During a recent interview, James Gunn shares plot details for the Superman sequel, ‘MAN OF TOMORROW’, revealing a new dynamic that all fans are excited to see between the superhero and his famous enemy, Lex Luthor.
After the success of ‘Superman’ starring David Corenswet, the renowned director of DC Comics announced its sequel with a drawing of the two main characters together and wearing their own iconic fight suits and in a very friendly way.
In conversations on the Howard Stern show, James Gunn revealed, “It’s a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat”, generating many theories about the possible appearance of Brainiac as the new villain.
James Gunn says ‘MAN OF TOMORROW’ is a Lex Luthor and Superman movie
“It's a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat.”
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On networks fans react to this great teaser with comments like: “Now that’s a twist. Gunn’s really digging into the complexity of their rivalry… hope it’s full of tense alliances and backhanded compliments”, “I could see the bigger threat being Brainiac and Lex using this upcoming attack as a motive for becoming president”, “It was a great interview. I’m excited to see what @JamesGunn comes up with next”.
