If DC needs help rebooting Superman, Seth Rogen of all people has an excellent idea

By Scott Campbell Oct 19, 2022

Now that Superman seems poised for a return to the DCEU, it's fair to wonder how the hero's story will be handled this time around.

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Actor and comedian Seth Rogen has now made his pitch for approaching Superman, and it has everything to do with looking to Hollywood's past. As Rogen explained on Twitter,

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"Free idea for whoever the f--k is rebooting #Superman again: look to old westerns. There’s plenty of great films based on people who are bound and burdened by their morality (High Noon). Studios are obsessed with classic arcs for story and these don’t have them, but work great." — @Sethrogen Oct. 18, 2022

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Let's hope somebody at DC listens to Rogen's advice so Superman actor Henry Cavill's considerable talent is not wasted.

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