Superman Private Screening with DC

DC Studios introduced out the capes, cameras, and tradition in Atlanta for a non-public screening of Superman, the primary movie in James Gunn’s rebooted DC Universe. Held at Regal Atlantic Station, the occasion featured an unique crimson carpet and a primary have a look at the movie’s opening 10 minutes. BOSSIP’s very personal, Lauryn Bass, was on-site to talk one-on-one with solid members Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, and Anthony Carrigan earlier than heading to an intimate rooftop afterparty at RETREAT by The Gathering Spot, the place stars and native creatives gathered to rejoice what’s subsequent for the DC franchise.

Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl Speaks to a Drained Technology

Isabela Merced moving into the position of Hawkgirl is a full-circle Gen Z second. Born in 2001, Merced is a part of the identical era that grew up watching Dora the Explorer, which premiered in 2000—the yr Lauryn Bass was born. Years later, Merced portrayed Dora within the live-action movie, and now she’s leveling up once more as a DC superhero in Superman. When requested about that evolution from childhood icon to cinematic powerhouse, she saved it trustworthy—and deeply relatable.

“She kinda has that vitality of a Gen Zer,” Merced defined. “That kind of, I assume, indifference—however I feel that truly comes from cynicism. Within the comics, she has all these recollections from her previous lives as a result of she’s been reincarnated so many occasions. It sort of feels like a illustration of this era… as a result of we’re drained. Ya know? We’re simply drained.”

Edi Gathegi Brings STEM to the Superhero Desk

Whereas Merced brings the grit, Edi Gathegi leads with brilliance. The More durable They Fall star portrays Mister Terrific, one of many smartest characters within the DC universe—and an important image of Black excellence in STEM.

“Illustration issues, and it’s at all times vital,” Gathegi informed BOSSIP. “We’ve had characters that represented us very nicely prior to now as Black males by others. Nevertheless it’s an honor to proceed that legacy—and perhaps create one thing new. A brand new sort of superhero for youths to aspire to. His superpower is his mind, and I hope youngsters can watch this character and perhaps dream to be one thing within the sciences, within the arts and STEM.”

Anthony Carrigan Flips the Script as Metamorpho

Anthony Carrigan, finest identified for his roles in Barry and Fatherhood, isn’t any stranger to the DC universe.

He beforehand performed Victor Zsasz on Gotham, and now returns in a brand new mild as Metamorpho, a shape-shifting elemental hero. His tackle the ethical nuance of this new DC world exhibits simply how layered Gunn’s universe is turning into.

“If I’ve realized something, it’s mainly like—something that DC desires to incorporate me on, I’m so sport,” Carrigan stated. “Taking part in villains is absolutely enjoyable. Nevertheless it’s additionally enjoyable to play the great man too. What’s nice about this film is, it’s not essentially as clear-cut as that. Every character has lots of dynamic to them. Nobody character is straightforward. That’s one of many good issues James [Gunn] did. And simply as an actor—it’s a present.”

Early Reactions Trace at a New Sort of Superman

With three distinct performances representing intelligence, reincarnation, and emotional complexity, Superman is already displaying indicators of breaking new floor for the franchise—and for a era hungry for heroes who really feel human.

Submit-screening reactions solely confirmed the vitality within the room.

Three Atlanta-based viewers shared their take with BOSSIP:

Viewers member Laiya Bass stated:

“This film may be very nicely casted. Lois and Clark have nice chemistry! It’s actually fascinating seeing the attitude Gunn took with Superman, humanizing him extra and making the film type of an earlier model of Superman earlier than he was really established because the protector of Earth. I’m excited to see it in IMAX with my household.”

Atlanta-based actor Jaylin Randolph (@yungjig15) echoed the joy:

“The film was superb! James Gunn’s spin on the Superman story is refreshing, hilarious, and lives as much as its potential.”

Paris Jackson, Head of Operations Supervisor at Shootworks Images, supplied a extra reflective take:

“This new Superman offers a extra human facet—displaying his struggles that all of us face. I discover this route to be distinctive, however I additionally really feel prefer it takes the ‘tremendous’ out of Superman and makes him only a man. I hope this film builds the muse for him to change into tremendous, not simply in powers.”

A New Period Begins for the DC Universe

This model of Superman takes on a youthful, extra grounded strategy—and that’s mirrored not solely within the storytelling, however within the solid itself. With contemporary faces like Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, and Anthony Carrigan main the cost, the movie delivers a charming and refreshing spin on the on a regular basis superhero audiences thought they knew.

As James Gunn takes over the inventive route of DC’s cinematic universe, this reboot marks a possible turning level—an opportunity to revitalize iconic characters with new depth and vitality. From Clark Kent to Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and past, Superman maintains consideration from begin to end and reintroduces the story with a tone that feels youthful, human, and undeniably present.

DC Studios presents a Troll Court docket Leisure / The Safran Firm Manufacturing, directed by James Gunn and distributed by Warner Bros. Photos. Superman formally hits theaters and IMAX nationwide on July 11, 2025, and can debut internationally starting July 9. As the primary movie within the newly imagined DC Universe, it’s not only a comeback—it’s the muse for what’s subsequent.