85 years ago today on April 18, 1938, National Publications released the first issue of Action Comics, introducing the world to arguably the most iconic and beloved superhero of all time.
We've seen numerous big and small screen iterations of the Man of Steel over the years, and James Gunn is currently working on an all-new take for the DCU.
Now, to mark the Last Son of Krypton's anniversary, the filmmaker has taken to Twitter to announce that early pre-production is officially underway on Superman: Legacy.
As far as we know, nobody has been cast as Clark Kent (or any of the characters for that matter) yet, but we do know that a casting director has been hired.
Based on a recent report, Gunn and co. will likely be looking at actors between the age of 22 and 26. We've also heard that Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen will appear (no big surprise there), and Lex Luthor will be the main villain.
Right now, all we really know about the reboot is that it's set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025, and will focus on the early days of the character.
“Superman: Legacy is the true foundation of our creative vision for the DC Universe. Not only is Superman an iconic part of DC lore, he is also a favorite character for comic book readers, viewers of earlier movies, and fans around the world," said Gunn during the DCU slate announcement. "I can’t wait to introduce our version of Superman who audiences will be able to follow and get to know across films, movies, animation and gaming.”
Who would you like to see take to the skies as the next Superman?
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