But thats actually the truth about Clark Kents heroic alter ego in the new DC cinematic universe.
I think thats a very human weakness to have.
For me, when it came on to Supermans weakness, its inside him.
Credit: Clay Enos
Its the fact that he does really love humans.
Not only is he bulletproof, but he can withstand a lot of cruel treatment from us.
Thats his weakness, that he doesnt want to hurt anyone.
He doesnt want to scare anyone, and in that you’re free to take advantage of him.
It makes it very easy to take advantage of him.
Thats the way religions of the world talk about God, isnt it?
That God loves us even if were horrible, even if we do the worst things imaginable.
Its interesting seeing that element in Superman.
I mean, theres always been some parallels drawn, theological parallels drawn between Superman and various religions.
I wouldnt necessarily say its a survivors guilt.
I mean, thats a different kind of thing because hes above the threat.
Its not just a quick, Okay, I get it.
I cant save everyone.
That takes a long time to work out.
InBatman v Superman, that anger is part of the story its why Bruce Wayne hates Superman.
Did it surprise you that they incorporated that?
I think that may have been part of the master plan all along.
I mean, were talking about a greenhorn.
Do you think hed do it differently now?
Lets say now, [if] Superman has the same threat again, thats a different story.
Thats the excuse I make for Superman.
In the past, some have complained Superman is too perfect.
But give them the flawed hero, and there are complaints that Superman should be perfect.
It seems like your Superman deals with the same problem.
He seems to want the world to cut him a little bit of slack.
Hes being the ideal.
It shouldnt be easy to tell the story of Superman.
Shouldnt this Superman be a little angry?
He saved the world, but that doesnt seem to be enough for everyone.
Are there any offbeat Superman stories from the comics that youd especially love to see in film?
I always loved Mark MillarsRed Son, where Superman lands in the Soviet Union instead of Kansas… Now, your Batman, Ben Affleck, played earlySupermanactor George Reeves in a movie calledHollywoodlanda few years ago.
Maybe I should have a good long chitchat with him about that.
What do Batman and Superman talk about when youre both in costume between takes?
Like, Do you’re gonna wanna pee?
Yeah, I need to pee.
Should we go now or wait?
How much time do you think well have between shots?
[Laughs] Thats pretty much it.
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