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SOURCE: Cleveland.com | Cleveland.com staff
July 11th, 2025

Cleveland.com’s reporting team provided readers with a rare behind-the-scenes look at the filming of James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman” movie in Cleveland during summer 2024. Through resourceful journalism and creative positioning, they captured exclusive first looks at costumes, scenes, and special effects despite tight security measures. These are the 5 takeaways from the original article.

Key Takeaways

Cleveland.com’s team used creative methods to capture exclusive Superman footage: The Cleveland.com “Superman Squad” employed resourceful tactics to document the filming, including reserving rooms in strategic locations like the Cleveland Public Library, booking hotel rooms overlooking filming locations, deploying drones, and purchasing radio scanners to eavesdrop on crew communications.

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