Superman was a ray of sunshine during an uncertain time for many. It was a beautiful take on the classic superhero, and it focused on a hopeful Superman that stands up for the weak and stands up against the bully. Some may see that as cheesy, but it resonated with many fans, and succeeded at the box office as well.
DC actor Con O’Neill, who played GCPD Chief Mackenzie Bock in Matt Reeves’ The Batman and HBO’s The Penguin series, was a big fan of Superman, and he had a blunt response to those who criticized the movie’s depiction of Clark Kent’s alter ego.
The actor talked about the DC Studios film during a panel at Oz Comic Con Brisbane (via FeatureFirst), and talked about Gunn’s take on the character.
He praised the film’s portrayal of Superman’s humanity and the promotion of kindness, furthering his point about it being hugely important in today’s society as a combatant against vitriol and hateful rhetoric.
He also condemned the few individuals online who disagree with the sentiment portrayed in the film, saying, “There are people who think Superman shouldn’t be kind like that. F*ck those people.”
O’Neill was also asked if he was going to be a part of the Gotham PD spin-off series before it was shelved, and when and where we might see Bock again. It’s assumed that he will likely appear in The Batman – Part II, but this has yet to be confirmed.
O’Neill responded, “I would tell you, but then I’d have to kill you. I love Bock. Matt Reeves and Matt Reeves’ mind is unquestionably one of the most extraordinary places I’ve been invited into.
“So wherever I thought or think Bock should be, it isn’t going to be what Bock will be. So I’d just go by the genius of Matt Reeves. I mean… the man is a f*cking genius. If you haven’t seen Matt Reeves’ other films… Watch them! They’re f*cking awesome.”
via: CBM