SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn Debunks Latest Casting Rumor

SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn Debunks Latest Casting Rumor

Director James Gunn has taken to Twitter to debunk yet another Superman Legacy rumor that claimed casting was currently underway for three of the movie's main roles...

By MarkCassidy - Mar 23, 2023 12:03 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

Despite rumors continuing to do the rounds online (which is the norm when any big superhero movie is in the works), it sounds like we're going to be waiting another while for any kind of official casting announcements for Superman: Legacy.

James Gunn, who recently confirmed that he will direct the Man of Steel's next big-screen outing, has now debunked yet another report, this time from Beyond the Trailer's Grace Randolph (who does not have a great track record at this stage).

The rumor claimed that casting is currently underway for three of the main roles - Clark Kent, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen - and that actors in their 20s are being looked at.

However, Gunn has made it clear that they haven't started the casting process yet (though it sounds like they are tossing a few ideas around), and when they do, candidates won't be limited to "people in their twenties."

Right now, all we really know about Superman: Legacy 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 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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DocSpock
DocSpock - 3/22/2023, 11:47 PM


Kaitlyn Dever would be perfect.

Snap her up Gunn.

KaptainKhaos
KaptainKhaos - 3/22/2023, 11:56 PM
Natalie Dormer as Lois Lane, Zac Efron as Clark/Kal-El and Sadie Sink as Jamie Olsen (she's ginger so it's okay)
ReverseFlasher
ReverseFlasher - 3/22/2023, 11:58 PM
@KaptainKhaos - i like sink and dormer buuuuut … a big no to all of that.
KaptainKhaos
KaptainKhaos - 3/23/2023, 12:01 AM
@ReverseFlasher - now how about Billy Zane as Lex Luthor!
DarkModeDan
DarkModeDan - 3/23/2023, 1:32 AM
@KaptainKhaos - ...Huh. You know, it might be too late for him now, but a couple years ago I could actually see this.

Ryos
Ryos - 3/23/2023, 5:11 AM
@DarkModeDan - can’t remember what I saw him in recently, but the dude has aged incredibly well
TheHumanSpider2
TheHumanSpider2 - 3/23/2023, 8:13 AM
@KaptainKhaos - Zac Efron can play Jonathan Kent.
inkniron
inkniron - 3/23/2023, 9:46 AM
@DarkModeDan - I say Garrett hedlund. I live an actor, pulls off the bald look well. Just check out death sentence if you have any doubts
DarkModeDan
DarkModeDan - 3/23/2023, 2:44 PM
@Ryos - No kidding. This is him like a year and a half ago. I'm actually starting to get onboard with this fancast. 😂

DarkModeDan
DarkModeDan - 3/23/2023, 2:47 PM
@inkniron - I do like Hedlund, but I also do have doubts... Guess I'll have to check out Death Sentence.
Scripturepoetic
Scripturepoetic - 3/24/2023, 10:25 AM
@DarkModeDan -

AmazingFILMporg
AmazingFILMporg - 3/23/2023, 12:07 AM
MBJ for superman.💪🤝💯🔥


KaptainKhaos
KaptainKhaos - 3/23/2023, 12:21 AM
@AmazingFILMporg - I strongly support this
99OPTIMISTPRIME
99OPTIMISTPRIME - 3/23/2023, 12:28 AM
TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 3/23/2023, 12:58 AM
@99OPTIMISTPRIME - hmmmmmm.... I don't hate it.
KWilly
KWilly - 3/23/2023, 5:45 AM
@99OPTIMISTPRIME - He'd just throw a hissy fit when he realizes he can't have a solo trilogy and a TV series
Humperdoo
Humperdoo - 3/23/2023, 7:57 AM
@99OPTIMISTPRIME - The Rock is a cancer. I’m glad he’s finally fading away.
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