James Gunn has said his Superman is the story of an “immigrant that came from other places” and of “basic human kindness”. The DC Studios co-CEO explained the themes of his forthcoming film Superman in a new profile and the inherent political nature of the superhero.

James Gunn, writer and director of the off-kilter "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, tussled with various ideas on how to deliver a new take on Superman to the big screen. Gunn said he was aware of the many ways the noble hero had been approached since his 1938 debut,

According to James Gunn, the main differentiating factor between David Corenswet's Superman and his predecessors is his vulnerability.