DC Studios is set to formally introduce itself to the world in 2025 with “Superman: Legacy.” With James Gunn at the helm, the upcoming Superman reboot is shaping up to be one of the most exciting blockbusters in recent memory. While plot details for the picture are slim, the film’s creatives have confirmed that the superhero outing won’t be an origin story. Based on the film’s casting, which has been praised by fans, we do have a few tidbits that help paint a picture of what “Superman: Legacy” could be like.
In the titular role is “Pearl” actor David Corenswet. Joining the soon-to-be-superstar is “Marvelous Ms. Maisel” standout Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Together, the two will work at the Daily Planet alongside Jimmy Olsen, who will be played by the brilliantly cast Skyler Gisondo. Following Gisondo’s casting, several fans took to social media to praise Gunn and casting director John Papsidera for their efforts. “The SUPERMAN characters in this film have been so perfectly cast so far,” shared X (formerly known as Twitter) user @JesabelRaay.
Other key cast members include Isabela Merced, who has been tapped to play Hawkgirl. Geek icon Nathan Fillion, meanwhile, will play a Green Lantern. Perhaps the most notable casting is Nicholas Hoult jumping on board as villain Lex Luthor. The move to bring the British actor on board as the Lexcorp boss has been praised considerably, with former Lex Luthor actor Jon Cryer praising the decision. While fan casting is no doubt a fun part of a film’s production process, sometimes it’s just best to let the filmmakers handle the key decisions.
