Since we first learned that David Corenswet will play Superman and Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to star as Lois Lane, the floodgates have opened on Superman: Legacy casting news.
In the past week alone, it's been confirmed James Gunn's reboot will feature Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho. Those aren't characters we necessarily associate with the Man of Tomorrow and many fans have expressed concerns about the reboot being overcrowded.
This is, after all, supposed to be the movie which reintroduces Superman to the world and he shouldn't have to fight the likes of Green Lantern and Hawkgirl for the spotlight, right?
Well, Gunn has now responded by making it clear these heroes are an important part of the story he's telling with Clark Kent Superman. The filmmaker also assured fans that Superman and Lois Lane will remain the movie's clear protagonists, suggesting these characters are only making extended cameo appearances.
On Instagram, the DC Studios co-CEO said, "Superman is a man of two worlds: Clark with Lois, Jimmy, and Perry - and Superman with his meta human compatriots. How could I tell a full story about Clark/Superman without including all areas of his life?"
It's a valid point and one it seems many people hadn't considered before now. It remains to be seen whether Gunn intends to throw more superheroes into the mix, but the DCU is clearly one that already has its fair share of established do-gooders.
"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.