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Superman director called 'Superwoke' as he faces backlash for calling the Man of Steel an 'immigrant'
Gunn, 58, said that he felt the character - played by David Corenswet, 32, in the new movie - had a lot in common with immigrants who come to the America in search of a better life.
The filmmaker was subsequently asked by the outlet if he expected that the motion picture would be received differently in historically Democratic or Republican areas amid the current political climate in America. Gunn faced criticism from a number of media personalaties, including Fox News' Greg Gutfeld, who said the filmmaker is operating with 'a woke shield' - and out of touch with what Americans really feel. Gunn - pictured on the set of the movie with Nicholas Hoult and David Corenswet - spoke about the backlash to the remarks at the film's premiere in Los Angeles on Monday
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