Nathan Fillion says his character’s hairstyle in Superman is ‘canon’

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12 Jul 2025 • 7:32 AM MYT
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  • Nathan Fillion has passionately defended the blonde bowl cut wig worn by his character, Guy Gardner, in the recently released Superman film.
  • The actor stated that the hairstyle is “canon” to the original DC Comics character and integral to his persona.
  • Fillion explained that the bowl cut signifies Guy Gardner's indifference to others' opinions, embodying his “doesn't give a damn” attitude.
  • Fans had criticized the hairstyle for months leading up to the film's release, though some acknowledged its comic accuracy.
  • Fillion actively advocated for the bowl cut during production, asserting that omitting it would be a disservice to the character.

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