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“Clark was only 17”: Man of Steel Writer Defends Kevin Costner's Death Scene With a Logical Answer

Summary by FandomWire
When Man of Steel showed Jonathan Kent dying in a tornado while Clark stood back, it instantly became one of the film’s most debated moments. In many earlier versions of Superman’s story, Jonathan dies of a heart attack, something Clark can’t prevent. Here, played by Kevin Costner, he actively stops his son from saving him. That change didn’t sit well with everyone. The criticism has followed the film for years. Now, screenwriter David S. Goyer …
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FandomWire broke the news in on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
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