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James Gunn's "Superman" Films Fortress of Solitude Scenes in Norway
Posted on March 06, 2024 by Neil Cole
Scenes featuring the Fortress of Solitude in James Gunn's "Superman" have begun filming in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard located in the Arctic Ocean.
"We have filmed the first scenes [in Svalbard], which show Superman fleeing to the Fortress of Solitude," stated Gunn in an interview with the Norwegian news outlet, Svalbardposten. "We wanted a place that was beautiful and felt like being in the middle of the Arctic, so we looked at several places in the world. But there were many things that sold Svalbard for us over the other places. First, there is the natural beauty. But there's also the fact that you'll find a varied landscape here that you won't find anywhere else. Nature gives a special feeling."
Gunn added that filming took place each day from eight in the morning until around four in the afternoon which resulted in locals arriving on sight to watch while crews worked on the highly anticipated film.
"We have had some who have been curious, yes, who have stood and watched. But that's perfectly fine," stated Gunn. "And that's a big difference. Because being interested in just watching is something completely different than when you have people trying to sneak into the set to take pictures that they can make money from by selling online."
Production on "Superman" is currently in full swing in and around the Atlanta, GA area and will move on to the Cincinnati and Cleveland, OH areas later this year to shoot various scenes for the film as well.
"Superman" stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, María Gabriela De Faría as The Engineer, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher.
The film tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
"Superman" is currently scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 11th, 2025.
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