Superman: New Set Image Captures Heartwarming Scene Inspired By All-Star Superman

Superman (2025 Movie)

By Kyle Xavier

Published Jul 7, 2024

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Superman (2025 Movie)

Highlights

DCU's Superman film aims to deliver a more hopeful portrayal, inspired by DC's All-Star Superman comic.
Set photos reveal heartwarming scenes and homage to the acclaimed comic, showcasing Superman's compassionate side.
The film features a diverse cast of characters, including Mister Terrific, The Engineer, and Lex Luthor, with a 2025 debut.

Fans are highly anticipating the debut of DCU’s Superman. Adding to the excitement, a newly released photo from the set shows another Daily Planet headline featuring the DCU's Man of Tomorrow in a heartwarming scene inspired by DC’s All-Star Superman comic book.

Many fans were disappointed to see Henry Cavill's tenure as the Man of Steel come to an end, but it's been apparent for some time that audiences desire a more hopeful and less somber portrayal of Superman on screen. All indications suggest that James Gunn's DC Studios is set to deliver just that with their upcoming Superman film, a sentiment emphasized by a recently unearthed Easter Egg highlighting a heartwarming moment from the set.

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New photos from the set of the upcoming Superman movie continue to excite fans, with a recent snapshot revealing a poignant homage to Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely's acclaimed All-Star Superman comic, one of the best Superman comics for beginners. The photo features a prop edition of The Daily Planet. It offers a glimpse into the film's thematic depth, showcasing Superman, portrayed by Kal-El, lifting the spirits of young cancer patients by flying them to the Egyptian Pyramids, mirroring a cherished moment from the comic series. These glimpses into Superman's compassionate side are a beacon for fans eagerly anticipating how the film will portray the hero's altruistic deeds beyond his role as Earth's protector. Still, whether these heartwarming acts will find their way into the film’s narrative remains a suspenseful question, adding to the anticipation surrounding the cinematic interpretation of Superman's legacy of heroism.

The latest batch of Superman set photos has unveiled several other exciting details. Among the new reveals is Gisondo's Jimmy Olsen, seen exiting the same ship as Lois Lane and Perry White. Another Daily Planet staff member, Christopher McDonald's Ron Troupe, was also spotted. For the first time, Beck Bennett appears as sports reporter Steve Lombard alongside Mikaela Hoover's gossip columnist Cat Grant. Another major reveal is Edi Gathegi in full costume as Mister Terrific, following previous footage hinting at his action scenes. Despite James Gunn's statement that Ultraman isn't the main villain, new photos seem to confirm his involvement. María Gabriela de Faría was also spotted in full costume as The Engineer, suggesting her major villainous role in the upcoming saga. While Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor hasn't been seen in costume, his assistant Eve Teschmacher, played by Sara Sampaio, has been spotted. As filming continues, fans eagerly anticipate glimpses of Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Metamorpho, wondering how these characters will converge in Superman's final act as Metropolis faces a mysterious threat.

As much as we’ve already seen David Corenswet as the Man of Steel in recent promotional images, we now see another side of his character as Clark Kent in a freshly surfaced photograph. This glimpse captures Kent, the intrepid reporter of The Daily Planet, strolling past a bustling display of Superman memorabilia, including real-world items like McFarlane Toys and Pure Arts statues. The scene hints at Kent's dual life, where he has seamlessly balanced his duties as a mild-mannered reporter with his role as a beloved superhero among the citizens of Metropolis. In this retelling of Superman's narrative, the story delves into his journey of reconciling his Kryptonian heritage with his upbringing in Smallville, Kansas, under the guise of Clark Kent. He embodies the timeless values of truth, justice, and the American way, all while navigating a modern world that often overlooks such virtues in favor of more cynical perspectives.