DC Comics itself already dispensed with them in the Superman of The New 52 stage. Gunn revealed in a conversation with David Corenswet that, having spoken with Snyder before, he was also about to eliminate the red Trunks, but the director reveals why he finally decided to include them in the final version of the suit.

Superman writer/director James Gunn and Superman actor David Corenswet are shedding some light on the perception of Superman in his version of the new DC Universe, including how his controversial red trunks fit into his public image.

"I talked to Zach Snyder, who was like 'I tried a billion different version with the trunks and I couldn't get there.' And I was feeling exactly the same way." The newest Superman actor, David Corenswet,