James Gunn Reveals How He Brought Superman to Life in Behind-the-Scenes Footage

Last Friday was Superman Day, and DC Studios celebrated by giving fans a sneak peek behind the scenes of the upcoming “Superman” movie directed by James Gunn. The film stars David Corenswet as the iconic Man of Steel and is set to hit theaters on July 11th. The 5-minute featurette reveals new footage, costume designs, glimpses of the Daily Planet set, and even a look at a Kryptonian robot in action. Additionally, the cast and crew share their thoughts on the production, with Gunn himself expressing his admiration for Superman’s noble and beautiful character.

One of the highlights of the video is the introduction of Metamorpho, played by Anthony Carrigan, whose practical effects body prosthetic looks stunning on screen. The video also includes comments from Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), Frank Grillo (Rick Flag Sr.), and Nathan Fillion (Green Lantern/Guy Gardner).

The diverse cast of “Superman” features Edi Gathegi (Mr. Terrific), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Wendell Pierce (Perry White), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Pa Kent), Neva Howell (Ma Kent), and Milly Alcock (Supergirl), who makes a cameo appearance before her standalone movie in 2026. If you can’t wait for Gunn’s take on Superman, make sure to check out our ranking of all the Superman movies while you count down the days until the film’s release.