Federal prison officials are pushing back against complaints from inmates at the Atlanta detention center where the upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, is being filmed, insisting the production is actually a positive development.
Earlier this week, TMZ reported that prisoners were frustrated because the shoot had disrupted their daily routines—keeping them in their cells longer and restricting access to common areas and the commissary. But now, the Federal Bureau of Prisons is setting the record straight.
According to BOP officials, the feedback from inside the facility has been overwhelmingly positive. They describe the opportunity to host the DC film as an honor and emphasize that any disruptions have been minimal. Critics, they say, are overstating the inconvenience.
While inmates are indeed confined more during filming, officials note that they are receiving better meals as a result. Instead of eating in the dining hall, hot, higher-quality food is being prepared and served directly in their housing units.
Director James Gunn recently shared a photo from the prison set, revealing that it's where Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor ended up after the events of the previous film—confirming that production on Man of Tomorrow is underway.
It remains unclear whether any real-life inmates will follow in the footsteps of Lex Luthor and make a cameo in the Superman franchise. But for now, the feds are clear: the Man of Steel is doing more good than harm behind bars.