The cast of Superman: Legacy recently assembled for a table read in Atlanta and it's already been confirmed that cameras will start rolling on the movie starting next month.
Does that mean we'll get set photos? We'd be shocked if something doesn't eventually show up online and, if we're lucky, we may even get to see some of the reboot's many heroes suited up (which will arguably offer our best idea yet of what DC Studios is going for with the new DCU).
Now, one lingering question has been answered by James Gunn himself; when a fan asked the filmmaker and DC Studios co-CEO on Threads whether Lex Luthor actor Nicholas Hoult is bald yet, the filmmaker responded, "He is indeed."
That should come as a relief after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice's portrayal of Luthor (where he was played by Jesse Eisenberg) and a new behind-the-scenes photo confirms Gunn wasn't lying!
Hoult was photographed alongside several Superman: Legacy cast members, not to mention Gunn and fellow DC Studios boss Peter Safran. When the Lex Luthor actor was spotted arriving in Atlanta a few days ago, he had hair, so the fact he's shaved surely means shooting is set to begin imminently.
"Yes, finally I can answer, [Nicholas Hoult] is Lex Luthor in [Superman: Legacy] and I couldn’t be happier," Gunn said when Hoult was officially cast. "We went out to dinner last night to celebrate and discuss how we can create a Lex that will be different from anything you’ve seen before and will never forget."
"'But, James, we heard this weeks ago, why didn’t you tell us it was true?' Because, although we were discussing it, it wasn’t final until a couple days ago and I don’t want to tell you all something that isn’t certain. Anyway, here’s to Lex (and Nicholas!), one of my very favorite characters in the DCU."
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.
Earlier this month, we learned that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 composer John Murphy will provide the reboot's score.
Superman: Legacy is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.