I Can"t Believe I"m Most Excited For The 2025 Debut Of The DC Universe Hero I Least Expected To Be
The 2025 release of Superman is nearly here, and I am shocked that the DC Universe hero I am most excited to see in the film is not the Man of Steel himself. Following recent details from a Superman set visit, followed by the release of the film"s first trailer, interest is high for the debut of Superman inside this new universe. Rather than making the story small, it seems that James Gunn has broken open the entire universe in his film, introducing mythic heroes from every corner of the cosmos.
Recently, the first Superman trailer broke a Man of Steel record, and all kinds of sites have listed the film as their most anticipated of 2025. There is a lot riding on the success of Superman, and I believe that the studio really needs it to connect with audiences. DC have faltered at the box office lately with films like Joker: Folie à Deux and Shazam: Fury of the Gods, suggesting that audiences no longer feel an affinity for the brand. I hope that this changes with Superman, and that one character in particular contributes to that change.
Superman's Guy Gardner Debut Has Already Gotten A Big Audience Reaction Nathan Fillion Appears As Green Lantern In The Superman Trailer Close Guy Gardner is set to debut as the first Green Lantern introduced in the DCU, and this is a huge deal. Nathan Fillion looks weird in the role, and much discussion has been had surrounding his inclusion in the film. People seem to be either excited or confused by the role, suggesting that at minimum awareness for Guy Gardner is surprisingly high. This is significant, as DC have Lanterns set to follow, and there is great hope to build up the Green Lantern Corps in the DCU.
Green Lantern is one of the most popular comic books that has not yet had a beloved adaptation. James Gunn contacted Ryan Reynolds about his previous adaptation, which was not well-liked. With so much lore and story to draw from the comics, this cosmic side of the DC Universe must be investigated in an effective way that resonates with audiences. Setting this up with Guy Gardner is a bold choice, and one that really needs to pay off for the studio.
The DCU's First Green Lantern Appearance Is Set To Test A Major Challenge For The Franchise The Challenge Of Adaptation Will Be Addressed In Superman Close Guy Gardner"s powers are generally known, with the character set to carry a power ring that taps into the power of will. However, it is the more particular aspects of the character that will be more of a challenge. Guy Gardner is infamously not one of the most likable characters in DC Comics. The character is gruff and a bit of a jerk, and besides this, he has a strange and funny bowl haircut and bright red hair. Pulling these aspects off visually and in crafting a likable character is a tough ask.
With that said, Nathan Fillion is an excellent actor for the job. The man"s charisma shines even through his silly haircut, and seeing him act ornery and uncooperatively can be tempered by his natural charm. While it is difficult to set up a character like this, and keep them accurate to the comic lore, it is also important for the franchise to be able to do this. All signs point to this being done successfully in the film, which could help with the future of the DCU.
Guy Gardner Can Open The Gates For A Lot Of Other Comic Characters In The DCU All Kinds Of Strange DC Characters Could Join The DCU If Gardner Works Close Comic book adaptations can be difficult to do faithfully. When the first X-Men movie was made, Bryan Singer deviated from the source material in a number of fundamental ways. As the genre has progressed, however, audiences have grown used to bright, colorful costumes, outsized characters, and cartoony power sets. How this works in the new DCU remains to be seen, however, which makes this iteration of Guy Gardner so important. If this works, there is so much room for other obscure characters to fit into the universe.
I want to see the most obscure characters in the DCU, from Animal Man and Plastic Man to the Condiment King and Ambush Bug. I would also guess that James Gunn has a passionate love for the stranger characters as well, having included characters like TDK and Polka Dot Man in The Suicide Squad. If Guy Gardner works in Superman, this will set a template for so many other characters to follow in the future. Gardner is a test for comic book accuracy in films, and can help to set a new standard.
Recently, the first Superman trailer broke a Man of Steel record, and all kinds of sites have listed the film as their most anticipated of 2025. There is a lot riding on the success of Superman, and I believe that the studio really needs it to connect with audiences. DC have faltered at the box office lately with films like Joker: Folie à Deux and Shazam: Fury of the Gods, suggesting that audiences no longer feel an affinity for the brand. I hope that this changes with Superman, and that one character in particular contributes to that change.
Superman's Guy Gardner Debut Has Already Gotten A Big Audience Reaction Nathan Fillion Appears As Green Lantern In The Superman Trailer Close Guy Gardner is set to debut as the first Green Lantern introduced in the DCU, and this is a huge deal. Nathan Fillion looks weird in the role, and much discussion has been had surrounding his inclusion in the film. People seem to be either excited or confused by the role, suggesting that at minimum awareness for Guy Gardner is surprisingly high. This is significant, as DC have Lanterns set to follow, and there is great hope to build up the Green Lantern Corps in the DCU.
Green Lantern is one of the most popular comic books that has not yet had a beloved adaptation. James Gunn contacted Ryan Reynolds about his previous adaptation, which was not well-liked. With so much lore and story to draw from the comics, this cosmic side of the DC Universe must be investigated in an effective way that resonates with audiences. Setting this up with Guy Gardner is a bold choice, and one that really needs to pay off for the studio.
The DCU's First Green Lantern Appearance Is Set To Test A Major Challenge For The Franchise The Challenge Of Adaptation Will Be Addressed In Superman Close Guy Gardner"s powers are generally known, with the character set to carry a power ring that taps into the power of will. However, it is the more particular aspects of the character that will be more of a challenge. Guy Gardner is infamously not one of the most likable characters in DC Comics. The character is gruff and a bit of a jerk, and besides this, he has a strange and funny bowl haircut and bright red hair. Pulling these aspects off visually and in crafting a likable character is a tough ask.
With that said, Nathan Fillion is an excellent actor for the job. The man"s charisma shines even through his silly haircut, and seeing him act ornery and uncooperatively can be tempered by his natural charm. While it is difficult to set up a character like this, and keep them accurate to the comic lore, it is also important for the franchise to be able to do this. All signs point to this being done successfully in the film, which could help with the future of the DCU.
Guy Gardner Can Open The Gates For A Lot Of Other Comic Characters In The DCU All Kinds Of Strange DC Characters Could Join The DCU If Gardner Works Close Comic book adaptations can be difficult to do faithfully. When the first X-Men movie was made, Bryan Singer deviated from the source material in a number of fundamental ways. As the genre has progressed, however, audiences have grown used to bright, colorful costumes, outsized characters, and cartoony power sets. How this works in the new DCU remains to be seen, however, which makes this iteration of Guy Gardner so important. If this works, there is so much room for other obscure characters to fit into the universe.
I want to see the most obscure characters in the DCU, from Animal Man and Plastic Man to the Condiment King and Ambush Bug. I would also guess that James Gunn has a passionate love for the stranger characters as well, having included characters like TDK and Polka Dot Man in The Suicide Squad. If Guy Gardner works in Superman, this will set a template for so many other characters to follow in the future. Gardner is a test for comic book accuracy in films, and can help to set a new standard.
