James Gunn has consistently stood out as a unique filmmaker whose visionary approach diverges from the norm, consistently delivering fresh and captivating content to audiences. His unique eye for storytelling and prowess in presenting fresh content was clear through Guardians of the Galaxy and its blockbuster success. But just how much his vision and methods differed from the rest only sunk in when he became the head of DC alongside Peter Safran and replaced Henry Cavill as Superman as well as pushed a whole era of DC under the rug.

As the new DC head, Gunn is not letting biased fans hold him back in reinventing DC and hopefully restoring its past grandeur. Therefore, he is making sure that his first project in the superhero universe, Superman: Legacy, is different in every way from its past renditions. Including locations.

James Gunn takes Superman: Legacy far from Henry Cavill and Man of Steel

James Gunn’s arrival at the DC studios had an impact no lesser than the election of a new president for comic and superhero fans in the country. Gunn himself did nothing to stray away from the comparison as he began making drastic changes as soon as he came in. One of the most revolting according to fans was replacing Henry Cavill. However, Gunn didn’t give in, and as more updates about Superman: Legacy emerge, it becomes clear that he was determined to distance DC from the Man of Steel era. The fact that the new Superman movie is primarily being shot in Atlanta serves as proof.

The decision to shoot the new Superman film in Atlanta brings a fresh perspective to the iconic superhero’s story. This choice not only injects new life into the franchise but also underscores James Gunn’s determination to revamp DC. The new location is particularly surprising given that Man of Steel was shot in the bustling streets of California. However, Atlanta with its wide landscapes is a whole different vibe.

Given that it has James Gunn at the centre of affairs and is missing a much-loved Henry Cavill, even the change of location has raised many eyebrows. But for all his faults, the change in location is not enough to mark Gunn as a trailblazer. Especially given the history of Superman movies.

Superman’s global filming odyssey

James Gunn may be determined to make his Superman movie as different as possible from its predecessor, but he is not the first one to choose a different location for Superman. The man who dons the cape and the location where he dons it have always changed in the Superman franchise. Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel modernized the classic tale against California’s stunning landscapes, while Superman Returns brought a fresh perspective to Metropolis and Smallville in Australia.

The change in location provides for a diverse storytelling experience. But other than cinematography, there is a very significant reason behind James Gunn choosing to shoot the movie in Atlanta and not California. The past few months have been turbulent in Hollywood due to the SAG AFTRA strikes. And California, being the undeclared hub of Hollywood, was not the most convenient place to shoot a movie. Therefore, it is likely that James Gunn chose Atlanta to ensure that Justice: League reaches the audience on time.

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