James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film features Bradley Cooper as Jor-El, Superman’s father, a role originally played by Marlon Brando. Gunn cast Cooper, a longtime friend, for his ability to embody the character’s stature, while introducing a twist where Jor-El’s holographic message instructs baby Kal-El to conquer Earth, complicating Clark’s journey as he strives to protect rather than dominate.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: In James Gunn’s new Superman movie, Bradley Cooper plays Superman’s father, Jor-El, who surprising tells baby Superman to take over Earth instead of just saying goodbye, adding a twist to the story.
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