James Gunn and Krypto Bring ‘Superman’ to the Puppy Bowl

David Corenswet may be the new Clark Kent/Superman , but Krypto took the spotlight during Sunday's Puppy Bowl, where his real-life inspiration helped show off a new look at Superman.

Superman director James Gunn made a special appearance alongside his dog, Ozu, during the Animal Planet Super Bowl show, reminding fans that his special pup helped inspire Superman's best dog friend, Krypto, in this summer's Superman movie.

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"Krypto has all the powers of Superman and is as lovable and mischievous as many of the irresistible pups you'll see today in this Puppy Bowl," Gunn said with Ozu by his side. "We're going to meet over 120 rescue pups who started off in shelters and are now flying to stardom as they tussle, triumph and get distracted over the course of the day."

Gunn and Ozu are also set to give an Puppy Bowl award in honor of Krypto, which will recognize the canine that best exemplifies "an amazing power of his or her own."

Krypto, the super-pet first introduced in 1955's Adventure Comics No. 210, feels poised to be a breakout character when Gunn's film arrives on July 11.

The Puppy Bowl helps promote the virtues of adopting a rescue dog. "Adopting [Ozu] was one of hte bets decisions I've ever made," Gunn has said of his pet.

Superman also stars Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as the classic villain Lex Luthor, and Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Terence Rosemore (Otis), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner), María Gabriela de Faría (The Engineer) and Wendell Pierce ( Daily Planet editor Perry White.)

As for Krypto, "He's not nearly the best dog. There's a lot more to Krypto than you see in this trailer," Gunn said of at a press event in December.

Superman is the first solo movie starring the hero in more than a decade, and follows Man of Steel (2013), Superman Returns (2006) and four features starring Christopher Reeve, released from 1978-1987.

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