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James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ Footage Soars at CinemaCon as Krypto the Dog Steals the Show
James Gunn presented an extended look at 'Superman' during a presentation to theater owners at CinemaCon.
Discovery chief David Zaslav to reinvigorate DC’s cinematic universe after a series of duds like “The Flash” and “Justice League,” took the stage at CinemaCon on Tuesday to tease what he’s been cooking up. One character, Superman’s pup Krypto came, in part, from his experiences rescuing an emotionally damaged dog named Ozu, who would run away from him, destroy his furniture and electronics, and, during conference calls, attack Gunn’s feet, forcing him to climb on the kitchen counter to escape his jaws. In the footage, he is shown licking a badly battered Superman, then dragging him to safety and his icy headquarters, the Fortress of Solitude, where a crew of robots ministers to the fallen hero.
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