It’s a bird! It’s an airplane! A new Superman movie.
Recently, Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced that David Coreswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been selected to play Superman and Lois Lane in the new movie. Superman: Legacy.
News about the upcoming project first came in late 2022, in the middle of Henry Cavill’s confirmation that he would hand over the cape as a superhero, and was officially announced in March 2023.
Since then, extensive research has been launched for the cast and several new details regarding the plot have been released.
Unlike previous iterations of the Superman story, this movie will focus on an earlier chapter in Superman’s life as he grapples with his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing.
Here’s everything you need to know Superman: Legacy.
who is in the cast Superman: Legacy?
In June 2023, David Coreswet and Rachel Brosnahan officially joined the roles of Superman and Lois Lane, respectively. While Corenswet is best known for her roles Politician And HollywoodBrosnahan received great acclaim for her leading role in the series. Gorgeous Miss Maiselrecently completed its final season in May.
With the full cast of Superman and Lois Lane, the film is currently seeking actors to portray Superman’s nemesis Lex Luthor and Clark Kent’s friend Jimmy Olsen. Deadline reports.
who is running Superman: Legacy?
The new movie will be directed by James Gunn, who was previously the director of DC Comics. Suicide Squad Besides Marvel guardians of the galaxy trilogy It was previously announced that Gunn would co-write the script with Peter Safran.
Why isn’t Henry Cavill returning as Superman?
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Gunn has previously recorded That his Superman would be younger than his 40s, so DC Comics went in search of a new actor.
“I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran, and it’s sad news folks,” Cavill said when he announced he wouldn’t be returning as Superman in December 2022. “It’s past my turn to put on the cloak, but what Superman represents will never happen.”
“After I told them to announce I was coming back in October before they were hired by the studio, this news isn’t quite easy, but that’s life,” he continued. “Something with a changing of the guard. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and everyone else in the new universe the best of luck and the happiest of fortunes.”
Despite having a new Superman, Gunn and Safran have expressed interest in keeping previous DC players in place as their characters, including Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, and possibly Ezra Miller as The Flash. Deadline.
What will happen Superman: Legacy be about?
Safran previously stated that the new film “focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.” Superman represents truth, justice and the American way. It’s a courtesy in a world that thinks kindness is old-fashioned.”
Variation previously reported that the script would “focus on the character’s life as a cub reporter in the fictional city of Metropolis.”
When it will be Superman: Legacy is it filmed
Between the writers’ strike and the potential SAG strike, it’s unclear when filming of the new movie will begin.
When it will be Superman: Legacy to be released?
Right now, Superman: Legacy It has a release date set to July 11, 2025.