We knew James Gunn and Peter Safran’s re-envisioning of the DC Extended Universe would be a game-changer, and now we’re starting to see more concrete how it will take shape. None of the stars of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice or Justice League (yes, we mean Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa), Gunn… Safran will not be reprising the role in the new DC Universe during the reboot. According to a studio report, variety.
As of now, a replacement for Henry Cavill’s Superman has already been chosen, but most of the other characters have not yet been decided. David Corenswet, known for Netflix’s Ti West’s “Pearl” and Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood series, was cast in June as Rachel Brosnihan, who plays Lois Lane in Gunn’s 2025 film “Superman: Legacy.” He will take over the role of Superman.
That said, we might learn a little about Aquaman star Momoa’s future within Gunn’s overall vision. The actor has so far only played Aquaman in the comics, but is reportedly in talks to play Lobo in the DCU’s transition.
The actor has been rumored to play this somewhat villainous character for a while, but what’s new in today’s reports is that Superman: Legacy will either be in Gunn’s DCU set to start on the big screen in 2025. This means that he is attracting attention for playing that character. , or in a standalone movie. Fan-favorite Lobo is an alien from the planet Czarnia and a ferocious bounty hunter who actually has a bit of a good heart, despite having wiped out all the other inhabitants of his world.
But for fans of Gadot’s Wonder Woman, whose future is uncertain, today’s news is a little disappointing. In August, Gadot claimed that Wonder Woman 3, which was previously in production but fell through, would end up being revamped by Gunn and Safran. Later that month, Variety reported that Wonder Woman 3 was not actually in development, but the possibility that Gadot would appear as the character in other films or television shows was not considered.
Meanwhile, several other actors will also appear in Gunn’s new role. Viola Davis, who featured as squad boss Amanda Waller in both recent Suicide Squad attempts, will continue her role in next year’s previously confirmed Max series Waller. According to Variety, she may reprise her role in a future Superman project. Actor and wrestler John Cena is also set to return as the lead in the Max series Peacemaker, for which Gunn is currently writing the second season.Cancer too It was recently revealed Xolo Maridueña will continue to play as the Blue Beetle in some form or another.
All in all, Gunn and Safran look like they’re on a roll when it comes to turning a new page in comics for the legacy of DC movies. Let’s see if these upcoming castings prove to support a bright future.
Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and freelance entertainment writer for IGN. Follow @nikonamerica on Twitter.
