James Gunn, the co-chair of DC Studios, has given us a sneak peek of the new DC Universe, with the main cast of Superman: Legacy. The director of Guardians of the Galaxy shared a photo on Instagram with the actors of the upcoming Warner Bros. film, right after their first table read. The post has gone viral, as fans are eager to see what the reboot of Man of Steel will be like.
The cast and characters of Superman: Legacy
The photo features David Corenswet, who will play the iconic role of Superman/Clark Kent, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, who will portray his love interest Lois Lane. The two will face off against the evil genius Lex Luthor, played by Nicolas Hoult, who is best known for his role as Beast in the X-Men franchise.
The photo also includes other notable characters from the DC comics, such as Eve Teschmacher (Sara Sampaio), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Otis (Terence Rosemore), Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo), Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced), and The Engineer (Gabriela de Faría). The cast is completed by Nathan Fillion, who will play the fan-favorite character of Guy Gardner, a member of the Green Lantern Corps.
James Gunn captioned the photo, “After the table read with the #Superman cast. Eve, Mr. Terrific, Superman/Clark, Otis, Lex, producer Peter Safran, Jimmy, Metamorpho, Lois, Hawkgirl, me, Guy, The Engineer all together for the first time! What a wonderful day.”
The plot and release date of Superman: Legacy
Superman: Legacy is expected to be a fresh take on the origin story of the Man of Steel, with a more diverse and modern approach. The film will explore the challenges and conflicts that Clark Kent faces as he tries to balance his dual identity as a journalist and a superhero. The film will also introduce new villains and allies, as well as some familiar faces from the DC lore.
The film is scheduled to be released on July 4, 2024, as part of the new DCU slate, which also includes Wonder Woman 3, The Flash, Aquaman 2, and The Batman. James Gunn, who is also the CEO of DC Studios, along with Peter Safran, has promised to deliver a more cohesive and exciting cinematic universe for the fans of DC comics.
The fan reactions on James Gunn Post
The photo posted by James Gunn has received over 270,000 likes and 3,000 comments on Instagram, as well as thousands of shares and reactions on other social media platforms. The fans have expressed their excitement and curiosity about the new cast and the new direction of the DCU. Some of the comments are:
- “Wow, this looks amazing! Can’t wait to see David Corenswet as Superman, he’s perfect for the role!”
- “I’m so happy to see Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, she’s such a talented actress and I love her in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
- “Nicolas Hoult as Lex Luthor? That’s an interesting choice, I wonder how he will pull it off.”
- “Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner? That’s genius, he’s going to steal the show!”
- “This cast is so diverse and awesome, I’m glad to see DC embracing different cultures and backgrounds.”
- “I’m so hyped for this movie, James Gunn is the best thing that ever happened to DC!”
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