SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn Confirms GOTG Actor Terence Rosemore Will Play Otis

SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn Confirms GOTG Actor Terence Rosemore Will Play Otis

James Gunn shared a photo of the main cast of Superman: Legacy earlier today, and the director has now confirmed that frequent collaborator Terence Rosemore will play Lex Luthor's sidekick, Otis...

By MarkCassidy - Feb 22, 2024 07:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

Superman: Legacy director James Gunn has revealed that his upcoming DCU reboot will introduce a new take on Lex Luthor's bungling sidekick.

Earlier today, the filmmaker shared a photo of the entire main cast of the movie shortly after completing their first table read, and it's now come to light that Terence Rosemore, who appeared in all three Guardians of the Galaxy movies, will play a new take on Otis.

The dimwitted henchman was played by the late Ned Beatty in Richard Donner's Superman: The Movie, and he reprised the role for Superman II. A new incarnation of the character was later introduced in pages of the Smallville: Season 11 comic series.

How this latest take on Otis will factor into Legacy's story remains to be seen, but it's probably safe to assume that he will be affiliated with Nicholas Hoult's megalomaniacal villain in some way.

Filming is scheduled to begin early next month in Atlanta, so there's a chance we will get to see some of these actors in-costume - although we'd say Gunn will ensure security is extra tight on the set.

You can have another look at the behind-the-scenes photo below.

Superman: Legacy will also star David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, along with Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.

More recently, Sara Sampaio signed on to play Lex's assistant/lover Eve Teschmacher, and Skyler Gisondo has been cast as Jimmy Olsen.

Members of the anti-hero team The Authority are also expected to appear, and María Gabriela de Faría (Animal Control) has been cast as Angela Spica/The Engineer.

Milly Alcock's Supergirl is also rumored to make her debut ahead of her own Woman of Tomorrow movie, but that's yet to be confirmed.

We're still not sure exactly how these other superheroes will factor into the story, but Gunn has previously revealed that Superman's dual-life as both Clark Kent and the Man of Steel will be explored in the film, suggesting that these characters will be his "super friends." Whether they'll be part of an actual team or not remains to be seen.

“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.”

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MCUKnight11
MCUKnight11 - 2/22/2024, 7:35 PM
I hope this portrayal of Lex is one for the ages since it's a bummer we're not getting new villains like Brainiac, metallo or parasite.
mountainman
mountainman - 2/22/2024, 7:38 PM
@MCUKnight11 - I think there is a chance to create the definitive film version. I haven’t been a huge fan of any of the versions from the movies. Best versions are still Smallville and Tim-verse (and comics of course).
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 2/22/2024, 7:46 PM
@MCUKnight11 - yeah

The Engineer (if she is the villian like the trades reported) could be the physical threat while Lex is the mastermind.
TheLight
TheLight - 2/22/2024, 7:48 PM
@mountainman - "Best versions are still Smallville and Tim-verse (and comics of course)"

Amen to that. With Hoult I think we are going to get a great Lex that embodies all of those fantastic mannerisms.
Cobalt416
Cobalt416 - 2/22/2024, 8:59 PM
@TheVisionary25 - I hadn’t heard that, but I wonder if there’ll be taking influence from the Luthor graphic novel where he has an android under his control to battle Superman. Switch out the android for the Engineer and that’s the plot.
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 2/22/2024, 9:51 PM
@MCUKnight11 - could you imagine a version of Lex Luthor that was on par with Ledgers Joker?




Lex:


Brainaic:


Metallo:


Bizarro:



Parasite:
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 2/23/2024, 12:29 AM
@MCUKnight11 - I don't know .... why would Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl, plus metimorpho and others be in the film if the only threat was Lex?
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 2/23/2024, 12:42 AM
@KennKathleen - I'm cool with your suggestion except it'll be cold day in hell before WB/DCU let's The Rock anywhere near a comic property....

