his go well with is soiled/scuffed … whereas his face additionally seems a bit of worse for put on, like a superhero who’s simply gotten beat up.
Interestingly, although, the precise go well with colours are a bit darker than what individuals have been anticipating.
Gunn has stated his method to ‘Superman’ would observe a unique iteration of the enduring character — together with lighter and extra vibrant depictions … like from the ‘All-Star’ comedian collection. He additionally stated he’d draw inspiration from the OG Christopher Reeve films.
However, with this primary take a look at Gunn’s imaginative and prescient … some are saying he may as properly have introduced Henry again — ‘trigger the colour scheme ain’t all that completely different, neither is the design.
Time will inform if we’ll get extra sneak peeks at Dave’s entire aesthetic — we’re positive we’ll, particularly because it will get nearer to 2025 — however for now … followers should simply sit on this.
We already know manufacturing is underway for the film — and Dave’s already suited up. The query now … is he reducing it because the Last Son of Krypton??? The debate rages on.