The crew behind “Superman” is responding to the backlash after director James Gunn stated the DC tentpole is the story of “an immigrant that got here from different locations.”

When requested concerning the response to his feedback, James Gunn defined that the film is for “everybody” and that he doesn’t have “something to say to anyone” spreading negativity round “Superman.”

“I’m not right here to guage folks,” he stated at Monday evening’s “Superman” premiere at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese language Theatre. “I believe this can be a film about kindness and I believe that’s one thing everybody can relate to.”

Nathan Fillion, who performs Man Gardner, aka Inexperienced Lantern, laughed off the negativity and stored his response transient.

“Aw, any person wants a hug,” Fillion stated. “Only a film, guys.”

Sean Gunn, who performs Maxwell Lord within the movie, stood up for his brother and emphasised that immigrants are integral to the material of America.

“My response to [the backlash] is that it’s precisely what the film is about,” he stated. “We help our folks, ? We love our immigrants. Sure, Superman is an immigrant, and sure, the those who we help on this nation are immigrants and in case you don’t like that, you’re not American. Individuals who say no to immigrants are towards the American approach.”

James Gunn made waves along with his Sunday profile in The Instances of London after he defined among the themes and beliefs embedded in “Superman.” He stated that the movie encompassed “the story of America,” and on a elementary stage, is a few man on the lookout for a brand new life away from his homeland.

“I imply, ‘Superman’ is the story of America,” James Gunn stated. “An immigrant that got here from different locations and populated the nation, however for me it’s principally a narrative that claims fundamental human kindness is a worth and is one thing we have now misplaced.”

The quote enflamed backlash from commentators on-line and drew the eye of conservative media retailers like Fox Information, which deemed “Superman” “Superwoke.” Community anchor Kellyanne Conway stated of the movie, “We don’t go to the movie show to be lectured to and to have any person throw their ideology onto us.” Jesse Watters added, “You recognize what it says on his cape? MS13.”