New Delhi, July 7 -- James Gunn is offering an inside look at what fuels his highly anticipated film Superman, set to premiere July 11. In an in-depth interview with The Times of London, the DC Studios head laid out the ideas and ideals underpinning his take on the Man of Steel, calling it nothing less than "the story of America."

James Gunn explained that the new film is rooted in the immigrant narrative that has shaped the United States, drawing a parallel between Superman's alien origins and the millions who left their homes searching for something better.

"I mean, 'Superman' is the story of America," Gunn said. "An immigrant that came from other places and populated the country, but for me it is mostly a story that says basic human ...