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Months after sacking Henry Cavill as Superman, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn will direct Big Blue's new 'Legacy' movie.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Bahr, Lindsey 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on James Gunn's upcoming film "Superman: Legacy," which he is directing and writing, scheduled for release on July 11, 2025. The film explores Superman's struggle to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his upbringing as Clark Kent in a small Midwestern town. The announcement follows a period of transition within DC Studios, where Gunn and Peter Safran have taken over leadership, resulting in changes to the Superman character, including Henry Cavill's departure from the role. "Superman: Legacy" will mark the beginning of a new connected DC Universe, with subsequent films like "The Batman Part II" and a sequel to "Joker" planned for release. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/03, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:162505337
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