Superman

Summary

DC Studios co - CEO James Gunn reflects on howSupermanstar David Corenswet had ab initio examine out for a big part in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before link theDC Universe . DC Studios is working on their new DC Universe , with severalChapter 1 , " Gods and Monsters " moving picture and video showsin various stages of development . The first DC Universe motion-picture show that is currently being take isGunn’sSupermanmovie , which will set the initiation for the new superhero franchise .

Over the weekend , Threads user ech0es.act.3 ask Gunn if it was true that Corenswet had try out for Adam Warlock inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 , which served as the last installment for the movie maker with Marvel Studios . Gunnresponded on Threads that he had ask the lead story star if he had tried out for the function before gettingCorenswet got cast inSuperman , and the player had confirmed as much . The DCU co - CEO also remark that Superman ’s flying will be right smart different from how they tackled Adam , sharing the pursual :

I asked him about it and he said he did so I conceive him , but I do n’t remember it . And no what we ’re doing now for aviate is much more complex than what was done for AW .

Superman 2025 poster

Superman will be the first film release in James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s DC Universe , and the Man of Steel reboot boasts an impressive cast .

Which MCU Stars Are Being Brought Over To The DC Universe?

While Gunn ’s meter with the MCU is over , several actor he has antecedently collaborate with are get the saltation to the DC Universe . James Gunn ’s brother Sean Gunn is not only reprising his role as Weasel intheCreature Commandos idiot box show , but will also be voicing G.I. Robot and playing Maxwell Lord inSuperman . Maria Bakalova , who voice Cosmo the Space Dog in Gunn’sGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 , will be voicing Princess Ilana Rostovic inCreature Commandos .

Captain America : The Winter Soldierstar Frank Grillo is also making the jump to the DC Universe , as he ’ll appear as Rick Flagg Sr . inCreature Commandos . Terence Rosemore , who appear inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2andGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3 , has been tapped to play Otis in Gunn’sSupermanmovie . Nathan Fillion , who appeared in both theGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy and the DCEU’sThe Suicide Squad , is rig to portray Guy Gardner , a.k.a . Green Lantern inSuperman .

Other MCU actor like Karen Gillan and Dave Bautista , who act Nebula and Drax respectively inGunn ’s Guardians of the Galaxytrilogy , have also expressed desire to link up the DC Universe . Whether or not other MCU stars that Gunn has work with before will come over to the DC Universe remains to be seen . But given howSupermanandCreature Commandosare shaping up , it feel safe to say that more familiar faces from Gunn ’s MCU geological era could likely appear in some capacity .

David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Edi Gathegi have been cast in Superman Legacy

Superman: This film follows Clark Kent, a cub reporter in Metropolis, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity, struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman.

Cast

Superman : This film follows Clark Kent , a rookie reporter in Metropolis , as he navigate the complexities of his duple identity , struggle to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman .

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Headshot Of David Corenswet In The 47th Toronto International Film Festival: <code>Pearl</code>

Headshot Of Rachel Brosnahan

Headshot Of Nicholas Hoult

Headshot Of Edi Gathegi

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