The Flash dominated headlines this weekend...for all the wrong reasons. However, if you're wondering why DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has been a little quiet on social media about what he described as perhaps "the greatest superhero movie ever," the filmmaker has been busy working on Superman: Legacy.
According to The Hollywood Reporter's Borys Kit, screen tests took place on Saturday with Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet and Tom Brittney all trying out for the role of Superman alongside Emma Mackey, Phoebe Dynevor, and Rachel Brosnahan, all of whom are trying out for Lois Lane.
It's said they were in full wardrobe and makeup, so chances are Hoult, Corenswet, and Brittney were all decked out in one of the old Superman costumes to wear so they could play off each Lois as Clark Kent and the Man of Tomorrow.
The moderators over at r/DCEULeaks have also shared some supposedly verified intel which claims Gunn also has a list of names for Lex Luthor, Hawksmoor, the Engineer, Eve, and the Doctor. The Authority will clearly play a big role in Superman: Legacy, an intriguing decision on the filmmaker's part.
The actors hoping to play Lex will also be testing in the weeks ahead, while Gunn is said to be searching for a young redheaded actor to play the DCU's Jimmy Olsen.
An unverified source, meanwhile, claims a comic-accurate Mister Terrific will be part of the movie, as will Eve Teschmacher. Manchester Black and Jenny Sparks are expected to appear, though Midnighter, Apollo, and Grifter are no longer going to be part of the reboot following past claims.
"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.