James Gunn unveils Bradley Cooper as the unexpected Superman in an upcoming role, also disclosing the tactics he employed to cast the iconic Guardians of the Galaxy character.
In an exciting turn of events, actor Bradley Cooper has been cast in the legendary role of Jor-El, Superman's Kryptonian father, in the highly anticipated Superman movie directed by James Gunn. This news follows Gunn's ongoing tradition of collaborating with actors from his previous projects.
According to Gunn, the casting of Cooper was the result of a casual exchange between friends, rather than a formal pitch meeting or studio wrangling. Gunn reached out to Cooper and "asked him to come down to England" to shoot him in a 3D environment, creating a hologram of Jor-El for the film. Cooper agreed to the role as a favor to Gunn, having worked together on the Guardians of the Galaxy films.
Cooper's role will see him appear as a hologram in the movie, a departure from the traditional origin story of Superman. This method was chosen to reflect Jor-El's presence as a hologram in the Fortress of Solitude. The movie trailers, as mentioned by Gunn, are epic, promising a thrilling cinematic experience.
Besides Cooper, other actors from the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy involved in the Superman movie include Pom Klementieff, who will voice a robotic character in the Fortress of Solitude. There are also mentions of Nathan Fillion and Michael Rooker being connected to Gunn's projects, though their exact roles in Superman are yet to be fully detailed.
Cooper's delivery of pathos from behind pixels in Guardians of the Galaxy indicates he can bring the same soulful energy to the last moments of Krypton in the Superman movie. His role as Jor-El marks a departure from his role as Rocket, with less fur and more gravitas.
The dad vibes in the Superman movie, as indicated by Gunn, are officially upgraded with Cooper's addition. The Superman movie, set to release in theaters on July 11, 2025, is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated superhero movies of the decade. With Gunn's aim for a fresh, fearless new take on the Man of Steel, fans are eagerly waiting to witness this new iteration of the iconic superhero.
Daily blend: Cooper's soulful performance in Guardians of the Galaxy, coupled with his gravitas, promises a heart-wrenching portrayal of Jor-El in the Superman movie. Movies-and-tv: Gunn's Superman movie, featuring Cooper, Pom Klementieff, and other Guardians actors, is expected to deliver epic trailers, offering a thrilling cinematic experience and fueling fans' anticipation.
