US EditionThe Real-Life Inspiration Behind Superman’s Not-so-Real Canine, Krypto
NO LOC, JUL 11 – Director James Gunn based Krypto's look and behavior on his rescue dog Ozu, whose challenging past inspired the character's unique personality and role in the Superman film.
- The upcoming Superman film, releasing on July 11 and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, features David Corenswet as Superman alongside Rachel Brosnahan and others.
- Director James Gunn adopted a rescue dog named Ozu from a hoarding situation with 60 dogs shortly after starting the script, which inspired the inclusion of Krypto.
- Gunn and three visual effects companies created Krypto based on 3D scans and videos of Ozu, capturing his unruly but loyal nature to shape the character and story.
- Gunn said, “Well, thank God he doesn't have superpowers!” and shared that Krypto's on-screen playfulness came from footage of Ozu playing with his cat.
- Krypto's debut marks the character's first live-action appearance, reflecting personal elements from Gunn’s life and suggesting a nuanced, humorous foil to Superman's composed demeanor.
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An Answer to the Most Important 'Superman' Question: Does Krypto Survive?
Krypto the superdog may not exactly be well-trained in “Superman,” but he’s still a good boy, one who’s always ready to go in battle if needed. And for some animal-lovers, that eagerness means you might be worried about one thing: whether the pup survives. It’s a fair concern, considering how dire things have gotten for animals in other James Gunn films. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was inarguably hard to watch for animal lovers, thanks to i…
What Superman’s Pet Owes to a Badly Behaved Rescue Dog
About three years ago, the director James Gunn was trying to figure out the arc of what would become his new blockbuster “Superman.” Then he adopted a dog. He named the scruffy rescue Ozu, after the Japanese filmmaker known for his serene works. At about 8 months old, Ozu the dog was not at all peaceful. After surviving a hoarding situation, Ozu was fearful of humans and intensely destructive. He chewed up furniture, shoes and even a $10,000 com…
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