James Gunn’s newSupermanmovie just got a glowingly hopeful tease from one of its stars now less than four months out from release. It’s not uncommon for major comic book tentpoles to feature star-studded ensembles, but Gunn andSupermancasting directorJohn Papsiderahave put together a group for the debut DCU film to rival anything ever seen on the big screen. One of the names set to join the DCU later this year isAnthony Carrigan, famed for his role as NoHo Hank inBarry. Carrigan has been tapped to play Metamorpho, the immortal shapeshifter who has been around in DC comics for more than 50 years, and during a recent interview with ComicBookMovie.com, Carrigan promised a movie that inspires hope and is uplifting for the audience:
“I mean, honestly, the only thing I can say is just what a joy it was to work on a project like that. I’m so excited to obviously bring something like McVeigh to audiences, but alsosomething that inspires such hope and is really about something very uplifting.”
Featuring alongside Carrigan in the leading role inSupermanisDavid Corenswet, who will bring the first major DCU hero to life in Clark Kent, aka The Man of Steel, Superman. Corenswet is known for his work as the Projectionist inPearl(Mia Goth) and for starring alongsideGlen PowellinTwisters. Set to headlineSupermanopposite Corenswet isRachel Brosnahan,The Marvelous Mrs. Maiselstar who will portray the fearless journalist, Lois Lane.Alien: RomulusandThe Last of UsstarIsabela Mercedhas been tapped for the role of Hawkgirl, withNathan Fillionportraying Green Lantern, a role he will later reprise in the upcoming Max series,Lanterns.Nicholas Houltwill step into the feature villain role of Lex Luthor inSuperman, with other stars such asFrank Grillo,Wendell Pierce,Sean Gunn, andPruitt Taylor Vinceall part of the ensemble.
More DCU Projects Are Coming Beyond ‘Superman’
Supermanis the project everyone is looking toward as the DCU launching pad, but there are other movies and TV shows already deep into development and production that are coming in the next few years. Shortly afterSupermanhits theaters, fans will be treated toPeacemakerSeason 2, which has not yet nailed down an official release date but has been confirmed to release in August. The next major film to look forward to in the DCU isSupergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which will seeHouse of the DragonveteranMilly Alcockmake her debut as Kara Zor-El, withJason Momoafinally appearing in live-action as Lobo for the first time.Supergirlwill be released on August 02, 2025.Lanternsis also in production and eyeing a 2026 release date.
Supermanflies into theaters on July 11 later this year. Stay tuned to Collider for moreupdates and coverage of the film.
Source:ComicBookMovie.com
