Krypto’s Real-Life Superpower: How James Gunn’s Superman Sparked a Dog Adoption Movement
David Corenswet may wear the cape in James Gunn s Superman but it s his four-legged co-star Krypto who s truly stealing hearts and changing lives Following the movie s release there has been a remarkable surge in public interest in dog adoption This isn t just a feel-good subplot It s a real-world changing effect sparked by an animated battle-loving and hilariously untrained pup who somehow manages to save the day and inspire thousands to consider giving a home to dogs like him Krypto A Hero Born from Real LifeKrypto might be in the movie but his story is rooted in reality Director James Gunn based the character on his own rescue dog Ozu whom he adopted while writing the screenplay Struggling to train the stubborn little mutt Gunn imagined what chaos might unfold if a dog like Ozu had superpowers The result A fiercely loyal semi-obedient and deeply
