So, I’ve just watched the newly released sneak peek at James Gunn’s Superman, hitting theaters July 11, and I had two immediate takeaways.
1. Krypto is a good dog. A Superdog, even.
2. I love James Gunn.
On Point 2, it’s amazing to me that Gunn – whose similarly slick and polished Guardians of the Galaxy films are among my favorite in the Marvel Cinematic Universe – got his screenwriting start in the delightfully schlocky and gloriously violent world of Troma Entertainment, cowriting Tromeo
& Juliet alongside the mastermind behind The Toxic Avenger himself, Lloyd Kaufman. So, with this new film, one could draw a direct line from Toxie to Superman. That’s nuts.
Also nuts is how Supes’ Fortress of Solitude isn’t all that, well, solitary. Between Krypto and a small army of adorably caped Kryptonian robots, Superman’s got a lot of backup whenever he gets his butt kicked all the way to the North Pole and needs a solar-powered recharge. It’s charming. It’s colorful. It’s decidedly Superman.
The clip – which features the iconic John Williams score – concludes with a variety of shots featuring David Corenswet’s Man of Steel in action along with glimpses of Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi’s Mister Miracle and others.
Expectations are up, up and away as July approaches faster than a speeding … you know the rest.
Watch DC Studios’ Superman sneak peek below!
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