'Superman is an immigrant?': Actor Nathan Fillion and cast react to MAGA backlash
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And the proof of it is the recent MAGA uproar over Superman director James Gunn defining the popular DC character as an immigrant.
Superman, a film starring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan is set to hit the theatres on July 11. The film is the first of the DCU's Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. Celebrating America's Independence Day on the Fourth of July, the director made an admission which most are aware of yet not ready to acknowledge: 'Superman is an immigrant'
The comment had Donald Trump's MAGA supporters in a rage, going as far as to call the movie "Superwoke."
This includes not only MAGA netizens but also popular anchors and celebrities, who have been offended by the term 'immigrant' being used for the globally adored character.
"Superman isn't an immigrant, he is a refugee, An ACTUAL refugee from krypton. You directed this film, did that not occur to you?" wrote a person on X. "Using politics to promote your movie is a good way to kill people's interest in your movie" added another.
'We don't go to the movie theatre to be lectured to and to have somebody throw their ideology onto us,' said Network anchor Kellyanne Conway. Fox News presenter Laura Ingraham took to Instagram to share Gunn's comment writing, 'Another film we won't be seeing.'
Superman team calls off MAGA outrage
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The team of Superman including the director and actors have called off the MAGA outrage over the 'immigrant' comment. In his Sunday profile in The Times of London, Gun clarified that Superman's story is "the story of America" on a fundamental level.
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'I mean, 'Superman' is the story of America… An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost.
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Reacting to MAGA supporters amplifying his comments across the internet he said to Variety that he doesn't have "anything to say to anybody." 'I'm not here to judge people. This is a movie about kindness and I think that's something everyone can relate to.'
Actor Nathan Fillion who plays the role of Guy Gardner aka Green Lantern was asked about the MAGA outrage on Gunn's comment which had him laughing off and responding, "Somebody needs a hug. It's just a movie guys."
Gunn's brother Sean Gunn who plays Maxwell Lord also added his thoughts about the same, "My reaction to [the backlash] is that it is exactly what the movie is about. We support our people, you know? We love our immigrants. Yes, Superman is an immigrant, and yes, the people that we support in this country are immigrants and if you don't like that, you're not American. People who say no to immigrants are against the American way.
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