'Superman: Legacy' Film to be Inspired by 'All-Star Superman'

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Neil Cole

James Gunn has revealed via Twitter that the twelve-issue comic book series, 'All-Star Superman' will be part of the inspiration behind the upcoming 'Superman: Legacy' movie which is currently scheduled to be released on July 5, 2025.

In addtion to 'All-Star Superman', Gunn announced three other titles that will inspire the new slate of DC Studios films including 'Batman by Grand Morrison Omnibus Vol. 1', 'Absolute Swamp Thing' by Alan Moore, and 'The Authority Omnibus' by Warren Ellis.

"We've talked a lot about Woman of Tomorrow, but these are more of the comics inspiring #DCStudios and the new #DCU in these early days," stated Gunn. "That doesn't mean we're adapting all these comics, but that the feel, the look, or the tone of them are touchstones for our team."

The original 'All-Star Superman' series was written by Grant Morrison, drawn by Frank Quitely, and digitally inked by Jamie Grant. Published bimonthly from November, 2005 - October, 2008, the series revolves around Superman, who is dying due to overexposure to the Sun, as he accomplishes many heroic feats (The Twelve Labors of Superman) and attempts to make peace with the world before his imminent death.

The story received an animated movie release in 2011 under the same title and featured the voice acting talents of James Denton as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman, Christina Hendricks as Lois Lane / Superwoman, and Anthony LaPaglia as Lex Luthor. Written by the late Dwayne McDuffie, the film was produced by Warner Premiere, DC Entertainment, & Warner Bros. Animation and released by Warner Home Video.

Over the coming months and years, it will be interesting to see just how much of the original 'All-Star Superman' storyline will inspire and, possibly, be used in the script for the 'Superman: Legacy" film.








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