James Gunn Confirms 'Absolutely Zero CG' in Superman’s Flying Face After TV Spot Raises Eyebrows

DC Studios co-chief James Gunn has addressed the online buzz surrounding a particular shot of Superman flying in a newly released TV spot for the upcoming Superman movie. The 30-second advertisement, which debuted over the weekend, features two new scenes: Lex Luthor disembarking from a helicopter in a snowy wilderness, likely in search of the Fortress of Solitude, and Superman performing a barrel roll as he flies over an icy landscape.

A Threads user commented on the TV spot, praising it but noting, "Great camera angle of Superman flying! Except there's something with his face that looks a little off. I know there's plenty of time to refine the CG."

In response, Gunn stated, "There is absolutely zero CG in his face. People’s faces can look different when you put a wide angle lens up close. The background plate in Svalbard is 100% real as is David." Svalbard, the Norwegian archipelago, served as a filming location for parts of the movie.

This clarification confirms that David Corenswet's seemingly knowing smirk as he flies toward the camera is entirely natural, possibly aided by a fan blowing on his face during filming.

Despite Gunn's explanation, fans continue to debate the shot, drawing comparisons to the flying Adam Warlock in Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Alongside this discussion, there's considerable excitement about the Superman movie, set to premiere on July 11, 2025. This film marks the first installment in the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.

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