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James Gunn Shares Farewell Message to Cleveland as "Superman" Filming Wraps
Posted on July 17, 2024 by Neil Cole
Filming has wrapped on "Superman" in Cleveland, OH and director James Gunn has taken to his official Threads account to share a heartfelt "Thank You" to the city and it's residents.
"Cleveland - today we are leaving you after six amazing weeks of shooting," stated Gunn. "From the moment we first came here on a scout a tad less than a year ago and Terminal Tower was lit up with the colors of Superman, I knew you were a special place. I would walk down your streets and someone would stop me and tell me how grateful they were we were shooting in their city - not once, not twice, but dozens of times."
"The wonderful background actors on the film were always so fun and funny and they clapped after takes, something that reminded us Hollywood cynics why we make movies in the first place," Gunn continued. "The pride you feel in being where Jerry and Joe first created Superman was invigorating. You exemplify his spirit. But just as much it’s the pride you have in your community, your hometown, your radio stations and restaurants and gathering places that touched me."
"Every city would be so lucky to have people that loved their city as much as you. You simply couldn't have been more wonderful, kind, or accommodating to me and our performers and crew. Thank you a thousand times over for being our friends and partners on this film. Much love to you all."
Production on the film has now moved on to Cincinnati, OH where additional filming is scheduled to take place at various locations around the city including Union Terminal which was the basis for the "Hall of Justice" in the "Super Friends" animated series and is speculated to double as the Justice League's headquarters in the film.
"Superman" 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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