Wendell Pierce is Perry White in James Gunn’s Superman

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!