James Gunn's 'Superwoke' Superman: Immigrant Identity Sparks Backlash
SCANDAL ROCKS HOLLYWOOD: Superman Director James Gunn Sparkles Controversy with Immigrant Analogy
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Tinseltown, Superman director James Gunn has found himself at the center of a heated controversy ahead of the film's highly anticipated release. In an explosive interview with The Sunday Times of London, Gunn compared the iconic Man of Steel to an immigrant, sparking outrage among conservative critics.
The 58-year-old filmmaker, known for his work on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy and Slither, boldly stated that Superman's story is akin to that of immigrants who come to America in search of a better life. "Superman is the story of America," Gunn declared. "An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me, it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost."
The comments did not go unnoticed, with Fox News' Greg Gutfeld firing back at Gunn, accusing him of operating under a "woke shield" and being out of touch with what Americans really feel. Kellyanne Conway, a former advisor to President Donald Trump, also weighed in, saying that Gunn was missing the point of a trip to the movie theater - namely, to escape reality and not be lectured.
Conservative personality Chris Stigall took aim at Gunn's comments, claiming that the director was trying to confuse the issue by leaving out key words like "illegal" when discussing immigrants. Stigall also questioned why DC Comics would distance Superman from his nationalistic roots, betraying the character's comic book heritage.
Gunn stood by his statements, reiterating that the film is about human kindness and something everyone can relate to. At the film's premiere in Los Angeles, he maintained a stoic silence when asked to respond to the backlash, simply saying that he wasn't there to judge those with whom he disagreed.
However, cast members were quick to rally around their director, defending him against his critics. Nathan Fillion, who plays Guy Gardner-Green Lantern, summed up the situation nicely: "Aw, somebody needs a hug," adding, "Just a movie, guys." Sean Gunn, James' brother and co-star Maxwell Lord, took it a step further, stating that Superman's immigrant roots are exactly what the movie is about.
The cast of the film, which includes David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl, have been praised for their performances. Bradley Cooper plays Jor-El, Superman's father, in the film.
As the controversy surrounding Gunn's comments continues to simmer, one thing is clear: this Superman reboot is going to be a movie event like no other. Will you be there to see it?
