SUPERMAN Is ‘The Story of an Immigrant,’ Says James Gunn, and ‘Basic Human Kindness as a Value’

Based on comments from director James Gunn, the upcoming Superman film will focus on the hero's identity as an immigrant and highlight his fundamental kindness as his defining characteristic.

The key points of the summary are:

• Immigrant Story: The movie will lean into the idea of Superman as "a young immigrant sent to Earth by his parents." His journey is about navigating his place in a new world.
• Dual Heritage: Gunn emphasizes that Superman's identity is shaped by both his aristocratic Kryptonian parents and his Kansas farmer parents (the Kents). The film will explore how this dual heritage informs who he is and the choices he makes.
• A "Good Guy": The film will be a deliberate shift away from "edgy" or conflicted superheroes. Gunn's vision is for a Superman who is unapologetically a good person, whose basic human kindness is his greatest strength.
• Return to Classic Roots: The article notes that this approach is not new but a return to classic comic interpretations, particularly John Byrne's influential 1980s run, which stressed the importance of his human upbringing in making him a hero.

In essence, the film aims to present an optimistic and aspirational Superman whose humanity, instilled by the Kents, is what truly makes him a hero.

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