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