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Right after James Gunn‘s DCU Superman film found its Jonathan Kent in Pruitt Taylor Vince, they found their Martha Kent. TheWrap is reporting that Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent in the forthcoming DCU film. She will play the wife of Taylor Vince’s character in the film. Neva Howell is previously known for […]

Henry Cavill‘s DCEU tenure went out with a whimper. His final three appearances came in Zack Snyder’s Justice League and cameos in Black Adam’s post-credits scene and The Flash. Going forward, the Superman actor may look to avoid post-credits scenes altogether. Black Adam wasn’t his first appearance in one, he also appeared in the post-credits […]

Birdbox actor Pruitt Taylor Vince will star in the new James Gunn Superman as Jonathan Kent. The Wrap confirms that the veteran actor will play the adopted father, Pa Kent. He’s the one who found the Man of Steel when he was an infant on the outskirts of Kansas and helped raise him. Before Taylor […]

The history of comic books is littered with issues and covers collectors fawn over and willing to pay exorbitant amounts for, all to add these historic titles to their personal collections or even just to resell. Superman, in particular, is one hero who’s early comics are highly sought after by plenty of historians and collectors, […]

When it comes to iconic superhero costumes, few can rival the timeless appeal of Superman‘s attire. From the classic blue and red suit to modern interpretations, the Man of Steel has sported a variety of looks throughout his cinematic history. Let’s take a closer look at the live-action Superman costumes and rank them from least […]

While audiences still haven’t gotten a look at why the new cinematic DC Universe is going to look like, DC Studios co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran haven’t been shy about teasing how vast the universe will be based solely on the cast for 2025’s Superman. The man of steel’s latest big screen outing is […]

Nicholas Hoult, the acclaimed actor set to portray Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming “Superman,” recently shared insights into his preparation for the iconic role during an appearance on the “Inside of You” podcast with host Michael Rosenbaum, Variety reports. Hoult, known for his versatile performances in various film and television projects, disclosed that Rosenbaum’s […]

With the new cinematic DC Universe set to kick off on the movie screen with 2025’s Superman, James Gunn has put together a cast of characters to reflect the vast universe he and Peter Safran are building. It has gotten just a little bigger as the film has found its Perry White, a character close […]

Filming for the new Superman movie, ‘Superman: Legacy’ is officially on the way. Helmed by director James Gunn, the new DCEU era will have a twist of its own. As previously reported, Superman: Legacy by Gunn will have a different set of casts. Replacing Henry Caville, David Corenswet will play Superman. Meanwhile, Rachel Brosnahan is […]

2023 proved to be a tough year for DC and Warner Bros. Discovery due to a combination of low financial returns, lackluster reviews for multiple properties, and behind the scene issues including Ezra Miller’s various legal problems. WBD CEO David Zaslav believes that is going to change, though, in 2025 when Superman: Legacy hits theaters […]

The first theatrical outing for the fledgling cinematic DC Universe, Superman: Legacy, has put together a star-studded cast led by James Gunn to bring start off the universe on a strong note. With filming reportedly set to begin in March 2024, fans were treated to a first look at the principle cast all together for […]

The ongoing conflict the Gaza Strip has resonated the world over, with Hollywood even feeling the effects with actors speaking out on both sides of it and studios rethinking casting decisions in turn. One of those rumored choices was the dropping of Bassem Youssef from 2025’s Superman: Legacy, who claimed it was due to his […]

While Superman: Legacy will introduce the DC Universe’s version of the titular hero and kick off the cinematic universe on the big screen, many other DC characters are set to appear in the James Gunn-helmed film. Hawkgirl will be one of those characters to appear in the film and Isabela Merced, who is set to […]

James Gunn has poached an MCU-Guardians of the Galaxy talent, John Murphy, for his DCU film Superman: Legacy. A Guardians of the Galaxy reunion in Superman: Legacy In a post on Threads, Gunn revealed he recruited Murphy to score Superman: Legacy. “Happy to announce that my frequent collaborator John Murphy is scoring Superman: Legacy,” he […]

With Superman: Legacy only a year and half away, James Gunn has clearly been hard at work preparing to get the first entry in DC’s new cinematic universe ready for cameras to start rolling. One way he’s been prepping for the film has been drawing a copious amount of storyboards, which he was more than […]

James Gunn, writer-director of the much awaited Superman: Legacy, confirmed on Threads that the Man of Steel’s upcoming film will not focus on his origin story at all. When a fan asked the DC co-president and co-CEO that question, he replied, “None.” Gunn had previously said last year, still on Threads, that the audience has […]

James Gunn won’t be wasting time introducing heroes into the new cinematic DC Universe with the inclusion of characters like Hawkgirl and Mr. Terrific in Superman: Legacy. However, it seems one notable hero will have to wait a little longer for their debut inside the DCU according to the director and studio head. Gunn was […]

It appears the DCU’s inaugural film, Superman: Legacy, is narrowing down its Supergirl search. James Gunn’s film recently underwent more screen tests and the choice could be down to two. Two women standing The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that screen tests took place on January 23. DC Studios’ Gunn and Peter Safran were both […]

The various CGI cameos seen during 2023’s The Flash have been the subject of much criticism since the film’s release, whether it was for the quality of the effects or questions about the ethics of using CGI as a tool to recreate deceased actors. Neither seemed to be an issue for the family of the […]

