James Gunn, the director known for his work on “Superman,” has had his share of controversies, especially after being dismissed from Disney in 2018 over inappropriate comments. Recently, he found himself facing criticism again, this time from conservative circles, for referring to Superman as “an immigrant from elsewhere” during an interview.
In his conversation with Variety Magazine at the film’s premiere in Hollywood, Gunn remarked, “I’m not here to judge people. I think this is a film about kindness. I think it can be something that everyone can relate to.”
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Sean Gunn, James’s brother and an actor in the film, also addressed the backlash. He stated, “We support people, you know? We love immigrants. Yes, Superman is an immigrant, and those we support in this country are immigrants. If you don’t like it, you’re not American.”
Meanwhile, Blazetv host Stu Burguiere expressed his discontent with Hollywood’s current trend. He referenced the backlash against the recent “Snow White” film, questioning why filmmakers continue to push such messaging. “If you’re going to do it, just be quiet about it. People are being led to water, and there’s no need to push their heads under.”
Sean Davis, CEO of the Federalist, noted a grim outlook for the film, suggesting that it reflects broader trends in storytelling. He posited a theory about why immigrant narratives persist in American cinema. “The film is terrible, and they hate the test audience’s reaction. They’re running a marketing play reminiscent of ‘Lady Ghostbusters’ to deflect blame for its failure instead of owning up to poor film quality,” he remarked, sharing his thoughts on social media.
In response, Baugierre found merit in Davis’s theories, indicating that the idea is certainly plausible.
