Superman Legacy : James Gunn switches sides
Returned to Marvel for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, James Gunn is definitely about to switch sides. Indeed, the director behind the trilogy of Guardians of the Galaxy (started in 2014) aimed at the DC Universe (DCU). The one who has already staged The suicide squad (2021), was named last October to head of DC Films. In duo with producer Peter Safran, he is responsible for the reshaping of the DC Extended Universe – renamed for the occasion the DC Universe.
The director has already announced numerous projects such as Swamp thing, The authority, Supergirl: the woman of tomorrow OR Superman: Legacy. A new part dedicated to the man of steel that he is written, produced and directed by James Gunn in person. expected the July 9, 2025 in theaters the film does not yet have an official cast. But The Hollywood Reporter just revealed a list of actors who would be running for the roles of Superman and Lois Lane.
In the role of Superman
According to American media, David Corenswet, Jacob Elordi, Tom Brittney and Andrew Richardson would be the actors contacted by Warner to embody Clark Kent. According to the reporter Boris KitDavid Corenswet would be in pole position in this shortlist.
The latter was seen in the series Elementary, House of cards AND The politician. It can also be found in the skin of Projectionist facing Mia Goth Pearl. For his part, Jacob Elordi has made a name for himself by incarnating Nate Jacobs in the famous series Euphoria. As for Tom Brittney and Andrew Richardson, the former stood out in the series Grantchester and in the movie USS Greyhound alongside Tom Hanks, while the latter appeared in small roles in the series Extrapolations AND The island of fantasy.
Like Lois Lane
always second The Hollywood Reporteractresses Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan, Phoebe Dynevor and Samara Weaving would be in short list by Warner for play as Lois Lane, the famous Daily Planet reporter and incidentally Superman’s girlfriend. French-British actress Emma Mackey did her homework his performance in the series Sex education. It has since been found in eiffel (2020), The lake in winter (2021) and Death on the Nile (2022). It will be on the bill this summer Barbie. Logically, it would also be at the top of the list.
For her part, Rachel Brosnahan already has a busy career. She has appeared in many series such as Grey’s Anatomy, Orange is the new black, House of cards OR The fabulous Mrs. Maisel. On the big screen side, we could see it in Hunting in Boston (2016), The best hours (2016) e An ordinary spy (2021).
Phoebe Dynevor is known for playing recurring roles in the series The wives of the prisoners, Minor, Hurried and especially The Bridgerton Chronicle where she camped Daphne Bridgerton. Finally, Samara Weaving has a more horror film-oriented career with appearances in The nanny (2017) e The Baysitter: The Killer Queen (2020), Scream VI (2022) and above all Nightmare wedding (2019) where he plays the lead role.
Like Lex Luthor
Finally, The Hollywood Reporter specifies that the actor Nicholas Hoult has reportedly grown close to camp villain Lex Luthor. The actor already has a busy career and has starred in popular hits like Clash of the Titans (2010), Warm bodies (2013), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) and of course the saga X-Men. We can find it present in Renfield alongside Nicolas Cage.
However, this list is yet to be taken with a grain of salt as neither Warner nor James Gunn have officially spoken. As a reminder, Superman: Legacy will be the first DC film to be released under the direction of James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Source: Cine Serie
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