James Gunn Is Done With Superhero Origin Moments

What overused scenes in superhero films can you do without seeing again?

James Gunn is taking a bold creative leap with his upcoming "Superman" film, skipping his superhero origin scenes. Slated for release on July 11th, the film will introduce David Corenswet's Clark Kent as an already-established, albeit fresh-faced, hero.

Gunn recently told The Times that there are three superhero moments he never wants to see on screen again: the death of Batman's parents with Martha Wayne's pearls scattering in an alley, the radioactive spider bite that transforms Peter Parker into Spider-Man, and baby Kal-El being sent from a doomed Krypton to Earth.

"I don’t need to see pearls in a back alley... I don’t need to see the radioactive spider biting Spider-Man. I don’t need to see baby Kal coming from Krypton in a little baby rocket," Gunn stated.

These scenes, while foundational to their respective heroes, have become cinematic tropes, often ridiculed and parodied. By cutting them, Gunn aims to refocus the narrative on what matters now.

He also emphasized the emotional and cultural relevance of his Superman, especially in today’s divided America. "Superman is the story of America. An immigrant... but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost," Gunn explained.

Acknowledging modern cynicism, he added, "I’m telling a story about a guy who is uniquely good, and that feels needed now... If a few people could be just a bit nicer after this, it would make me happy." Comment below with your thoughts.

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Source: The Times

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