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James Gunn introduced that Feb. 29 marked the beginning of filming on his new “Superman” film, which can kick off the rebooted DC Universe underneath the supervision of him and his DC Studios co-boss Peter Safran. Gunn additionally revealed that his film, which had been titled “Superman: Legacy,” is now merely known as “Superman.”
“Overjoyed to be saying the beginning of principal images on SUPERMAN immediately, February 29, which simply so occurs to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday,” Gunn wrote in a caption to a photograph of what seems to be a close-up of his model of the Superman costume.
“After I completed the primary draft of the script, I known as the movie ‘Superman: Legacy.’ By the point I locked the ultimate draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN,” he added. “Making our approach to you July 2025.”
David Corenswet, greatest identified for supporting roles in Ryan Murphy exhibits similar to “Hollywood,” is taking part in the eponymous superhero reverse “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult is taking up the position of Superman’s notorious villain Lex Luthor, whereas Gunn’s solid additionally contains Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen), Anthony Carrigan (Metamorpho), Edi Gathegi (Mister Terrific), Nathan Fillon (Man Gardner), Isabela Mercad (Hawkgirl) and extra.
Gunn posted the first cast photo on Instagram final week following a desk learn of the script in Atlanta. Talking to Variety at the SAG Awards, Brosnahan stated it was thrilling to listen to Gunn’s phrases aloud.
“It was fairly wonderful,” Brosnahan stated in regards to the desk learn. “A few of us met for the primary time. A few of us acquired to see one another once more. It was wonderful to listen to the script out loud. As with all of those movies, there’s lots of motion sequences and issues. So to listen to the pacing of the movie and to get to listen to these characters occupied by the actors who play them is absolutely enjoyable. It’s additionally a terrific group. You possibly can’t ask for greater than that when doing one thing like this.”
“I’ve all the time beloved Lois Lane,” the actor added. “She’s good, formidable and could be humorous. She is aware of she’s the neatest individual within the room as a rule. When the chance got here on…I’m such a fan of James Gunn from afar…we’re nonetheless discovering these characters. We haven’t began capturing but. You’ll meet the ultimate model of them.”
“Superman” is ready to open in theaters July 11, 2025, from Warner Bros.
