Why Is ?Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice? Building A 15? Tall Superman Statue?

"Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice" is filming in Michigan right now, and is building a 15 foot tall statue of Superman. But why?

Source: http://www.mtv.com/news/1842343/batman-v-superman-dawn-of-justice-superman-statue/

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