The DC Universe goes via sweeping modifications, due to the new co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran’s management. Whereas we obtained some details about the path of the brand new DC Universe, there are nonetheless numerous fan theories about what may be coming down the road. Probably the most extremely anticipated upcoming DC motion pictures is unquestionably Superman: Legacy, which is able to characteristic a brand new Man of Metal. And director/author James Gunn not too long ago debunked a Lex Luthor rumor in regards to the forthcoming DC flick.
The forged of Superman: Legacy is coming collectively, together with a variety of different DC heroes who will someway issue into the story. However a bunch of main roles have but to be forged, together with the titular Kyrptonian himself. Followers are additionally questioning if/when Lex Luthor can be included, and who may play him. James Gunn not too long ago did a Threads Q&A, the place a fan requested a few rumor that Daniel Craig may play the DC villain. For his half the filmmaker answered actually, saying:
That’s not true.
Effectively, that appears fairly minimize and dry. Whereas Daniel Craig is a expertise that James Gunn would little doubt be thrilled to work with, he isn’t at the moment set to position Lex Luthor within the DCU. And as such, theories about what actor may play the villain in Superman: Legacy will proceed on till an official announcement is made. Whoever it’s can have some massive (bald) sneakers to fill, given what number of nice actors have portrayed Lex over time.
James Gunn’s Threads response is simply the newest instance of how the visionary filmmaker is speaking immediately with the fandom. Whereas he’s on a brand new software, Gunn is understood for being tremendous beneficiant on different retailers like Twitter and Instagram. This contains answering fan questions and even shutting down rumors. On this case, it was each.
And sensible cash says it will proceed, as followers have numerous questions on Superman: Legacy. It is going to mark the primary installment of the brand new DC Universe, and the casting bulletins revealed that a variety of superheroes heroes can be featured within the growing blockbuster. To date it’s been confirmed that we’ll see Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, surprising selection Metamorpho, and Inexperienced Lantern. The latter can be performed by Nathan Filion, particularly as GL unhealthy boy Man Gardner.
Whereas followers predict Lex Luthor to show up in Superman: Legacy, James Gunn may additionally subvert expectations and pit the Final Son of Krypton towards one other one in all his iconic villains. Zack Snyder did one thing comparable with Man of Metal, with that film targeted on Zod’s invasion. Given how robust Gunn’s imaginative and prescient is, absolutely anything may occur.
Superman: Legacy is at the moment anticipated to reach in theaters on July 11, 2025. Within the meantime, take a look at the 2023 film launch dates to plan your subsequent film expertise.