James Gunn debunks rumors about the Superman: Legacy casting process

James Gunn exposed Superman: Legacy casting process rumors and clarifies what the reboot of the DC universe is all about. The Man of Steel is once again reimagined for the big screen. Despite returning for Black Adam, Henry Cavill’s time as Superman is over. Instead, Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios are preparing a new one superman reboot. With Gunn as author, Superman: Legacy will hit theaters in summer 2025. Apparently Gunn is also directing, according to DC Universe writer Tom King. However, Gunn and DC Studios have yet to clarify this term. Superman legacy will be the film that really kickstarts the new DC Universe.

The Superman reboot will focus on a younger Clark Kent and will not serve as an origin story. Allegedly, Superman: Legacy will explore the DC hero just beginning his superhero journey.

A recent rumor claimed that casting calls for Clark and Lois Lane had run out Superman: Legacy. But it didn’t last long Gunn to debunk the rumor when he clarified that they haven’t even hired a casting director yet. It has yet to be announced at casting Superman: Legacy should actually start.

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Everything we know about James Gunn’s DC Universe

The Lightning Film will be a crucial component for the new DC Universe when it hits theaters this summer. The Barry Allen-centric story will officially reset the DC Universe and pave the way for new versions of Superman, Batman and many other characters. There will still be a few DCEU players that will carry over to the new DC Universe via TV and film. This includes the cast of peacemaker and Amanda Waller from Viola Davis, who’s getting her own HBO Max show, catfish.

In Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC universe, they will not only combine television and films, but also animated projects and video games. Outside of catfishcurrently developing HBO Max lanterns, Booster Goldas well as a wonder woman prequel series, paradise lost. You also have the animated one creature commands show in work. Whoever is thrown in creature commands will also redo the reels in the live-action properties. This also applies to other animated objects from the DC universe.

Outside of Superman: Legacy and the other four announced films don’t even make up half of Chapter 1 Gods and Monsters. At this point, whoever is cast as the new Superman will likely be much later in the year. As soon as the script is ready, the casting can start rolling superman reboot. Hopefully there’s a clue as to who’s being tapped Superman: Legacy At the latest in summer.

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