Update: Superman: Legacy is now titled Superman.
There’s a lot riding on James Gunn’s Superman. His reboot of the DC Universe begins here with this cast, gathering after a table read in Atlanta.
The Cast:
David Corenswet in the back with a cap as Superman/Clark Kent.
Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.
Nicholas Hoult in the back with a shaved head as Lex Luthor.
Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen.
Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardiner, a Green Lantern.
Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl. (Isabela is playing Dina on The Last of Us season 2 in Vancouver, too).
Ed Gathegi as Mister Terrific.
Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher.
Terence Rosemor as Otis, Lex Luthor’s sidekick.
Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho
Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord..
María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica.
And Milly Alcock as Supergirl.
Superman Legacy tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
Superman: Legacy
Working title: GENESIS.
Svalbard, Norway filming dates: February 29 2024 – March 2024. Updated.
Atlanta filming dates: March 2024 – August 02 2024.
Writer/director: James Gunn
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Ed Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, María Gabriela de Faría Chacón, Sara Pinto Sampaio, Skyler Gisondo, Milly Alcock.
Producers: Safran Company, Atlas Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures.
Theatrical release date: July 11 2025.