SUPERMAN: LEGACY - It Sounds Like The Hunt For DCU's Man Of Steel Could Take Up Most Of 2023

SUPERMAN: LEGACY - It Sounds Like The Hunt For DCU's Man Of Steel Could Take Up Most Of 2023

An update about James Gunn's hunt for the DCU's Man of Tomorrow has been revealed, including the fact the role is unlikely to be cast until San Diego Comic-Con in July. Find more details after the jump!

By JoshWilding - May 01, 2023 09:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

James Gunn is set to write and direct Superman: Legacy, and with the press tour for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 finally at an end, the filmmaker can now focus solely on that DC Studios project.

He's already confirmed that casting is underway on the movie and we now have an update from Deadline reporter Justin Kroll

"While I’m not sure on exact timing, when it comes to Superman, [I've] been told audition tapes are still being submitted and every rep who has a client that submitted one has been told that Gunn and Safran plan to watch everyone," he explains. "I'd say a decision will come closer to Comic Con. So when it comes to 'favorites' for the role, I’d tread lightly."

In other words, any casting rumours that start doing the rounds from online scoopers in the coming weeks and months should be taken with a grain of salt!

This isn't surprising and it would make sense for DC Studios to save any sort of announcement for this year's San Diego Comic-Con. After all, how better for them to make a splash at the annual event (and overshadow Marvel Studios) than with a Superman casting announcement? 

Superman: Legacy won't be another origin story but the Clark Kent we meet for the first time here will be a "cub reporter" in Metropolis and is expected to have already met Lois Lane and, potentially, his fellow heroes (Gunn has said they already exist in this world and that the Man of Tomorrow isn't the DCU's first hero). 

"Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas," reads the movie's synopsis. "He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned."

Superman: Legacy is set to be released in theaters on July 11. 2025.

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IcePyke
IcePyke - 5/1/2023, 9:09 AM
"The Hunt For DCU's Man Of Steel"


Origame
Origame - 5/1/2023, 9:10 AM
Tomorrow: "new superman for dcu announced"
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 5/1/2023, 9:14 AM
I'd love to know who's all on his list.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/1/2023, 9:46 AM
@RitoRevolto - pretty much everybody I bet. Maybe I should sent an audition tape too just so that Gunn & Safran have to watch it
Scripturepoetic
Scripturepoetic - 5/1/2023, 11:25 AM
@bkmeijer1 -

ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/1/2023, 11:43 AM
@bkmeijer1 - Except for black people apparently.
Scripturepoetic
Scripturepoetic - 5/1/2023, 2:13 PM
@ObserverIO -

Technically, the Studio makes the final decision

Halle Bailey is the latest Ariel

If the next Superman subverts expectations

Than good for that brave soul for putting themselves out there

Personally,
I hope everyone from Peter Dinklage to Sasha Calle is sending in their Audition Tapes
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/1/2023, 2:35 PM
@Scripturepoetic - Any black person auditioning for this is stopped by security who tells them:

"Oh sorry, I think you're in the wrong place. This is the Superman Legacy Auditions Area, you want to be in the Black Superman Auditions Area. Please stick to your duly designated and segregated area, thank you."
JackBurton1
JackBurton1 - 5/1/2023, 4:15 PM
@ObserverIO - You're trying really hard bud...
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/1/2023, 4:49 PM
@jst5 - I need to try harder. Try Hard 2: Try Harder. That's gonna be me.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 5/1/2023, 4:51 PM
Or I could take the note and move on. Could go either way, lol.
SummersEssex
SummersEssex - 5/2/2023, 2:28 AM
@bkmeijer1 - do it
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 5/1/2023, 9:17 AM
I mean, if there is ever a role you take your time and really hunt for it is Superman. The role is known for giving unknown actors a shot at the spotlight.
Scripturepoetic
Scripturepoetic - 5/1/2023, 11:40 AM
@BobGarlen -

GhostDog
GhostDog - 5/1/2023, 9:25 AM




bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 5/1/2023, 9:44 AM
Would be a pretty awesome reveal for Comic Con if they announce the new Superman. And then next year they can show a teaser at Comic Con.
Midnaslament
Midnaslament - 5/1/2023, 9:53 AM
it doesnt mattr, we all know tyrantglossbilia will be the new half mustached superman for the RENEWED ANND ALIVE dcu
Midnaslament
Midnaslament - 5/1/2023, 9:53 AM
superman casting undrway, im having dinner wit all posibl suspect
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 5/1/2023, 9:57 AM
Makes sense.

Only the future of all existence depends on it, after all....
kirklazarus87
kirklazarus87 - 5/1/2023, 10:06 AM
Sending my audition tape for the role of Otis
Scripturepoetic
Scripturepoetic - 5/1/2023, 2:28 PM
@kirklazarus87 -

Edward Furlong was discovered by a casting director at a Pasadena Boys Club in September 1990

The rest is film 📽️ history


Everyone should give themselves a chance


If they can joke about doing something


Hey
Why not see how far a ridiculous idea will get you in Tinsel Town
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 5/1/2023, 10:30 AM
Josh needs to find an alternate to “take it with a grain of salt”. I swear he writes that in every single article.
philinterrupted
philinterrupted - 5/1/2023, 10:43 AM
@Shivermetimbers - maybe he’s looking after your salt intake? Gotta stay healthy.
TheGrayGhost
TheGrayGhost - 5/1/2023, 11:07 AM
@philinterrupted - CMB: What If series issue 1: "What If CMB Visitors Followed Wilding's Salt diet"
TheGrayGhost
TheGrayGhost - 5/1/2023, 11:09 AM
@philinterrupted - "...Salt Diet Advice"*
Colton
Colton - 5/1/2023, 11:11 AM
Difficult to get excited about a new Superman film with this director
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 5/1/2023, 11:37 AM
Didn’t Gunn already say he’s seen the candidates tho? 🤨
bigdannymac
bigdannymac - 5/1/2023, 1:12 PM
@PlusUltra - Yes and I just commented to that fact too lol. I'm glad I'm not the only one who pays attention haha.
bigdannymac
bigdannymac - 5/1/2023, 1:11 PM
"Since Gunn has been knee deep in the GUARDIANS press tour and probably won’t watch any till after the movie opens"

^ This already isn't accurate. James Gunn himself has said that he's watching auditions while doing his media rounds for GotG. James Gunn said himself that they loop him in and he watches the actors reading for the role, and if that's the case, its very safe to assume he is also watching the tapes.

Plus all this "take with a grain of salt" should be rephrased to "don't react like a jackass until James Gunn debunks the crap we make up for clicks".
valmic
valmic - 5/1/2023, 1:24 PM
its reports like this that never matter because they contradict what Gunn himself has already said.
bigdannymac
bigdannymac - 5/1/2023, 1:41 PM
@micvalpro - EXACTLY!
1stDalek
1stDalek - 5/1/2023, 5:32 PM
SDCC is the place where we've always expected to get the announcement, this isn't really anything new for us.
MotherFuckerJon
MotherFuckerJon - 5/1/2023, 6:59 PM
Of course...gotta build hype.
bcom
bcom - 5/1/2023, 7:21 PM
I recently rewatched Reacher and it crossed my mind that Alan Ritchson could make a good big screen Superman. He looks the part, is likable on screen and is a decent actor. Even though he's huge, there are some instances in the comics of Clark being depicted as a big goof where his size plays into his dorky demeanor when he's being 'journalist Clark'. Given that he's already 40, he's probably too old for what Gunn and Safran are after. Just a passing thought though.
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