James Gunn Promises Superman Movie Songs Won’t Distract From the Score
ComicBook.comStory by Michael Hein
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James Gunn promises the music in his upcoming 'Superman' reboot will elevate the iconic superhero's story without distracting from the powerful score.
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- Gunn is leaning on composer John Murphy, who previously worked with him on 'The Suicide Squad', to craft a 'much more of a score film' that pays homage to John Williams' classic theme while forging its own unique sonic identity.
- While Gunn has used hit songs to great effect in his 'Guardians of the Galaxy' films, he's taking a more restrained approach with 'Superman', focusing on select tracks that complement the score rather than driving the narrative.
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James Gunn, John Williams, John Murphy, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Anthony Carrigan, Nicholas Hoult, DC Studios, Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), DC Universe (DCU), Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Superman (2025)