SUPERMAN Set Photos And Footage Show Metropolis' Citizens Running From An Unknown Threat; City Map Revealed

SUPERMAN Set Photos And Footage Show Metropolis' Citizens Running From An Unknown Threat; City Map Revealed

New photos and footage from the set of Superman have been revealed and they feature panic in Metropolis as the city's citizens flee from an unknown threat. We also have an official map of the hero's home.

By JoshWilding - Jul 08, 2024 02:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Superman has resumed shooting after taking a hiatus over the long weekend, and while the cast isn't on hand (at least not yet), filmmaker James Gunn has been spotted directing a huge group of terrified extras.

They're running from...something...as pedestrians and motorists flee Metropolis. Could it have something to do with whatever that weird orb was floating in the sky in our first look at David Corenswet suited up as the DCU's Man of Steel? 

We'll almost certainly have to wait and see, but a map of Metropolis - the "City of Tomorrow" - has been spotted that's packed full of Easter Eggs for DC Comics fans. 

Someone we know will likely appreciate this is Hawkgirl actress Isabela Merced. In a recent interview, she said, "Honestly, inside I'm just a nerdy guy. I feel like that’s who I actually am. I'm geeking out every time I try on the supersuit! It's just the coolest thing in the world to me."

Gunn himself is a fanboy, particularly of Superman if previous social media posts are anything to go by, so Superman is a movie we expect to be packed with nods to the comic books. 

Check out the latest set footage and photos in the X posts below (we also have footage of Christopher Reeve's son, Will, shooting his cameo).

Superman 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.

The cast includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer.

Supporting characters include Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Pa Kent, Neva Howell as Ma Kent, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher MacDonald as Ron Troupe, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Milly Alcock is also expected to make a cameo appearance as Supergirl before taking flight in her own movie, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

Superman is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/8/2024, 3:04 PM
HURRR DURRRRR BUT DA COSTUME FOLDS AND SNYDER COSTUME TIGHHHHT AND GUNN TWEETS AND HE ABANDONED US AFTURR GUARDIANS 3 AND DASSS NOT FAIR
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/8/2024, 3:08 PM
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BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 7/8/2024, 4:22 PM
Give your throat a rest 👀😉

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McMurdo
McMurdo - 7/8/2024, 7:13 PM
@DeadClunge - as if you aren't coping mouth agaped
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 7/8/2024, 7:35 PM
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Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/8/2024, 3:05 PM
After seeing all these set photos etc, and hearing all these rumours I’ve came to the conclusion this movie will either be horrifically terrible. Or, we’re in for a special ride if Gunn and Co. pull it off. There’s no in between.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/8/2024, 3:06 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - there’s always an in between

People really need to stop these hyperbolic statements.
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/8/2024, 3:17 PM
@TheVisionary25 - honestly, I genuinely think this is the rare occasion where there’s not an in between.

With the future of a potential DC Cinematic Universe riding all on this movie, Gunn jumping ship to orchestrate it, the hype, the controversies so far, the premise, the actors, the Snyder Fanboys waiting in the rafters to jump on if it fails, the DC fans hoping it’s the Superman movie they’ve been waiting for, for over 4 decades…

This movie has a LOT to get right, and I’m saying if it misses a beat just once it’s enough to trip the whole thing up. This isn’t a run of the mill comic book movie where it can afford to be okay and fans can tell each other to damping their expectations. This has to be amazing for so many reasons.

Heck, even Gunn was originally hesitant to take Superman on because he admitted it’s such a hard story to get right, and the pressure of getting it right wasn’t worth it, until he later revisited it and said he thinks he’s cracked it. Which I’m honestly hoping he has!

Otherwise, if it’s not - the building collapses before the foundations have even been set etc.

God I felt dramatic typing that lol
DTor91
DTor91 - 7/8/2024, 3:19 PM
@TheVisionary25 - THIS 2000%
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/8/2024, 3:22 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - I get ya bit as always , everyone has their own tastes and preferences for what this character should be so you aren’t gonna make everyone happy either completely or at all , that’s just the reality imo.

Gunn obviously made a version of Superman using in fluencies that he connects with so hopefully it connects with people , whether it be 1 ,100 or 1000 (perhaps even more).

Obviously it could fail but I hope it doesn’t and given Gunn’s track record even with my concerns , I don’t think it will.
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/8/2024, 3:25 PM
@DTor91 - hey my opinions like my ass hole, everyone’s got one. But I’m just saying, some films have a special build up to them, due to them needing to be a success. This needs to be a massive success. Only other films of recently I can think of needing to be a success was Avatar 2 (due to the years it took to make for Disney/Fox to make back their money) and Endgame (for obvious reasons.)
bobevanz
bobevanz - 7/8/2024, 3:28 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - you're right, but you're also talking to a wall lol. I actually agree, this is reminiscent of 2008 and Iron Man was about to come out against The Dark Knight. Gotta walk before they can fly
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/8/2024, 3:29 PM
@TheVisionary25 - yeah I think you’ve picked me up wrong, I’m not wanting this film to fail or making out it will. My original comment was saying this film HAS to succeed critically and financially. It literally has to be successful to kick start an expanding universe for many more movies.

