James Gunn Drops Exciting Hints About New Superman Legacy Castings!

Summary

James Gunn confirms that more casting news for Superman: Legacy will be announced after the actors' strike ends, building anticipation for the movie.

Major characters such as Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and Clark Kent's parents are expected to be announced soon as they hold significant roles in Superman's DC universe.

The identity of the main antagonist in Superman: Legacy remains unknown, with potential options including renowned villains like Lex Luthor, as well as lesser-known adversaries such as Metallo, Parasite, or Brainiac.

DCU head James Gunn has revealed that there will be more casting news for Superman: Legacy once the actors' strike officially comes to an end. In June 2023, excitement for James Gunn's Superman: Legacy soared when David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan were announced as the new Superman and Lois Lane respectively. This was followed by the announcement of four additional members of the DCU's Superman: Legacy cast: Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. However, due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, there has been a halt in casting news for the film, which has been going on for the past three months.

With negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers progressing smoothly, directors are now preparing to announce their cast members. James Gunn recently confirmed on Threads (via ComicBook) that Superman: Legacy has secured more actors, and he will reveal their names once the actors' strike comes to an end. Below is the interaction for reference:

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Who Is Left To Cast In Superman: Legacy?

Although the plot details of Superman: Legacy are quite scarce, there are several major characters whose actors will likely be announced soon. In particular, the roles of Superman's best friend, Jimmy Olsen, and Daily Planet boss, Perry White, are expected to be significant in Superman: Legacy, as the movie primarily focuses on Clark Kent. Additionally, despite the film skipping Superman's early years, it is likely that Clark Kent's parents will also make an appearance. In the DCEU, Lawrence Fishburne portrayed Perry White, Kevin Costner portrayed Jonathan Kent, Diane Lane portrayed Martha Kent, and Michael Cassidy briefly played a somewhat vague adaptation of Jimmy Olsen in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.

The main villain of Superman: Legacy remains a mystery, as previous Superman movies have already showcased General Zod, Lex Luthor, Doomsday, and Darkseid as adversaries. Therefore, it is unlikely that these villains will serve as the main threat in Superman's first DCU film. While it is possible that Superman: Legacy may introduce Lex Luthor from the DCU, the focus of the story may be on another enemy. DC Comics offers an array of villains such as Metallo, Parasite, and Brainiac, which can provide famous or relatively unknown actors with ample opportunities to create an indelible mark on Superman's movie history by portraying the main villain in Superman: Legacy.

Furthermore, casting decisions for Superman: Legacy may also involve Superman's Kryptonian parents, Jor-El and Lara Lor-van, as well as Clark Kent's childhood friends and Smallville residents, Lana Lang and Pete Ross. As Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is part of the DCU's "Gods and Monsters" chapter, it is possible that Supergirl might make an appearance in Superman: Legacy, which would confirm whether Sasha Calle continues in the role or not. In addition to the well-known DC characters who typically appear in Superman stories, director James Gunn could surprise audiences by including the unexpected appearance of any new or previously confirmed DCU character in Superman: Legacy.

Source: Threads / via ComicBook