The DC Studios co-chair hinted the next Superman project may not be a direct sequel, leaving local fans to wonder if Cleveland will return as Metropolis.

James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios and director of the recently released Superman, has confirmed he is now focused on writing a new film that features the Man of Steel.

This week, Gunn's film became the highest-grossing domestic 'Superman' movie ever, besting Zack Snyder's 2013 film.