James Gunn's Superman has received a positive response, marking a promising start for the new DC Universe. The film opens with an intense prologue where Superman is defeated and transported to the Arctic. After reuniting with his robot assistants in the Fortress of Solitude, Superman hears a crucial message from his birth parents, Jor-El and Lara, revealing vital truths about his destiny. Bradley Cooper voices Jor-El, with Gunn emphasizing Cooper's appropriate age and stature for the character, making him a more fitting choice than older actors often cast in this role.
James Gunn's Superman opens with an in medias res prologue showcasing Superman being defeated, which leads to an emotional moment at the Fortress of Solitude guided by Krypto.
The recorded message from Superman’s birth parents contains pivotal truths about Kal-El's purpose and features Bradley Cooper as Jor-El and Angela Sarafyan as Lara.
Gunn chose Bradley Cooper for Jor-El, highlighting that Cooper had the appropriate stature and was more age-appropriate than past portrayals, avoiding the common choice of much older actors.
Cooper took on the role of Jor-El as a personal favor to James Gunn, showcasing their collaborative relationship stemming from previous Marvel projects.
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