Superman (film)

Superman is an upcoming superhero film based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. It is the first film in the DC Universe, and the third installment of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. The film is set to be released on July 11, 2025.
== Synopsis ==
“Superman tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.”
== Plot ==
To be added
== Cast ==
* David Corenswet as Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman
* Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
* Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl
* Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt/Mister Terrific
* Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
* Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason/Metamorpho
* María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/Engineer
* Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor
* Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher
* Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord
* Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen
* Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl
* Terence Rosemore as Otis
* Wendell Pierce as Perry White
* Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent
* Neva Howell as Martha Kent
* Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard
* Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant
* Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe
* Frank Grillo as Rick Flag, Sr.
* Will Reeve as TV Reporter
* To-be-confirmed actor as Ultraman
* To-be-confirmed actor as J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter
== Appearances ==
=== Locations ===
* Earth
** Fortress of Solitude
** United States of America
*** Delaware
**** Metropolis
***** Daily Planet Building
***** Metropolis City Hall
***** Metropolis General Hospital
***** New Troy
***** The Wounded Duck
***** Pet It Be
*** Kansas
**** Smallville
***** Kent Farm
=== Events ===
To be added
=== Items ===
* Hawkgirl's Mace
* Hawksuit
* Mister Terrific Suit
* Power Ring
* Supersuits
* T-Spheres
=== Vehicles ===
* T-Ship
=== Sentient Species ===
* Humans
* Kryptonians
* Metahumans
=== Creatures ===
* Dogs
=== Organizations ===
* Authority
* Big Belly Burger
* Chocos (mentioned)
* Daily Planet
* Green Lantern Corps
* Jitters Coffee
* LordTech
* Luthor Corp
* Metropolis Eagle
* Metropolis Fire Department
* Metropolis Meteors
* Metropolis Police Department
* Soder Cola
* Stagg Enterprises
* United States Armed Forces
* Zesti Cola
=== Mentioned ===
* Maxwell Lord
== Production ==
=== Development ===
In early December 2022, DC Studios co-CEO and chairman James Gunn asserted on social media that the character Superman was "a big priority, if not the biggest priority" for DC Studios under the leadership of himself and Peter Safran. Later that month, Gunn officially announced that he was actively developing a new Superman film that would be a part of the rebooted DC shared universe slate he was co-developing with producer Peter Safran, who shares the position of CEO and chairman at DC Studios with Gunn himself. Gunn described the film as focusing on a younger iteration of the character dissociated from the version portrayed by actor Henry Cavill in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) franchise, which was by that point slated to be reprised in a previously planned sequel to the DCEU film Man of Steel (2013) that was reported to have resumed development just prior to Gunn and Safran assuming their posts at the studio.
Later that day, Variety confirmed that the film would depict Kent as an "inexperienced cub reporter" at the Daily Planet in Metropolis and that Lois Lane would appear as his colleague.
On January 31, 2023, James Gunn announced that the title of the film would be Superman: Legacy and that it would be released on July 11, 2025. On March 15, 2023, Gunn confirmed that he will be directing the film. On April 18, 2023, Gunn announced that pre-production of the film has officially begun. Along with that he also confirms Jimmy Olsen would appear in the film. On May 7, 2023, Gunn revealed that the film would feature Krypto the Superdog. On May 11, 2023, Gunn announced that the film would start filming in January 2024.
On June 9, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the Authority would be introduced in the film.
In December 2023, Gunn revealed that the suits and score for the film was almost complete.
On February 2, 2024, James Gunn announced that John Murphy compose the score for the film.
On December 15, 2022, James Gunn announced on Twitter that Henry Cavill will not be portraying Superman due to its disconnection from the DCEU franchise and that the film would portray a younger Clark Kent, with Cavill himself issuing a short statement confirming his exit from the role.
