James Gunn’sSupermanis one of the most anticipated films of the summer and is intended to kick off the new DC Universe (DCU) series of films. The brand-new continuity has already technically gotten its start with the Max original animated series,Creature Commandos, which premiered on the streaming platform last December. Still, this will be the first feature film and will undoubtedly set a precedent for what fans can expect from the new DC studios. Plenty of new heroes and characters will be introduced inSuperman, and one of the more anticipated ones is Mr. Terrific.
Now, to celebrate the anniversary of Mr. Terrific’s debut in DC comics,James Gunntook to Instagram to share a new behind-the-scenes photo of himself with the actor who portrays Mr. Terrific in the film, Edi Gathegi.Supermanwill be the live-action debut of the character, which James Gunn has proclaimed to be one of his favorite comic characters. The photo that James Gunn shared (which can be viewed below) depicts the two before shooting a scene on set, with Corenswet’s Superman even seen in the background.
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In addition to Mister Terrific’s technological prowess, the character is also considered to be one of the smartest in the DC Universe. While the character hasn’t been as prominent in comics recently, Gunn has been known to take an interest in less popular comic book titles and heroes. Because of the director’s unique vision, characters from both Marvel and DC, such as Rocket Raccoon, Ratcatcher, and Peacemaker, have become more well-known and profitable.
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Gunn would continue his praises by delving intoStrange Adventures’interpretation of Mr. Terrific, specifically saying that the comic had “the best version ever of one of my favorite characters, Mr. Terrific.” The director would even end his string of tweets praising the book by hypothetically asking himself if he would ever consider bringing the character to film. The rest is history, as Mr. Terrific is now one of many heroes, alongside Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Metamorpho, who will be appearing inSuperman.
James Gunn’s reverence for source material and his fundamental understanding of what makes a good comic book has hopefully helped to makeSupermana better adaptation. Moreover, Gunn has recruited Tom King, writer of theStrange AdventuresandSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrowcomics, to executive produce and script theLanternsseries for HBO, further emphasizing the trust the director has in the comic writer’s interpretation of these larger-than-life characters. It will be exciting to see Mr. Terrific receive the big-screen treatment the character deserves from a filmmaker who couldn’t be a bigger fan.
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