Superhero fandom can be a wonderful thing, providing a haven for nerds of all kinds to come together in celebration of their favorite fictional figures. It can also result in some pretty heated discussions on the finer points of how those various figures should be depicted, and James Gunn found out just how seriously many fans take those debates when he started working on "Superman." Specifically, the director and DC Studios co-head quickly discovered that Superman fans really care about whether the character wears trunks or not.

Yes, it turns out Superman's knickers are the source of much controversy, which surprised Gunn when it came time to design the suit for his film. During a 2025 appearance on the "Smartless" podcast, Gunn revealed that he "wasn't aware of this conversation" unti

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