He emphasized that while this is the first major step, it’s not merely a proof-of-concept film—he’s simply trying to tell the best Superman story he can. Still, Superman is "very important" to the overarching DCU story,

There have been eternal debates raging over everything from the 'S' logo, to the boots, cape, and, yes, even whether the Kryptonian should wear red trunks over his outfit. According to one recent interview,

James Gunn’s “Superman” is set to launch a brand new DC Universe by throwing viewers into a world already populated with superheroes. That means the film’s cast has a supersized ensemble, from David Corenswet as the Man of Steel to Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho),