Who would have thought that Superman would finally get Balkan villains speaking Croatian? Yes, you read that right! The new Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, brought something no one expected — villains communicating in Croatian. The main antagonist, Vasil Gharkos, is played by Zlatko Burić, a Croatian actor hailed as the best European actor and winner of the prestigious European Film Academy award.
Zlatko Burić, originally from Osijek, started his acting career in his hometown before moving to Denmark, where he landed numerous notable roles, including in the Danish thriller “Pusher.” His role as Serbian drug lord Mila in that film earned him Denmark’s most prestigious film award, the Bodil, for Best Supporting Actor.
In the new Superman film, Burić plays the leader of a Balkan villain gang who teams up with the infamous Lex Luthor to attack the neighboring state of Jarhanpur. What’s especially hilarious is that the villains communicate in Croatian, sparking a flood of comments on forums like forum.hr, where viewers are loving this quirky and fun twist.
Superman, played by David Corenswet, must face this unusual alliance of villains and prove he’s the true protector of the world. Alongside Burić and Corenswet, the film stars Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced.
This film is the first in the DC universe to introduce Balkan villains speaking Croatian, causing a real stir on social media. Some even debated whether the language spoken was Croatian or Serbian, but the fact remains — the Balkan accent and language are here, and it’s hilarious!
Zlatko Burić isn’t just a film star; he’s a theater artist active on Croatian and Danish stages for years. His work in plays like “Lisice” at the Split Summer Festival, dealing with themes of emigration, identity, and belonging, shows his depth and dedication to art.
So next time you watch a Superman movie, pay attention to the Balkan villains and their Croatian language — you might be surprised how refreshing and entertaining it is! And if you think this is just the beginning, maybe soon we’ll see even more Balkan talents conquering Hollywood blockbusters.
Honestly, who expected Superman to have Balkan enemies speaking Croatian? If you have a hilarious comment or think this is just the start of a Balkan invasion of Hollywood, drop a line below — let’s see who’s in and who’s out for this wild twist!
