Anna Daniels
The Teaser That Captured Attention
Recently, the teaser for James Gunn’s “Superman: Legacy” was released, showcasing David Corenswet in his new Superman attire. While his portrayal excited many fans, one specific moment from the teaser has garnered significant discussion.
In the teaser’s concluding moments, Superman is shown soaring over a snowy landscape, and the camera zooms in tightly on his face, making his body appear unusually small. This clip sparked a flurry of memes, critiques, and dialogues online, with opinions ranging from describing it as “awkward” to outright calling it a “CGI failure.” In response, Gunn defended his artistic decisions by clarifying that Corenswet’s face was not altered by CGI, explaining the effect was simply due to a wide-angle lens.
“There is absolutely zero CG in his face,” Gunn emphasized on X (formerly Twitter). “People’s faces can appear different with a wide-angle lens up close. The snowy background is genuine, and so is David.”
This moment has led to broader discussions: Is the public’s wariness towards Superman reflective of a franchise that has had difficulty connecting with viewers over the years?
The Struggles of Superman’s Legacy
The Superman franchise has long faced challenges in regaining its former glory. The last beloved film, Richard Donner’s “Superman II” (1980),
