While it certainly looks like a Watchtower full of superheroes is being squeezed into David Corenswet’s first stint as Clark Kent, there’s little information regarding casting his family roots from Earth and his homeworld. In the grand scheme of things, though, Jor-El will likely appear (the clue is in the title, right?). It’s just a question of how much he’ll be involved in the new Superman story.
Given the title of “Superman: Legacy,” it wouldn’t be surprising for Jor-El and his wife, Lara, to have prominent roles — perhaps even surpassing the 20+ minutes of screentime Russell Crowe has as Jor-El in 2013’s “Man of Steel.” According to a plot synopsis (via Variety), the movie sees Kal-El attempt to “reconcile with his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.” Who portrays Superman’s parents remains to be seen, but the director and current co-head of the forthcoming DC Universe has confirmed he’s the best place for future news. “Just don’t trust anything that doesn’t come from me. The rumor mill has been insane and profoundly misinformed lately.” For now, we can only wait and see if anyone else gets the call from Krpyton before “Superman: Legacy” arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.
