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James Gunn Reveals the Surprising Influence Top Gun: Maverick Had on Superman
ComicBook.comStory by Patrick Cavanaugh
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Visionary director James Gunn draws inspiration from 'Top Gun: Maverick' to reinvent the look of the new 'Superman' film, delivering a fresh take on the Man of Steel's high-flying feats.
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- Gunn used a 'big document' to outline a new action philosophy for 'Superman', focusing on 'keeping it alive in the air' with the help of cutting-edge drone technology and expert pilots.
- Gunn acknowledged the challenges of standing out in a superhero landscape saturated with green-screen effects, vowing to blend traditional filmmaking with innovative camera techniques to deliver a unique cinematic experience.
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James Gunn, David Corenswet, Top Gun: Maverick, Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad, Superman (2025)