Pro wrestling is everywhere, including the new Superman film set to debut in the summer of 2025. The DC cinematic universe is looking to revitalize itself with a reboot of the Superman franchise as Warner Bros. recruited famed director James Gunn to steer the ship.
Gunn is no stranger to the live-action comic book world as he’s previously worked on the Guardians of The Galaxy trilogy in addition to Peacemaker, both of which have been superhero homes for John Cena and Dave Bautista. However, he’ll have a Metropolis-sized task ahead of him as he has to shoulder the overall DC cinematic property into the second half of this decade, and that will begin with one mild-mannered reporter in Clark Kent. American actor David Corenswet will take up the iconic mantle of Superman, following in the footsteps of Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh, Dean Cain and of course, the late great Christopher Reeves.
Aside from the signature “S” across his chest and lone black hair curl akin to Scott Hall, Superman may best be known for his red trunks and having that be brought back to the cinematic Superman attire was something Gunn was vehemently against for a long time. That was, however, until Corenswet made a compelling case for the red trunks, utilizing the ‘one true sport’ as a means to connect with your everyday citizen.
“David [Corenswet] said something to me that really affected me. We were trying on all these different versions, and we screened tested with trunks and no trunks. And one of the things David said is that Superman wants kids to not be afraid of him. He’s an alien. He’s got these incredible powers. He shoots beams out of his eyes, [he] can blow the truck over. He’s this incredibly powerful – could be considered scary – individual, and he wants people to like him. He wants to be a symbol of hope and positivity. So he dresses like a professional wrestler. He dresses in a way that makes people unafraid of him, that shows that. That really clicked in for me.”
Now the ‘Superman’ we’ll see in 2025 will indeed have the red trunks, which is evident by the tease poster that was released this week.
Another image also came out of the film as it shows Kal-El sitting with Krypto The Superdog, paying homage to Frank Quietly’s 2005 graphic novel, All-Star Superman.
The first trailer for the new film has been reported to release on Friday, December 19.
