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Amid political backlash, Canada’s Nathan Fillion says Superman’s true power is hope

In an age of endless remakes and superhero fatigue, Nathan Fillion says he isn’t sure the world needs another Superman movie. But he’s certain it needs what the new one represents.

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Amid political backlash, Canada's Nathan Fillion says Superman's true power is hope

Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, from left to right, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific are shown in an undated handout still image from DC Studios’ and Warner Bros. Pictures’ “SUPERMAN.” THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Warner Bros. Pictures (Mandatory Credit)


In an age of endless remakes and superhero fatigue, Nathan Fillion says he isn’t sure the world needs another Superman movie. But he’s certain it needs what the new one represents.

“I think all the Superman iterations have had incredible value. I love them all. This one harkens back to the comic books, the very core idea of what Superman stands for: it’s about hope, it’s about choosing kindness,” says the Edmonton-born actor, who plays the Green Lantern in the James Gunn-made reboot of the DC Universe franchise.

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