SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn On New Man Of Steel Candidates - "We Have Some Incredible Choices"

SUPERMAN: LEGACY Director James Gunn On New Man Of Steel Candidates - "We Have Some Incredible Choices"

Though he didn't reveal any names, Superman: Legacy director James Gunn has taken to Twitter to express his excitement about the actors that are currently in the mix to play the new Man of Steel...

By MarkCassidy - Apr 21, 2023 08:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

Superman: Legacy director James Gunn recently announced that early pre-production is officially underway on his DCU reboot, and while it will likely be another while before our new Man of Steel is introduced to the DC faithful, it sounds like the filmmaker might be zeroing in on a shortlist.

Responding to a fan on Twitter, Gunn expressed his excitement about the "incredible choices" in contention to take over the iconic role.

Gunn didn't mention any names, of course, but he did previously give us some idea of the type of actor he's looking for. Reports suggest that this latest big-screen take on Supes is going to be quite a bit younger than previous iterations of the character (in the 22-26 age-range), and the GOTG Vol. 3 director has indicated that he'd prefer to cast an unknown (or at least, not a major star).

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. Gunn has confirmed that Jimmy Olsen will feature, and we'd be very surprised if fellow Superman regulars Lois Lane and Lex Luthor didn't join him.

“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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KaptainKhaos
KaptainKhaos - 4/21/2023, 8:42 AM
FIRST!

Very excited
dragon316
dragon316 - 4/21/2023, 8:44 AM
@KaptainKhaos - yes your first get prize new car
iceballsreborn
iceballsreborn - 4/21/2023, 8:56 AM
@KaptainKhaos - to be first or for the movie? I think you might be underwhelmed in both cases
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 4/21/2023, 8:42 AM
Let’s hope it’s someone tall and with broad shoulders who can buff up 🤞🏼🤞🏼
iceballsreborn
iceballsreborn - 4/21/2023, 8:57 AM
@HulkisHoly - this reads like your 'im looking for' on tinder. do you also want someone funny who doesnt take himself too seriously?
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 4/21/2023, 10:42 AM
@iceballsreborn -

🤫
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/21/2023, 11:21 AM
@iceballsreborn - I hope it's someone who likes to go for walks and is a dog person. And has a BBC. That's what I need outta my Superman.
TheOtherOn
TheOtherOn - 4/21/2023, 6:01 PM
@iceballsreborn - Did you mean on grinder? 👀
Spawnnn
Spawnnn - 4/21/2023, 8:42 AM
Yeah, he wants me. I dont know yet.
imnotwearinghockeypants
imnotwearinghockeypants - 4/21/2023, 8:43 AM
Jack Black.
Origame
Origame - 4/21/2023, 8:43 AM
Ok, he already debunked the rumor he's exclusively looking for actors in their 20s. That tweet was even posted on this site.
dragon316
dragon316 - 4/21/2023, 8:45 AM
Should be good who he picks may piss off a lot fans with his choice
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 4/21/2023, 8:47 AM
ummm am going crazy or didn't the previous Superman article have this exact tweet from Gunn in it... yet an hour later here we are with a full blown article about the same tweet...



GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/21/2023, 8:50 AM
GhostDog
GhostDog - 4/21/2023, 8:51 AM
Spike101
Spike101 - 4/21/2023, 8:54 AM
@GhostDog - brilliant
TheClungerine
TheClungerine - 4/21/2023, 8:56 AM
@GhostDog - LMFAO 😂
JonAwesome
JonAwesome - 4/21/2023, 8:53 AM
This was already covered in the last article. Nothing new was added!
Repian
Repian - 4/21/2023, 8:53 AM
I could see Jack Champion (Scream VI and The Way of Water) as the young Clark/Superman.

KWilly
KWilly - 4/21/2023, 10:19 AM
@Repian - He's 18. That's really young. We're tryna find a SuperMAN
Repian
Repian - 4/21/2023, 10:27 AM
@KWilly - And your choice is?...
ProfessorWhy
ProfessorWhy - 4/21/2023, 10:47 AM
@KWilly - but you could get 30 years of movies this way
KWilly
KWilly - 4/21/2023, 12:52 PM
@Repian - Miles Warren. Nicholas Hoult. Wolfgang Novogratz. My top 3.
Spike101
Spike101 - 4/21/2023, 8:57 AM
Henry, or Henry, or even Henry, or someone just not as good as Henry. I know let’s go for options 4. Shoots self in foot repeatedly, declares DCU a lost cause due to toxic fans and returns to Marvel. The End.
TheClungerine
TheClungerine - 4/21/2023, 9:03 AM
This is so annoying 😭

Yes I know people hate the DCEU but I felt Cavill looks wise was pretty on point. I don't think we'll ever get a physical looking Batman or Supes again 😮‍💨

Physically Hemsworth, Cavill, Ben Affleck, Tom Holland, Chris Evans, Gal etc sold me as their respective characters. I feel like this superman may look like Levi or Tyler in those fake muscle suits 😭
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 4/21/2023, 9:05 AM
I remember before he was cast we kept seeing edits of various actors in the role, with Cavill being popular, in terms of fancasting.

I wonder if this time anyone has guessed the actor.
SimplyAz
SimplyAz - 4/21/2023, 9:10 AM
Or if it's an actor who was previously auditioned in the past?

IcePyke
IcePyke - 4/21/2023, 9:10 AM
"Yes we have some incredible choices"


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