After fans criticized the final shot of the recent Superman TV spot as ?goofy,? renowned director James Gunn stepped up to defend his artistic choices and vision.

A brand new 30-second TV spot for James Gunn?s Superman was unveiled yesterday, offering fans an exciting glimpse of fresh footage from this highly anticipated film. However, the closing shot of the teaser has sparked considerable debate among viewers. In this scene, Superman performs a dramatic barrel roll to dodge flying rocks, with the camera zooming in on his face as he flies directly toward the audience. While some viewers have described the moment as ?goofy,? attributing it to a lack of facial animation possibly caused by subpar VFX, Gunn took to Threads to address these concerns.

In his defense, Gunn stated, ?There is absolutely zero CG in his face,? emphasizing that the perceived oddity might stem from the use of a wide-angle lens that alters the appearance of people?s expressions. He further clarified, ?The background plate in Svalbard is 100% real, as is David.? This statement aims to reassure fans about the authenticity of the visual effects and the film’s overall production quality.

From my perspective, the shot from the Superman TV spot is quite captivating. While a bit more facial expression might have enhanced the scene, it?s crucial to consider the context surrounding this moment. The full narrative of the film may provide additional depth to the character?s expression, thereby enriching our understanding of this particular scene. What are your thoughts on this controversial shot?

The initial teaser trailer for Superman achieved remarkable success, garnering over 250 million views within just 24 hours of its release. This impressive statistic made it the most viewed and discussed trailer in the history of DC and Warner Bros. Fans can look forward to another sneak peek of the movie, which is set to premiere in under two weeks. A special preview of Superman will be showcased during the Puppy Bowl on February 9th, where James Gunn will make an appearance alongside his dog Ozu, the inspiration behind Krypto, to share a ?special message? for the audience.

The cast of Superman features talented actors such as David Corenswet from Pearl in the role of Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan from The Marvelous Ms. Maisel portraying Lois Lane. The ensemble also includes notable names like Nathan Fillion from The Rookie as Guy Gardner, a charming yet somewhat obnoxious member of the Green Lantern Corps; Isabela Merced from Dora and the Lost City of Gold as Hawkgirl; Edi Gathegi from X-Men: First Class as Mister Terrific; and Anthony Carrigan from Barry as Metamorpho. Other cast members include María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Neva Howell as Martha Kent, Pruitt Taylor-Vince as Jonathan Kent, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Fans can eagerly anticipate the theatrical release of Superman on July 11th.