Superman: Who are the four finalist actors to play the superhero?

With Guardians of the Galaxy 3 taking over the box office, James Gunn can now turn his attention to his next big project, the highly anticipated Superman: Legacy. Although auditions are currently underway, there are many who have sent in their tapes to try their luck. The three main roles – Clark Kent, Lois Lane and Lex Luthor – are particularly playable, and a few names are starting to emerge…

According to Deadline, he looks like Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road, X-Men, Renfield), David Korensvet (Hollywood, The Politician), Jacob Ellord (Euphoria, Kissing Booth) and Andrew Richardson (Call for Spy). ) are among the finalists for the role of Superman.

For Lois Lane, Emma Mack (Sex Education, The Eiffel), Rachel Brosnahan (The Fairytale Mrs. Maisel), Phoebe Dinevor (The Bridgerton Chronicles) and Samara Weaving (The Wedding Nightmare). The last test was presented on May 4 and James Gunn’s plan now was to watch all the video footage. While a final decision is not expected, we should find out in the coming months who will take on these coveted roles.

As for Superman’s nemesis, Lex Luthor, no names seem to be circulating at this time. However, rumor has it that James Gunn will be consulting with some of the actors he has worked with in the past. In addition, some sources talk about auditioning for a role called “Apex”. As a reminder, Apex Lex Luthor is a version of the villain who has the power to fight Superman, and which implies the formation of a potential multiverse, Apex Lex has come into contact with other Luthors in different dimensions…

The shooting date has been revealed

According to the film’s official synopsis, Superman: Legacy will focus on Superman’s quest to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent from Smallville. The film is currently set to begin shooting in January 2024 for a July 2025 release.

The first phase of the DC Universe, titled “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters”, will be explored through many films and TV series. Among the announced projects, we can mention three feature films: The Brave and the Bold focused on Batman and Robin, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which will feature Superman’s cousin, and a Swamp Thing movie. Everything should be released around 2026.