Superman: Legacy will see plenty of new faces step into the world of Metropolis to help kick off the new cinematic DC Universe, including a new Lex Luthor to battle the titular hero. With Nicholas Hoult set to step into the role for the 2025 film, the actor has been given some humorous advice from […]

The calendars turning over to 2024 brought with it not only a new year, but it marked the end of Disney’s hold on Mickey Mouse as the company’s mascot entered the public domain. It appears the future holds the same fate for DC as a new update has emerged about the public domain status of […]

Lois Lane actor Rachel Brosnahan has spilled the beans on the upcoming Superman film, Superman: Legacy, directed by James Gunn. According to Brosnahan, the new Superman (David Corenswet) will showcase a sense of humor. Marking a departure from the ultra-serious tone of Henry Cavill’s iteration in Zack Snyder’s films. James Gunn’s Superman will have “a […]

The late Paul Walker had a chance to be Superman. A documentary about the actor reveals why he decided to pass on the iconic part. I Am Paul Walker, a 2018 film about the actor’s life, told how and why he walked away on a multi-million dollar deal, Deadline reports. Paul Walker passed on playing […]

James Gunn has given a disappointing update regarding DC fans’ first look at the titular hero’s suit in Superman: Legacy. No first look anytime soon On Threads, a fan asked Gunn the chance that they could see the Superman: Legacy suit before it starts filming in March. “Zero-point-zero,” Gunn replied. So it will be a […]

As the DCEU comes to a close with the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, fans eyes now turn toward what is to come with the new DC Universe under the guidance of James Gunn and Peter Safran. The first film in this new cinematic universe will be 2025’s Superman: Legacy, and Gunn has […]

The cast and characters set for Superman: Legacy hints at just how big James Gunn and Peter Safran are looking to make the new cinematic DC Universe under their stewardship. However, the cast is not quite as big as some recent reports have suggested according to Gunn, himself. Gunn took to social media on Friday […]

The new cinematic DC universe has left plenty of fans wondering about the futures of several DC Extended Universe alums, with Jason Momoa reportedly in talks to trade Aquaman for Lobo and questions about Gal Gadot’s possible future as Wonder Woman. One star who may not be returning to don a cape in this new […]

James Gunn and Peter Safran don’t appear to be wasting time in establishing their new cinematic DC Universe between television and film, with the latter set to kick off with Superman: Legacy. The man of steel’s latest big screen outing is already set to feature plenty of DC characters, and it appears more are on […]

Could we see a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 reunion between Kurt Russell and James Gunn? It’s possible, as Russell would love to “take on” Marlon Brando’s portrayal of Jor-El in Superman: Legacy. “Yeah, I’ll take on Marlon Brando!” Talking to ComicBook.com about Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Russell was asked about playing Jor-El in […]

James Gunn has given a positive update on his upcoming DCU film, Superman: Legacy. “99.9%” In a recent exchange on Threads, Gunn denied certain DCU casting rumors about his upcoming Batman: The Brave and the Bold movie. He revealed that there’s “no script” yet for the film, thus there has been no casting. Another user […]

Actor Skyler Gisondo will be Jimmy Olsen in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy. The Righteous Gemstones actor will portray Jimmy Olsen, The Hollywood Reporter reveals. Olsen is a photographer who works with Clark Kent and Lois Lane at The Daily Planet. Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen in Superman: Legacy The character was introduced on the Superman […]

When it comes to James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy, it appears Madison Beer auditioned — but didn’t land the part. On a recent episode of Kiss Say It or Shot It, Beer opened up about the unknown role she went after, according to ComicBook.com. Madison Beer on the Superman: Legacy part she didn’t get In the […]

As James Gunn gears up for his anticipated DC Universe project, Superman: Legacy, casting revelations have started surfacing, hinting at the vast ensemble involved. Singer-songwriter Madison Beer recently disclosed that she was in contention for a role in the upcoming DC reboot, Comicbookmovie reports. In a video, Beer expressed her near involvement, stating, “That might […]

Nicholas Hoult is set to play Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy, according to sources in a Deadline exclusive report. Newcomer David Corenswet is playing the Man of Steel and Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. It was previously reported that Venezuelan actress María Gabriela de Faría will be playing The Engineer, a […]

The role of Superman brings with it big physical demands for the actors cast to play the superhero, demands David Corenswet has teased yielded massive results for his leading role in Superman Legacy. Corenswet’s physical transformation into the man of steel was teased on social media by the actor’s trainer, Paolo Mascitti, showing the actor […]

Superman: Legacy has found a new baddie in the form of The Engineer, Deadline exclusively reported. Venezuelan actress María Gabriela de Faría will join James Gunn’s DC movie as Angela Spica. Angie’s power comes from the nanotech built into her body. The character was created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch. De Faría was in […]

Don’t expect Priscilla star Jacob Elordi in any superhero projects anytime — including DC’s films with Superman. No capes for Elvis Speaking to GQ UK for their latest profile, Elordi discussed the superhero movie genre. When asked if he could see himself in one, he gave a clear answer. “Not particularly, no. I’ve always been […]

As questions still fly about release dates for many high-profile projects following the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, James Gunn has provided fans a positive update about the status of Superman: Legacy’s release date. The writer-director took to social media to assure audiences the first Superman film of the new cinematic DC Universe is still […]

The CW has decided to call it quits on their DC show, Superman & Lois. Superman, no more On November 2, the CW announced that Superman & Lois will end with Season 4. The upcoming 10-episode season will begin airing on the CW in 2024. “Over the last three seasons, Superman & Lois redifineed both […]