I’m well aware all people won’t be happy with any iteration of any character they’ve built their own personal perspectives with.

My comment is aiming more towards this movie can’t be as divisive as Man Of Steel. Warner Brothers aren’t going to make the same mistake twice.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 7/8/2024, 3:29 PM
@DTor91 - I wish everything was mediocre!
Said nobody ever
HeraldNumber7
HeraldNumber7 - 7/8/2024, 3:31 PM
@TheVisionary25 -

exactly. expecting Gunn to concoct perfection based on an arbitrary and nebulous target makes no sense. just hope that it's good and take it for what it is when it releases.

the way people were on Nolan's nuts for a decade based on an - aesthetically - barely-batman Batman, but won't let Gunn cook when he's one of the few with any sauce for this stuff is crazy to me.
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/8/2024, 3:31 PM
@bobevanz - yeah exactly! This is such a massive film, not because of the character or because of how baggy his suit is gonna be, it’s massive because it’s the foundation of something bigger.

It’s exciting but equally frightening lol!
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/8/2024, 3:36 PM
@HeraldNumber7 - again… I’m not questioning Gunn’s direction. At all really. Kinda feels like people are trying to make this a divisive comment section now.

I’m simply saying no matter how much we love this iteration next year, it needs to be loved by everyone. I’m not talking about how silly characters look, how baggy Supes (perfect in my eyes) suit looks. I’m talking about the story, I’m talking about the character he is in this film. Is he another Man Of Steel? Great movie to me. But I can see why it divides fans.

This can’t divide fans. It has to be not only good, but near perfect a Superman story it can be in order to win back fans, new and old. It needs to win over audiences all over the world to kick start the DCU. And most importantly, it needs to make money in order for WB to have faith in this new era of DC.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/8/2024, 3:41 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - sorry , I guess I did

My bad man.

I feel like it might not be since it does seem to be going for a more classic feel for the character.
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 7/8/2024, 3:52 PM
@TheVisionary25 - it’s cool man!

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And just for further clarity, I’m hoping it is a massive success. I’ve loved everything I’ve seen so far.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/8/2024, 3:52 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - be positive. Never base your opinion on fan photos and especially rumors. 78% of the Internet is people trying to get clickbait?
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/8/2024, 3:55 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - I hope so too

I have my concerns but I’m more excited then not

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comicfan100
comicfan100 - 7/8/2024, 4:47 PM
@TheVisionary25 - Yeah. I hate that in this day in age where fans expect perfection, things can't just be okay.
Nolanite
Nolanite - 7/8/2024, 8:46 PM
@HeraldNumber7 - I'm still on his nuts
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 7/8/2024, 3:09 PM
WILD that he can't cook up something for SDCC.
DTor91
DTor91 - 7/8/2024, 3:27 PM
@Doomsday8888 - I’m sure he can. But I wouldn’t doubt that it comes to just…not wanting to. The same way E3 has died, it’s a similar issue with SDCC and NYCC and where ever else big debuts or announcements used to occur: with the modern internet, it simply doesn’t matter anymore. Even for Marvel, SDCC hasn’t been such a big factor anymore. Logistically, why waste the time, energy, effort, money, and schedule time to get everyone wrangled up for a single day, cut footage that more time can be spent on otherwise, for something that should be exclusive but inevitably leaks anyway? These events aren’t necessary to generate hype like it used, and more can be done on their own terms now. Disney has their own events, WB could potentially do another Fandome…or a simple internet drop will do everything SDCC was needed for once upon a time.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 7/8/2024, 3:55 PM
@Doomsday8888 - is that convention even a big deal anymore? Seems like every movie company has pulled out of that convention since COVID as to not have little nerd-covid-babies.
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 7/8/2024, 8:19 PM
@lazlodaytona - I wanna go for the cosplay hoes
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/8/2024, 3:11 PM
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Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 7/8/2024, 3:49 PM
@harryba11zack - Jesus Christ, what was in those brownies??? 😵‍💫
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 7/8/2024, 7:32 PM
@Feralwookiee - The Cider Cut was a good film
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Forthas
Forthas - 7/8/2024, 3:13 PM
Oh No!!! There is destruction in Metropolis...according to the "Superman Fans" Superman should have prevented that! How could this happen?
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