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**Krypto the Superdog Soars into “Superman,” Inspired by Director’s Real-Life Rescue**

Hollywood, CA – The new “Superman” movie isn’t just about the Man of Steel; it features a scene-stealing, caped canine companion named Krypto, and the story behind the super-powered pooch is as heartwarming as it is humorous.

Director James Gunn has revealed that Krypto, a CGI white mutt with a penchant for chaos, is heavily inspired by his own rescue dog, Ozu. Gunn told The New York Times that Ozu served as the physical model for Krypto, enduring a 3D image capture process that the director admitted his pet “despised.”

But the inspiration goes beyond looks. Gunn incorporated Ozu’s playful energy, even using videos of his dog playing with a cat as reference for Krypto’s movements on screen. “When Krypto is jumping on Superman at the beginning of the movie, that’s all based on footage of him playing with my cat,” he revealed.

Ozu’s journey to becoming a superhero muse is remarkable in itself. Gunn rescued him from a hoarding situation and said the dog “was problematic to say the least” after having never been around humans. “He immediately came in & destroyed our home, our shoes, our furniture – he even ate my laptop,” Gunn shared on social media.

Gunn adopted Ozu around the time he began writing the “Superman” script. He said the idea of Krypto entered the script as he pondered what would happen if Ozu had super powers. Krypto’s unruly and mischievous nature provides a comical contrast to Superman’s stoic demeanor.

While Krypto serves as Superman’s loyal sidekick in this film, a twist reveals that he actually belongs to Supergirl, played by Milly Alcock. Her character entrusts Krypto to her cousin’s care while she is away. With Alcock set to star in a standalone “Supergirl” film next year, it appears Krypto’s adventures in the DC Universe are just beginning.

“Superman” is in theaters now. The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which is owned by CNN’s parent company.

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