Superman writer/director James Gunn and Superman actor David Corenswet are shedding some light on the perception of Superman in his version of the new DC Universe, including how his controversial red trunks fit into his public image.

Metahumans may have existed for 300 years by the time Superman starts, but the Man of Steel is relatively new when we meet him in the James Gunn-directed movie. In the newly rebooted DC Universe, Superman (David Corenswet) has been active for three years — placing his costumed debut around June 2022,