On January 14, 2023, James Gunn debunked reports on social media insinuating that the character's casting process had begun, stating that no formal search for actors to portray Superman would occur until after the script has been completed. On May 13, 2023, Lex Luthor was revealed to be in the film, it also was revealed that David Corenswet, Jacob Elordi, Tom Brittney, Andrew Richardson, and Pierson Fodé were being considered to portray Superman; while Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan, Phoebe Dynevor, and Samara Weaving are contending to play Lois Lane. It was also revealed that Nicholas Hoult was the only actor being considered for the role of Lex Luthor, after he was speculated to have been previously up for the role of Superman. That same day, Gunn announced that he was eyeing actors he previously worked with for the role of Lex Luthor with testing beginning for a part simply labeled “Apex”. On June 26, 2023, screen tests apparently took place over Father's Day weekend, which also mentioned that Alexander Skarsgard and Bill Skarsgard are also on the shortlist to play Lex Luthor.
On June 27, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter reported that David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan were cast in the lead roles as Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane, respectively.
On July 11, 2023, Vanity Fair revealed in an exclusive that Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, and Nathan Fillion were cast as Hawkgirl, Michael Holt/Mister Terrific, and Guy Gardner/Green Lantern. The Hollywood Reporter revealed the next day that Anthony Carrigan was cast as Rex Mason/Metamorpho.
On October 10, 2023, Variety revealed that Jason Momoa has officially engaged in talks to play Lobo, either in Superman: Legacy or in a standalone film.
On November 15, 2023, Deadline reported that María Gabriela De Faría joined the cast as Angela Spica/Engineer.
On November 20, 2023, Deadline reported that Nicholas Hoult was in talks to portray Lex Luthor and the next day, it was also reported that Sara Sampaio and Skyler Gisondo had joined the cast as Eve Teschmacher and Jimmy Olsen.
On December 11, 2023, James Gunn confirmed on social media that Nicholas Hoult has joined the cast as Lex Luthor.
On December 15, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Miriam Shor is in early talks to join the cast in an undisclosed role.
On January 24, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Supergirl would make her debut in the film, with Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly and Emilia Jones screen testing in Atlanta.
On January 29, 2024, TheWrap reported that Alcock had been cast as Supergirl.
On February 22, 2024, James Gunn posted a group selfie with himself, Peter Safran, and the cast. This included the previously unannounced Terence Rosemore as Otis.
On March 1, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Wendell Pierce had been cast as Perry White.
On April 16, 2024, TheWrap reported that Pruitt Taylor Vince had been cast as Jonathan Kent. The next day, TheWrap reported that Neva Howell had been cast as Martha Kent.
On May 11, 2023, James Gunn revealed shooting will start in January 2024.
On June 13, 2023, it was revealed that Henry Braham had joined the film as the cinematographer.
On November 8, 2023, Deadline reported that after the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike concluded, the filming start date was shifted to March 2024.
On January 27, 2024, it was reported that the working title of the film was "Genesis".
On February 29, 2024, in honor of the character's 86th birthday in the comics, Gunn announced that filming had officially begun. Alongside the announcement, the film was officially retitled to Superman and a first look at the new Superman suit was released.
On March 1, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Wendell Pierce had been cast as Perry White.
On April 16, 2024, TheWrap reported that Pruitt Taylor Vince had been cast as Jonathan Kent. The next day, TheWrap reported that Neva Howell had been cast as Martha Kent.
On June 5, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Beck Bennett joined the cast of the film as a Daily Planet reporter. Later that day, James Gunn confirmed in an Instagram post that Bennett would be portraying Steve Lombard.
On June 7, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Mikaela Hoover and Christopher McDonald had joined the cast as Cat Grant and Ron Troupe, respectively.
On June 25, 2024, set photos revealed that Ultraman would be a villain and Frank Grillo would reprise his role as Rick Flag, Sr. in the film.
On July 2, 2024, set photos revealed that Will Reeve would portray a to-be-confirmed role in the film. It would be confirmed by Variety later that day.
