The DCEU reboot, Superman: Legacy, is underway with director James Gunn leading the pre-production. With fans eagerly anticipating the announcement of the next Man of Steel, the casting auditions have taken place and James Gunn himself has provided some insight. However, Gunn also addresses the speculation surrounding the cast, clarifying that media reports are not always accurate. Here’s what you need to know.
Screen tests held for lead cast
The recent screen tests for Superman: Legacy were a success. Director James Gunn shared an update from the auditions on Bluesky, expressing his awe at the talented actors he encountered. He said, “Amazing amazing weekend of auditions for Superman: Legacy. I’m blown away by some of these actors, among the best I’ve ever seen or worked with.”
Reports suggest that Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, and Tom Brittney are the top contenders for the role of Superman, while Emma Mackey, Phoebe Dynevor, and Rachel Brosnahan are being considered for Lois Lane. According to ComicBookMovie.com, these actors even underwent full wardrobe and makeup transformations to embody their characters.
As the search for the perfect cast continues, James Gunn is specifically looking for a “young redhead actor” to play Jimmy Olsen, a Daily Planet photojournalist. Additionally, there are rumors circulating on the DCEULeaks subreddit about potential actors being considered for the roles of Lex Luthor, Hawksmoor, the Engineer, Eve, and the Doctor. The Authority, a superhero team, is also expected to play a significant role in Superman: Legacy.
However, James Gunn is not pleased with the constant speculation and reporting on the casting auditions for Superman: Legacy. He has emphasized that this process is personal and private for the actors involved, and that not all rumors circulating are true. In a recent conversation with Michael Rosenbaum, Gunn stated,
“Now that we’ve kind of done a lot of auditions, we’re narrowing it down. We’re not done yet. By the way — there’s a lot of stories out there about who we’re auditioning and all these screen tests. I’m just saying it’s not all true, that’s for sure. There’s things in there that are completely false, but I can’t go out there and say ‘Oh this isn’t true, and this isn’t true’ without going through everything. And by the way, it’s not the audience’s — at this point, I don’t think it’s the business of anyone who is screen testing for a role. That is a very private thing.”
Despite the rumors and speculation, it has been confirmed that only one person has been cast in Superman: Legacy, and it is someone unexpected in the Superman universe. The creators are now in the process of finalizing the leading cast for the film.
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