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James Gunn on Why Superman’s Title Dropped ‘Legacy’
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James Gunn explains why 'Legacy' was dropped from the title of his upcoming Superman movie, signaling a fresh take on the iconic hero.
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- In a 'post-mortem' session, Gunn and his team worried that the 'Legacy' title had a 'looking back feeling' when the film is 'about looking forward'.
- Gunn says the title 'Superman' better captures the film's focus on Clark Kent's relationship to the story and whose legacy he truly represents.
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James Gunn, David Corenswet, DC Studios, Superman, Superman: Legacy