16th June 2023, Mumbai: James Gunn, renowned for his directorial work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, is set to embark on a thrilling new journey in the DC Extended Universe (DCU) with his upcoming project, Superman Legacy. The director has been making waves in the industry as he finalizes the star-studded cast for this highly anticipated film.
Superman Legacy has been generating significant buzz in recent weeks, particularly due to its rumored cast, including the coveted leading man. Serving as a rebooted version of the iconic Superman origin story, initially depicted in the 2013 film Man of Steel, the project marks James Gunn’s first foray into the DCU. Gunn, known for his directorial prowess in shaping some of Marvel’s most beloved films, brings his expertise and vision to this exciting new endeavor. During a recent appearance on the ‘Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum’ podcast, James Gunn shared intriguing details about his collaboration with DC Studios and unveiled some exciting updates about Superman Legacy. In a surprising revelation, Gunn confirmed that he is reuniting with several trusted members of his Marvel crew for his maiden DC project.
Gunn has successfully enlisted technicians who previously worked with him on various MCU films, including talented individuals responsible for production design, costume design, cinematography, and VFX supervision. Notably, Beth Mickel takes charge of production design, while Judianna Makovsky lends her expertise to costume design. The accomplished duo of Henry Braham and Stephane Ceretti will handle cinematography and VFX supervision, respectively. While the Superman Legacy team has conducted numerous auditions for various roles, including the crucial part of the leading man, the highly anticipated project is yet to cast its hero. James Gunn assured fans that an important update revealing the new Superman is expected to be unveiled in the first half of 2023.
Among the young Hollywood talents being considered to replace Henry Cavill as Superman, notable names such as David Corenswet from The Politician, Nicholas Hoult from Mad Max, and Jacob Erodi have emerged as potential contenders. As for the role of Lois Lane, actresses like Emma Mackey from Sex Education, Rachel Brosnahan, Pheobe Dyneor from Bridgerton, and Samara Weaving are among the top candidates.
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By Yashika Desai.