One day into March andJames Gunnis about to set the internet ablaze once more after releasing a video from the set ofSuperman— his recently retitled movie— showing off his three main stars of the movie. The video, which was originally shot in selfie mode by his Lois Lane,Rachel Brosnahan, for her TikTok page, featuresJohn Williams' iconic Superman Theme playing in the background and, when the trumpets kick in at the end, into frame pop bothDavid Corenswet, the new Man of Steel, anda very baldNicholas Hoult, who will be assuming the role of Superman’s most iconic villain, Lex Luthor. Brosnahan captioned her video “A supervillain, a journalist and an alien walk into a bar…”
Now that the film is cast, with production getting underway imminently as well ascostume fittings and table reads— oh my! — Gunn is clearly going to be having a lot of fun over the next weeks and months dropping little teases from his movie. For his part, it makes an awful lot of sense. A lot of major films, likeDeadpool and Wolverine, have been beset by leaksfrom the set which could potentially spoil first looks at props, costume, and even cameo appearances. By releasing these drops himself, Gunn can control the narrative of the film while rewarding fans for their patience and goodwill.
What’s the Story Behind ‘Superman’?
Supermanwill kick-start a new DC Universe under the leadership of Gunn andPeter Safran, as fans will enter a world where Superman is already an established hero alongside other superheroes from the DC canon. The new DC Universe will connect upcoming films, television series, and video games, withSupermanthe first to release in theatres, following the animated seriesCreature Commandosdue out later this year. Other projects current in development includeThe Authority,Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,andThe Brave and the Bold.
The new universe will also welcome more heroes, featuring a frequent collaborator of Gunn’s,Nathan Fillion, set to embody Guy Gardner from the Green Lantern Corps, with his relationship to Superman yet unclear. Additionally,María Gabriela de Faríais cast as Angela Spica, better known as The Engineer, andMilly Alcockhas been selected to play Kara Zor-El, or Supergirl. While Alcock’s involvement inSupermanis still pending confirmation, her appearance would not be entirely unexpected. Other members of the cast includeSara Sampaio,Skyler Gisondo,Anthony CarriganandIsabela Merced.
Supermanflies into theaters on June 17, 2025. See the video shared by Gunnbelow.
Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views kindness as old-fashioned.
