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Culture February 22, 2024

James Gunn shares photo of assembled 'Superman: Legacy' cast

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James Gunn revealed on Thursday the main cast of his forthcoming film, "Superman: Legacy," which will reboot Warner Bros.' superhero universe.

"After the table read with the #Superman cast," the "Superman: Legacy" writer and director wrote in the caption of the selfie of him with the cast that he shared on Instagram.

His DC Films co-CEO Peter Safran also appears in the photo with the smiling stars. Gunn goes on to name the characters, not the actors playing them, in the caption.

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As previously reported, Hollywood's David Corenswet will play Clark Kent/Superman. He's shown grinning with an arm around Nicholas Hoult, who will portray Superman's archnemesis, Lex Luthor.

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Unlike actor Jesse Eisenberg's initial portrayal of Lex, Hoult has apparently shaved his head bald to match the villain's depictions in the comics.

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Also pictured are Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen) Sara Sampaio (Eve Teschmacher) and María Gabriela De Faría (The Engineer).

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The photo also shows Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho) and Nathan Fillion (Green Lantern Guy Gardner).

Gunn added, "What a wonderful day."

"Superman: Legacy" will fly into theaters July 11, 2025.