DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has addressed the online buzz surrounding Superman's flying face following the release of a new TV spot for the upcoming Superman movie. The 30-second video showcased two new scenes: Lex Luthor disembarking from a helicopter in a snowy wilderness, possibly on a quest to find the Fortress of Solitude, and Superman executing a barrel roll over an icy landscape as he races towards an unknown destination.
The clip sparked a range of reactions, particularly focusing on a shot of Superman flying. Some viewers pointed out that Superman's face seemed unnaturally static while his hair and cape fluttered in the wind, leading to speculation about "wonky CGI." However, Gunn took to Threads to clarify that no CGI was used on Superman's face in the shot. Responding to a fan's comment about the CGI, Gunn stated, "There is absolutely zero CG in his face. People’s faces can look different when you put a wide angle lens up close. The background plate in Svalbard is 100% real as is David." Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago, served as a filming location for parts of the movie.
This revelation confirms that the facial expression seen on David Corenswet, who plays Superman, is entirely natural, capturing what appears to be a knowing smirk as he flies toward the camera—likely with the help of a large fan to simulate wind.
Despite Gunn's clarification, fans continue to discuss and compare the flying shot to that of Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, another film written and directed by Gunn. The excitement for the Superman movie remains high, with its release scheduled for July 11, 2025, marking it as the inaugural film in the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.
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