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‘Superman’ Director Reveals How He Got Bradley Cooper to Agree to Make Cameo as Superman’s Father | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

JUL 14 – James Gunn cast Bradley Cooper as Jor-El to honor Marlon Brando’s legacy, contributing to Superman’s strong $122 million domestic opening, Variety reported.

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Bradley Cooper makes a cameo in the new Superman movie as Jor-El, Superman’s father, and director James Gunn is opening up about getting the actor to take the role. For those who don’t know, Bradley and James previously worked together on the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. Bradley voiced the role of Rocket Raccoon while James directed the movies. James cast Bradley in the role as he wanted to find somebody who could match the stature of Marl…

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Director James Gunn explained why he chose him.

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In James Gunn's "Superman" Superstar Bradley Cooper plays a short appearance. Attention: Spoiler to "Superman" follows.James Gunns, 58, new "Superman" film has started in the cinemas. Just a whole series of prominent guest appearances hide more or less obviously in the new DC work. For example, acting star and director Bradley Cooper, 50, Jor-El, embodies the father Supermans. Cooper can be seen in the film in a video message to his son, who is …

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Variety broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
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