Superman: Legacy

***Superman: Legacy*** 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.

## Superman: Legacy

### Produced by

James Gunn
Peter Safran

## Synopsis

“*Superman: Legacy* 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.”

## 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/Green Lantern
* Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason/Metamorpho
* Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
* Jason Momoa as Lobo
* To-be-confirmed actor as Lex Luthor
* To-be-confirmed actor as Jimmy Olsen
* To-be-confirmed actor as Krypto the Superdog (voice)
* To-be-confirmed actor as Perry White
* To-be-confirmed actress as Martha Kent
* To-be-confirmed actor as Jor-El
* To-be-confirmed actress as Lara Lor-Van
* To-be-confirmed actor as Jonathan Kent
* To-be-confirmed actress as Lana Lang

## Appearances

### Locations

* Earth
	+ United States of America
		- Delaware
			* Metropolis
			* Daily Planet
		- Kansas
			* Smallville
		- Krypton
		- Fortress of Solitude

### Events

*To be added*

* Mister Terrific's suit
* Power ring
* Superman's skinsuits
* T-Spheres
*To be added*

* Kryptonians
* Metahumans

### Organizations

* *Daily Planet*
* Green Lantern Corps
* Authority

## 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.

### Casting

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.

### Filming

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.

## References

1. ↑ Jump up to:1.0 1.1 James Gunn To Direct His Script ‘Superman: Legacy’, Pic To Blast Off New DC Multiverse ‘Chapter One, Gods & Monsters’
2. ↑ DC Slate Unveiled: New Batman, Supergirl Movies, a Green Lantern TV Show, and More from James Gunn, Peter Safran
3. ↑ James Gunn to Direct ‘Superman: Legacy’
4. ↑ Jump up to:4.0 4.1 4.2 ‘Superman: Legacy’ Finds Leads with David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan
5. ↑ Jump up to:5.0 5.1 James Gunn Writing New ‘Superman’ Film; Henry Cavill Will Not Return, but Eyed to Play Different DC Character
6. ↑ Jump up to:6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Superman Legacy Cast Adds Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi and Nathan Fillion: EXCLUSIVE
7. ↑ Jump up to:7.0 7.1 ‘Superman: Legacy’ Nabs ‘Barry’ Star Anthony Carrigan as DC Hero Metamorpho (Exclusive)
8. ↑ Jump up to:8.0 8.1 Searching for Superman: Inside the Quest to Cast DC’s New Top Hero (Exclusive)
9. ↑ Jump up to:9.0 9.1 James Gunn on Twitter - April 19, 2023
10. ↑ Jump up to:10.0 10.1 Superman: Legacy Director James Gunn and Chris Pratt Just Teased Krypto's Live-Action Debut
11. ↑ Why *Superman: Legacy* Has So Many Other Heroes, According to James Gunn
12. ↑ Jump up to:12.0 12.1 Heat Vision Newsletter - June 9, 2023
13. ↑ James Gunn announced project via Twitter
14. ↑ James Gunn on Twitter - April 18, 2023
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16. ↑ James Gunn’s Superman Search Includes Former ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Star Pierson Fodé
17. ↑ ‘Superman: Legacy’ Audition Process Gears Up As James Gunn Dives Into The Search To Find The Next Clark Kent, Lois Lane And Lex Luthor
18. ↑ Inside the ‘Superman: Legacy’ Screen Tests as Decision 2023 Drags Into Second Week
19. ↑ [1]