The Volume is a large, immersive LED video wall often used for virtual production and is something of a technological marvel. Allowing filmmakers to create realistic background environments in real-time, it provides a dynamic and interactive backdrop for scenes and was first used on the set of The Mandalorian.
Despite being an undeniable game-changer, it didn't take long for studios to get lazy. In Disney's case, for example, it's led to the bland Quantum Realm we all spent two hours staring at in Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and, for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, murky backgrounds which would have once been brought to our screens by shooting on location.
Good can be done with it, though, but it's not a piece of technology James Gunn plans to use on Superman: Legacy.
Asked by a fan whether it will be part of the upcoming DCU reboot, the director and DC Studios co-CEO responded, "Sets too big and my cameras move too much." We're not sure how Gunn feels about The Volume (many filmmakers aren't a fan), though it's clearly not a good fit for this particular project. It was, however, used superbly in The Batman last year.
We don't know whether Gunn plans to shoot out in the world. If he does, then there's a strong chance set photos will provide a sneak peek at many of Superman: Legacy's leads, including the Man of Tomorrow himself. An official suit reveal is sure to be shared before then, of course.
Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
David Corenswet is playing the Man of Steel, while Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to star as Lois Lane. Other recent casting additions include Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
Kurt Russell no longer appears to be in the running for Jor-El and there's no word on Ma and Pa Kent or whether they're even alive in this iteration of Clark Kent's story. Brainiac, meanwhile, is expected to serve as the reboot's big bad. With production set to begin early next year, we're hoping the final few cast members will be revealed in the weeks ahead.
Superman: Legacy is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.