Mind-Blowing Addition to Superman Legacy: James Gunn Casts Former DC Star as the Fifth Justice League Hero!
Superman's legacy expands as James Gunn adds a new hero to the Justice League Joining Superman and Green Lantern, Metamorpho, a fascinating character from DC Comics, brings his shape-shifting abilities to the team Get ready for thrilling adventures with this exciting addition!
Superman: Legacy is in the midst of its casting process and has added Anthony Carrigan to play the character Metamorpho, joining the ranks of the Justice League heroes. The upcoming DC Universe is being led by James Gunn and Peter Safran as co-CEOs of DC Studios. The initial film in development, Superman: Legacy, will feature David Corenswet as the iconic superhero. Just recently, it was announced that Anthony Carrigan, known for his roles in Barry, Gotham, and The Flash, will also be joining the Superman: Legacy cast as Metamorpho. This news follows the recent casting announcement for Green Lantern and other heroes in the film.
Who Is Metamorpho In The DC Comics?
Initially created in January 1965 by Bob Haney and Ramona Fradon, Rex Mason, also known as Metamorpho, has established himself as a longstanding member of the Justice League and other prominent teams within the DC Universe. Rex's journey unfolds as he assists Simon Stagg, the CEO of Stagg Enterprises, in his quest to locate the Orb of Ra. Unfortunately, Simon's reaction to discovering Rex's romantic involvement with his daughter, Sapphire, leads to a ruthless attempt on Rex's life.
Tragically, Rex's encounter with a radioactive meteorite transforms him into a formidable metahuman known as the Element Man or Metamorpho. Possessing the extraordinary capability to transform into various elements, Rex becomes virtually indestructible in this altered state. Superhero enthusiasts can anticipate witnessing Metamorpho's live-action debut in Superman: Legacy, as he has previously appeared in numerous DC animated adaptations.
Gunn's inclusion of Metamorpho in Superman: Legacy signals the distinctiveness of this film compared to previous Superman movies. By taking the initiative to showcase his new DC Universe early on, Gunn sets Superman: Legacy apart. The potential SAG-AFTRA strike may affect future casting decisions for the film, but it remains to be seen. Hopefully, before the year ends, Gunn will unveil more characters for Superman: Legacy.
