May 15, 2023
The Rumored James Gunn Superman Cast Options Sound Like A Strong Start
Forbes Innovation Games The Rumored James Gunn Superman Cast Options Sound Like A Strong Start Paul Tassi Senior Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet. Following May 15, 2023, 10:13am EDT | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Hollywood, California - AUGUST 16: (L-R) David Corenswet and Lili Reinhart attend Netflix's "Look ... [+] Both Ways" Los Angeles special screening at TUDUM Theater on August 16, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Netflix) Getty Images for Netflix Over the weekend, there were a lot of rumors floating around that certain actors were auditioning for certain roles with James Gunn’s upcoming Superman Legacy cast. Gunn himself, usually quick to flat-out shoot down rumors wholesale, said that he wouldn’t comment on auditions one way or another, lest that be unfair to the actors. But hey, it’s not a flat denial, I guess. Here are the actors in question, based on the rumors, which come from The Wrap , which I’d consider more reputable than most: David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Jacob Elordi and Andrew Richardson auditioning for Superman. Rachel Brosnahan, Emma Mackey and Samara Weaving auditioning for Lois Lane. Paris, France - JUNE 08: Actress Emma Mackey attends the 2019 French Tennis Open - Day Fourteen at ... [+] Roland Garros on June 08, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Corbis via Getty Images MORE FOR YOU New Apple Leak Confirms iPhone 15 Release Shock Netflix s Queen Cleopatra Appears To Have The Worst Audience Score In TV History Dallas Cowboys Not Lacking In Options When It Comes To Replacing Ezekiel Elliott There are two separate rumors that Hoult (who also auditioned for Reeves’ Batman) may also be considered for Lex Luthor, and another rumor that Lex Luthor may be black in Gunn’s version instead (in DC’s Harley Quinn, a show James Gunn loves and has appeared in, Lex Luthor is black and played by Giancarlo Esposito). So, what to make of all these? Of the Superman options, I’d say that on pure looks, David Corenswet embodies the part the most, as he’s essentially a young Henry Cavill. The Wrap report says that Mrs. Maisel herself, Brosnahan, gave a “strong” audition for Lois Lane, though I’ve seen the popular pick among fans online to be Sex Education’s Emma Mackey, mainly based on her looks. Personally, I love Samara Weaving in everything I’ve ever seen her in, and I could see her as Lois. As for Lex? When I first heard Hoult for that role, he seemed a bit young, even if we are doing “Young Lex” to join a younger Clark, though after watching him in The Great, I could see him being good for the part. But a black Actor would also make sense given the overwhelmingly white cast that makes up most of the Superman roster. WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 07: Giancarlo Esposito attends the Premiere Of Netflix's "El Camino: ... [+] A BREAKING Bad Movie" at Regency Village Theatre on October 07, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/FilmMagic) FilmMagic Again, this is a film that is not out until mid 2025, at the earliest, and it may be delayed further because of the writers strike. There are also rumblings that in the meantime, HBO Max may pick up Superman and Lois for more seasons, which features Tyler Hoechlin’s much-beloved but underwatched Superman, but clearly he won’t end up moving to Gunn’s world at this point. Given Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, which ended on a high note, plus his Suicide Squad, one of the best films in the DCEU, I have pretty high hopes for his Superman Legacy film, and I’m really excited about a lot of these potential casting choices, particularly that Lois roster where it feels like there are no bad options. We’ll see what future rumors bring, even if most of the time, superhero casting rumblings don’t tend to fully pan out. Follow me on Twitter , YouTube , Facebook and Instagram . Subscribe to my free weekly content round-up newsletter, God Rolls . Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy . Paul Tassi Editorial Standards Print Reprints & Permissions
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