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James Gunn Superman Trailer Reimagined as Smallville TV Intro
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scrn loglineFans reimagine the new 'Superman' trailer as the iconic 'Smallville' TV intro, blending the old and new eras of the Man of Steel.beat sheet- Director James Gunn was initially against including Superman's classic red trunks in the costume, but was convinced by actor David Corenswet's argument that the iconic look helps the hero connect with kids and be a symbol of hope.
- The 'Smallville' trailer edit features the show's theme song 'Somebody Save Me' playing as the new 'Superman' cast, including Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, are introduced in a nostalgic montage.
Read the sourcecall sheetJames Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Zack Snyder, DC Studios, Smallville, Superman (2025) - MovieWebMovieWeb16h
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James Gunn Superman Trailer Reimagined as Smallville TV Intro
ComicBook.comStory by Matthew Aguilar
scrn logline
Fans reimagine the new 'Superman' trailer as the iconic 'Smallville' TV intro, blending the old and new eras of the Man of Steel.
beat sheet
- Director James Gunn was initially against including Superman's classic red trunks in the costume, but was convinced by actor David Corenswet's argument that the iconic look helps the hero connect with kids and be a symbol of hope.
- The 'Smallville' trailer edit features the show's theme song 'Somebody Save Me' playing as the new 'Superman' cast, including Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, are introduced in a nostalgic montage.
call sheet
James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Zack Snyder, DC Studios, Smallville, Superman (2025)