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Why Is James Gunn Is Using Different Versions of the John Williams Superman Theme?
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scrn loglineMaestro James Gunn breaks new ground by remixing the iconic John Williams Superman theme for his upcoming DCU film, balancing nostalgia with modern flair.beat sheet- Gunn's Superman trailer features a guitar-driven, more orchestral reimagining of the Williams theme, rather than a direct recreation - a calculated move to make the classic sound fresh for today's audiences.
- Unlike past Superman films that stumbled by simply retrofitting the Williams theme, Gunn's more subtle, selective approach could finally crack the code of honoring the iconic score while moving the character forward.
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Why Is James Gunn Is Using Different Versions of the John Williams Superman Theme?
ComicBook.comStory by Brad Curran
scrn logline
Maestro James Gunn breaks new ground by remixing the iconic John Williams Superman theme for his upcoming DCU film, balancing nostalgia with modern flair.
beat sheet
- Gunn's Superman trailer features a guitar-driven, more orchestral reimagining of the Williams theme, rather than a direct recreation - a calculated move to make the classic sound fresh for today's audiences.
- Unlike past Superman films that stumbled by simply retrofitting the Williams theme, Gunn's more subtle, selective approach could finally crack the code of honoring the iconic score while moving the character forward.
call sheet
James Gunn, John Williams, Christopher Reeve, DCU (Film Franchise), Warner Bros., Superman (2025), Superman: The Movie, Justice League, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Smallville