An A-lister makes an appearance in the new "Superman" movie, in reference to the hero's origin story.

Spoiler alert: Bradley Cooper appears in the new DC Studios reboot as Jor-El, the biological father of David Corenswet ’s Kryptonian Kal-El a.k.a. Superman/Clark Kent. Cooper, 50, voiced Rocket Raccoon in all three of Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Superman starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, and directed by James Gunn gives us a slew of cameos and surprise appearances, enough to keep DC fans discussing for a long time.

" Superman " just got an injection of excitement. The movie of the summer has everyone talking, with fans excited to see a new iteration of one of the world's leading superheroes. The film's director recently revealed that Bradley Cooper will be playing a key part in the film.

Director James Gunn says the Abington native did him a favor by appearing in film. They previously had worked together on Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise.

"Superman" puts a cool twist on the Man of Steel mythos. James Gunn's DCU movie includes post-credits scenes and a teasing cameo. Plot spoilers ahead!

James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman film was released Friday, and it officially kicks off his new DC Universe on the film front.

James Gunn is bringing some familiar faces from his Guardians of the Galaxy squad into upcoming DCU films, or at least one of them, and now we know exactly who Bradley Cooper is playing in the David Corenswet's Superman movie. The Marvel alum is set to take on a legendary role, one that extends beyond voice work and into holographic territory.

Philadelphia plays a major role in the new "Superman" movie, though not in terms of setting. (Sorry, the caped crusader doesn't fly by the Linc.) The region can claim several cast members, including the starring superhero.

James Gunn emphasized that his Superman was not an origin story. Portrayed by David Corenswet, this Man of Steel has existed on Earth for some time, and humans recognize him as an alien, a superhero the world required.

Recently io9 sat down with both writer-director James Gunn and Superman himself, David Corenswet, to discuss not just the shocking contents of the Kryptonian message but, more specifically, if those revelations could have an impact moving ahead in the DC Universe.