After the DC Extended Universe fell apart following a string of box office bombs and behind-the-scenes controversies, James Gunn and Peter Safran were brought on to be the new heads of DC Studios and course correct Warner’s comic book universe. That means there will be a new slate of actors playing DC’s iconic characters; David Corenswet is already set to star as Kal-El in “Superman: Legacy,” written and directed by Gunn.
So, despite Tom Welling’s willingness, it could prove messy trying to bring back another Superman in his own movie amid a franchise reboot, especially after the backlash “The Flash” faced over what some called nostalgia bait. If Warner Bros. is trying to establish a fresh cinematic universe, introducing a new Man of Steel while having Welling return after years away could easily convolute a franchise already fighting an uphill battle.
Still, the future of the DCU is pretty much a blank slate, so anything is possible, especially with DC Studios exploring Elseworld stories. “The Batman 2” and “Joker: Folie à Deux” exist in separate continuities, so maybe one day we will see Welling reprise Superman in his own alternate universe.
