Superman: Legacy recently cast David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, but the ensemble expanded yesterday evening with the addition of Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern.
Those are three huge names to put in a movie which is already expected to add Lux Luthor and key members of The Authority. However, director and DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn is clearly looking to quickly establish the DCU as a world full of established superheroes.
Over the past 12 hours or so, some fans have understandably questioned whether Superman: Legacy is getting a little crowded. The movie is, after all, meant to establish the Man of Steel's place in the DCU and we've seen what can happen when a movie is devoted almost entirely to setting up what comes next.
According to Gunn, the trio fit the story he's telling in this reboot and was quick to assure fans the focus will remain on Superman and Lois Lane.
The filmmaker has a proven track record of deftly handling ensembles, though both Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad were movies actually about teams rather than an individual superhero like Superman.
In other news, despite these well-known characters being added to Superman: Legacy's cast, Gunn has confirmed he's still in the process of finding someone to play the DCU's Jimmy Olsen. We've previously heard the plan is to cast a young, redhead actor in that role.
"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.