Everything to Know About ‘Superman: Legacy’

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the new Superman movie.

Earlier this year, Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced that David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been cast as Superman and Lois Lane in the new film, Superman: Legacy, and now more actors are joining the star cast.

News of the upcoming project was first reported in late 2022, amid Henry Cavill’s confirmation that he would be taking on the mantle as a superhero, and was officially announced in March 2023.

Since then, an extensive casting search has been underway and several new plot details have been released.

Unlike previous iterations of the Superman story, this film will focus on the earlier part of Superman’s life as he struggles with his Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing.

Here’s everything you need to know Superman: Legacy.

Who’s in the cast Superman: Legacy?

In June 2023, David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan were officially cast as Superman and Lois Lane. While Corenswet is best known for his roles on Politician and HollywoodBrosnahan received critical acclaim for her lead role on The wonderful Mrs. Maiselwhich recently finished its final season in May.

In November 2023, Deadline reported that the ex The X-Men star Nicholas Hoult would play Superman’s nemesis, Lex Luthor. Meanwhile, Skyler Gisondo, best known for his role on Fair gemstoneswas selected as Jimmy Olsen, trans The Hollywood Reporter. The outlet reports that Sara Sampaio has also been cast as Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor’s assistant.

Who directs Superman: Legacy?

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The new film will be directed by James Gunn, who previously ran DC Comics Suicide Squad as well as Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy. It was previously revealed that Gunn would be writing the screenplay with Peter Safran.

Why isn’t Henry Cavill reprising his role as Superman?

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Gunn noted earlier that his Superman would be younger than 40, which is why DC Comics went on the hunt for a new actor.

“I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran and it’s sad news, everybody,” Cavill said in December 2022 when he announced he would not be returning as Superman. “My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman represents never will.”

“After the studio told me to announce my return back in October, before their engagement, this news is not the easiest, but such is life,” he continued. “The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. Jacob and Peter must build the universe. I wish them and everyone involved in the new universe all the luck and the happiest of luck.”

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Despite having a new Superman, Gunn and Safran have expressed interest in keeping previous DC actors as their characters, including Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman and possibly Ezra Miller as The Flash, per Deadline.

What will Superman: Legacy be about something?

Safran previously stated that the new film “focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.” He added: “Superman represents truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that considers kindness old-fashioned.”

Diversity it was previously reported that the script “will focus on the character’s life as a reporter cub in the fictional city of Metropolis.”

When will Superman: Legacy be recorded?

Now that the SAG strike is over, The Hollywood Reporter reports that filming is expected to begin in early 2024.

When will Superman: Legacy be released?

Currently, Superman: Legacy has a release date set for July 11, 2025.

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