Superman director James Gunn defends 'goofy' new clip after it was mocked by fans sparking frenzy of memes
Superman director James Gunn defends 'goofy' new clip after it was mocked by fans sparking frenzy of memes
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Superman director James Gunn defended a new promotional clip from the film, after the footage was mocked by fans and sparked a frenzy of internet memes. Gunn, 58, responded to fans after sharing a new 30-second clip to his X account on Monday, which showed the Man of Steel, played by David Corenswet, 31, flying through a frozen tundra.
![[Gunn responded to fans after sharing a new 30-second clip to his X account on Monday, which showed the Man of Steel, played by David Corenswet, 31, flying through a frozen tundra]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/07/94626171-14336749-image-m-160_1738135896539.jpg)
Many commented on the look of Corenswet's eyes, with some noting they appeared disproportionately large and far apart and calling the shot 'goofy.'. 'There's something with his face that looks a little off. I know there’s plenty of time to refine the CG,' one fan commented.
![[Fans questioned the look of Superman's eyes, and whether computer-generated imagery was used. Gunn responded: '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 [Norway] is 100% real as is David']](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/07/94626435-14336749-image-a-161_1738135985916.jpg)
Gunn responded to the comment, assuring fans there was no computer-generated imagery on the actor's face. '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 [Norway] is 100% real as is David.'.
![[The clip sparked a frenzy of memes, with fans photoshopping different faces onto Superman]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/07/94626445-14336749-image-a-162_1738135998609.jpg)
Superman director James Gunn, 58, defended a new promotional clip from the film, after the footage was mocked by fans and sparked a frenzy of internet memes. Gunn responded to fans after sharing a new 30-second clip to his X account on Monday, which showed the Man of Steel, played by David Corenswet, 31, flying through a frozen tundra.
![[One meme compared the actor to Steve Buscemi’s Mr. Deeds character]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/07/94626437-14336749-image-a-163_1738136003791.jpg)
It begins July 11th. #Superman pic.twitter.com/ey5Bwhnt6D. 'We can tell,' one snarky comment read in response to Gunn's claims. 'I believe him,' another one added. The clip sparked a frenzy of memes, with fans photoshopping different faces onto Superman, including Steve Buscemi’s Mr. Deeds character, Marty Feldman’s Igor from Young Frankenstein, Mr. Bean, Crazy Eyes and other googly-eyed characters.
![[Someone else put Mr. Bean's face on Superman]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/07/94626441-14336749-image-a-164_1738136006582.jpg)
