Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will remain at the top of the U.S. box office this weekend, but filmmaker James Gunn is already turning his attention to Superman: Legacy, the DC Studios movie that promises to set the tone for the new DCU.
Following yesterday's casting news, Deadline has weighed in by revealing that Nicholas Hoult (Dark Phoenix), David Corenswet (Pearl), Jacob Elordi (Euphoria), and Andrew Richardson (Extrapolations) are indeed among those being eyed to play the Man of Steel.
As for Lois Lane, the trade reiterates that Emma Mackey (Barbie), Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton), and Samara Weaving (Scream VI) have tested for the role, with the last of those submitted on May 4. Gunn is watching every single tape, though a decision is unlikely to be made for some time.
More details have been revealed about his plans for Lex Luthor too.
Apparently, the role has been dubbed "Apex" in casting calls, a possible nod to the Apex Lex Luthor. In the comic books, he gained the powers of an alien after a shard of tenth metal made him every bit as formidable as Martian Manhunter. With that, he was strong enough to kill the Justice League!
It's also been revealed that a Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 star is among those being considered to play the villain. We're guessing Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista are unlikely, but both Will Poulter and Chukwudi Iwuji both make sense.
Gunn, meanwhile, has also weighed in on the ongoing Superman: Legacy casting process.
Superman: Legacy is set to be released in theaters on July 11. 2025.