The late Christopher Reeve's performance as the Last Son of Krypton takes flight again in a modern trailer for Superman: The Movie from DC Studios.
In honor of Superman's 85th anniversary, DC Studios released a trailer reimagining 1978's Superman: The Movie as a modern-day blockbuster. The trailer begins with Lois Lane's (Margot Kidder) introduction to Clark Kent (Reeve), followed by scenes of Superman rescuing Lois, the hero's comical first meeting with Lex Luthor, and Superman encountering kryptonite for the first time. The trailer ends with the Man of Steel flying over Earth as John Williams' theme for the movie plays. "You’ll believe a man can fly once again," DC Studios' YouTube caption read. "We hope this inspires you to rewatch for #SupermanAnniversary."
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman debuted in 1938's Action Comics #1, published by DC Comics. Reeve first appeared in live-action as the Man of Steel in the 1978 film but continued to reprise the role for three additional sequels: Superman II (1980), Superman III (1983), and Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987). Reeve died in 2004 at the age of 52.
What to Expect from Superman: Legacy
While Superman has been adapted across media such as films, television shows, video games, and so on, his next modern film adaptation will be Superman: Legacy, to be written and directed by DC Studios' co-CEO James Gunn. Plot details for Legacy are currently under wraps, but DC Studios' co-head Peter Safran confirmed in January that the film is "not an origin story" for the Man of Steel.
"It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing," Safran said. He also touched on his and Gunn's feelings about Superman's core aspects, which they seek to translate into the movie. "Superman represents truth, justice and the American way," Safran added. "He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old fashioned."
In a previous interview, Gunn commented on what audiences can expect regarding the tone of Legacy, noting that it won't feel like Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy movies, which he also wrote and directed. "I learned so much from making [the Guardians of the Galaxy] movies," Gunn said. "But it's not like Superman is going to have exactly the same vibe as a Guardians movie. It's actually quite different." While the character has not yet been cast, the filmmaker confirmed that the DC Universe's Superman will at least be "younger than in his forties."
Superman: The Movie is streaming on HBO Max and is available on Digital 4K UHD.
Source: YouTube