David Corenswet’s Superman Will be Nothing Like Shazam or Blue Beetle- Deadpool Creator Gives Insider Details on James Gunn’s DCU Film
Previously when James Gunn had announced his plans to move forward with DC’s Superman movie replacing Henry Cavill with David Corenswet, time seemed to have stopped for DC and fans. Considering how people had become accustomed to Cavill’s Clark Kent, there appeared significant outrage following the news of his replacement.
David Corenswet in James Gunn’s Superman (2025) | image: Instagram/@jamesgunn
However, it was only a short while before things started to look chirpy again for James Gunn and David Corenswet’s upcoming movie. Moreover, with the Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld crossing over to Gunn’s side, his shoutout and support echoed through fans’ hearts, as the comic fanatic offered inside hints creating a surge in excitement.
Rob Liefeld Expressed Unabashed Excitement for James Gunn’s Superman
Despite having his focus and priority set on the Marvel front, the Deadpool comics creator Rob Liefeld has become the loudest supporter of James Gunn‘s upcoming Superman movie—starring David Corenswet in the lead—as it approaches closer. Constantly updating fans with inside details and snippets from the set, Liefeld has been maintaining a steady hype surrounding the project.
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Back in July 2024, Rob Liefeld had initially caught people’s attention over the Superman movie, after he shared an image (which looked like set leaks) via his X account. Known for being a massive comic fanatic, Liefeld addressed how the scene from Gunn’s set looked like it was straight out of the Superman comics. Notifying fans about the authenticity being followed by Gunn, Liefeld praised the filmmaker.
James Gunn | image: Erik Drost, licensed under CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Claiming to have nothing but respect for James Gunn, considering his comic-accurate version of the superhero, Rob Liefeld hinted that the upcoming movie would be the “most respectful & reflective of actual comic book art.” Hailing the set design, David Corenswet’s costume, and even Gunn’s dedication, Liefeld hyped fans by calling the potential film “super cool”.
The Deadpool Creator Offered Inside Details on David Corenswet’s Movie
Well, Rob Liefeld’s praise didn’t end there. After Henry Cavill’s retirement as Superman had almost caused a shift in tectonic plates around DC, and things started growing worse for James Gunn and David Corenswet, Liefeld returned with further praises for the duo. Despite Gunn’s repeated assurance, it wasn’t until the Marvel comics creator’s tweet that things started looking up.
Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel | image: Warner Bros
Therefore, in October 2024, Rob Liefeld once again returned with a further appreciation for James Gunn and David Corenswet’s Superman movie. Moreover, this time Liefeld took to his X account, to reveal how “psyched” he was for Gunn’s upcoming movie curtsy of “great things” that he had been hearing.
I am hearing really great, GREAT things about James Gunn’s SUPERMAN. I could not be more psyched. Superman is my favorite super hero of all space and time.— robliefeld (@robertliefeld) October 6, 2024
I heard thing but terrible things about most of those and I saw none of them.— robliefeld (@robertliefeld) October 6, 2024
Although Rob Liefeld didn’t reveal the exact news that his inner comic elite circle had gotten a whiff of, the Deadpool creator surely thought it was big enough to take to his X account and express his excitement. Considering it a good sign, we can safely assume that James Gunn’s Superman is looking promising with Liefeld’s remarks hinting at a better outcome than DC’s previous failures—including Shazam and Blue Beetle.
Superman is scheduled to fly into the theaters on July 11, 2025.
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