Frank Grillo Reacts to ‘Superman’ Trailer and David Corenswet: “my skin was hot and I had goosebumps”

As a seasoned gamer who’s seen more superhero movies than I care to count, I must confess that the anticipation for the new DC Universe, especially the upcoming live-action Superman movie, is like nothing I’ve ever felt before. Growing up, I wasn’t your typical comic book kid; my heroes were the ones from the original TV show. Superman was the ultimate, and even Batman was a distant second. So, to hear that Frank Grillo, who played Rick Flag Sr., will be reprising his role in this new Superman film, is nothing short of exhilarating!


The official kick-off for James Gunn and Peter Safran’s revamped DC Universe is scheduled for December 5, 2024, with the release of “Creature Commandos”. Although they’ve hinted that the true launch will be with the “Superman” movie in 2025, details about this film remain scarce, with only some set rumors circulating.

On the other hand, it’s clear that a variety of characters will be featured, some of whom you may recognize from previous live-action appearances, while others are set to make their debut.

During filming, it was discovered that Frank Grillo will return to the character he played in Creature Commandos, appearing in the live-action Superman film. A scene shows Rick Flag Sr. apprehending Superman. In a conversation with Steve Weintraub from Collider, Grillo expressed that his time on set was special and mentioned that superheroes weren’t a significant part of his upbringing.

In simpler terms, I wasn’t like other kids who loved comics or superheroes from the pages of a book. My favorite superhero, however, was Superman from the original TV show. To me, he was the best and almost unmatched, with Batman being a distant second. These were the two superheroes I grew up with. But to work on a set where Gunn was in charge was a special privilege.

Grillo too expressed his opinions about the eagerly awaited Superman trailer, showering it with nothing but compliments.

And I’ll tell you something — I hope I don’t get in trouble for this — I got a sneak peek at a little bit of the trailer, and I’m not joking, and I’m not blowing this out of proportion, my skin was hot and I had goosebumps. That’s how great it is.”

Just got word from Gunn that he’s wrapped up the Superman trailer and stored it safely on his hard drive. Can’t wait to catch a glimpse of it, though it seems like we’re still in the dark about when we’ll finally get our first peek at the live-action DC Universe.

Additionally, Grillo voiced his opinions regarding his fellow actor, David Corenswet. Following Henry Cavill’s exit from the Superman part, a significant number of fans expressed that Cavill was beyond replacement. However, Grillo’s observations could potentially alter their viewpoints.

Incidentally, the actor, David Corenswet, seems destined for greatness. A true star, he is. His performance, along with the entire cast in that film, really shines, and James’ perspective on it all just adds to the excitement. I have a feeling this movie will be nothing short of extraordinary.

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2024-11-20 12:43