‘Superman’ cast grateful for warmth, support given by Filipino fans

The cast and crew of the new “Superman” film have expressed their profound joy and gratitude following their visit to the Philippines, which was the first stop of their world tour.

In Nelson Canlas’ report in “24 Oras” Friday, David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan talked about the love they felt from the Filipino fans. 

“To show up and have people dressed as Superman and dressed as Hawkgirl and Mr. Terrific, and there were definitely some Lois Lanes out there, it's really just we get to come and celebrate this amazing legacy of these characters in this world and get excited for the new chapter that we’re bringing,” David said.

“You know, we're the new kids on the block, and to feel that warmth and that kind of support as we're kicking off this tour was really, really special. So we're very grateful to have started here in the Philippines,” Rachel said.

David will star as Superman and Clark Kent in the film, while Rachel will play the role of Lois Lane. 

Director James Gunn also explained his motivation for the approach of the movie, particularly in the current global climate.

“I think that we've gotten in the world—the world seems kind of mean lately. I think that I really just want to remind people and myself about the values of basic human kindness,” he said.

On social media Friday, the "Superman" film shared photos of the stars alongside James Gunn and co-producer Peter Safran posing with a Superman-themed jeepney. 

“Superman” opens in cinemas and IMAX on July 9. It establishes the iconic hero in the new DC Studios cinematic universe headed by Gunn and Safran.

According to Gunn, "Superman" has become more than a movie for him. "It’s a story about humanity, about what it means to be a hero in a world that doesn’t always make it easy to be one.”

The film also stars Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, María Gabriela de Faría, Wendell Pierce, Alan Tudyk, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and Neva Howell.

—Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News