== References ==
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# ↑ Jump up to:2.0 2.1 James Gunn on Instagram - February 2, 2024
# ↑ DC Slate Unveiled: New Batman, Supergirl Movies, a Green Lantern TV Show, and More from James Gunn, Peter Safran
# ↑ James Gunn to Direct ‘Superman: Legacy’
# ↑ Jump up to:5.0 5.1 5.2 ‘Superman: Legacy’ Finds Leads with David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan
# ↑ Jump up to:6.0 6.1 James Gunn Writing New ‘Superman’ Film; Henry Cavill Will Not Return, but Eyed to Play Different DC Character
# ↑ Jump up to:7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Superman Legacy Cast Adds Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi and Nathan Fillion: EXCLUSIVE
# ↑ Jump up to:8.0 8.1 ‘Superman: Legacy’ Nabs ‘Barry’ Star Anthony Carrigan as DC Hero Metamorpho (Exclusive)
# ↑ Jump up to:9.0 9.1 ‘Superman: Legacy’ Sets María Gabriela De Faría To Play Villain The Engineer
# ↑ Jump up to:10.0 10.1 Searching for Superman: Inside the Quest to Cast DC’s New Top Hero (Exclusive)
# ↑ Jump up to:11.0 11.1 ‘Superman: Legacy’: Nicholas Hoult Lands Role Of Lex Luther
# ↑ Jump up to:12.0 12.1 ‘Superman: Legacy’ Adds Sara Sampaio As Eve Teschmacher
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# ↑ Jump up to:14.0 14.1 ‘Superman: Legacy’ Casts Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen (Exclusive)
# ↑ Jump up to:15.0 15.1 James Gunn Finds His Supergirl in ‘House of the Dragon’ Star Milly Alcock | Exclusive
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# ↑ Jump up to:17.0 17.1 Wendell Pierce Cast as Perry White in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ (Exclusive)
# ↑ Jump up to:18.0 18.1 ‘Superman’ Finds Jonathan Kent in Pruitt Taylor Vince | Exclusive
# ↑ Jump up to:19.0 19.1 Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in ‘Superman’ | Exclusive
# ↑ Jump up to:20.0 20.1 Superman: Legacy Director James Gunn and Chris Pratt Just Teased Krypto's Live-Action Debut
# ↑ Jump up to:21.0 21.1 Heat Vision Newsletter - June 9, 2023
# ↑ Sean Gunn To Play Villain Maxwell Lord In James Gunn & Peter Safran’s DC Universe – The Dish
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# ↑ Inside the ‘Superman: Legacy’ Screen Tests as Decision 2023 Drags Into Second Week
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# ↑ Nicholas Hoult to Play Lex Luthor in ‘Superman Legacy,’ James Gunn Confirms
# ↑ ‘Superman: Legacy’: Miriam Shor Joining James Gunn’s Man of Steel Movie (Exclusive)
# ↑ The Search for Supergirl: Milly Alcock, Meg Donnelly Screen Test in Atlanta (Exclusive)
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# ↑ ‘Deadpool 3’, ‘Gladiator 2’, ‘Beetlejuice 2’, ‘Juror No. 2’ & ‘Venom 3’ Among Film Productions To Restart ASAP As Hollywood Gets Back To Work Post-Strike
# ↑ First Report: Production Updates on ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘The Batman Part II’, ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’; ‘Thunderbolts’ Cast Additions; ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Reshoots, and More!
# ↑ James Gunn Kicks off ‘Superman: Legacy’ Production With First Look at Iconic Logo
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# First Report: Production Updates on ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘The Batman Part II’, ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’; ‘Thunderbolts’ Cast Additions; ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Reshoots, and More!
# ↑ James Gunn Kicks off ‘Superman: Legacy’ Production With First Look at Iconic Logo
# ↑ James Gunn on Threads - February 29, 2024
# James Gunn Kicks off ‘Superman: Legacy’ Production With First Look at Iconic Logo
# ↑ James Gunn on Threads - February 29, 2024