James Gunn Explains How TOP GUN: MAVERICK Inspired His Vision for SUPERMAN

Story by Joey Paur

Image from GeekTyrant

scrn logline

Maverick's high-flying success inspires Gunn's bold new take on the Man of Steel, aiming to rekindle the superhero genre's blockbuster potential.

beat sheet

Gunn reveals Maverick's edge-of-your-seat aerial sequences influenced his vision for a more grounded, visceral Superman who takes flight like never before.
With Maverick shattering box office records, Gunn is banking on his Superman reboot to reignite the public's love for the iconic hero and deliver the superhero genre's next big-screen triumph.

call sheet

James Gunn, Tom Cruise, DC Comics, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, SUPERMAN