George R. R. Martin Takes a Break From Writing to Praise New 'Superman' — And Has Zero Regrets
The film reminded the writer of his distant childhood.
I couldn’t resist sharing my thoughts on James Gunn’s new Superman — a film that’s already causing a stir. George R.R. Martin, busy as ever with The Winds of Winter, hasn’t stepped into cinema for months, but for this project, he made an exception — and judging by his words, he’s glad he did.
In his blog, Martin admitted this might be the best Superman film ever made. Yes, you read that right — no mention of blockbuster explosions or CGI overload. Just pure admiration. He described himself and Gunn as old friends and said the new Superman reminded him of the comics he devoured as a kid:
“A strange visitor from another planet, with powers far beyond those of mortal men. Possibly the best film about him in history.”
Martin cheekily pointed out that technically, Superman has always been an immigrant — and an illegal one at that. Visually, the film looks stunning; Gunn nailed the casting.
Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane impressed him so much he compared her to Margot Kidder in the classic films. As for Lex Luthor (Nicholas Holt), Martin called him “the best Luthor of all time — genuinely terrifying.”
And Superman himself? Martin calls him “the boy in the cape,” hoping Corenswet will don the suit again soon.
The film is already in cinemas, and judging by even the most critical fans’ reactions, Gunn has achieved something rare: restoring faith in our hero who can fly and always tells the truth. A true triumph for superhero cinema!