On top of that, I don't get why everyone wants Brainiac in the very first film of the DCU. He's a higher-level threat like Darkseid. Brainiac needs to be slowly hinted at across several films/shows and then be the reason the JL comes together in the first Justice League film. Parasite, Metallo, and Bizzaro are all fine. But make us wait for an epic battle against Brainiac.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 2/23/2024, 2:13 AM
@MCUKnight11 - Metallo and Parasite would really fit this. Never knew much about the villains, but Man of Tomorrow and My Adventures With Superman sold me on them
supermanrex
supermanrex - 2/23/2024, 9:27 AM
@lazlodaytona - you have a really narrow view on how to use characters.
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 2/23/2024, 10:59 AM
@lazlodaytona - I'm in no hurry for Brainaic either. I also think he should be a "down the road" nemesis.

...I do like the idea of a humbled real life Rock, coming back to portray the comic version of what he had seemingly become in Hollywood. It has a poetic twist to it.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 2/24/2024, 1:51 AM
@supermanrex - thanks for expressing your opinion on my opinions
grif
grif - 2/22/2024, 7:38 PM
why is otis in this and why is he black?
TrentCrimm
TrentCrimm - 2/22/2024, 8:13 PM
@grif -

Why not, and who cares?
grif
grif - 2/22/2024, 8:20 PM
@TrentCrimm - you want to call me a racist you can do better
Batmangina
Batmangina - 2/22/2024, 8:37 PM
@TrentCrimm - Because Otis was goofy AF useless character and was white.

If you want to replace a useless goofy AF character with a black guy and make him equally useless and goofy, congrats on your inclusivity.

Now go get your shinebox.
OriginalGusto1
OriginalGusto1 - 2/22/2024, 9:04 PM
Oh Snap!!!!!!!
OmegaBlack13
OmegaBlack13 - 2/22/2024, 9:30 PM
@Batmangina - Should black people only play competent characters?
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 2/23/2024, 12:32 AM
@grif - Hey! I met Otis at the Superman Celebration years ago. A very good human being and so generous of his time.
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 2/23/2024, 12:54 AM
@grif - equality is about every person being up for every role... Not just the good ones.
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 2/23/2024, 12:57 AM
@grif - as for why is he in this, that's super simple. The writers wrote it that way. Otis isn't usually a dramatic staple so imma guess Otis is here for some element of humor.

Are your clearly not racist questions sufficiently answered?
TrentCrimm
TrentCrimm - 2/23/2024, 5:12 AM
@grif -

Its not really worth the effort to be honest, you've been around this site for a long time, everyone knows you by now.
TrentCrimm
TrentCrimm - 2/23/2024, 5:26 AM
@Batmangina -

The irony in a racist talking down to someone else. This site really does become more pleasant the more people like you and Grif I block. Take care.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 2/23/2024, 7:21 AM
@OmegaBlack13 - Yes and Otis was crucial AF to the Superman Mythos. Are you high?
Batmangina
Batmangina - 2/23/2024, 7:23 AM
@TrentCrimm - The softest generation has spoken.
Matador
Matador - 2/23/2024, 9:14 AM
@Batmangina - Well in there defense they can't even decide on basic gender let alone make critical decisions that affect others.
grif
grif - 2/23/2024, 10:03 AM
@lazlodaytona - ned seemed like a nice guy
LiteraryJoe
LiteraryJoe - 2/22/2024, 7:39 PM
Incredible. Glad I got out of bed for this one.

I am genuinely excited for this movie but not in the way I was for the first iron man to come out. It excites me as a movie but not as a franchise starter. Hoping to be surprised.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 2/23/2024, 12:34 AM
@LiteraryJoe - well, since Creature Commandos is the launching point then maybe after that you'd get more excited.
LiteraryJoe
LiteraryJoe - 2/23/2024, 11:01 AM
@lazlodaytona - Is it major enough to be the launching point for the general audience or just the narrative nerd launching point for the universe?
GhostDog
GhostDog - 2/22/2024, 7:42 PM
They got the brotha playing the bumbling fool. Damn.
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 2/22/2024, 7:45 PM
@GhostDog - you forget the brotha playing mr terrific?
GhostDog
GhostDog - 2/22/2024, 7:48 PM
@harryba11zack - one genius, one fool

harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 2/22/2024, 7:43 PM
The most interesting thing about this film for me is the green lantern, hope he has the ginger bowl cut
TheLight
TheLight - 2/22/2024, 7:46 PM
@harryba11zack - More likely this,


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