After it was announced that Henry Cavill would definitely not play Superman again, it was announced that David Corenswet would play the new Superman. The first frame from the movie, which will start shooting soon, has been released.
The DC movie universe, featuring characters such as Batman, Superman, Aquaman and Wonder Woman, is stepping into a new era. After Henry Cavill’s departure from the role of Superman, it was announced that the name of the movie that will start the DC universe will be “Superman: Legacy”.
Director James Gunn announced that the new Superman is David Corenswet.
The 29-year-old US actor is known for productions such as “Pearl”, “The Politician” and “We Own This City”. The role of Superman will be the actor’s first leading role.
Rachel Brosnahan, who rose to fame with the Emmy-winning series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”, will be the new Louis Lane.
The name who will portray Superman’s archenemy Lex Luthor was announced in the past weeks.
British actor Nicholas Hoult, known for films such as the X-Men series, Mad Max: Fury Road, Warm Hearts and The Menu, will play Lex Luthor in the new Superman movie. Jesse Eisenberg played this role in the last Superman movie.
FIRST SHOT FROM THE SET
The first frame from the movie, which will be signed by James Gunn, has been released. Gunn, who is the screenwriter and director of the movie, shared the frame posing with the Superman: Legacy team on his social media account.
ABOUT THE NEW SUPERMAN MOVIE
James Gunn will be in the director’s chair for the movie, which will focus on the life of young Superman and how he became a superhero.
The film is expected to be released on July 11, 2025.
