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James Gunn Is Writing A New Superman Movie; Will Not Star Henry Cavill

DC Films’ James Gunn is writing a new Superman movie that will not star Henry Cavill.

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1 year ago

December 14, 2022

New DC Films heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have plans for Superman — and despite reports from the actor himself months ago, their Superman movie plan does not involve Henry Cavill at this time.

“Peter & I have a DC slate ready to go, which we couldn’t be more over-the-moon about; we’ll be able to share some exciting information about our first projects at the beginning of the new year,” Gunn shared on Twitter Wednesday tonight. “Among those on the slate is Superman. In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill. But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.”

THR notes that insiders are reporting that this story will not take place in Smallville, but instead, in Clark Kent’s early days at the Daily Planet.

Gunn was quick to also point out that he and Safran are “big fans” of Cavill — in fact, they recently had “a great meeting” and “talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.”

Henry Cavill addressed this news on Instagram.

“I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” he posted. “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to [Gunn and Safran’s] hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.”

Cavill made what seemed to be his return to DC films in a Black Adam tag scene.

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Lex Luthor x2: Michael Rosenbaum Interviews Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult visited Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum today for a conversation between two Lex Luthors.

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2 months ago

March 5, 2024

Craig Byrne

There is a very special episode of Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum today as Michael’s guest this week is Nicholas Hoult who will be playing Lex Luthor in the 2025 Superman film. They talk about the role of “the greatest criminal mind of our time” and Nicholas reveals who was the first Lex that he ever saw… and yep, it’s the same guy as our favorite. There’s even a comparing of notes about head-shaving and the audition process, and Michael enthusiastically cheered Hoult on.

Nicholas Hoult also asked Rosenbaum about his approach to Lex. “There’s a lot of things I related to the character,” Michael said, pointing to his own childhood. He also noted that Lex was “calm and collected” but “intense” when you crossed him. It’s a very complex character and Hoult will surely succeed like Michael did. You can watch the interview below.

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Wendell Pierce is Perry White in James Gunn’s Superman

Wendell Pierce has landed the role of Perry White in James Gunn’s Superman.

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2 months ago

March 1, 2024

Craig Byrne

Multiple trade outlets are reporting that Wendell Pierce (The Wire, Suits) has been cast in the iconic role of the Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Planet, Perry White, for James Gunn’s new Superman film. The movie recently began production and is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

Wendell Pierce joins a pantheon of great actors who have previously played the role, including Laurence Fishburne, Jackie Cooper, Lane Smith, Michael McKean, and more. His Daily Planet group will include David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Some trivia about Mr. Pierce, by the way: In addition to his work in acting, he was part of a group that started a chain of grocery stores!

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James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy Movie Gets A New Title, “S” Reveal

James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy film has gotten a new title and a reveal of the “S” for the movie.

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2 months ago

February 29, 2024

Craig Byrne

James Gunn has revealed the new look for Superman’s “S” as principal photography of the new Superman film starts today (coincidentally, Superman’s birthday). He also revealed something new on his Instagram post:

“When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy. By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN. Making our way to you July 2025,” he posted.

Considering a lot of the promotional material for the Christopher Reeve Superman film was labeled “Superman: The Movie,” this might be one of the first times that simply “Superman” has been the title for anything in live action. The new logo, by the way, is a bit like the one Alex Ross designed for the iconic Kingdom Come miniseries in 1996. That crest was later adapted into Brandon Routh’s suit for the Crisis on Infinite Earths TV event.

Superman, starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, hits theaters on July 11, 2025.