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

The Jenkintown native appears in a small role in the DC Comics film that's heating up as a summer blockbuster.

"A lot of times, Jor-El is played by a 70-year-old man and that means he was 70 when he had a baby, so I wanted somebody that wasn't too old," Gunn continued, referencing past Jor

Superman is one of the most highly talked about films of recent times. As the movie is lauded by the audience, James Gunn revealed the actual reason behind Bradley Cooper's cameo.

Superman star David Corenswet has recently revealed his honest reaction to Bradley Cooper’s cameo appearance in their new DC movie.The Twisters actor was asked by a reporter about sharing

Several familiar faces make brief appearances in James Gunn's "Superman". Superstar Bradley Cooper is among them. Warning: Spoilers ahead for "Superman".

Look, up on the screen! It's not a bird, or a plane. It's Bradley Cooper in another cameo! James Gunn's Superman is flying into theaters, and based on its warm reception by critics and audiences, the new DC Universe is off to a strong start. But the movie ...

Bradley Cooper’s surprise cameo as Jor-El in James Gunn’s Superman draws legendary comparisons to Marlon Brando

Writer/director James Gunn called in a 'favor' to Bradley Cooper to appear in a key role in his new DCU feature.

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.