SUPERMAN Is ‘The Story of an Immigrant,’ Says James Gunn, and ‘Basic Human Kindness as a Value’
For Gunn, the tale of Superman signifies it’s both a global narrative and an American one revolving around an immigrant discovering his belonging. “It’s all about kindness,” Gunn emphasizes, “I’m sharing a story about an individual who stands out for his exceptional goodness.” A narrative, Gunn believes, is particularly relevant at this juncture, as he elaborates, “This Superman seems to materialize when people are experiencing a void in their faith in others’ kindness. I’m crafting a story about a man who embodies extraordinary goodness, and that resonates now because there’s an unpleasantness that has arisen due to certain public figures being unkind online.