EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025 · 55 MIN
Inside Superman: How do you make another superhero movie stand out?
from By Design · host Fast Company
There have been 11 Superman films released in the past 50 years. How do you make a new one that stands out? On this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson interview the production designer for the latest Superman film, Beth Mickle. They discuss her collaborations with director James Gunn and share how she developed the latest Superman aesthetic. Plus, she explains why her team chose the more difficult route of relying heavily on practical effects. Liz and Mark also discuss the latest in design news including the vibeless summer , Meta’s tent city, and a certain copycat in the New York City mayoral race. And at the end of the episode, Liz and Mark debate their best and worst designs of the month: MAGA Coke, Sam Altman’s sunglasses, and Anne Hathaway are all in contention.
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There have been 11 Superman films released in the past 50 years. How do you make a new one that stands out? On this episode of By Design, hosts Liz Stinson and Mark Wilson interview the production designer for the latest Superman film, Beth Mickle. They discuss her collaborations with director James Gunn and share how she developed the latest Superman aesthetic. Plus, she explains why her team chose the more difficult route of relying heavily on practical effects. Liz and Mark also discuss the latest in design news including the vibeless summer , Meta’s tent city, and a certain copycat in the New York City mayoral race. And at the end of the episode, Liz and Mark debate their best and worst designs of the month: MAGA Coke, Sam Altman’s sunglasses, and Anne Hathaway are all in contention.
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