Superman star teases the movie as comic book accurate with "a James Gunn twist" – and says David Corenswet is a "wonderful" Clark Kent

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Hawkgirl star Isabela Merced teases the upcoming DC movie

David Corenswet as Superman in first look at James Gunn's new movie
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Superman has wrapped filming, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about James Gunn’s take on the Man of Steel. However, in a new interview with Hawkgirl star Isabela Merced, the tone of the upcoming DC reboot has been teased.

"The whole movie is very loyal to comic books but with a James Gunn twist you know?" she shared on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "So I really think it's funny, it’s clever, but it’s heartwarming. At least that was my experience on set, obviously things can change in the editing room."

Corenswet wears the suit in the new movie – which we’ve already had a sneak peek of – and joins a long line of actors embodying the Man of Steel. However, Merced shared her opinion on his transformation for the role too.

"David himself is a very – in my opinion – Superman-like person," she continued. "[He] has the patience of a Buddhist and he is super, super kind, and talks to everyone. Babies love him, kids love him so I think he will be a wonderful Superman."

Fay Watson
Fay Watson
Deputy Entertainment Editor

I’m the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering TV and film for the Total Film and SFX sections online. I previously worked as a Senior Showbiz Reporter and SEO TV reporter at Express Online for three years. I've also written for The Resident magazines and Amateur Photographer, before specializing in entertainment.