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.

James Gunn’s Superman is one of the most talked-about films of recent times. While David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan’s chemistry on screen is heavily praised, another actor who took the audience by surprise is Bradley Cooper.