The excitement for James Gunn’s New DCU’s ‘Superman’, set to release on July 11, 2025, is already palpable, and DC fans just got a huge reason to look forward to it. Actor Frank Grillo, who plays Rick Flag Sr. in both ’Creature Commandos’ and ‘Superman’ shared insights about the trailer.
The actor revealed in a recent interview that he’s already seen parts of the trailer and it left him genuinely awestruck. Grillo’s praise suggests that the reboot might just hit all the right spots of the Superman fans.
Frank Grillo Was Awestruck With The Excellence Of ‘Superman’ Trailer
Known for previously playing MCU’s Crossbones, Frank Grillo, spoke candidly about his emotional connection to Superman. While he admitted he wasn’t a comic book fan growing up, he described Superman as the one superhero who always stood out to him.
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So, his reaction to the trailer suggests James Gunn and his team have created something truly special. Speaking with Collider, Grillo delved into why Superman holds such a unique place in his heart. “I wasn’t a superhero kid. I wasn’t a comic book kid,” he said.
“But the one superhero, and I’m talking about from the TV show, the original TV show, was Superman,” he stated. “To me, he’s the ultimate and only superhero, second to maybe no one.” Moreover, he emphasized how Superman’s iconic status eclipses most others, including Batman.
When asked about his thoughts on the trailer, Grillo’s response was charged with enthusiasm. “I got a sneak peek at a little bit of the trailer, and I’m not joking, and I’m not blowing this out of proportion, my skin was hot, and I had goosebumps. That’s how great it is,” the actor added.
Frank Grillo Hints At Action-Packed ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2
Frank Grillo’s enthusiasm wasn’t just limited to ‘Superman’. He’s also gearing up for his role in Season 2 of ‘Peacemaker’, where his character Rick Flag Sr. is expected to clash with John Cena’s Peacemaker. The two actors share a connection through ‘The Suicide Squad’.
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In the film, his son, Rick Flag Jr. met a tragic end at the hands of Cena’s character. Discussing what fans can expect from the show, Grillo teased an intense and emotionally charged dynamic. “We do get into it. It’s an interesting thing about Peacemaker and his perspective about my son and what his feelings are about himself because of that,” Grillo explained.
Additionally, the actor also acknowledged the physicality involved in filming with Cena. “I’ve always fought guys bigger than me, but he’s a big dude. He is a big dude,” Grillo joked. So, with the upcoming season, fans can anticipate action-packed sequences.
