Warning: The beneath story spoils a doable cameo in James Gunn’s Superman. Click away if you wish to be stunned!
James Gunn’s Superman guarantees a brand new tackle DC’s Man of Steel, but it surely’ll additionally pay homage to the one that first introduced the character to the massive display screen: Christopher Reeve.
As reported by Cleveland.com, the late actor’s son and real-life journalist, Will Reeve, was noticed on set throughout filming in Cleveland, Ohio (through Variety). It’s mentioned he’ll seem in a becoming position the place he performs a reporter. Christopher Reeve performed Clark Kent/Superman within the 1978 live-action movie in addition to its three sequels earlier than passing away in 2004. It’s unclear how large Reeve’s position in Gunn’s Superman is or how usually he’ll seem.
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Reeve’s look will give followers of DC’s historical past an thrilling cameo, however there are different traditional characters from throughout the franchise who’re additionally set to point out up. Early set images have revealed a first have a look at Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, for instance, however we additionally know that Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner will present up in some kind. They’ll be part of David Corenswet’s Superman, Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, and extra when the superhero movie swoops into theaters July 11, 2025. More images from Superman’s shoot in Ohio have additionally teased main places like The Daily Planet, however Gunn says viewers don’t want to fret about any leaks ruining the enjoyable forward of its premiere.
Corenswet has a variety of weight to hold for DC. Superman marks a brand new starting for the comedian firm, because it’s set to launch a rebooted DC film universe often called the DCU. It all begins with its first chapter, Gods and Monsters, which incorporates new tasks based mostly on characters like Supergirl, Swamp Thing, Batman, Booster Gold, and extra. Last week, a Green Lantern collection titled Lanterns received the greenlight to maneuver ahead at HBO.
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