Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav recently announced during the Q4 earnings call that the highly anticipated DCU reboot, Superman: Legacy, is set to commence filming next week. This confirmation follows director James Gunn’s behind-the-scenes glimpse of the main cast following their initial table read.
While Zaslav expressed optimism about Legacy and the future of the DCU, he acknowledged Warner Bros.’ underperformance in recent times. Despite struggles, Zaslav remains hopeful, anticipating significant upside potential in the coming years.
Gunnar Wiedenfels, Warner Bros. Discovery’s CFO, highlighted challenges faced by the studio, particularly in superhero output, amidst a hit-driven film industry. Despite notable successes like The Color Purple and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, certain superhero ventures fell short of expectations.
The excitement surrounding Superman: Legacy intensified with leaked photos from the table read, hinting at a Kingdom Come-style “S” logo for the Man of Steel’s new costume. Artist Kevin Tran even offered a visual interpretation based on Reddit descriptions, sparking fan speculation.
The star-studded cast includes David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Additional characters like Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, Green Lantern Guy Gardner, and Metamorpho, played by Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, and Anthony Carrigan respectively, promise a dynamic ensemble.
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Recent additions Sara Sampaio and Skyler Gisondo join as Eve Teschmacher and Jimmy Olsen, while members of The Authority and María Gabriela de Faría’s Angela Spica/The Engineer add depth to the narrative.
Rumors swirl around Milly Alcock’s Supergirl debut, hinting at broader storytelling possibilities. Gunn’s emphasis on exploring Superman’s dual identity suggests an ensemble dynamic, teasing potential alliances and conflicts among characters.
Superman: Legacy marks a pivotal moment in the DC Universe, with Gunn expressing enthusiasm for introducing a multifaceted Superman across various media platforms. As filming commences, anticipation builds for a new era in superhero storytelling.
The film opens on July 11, 2025.
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