James Gunn cast Bradley Cooper for an important 'Superman' cameo because he needed someone 'who could walk in the footsteps of Marlon Brando.'

Filmmaker James Gunn has all the praise for Bradley Cooper, and that is why he decided to cast him in 'Superman', reported Variety. Cooper plays Jor-El, Superman's father, in the opening sequence of the movie.

The superhero film, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel soared at the box office on its opening weekend, taking $217 million (£161 million) at the global box office. Reacting to the news, writer-director Gunn wrote on Threads ”I'm incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm and kind words over the past few days.