superman from James Gunn continues to take shape. The film, which was previously called Superman: Legacy, just started filming. The project will be the first theatrical release of the new DC Universe What Gunn And Peter Safran designed. The main cast has been confirmed for months, but the film’s director and screenwriter continue to add pieces to the puzzle. And the latest signing has fans and followers of the company very excited.
Reportedly Hollywood Reporter, Gunn managed to sign the actor Wendell Pierce. The performer is known primarily for his role in the sensational play. The wire, is considered one of the best TV series of all time. IN superman, Pier He will play the iconic Perry White, the boss of The Daily Planet newspaper, where Clark Kent and Lois Lane work. The character’s history is actually very interesting. And he’s one of the few who wasn’t originally born in the comics.
The creation of Perry White took place in a radio series Adventures of Superman1940. Actor Julian Noah He was responsible for voicing it. And just a few months later, in November of the same year, DC also included him in the cartoons, where he still appears. Depending on the version you want to give about him, he can be a very demanding and tough editor-in-chief, a closer person, and even the father of Clark and Lois.
With his signing Pier takes over the actors Jackie Cooper, Frank Langella And Laurence Fishburne, who played him in previous film versions of Superman. In any case, it is unknown how important this will be in the plot of the film. And still, James Gunn tries to keep the entire project in strict secrecy to avoid external contamination.
This will be new superman
superman It will be released in theaters on July 11, 2025. This particular date has been marked in red on the Warner Bros. calendar for a year now. and DC Studios. That’s when fans realize the weight Wendell Pierce at the end of the tape. What’s known at this point is that the film will focus on Clark Kent trying to balance his Kryptonian roots with his entire human education and life. But other than that, the only thing that is known is its cast and, for a few days, the symbol of the superhero costume. It was his own Gunn who wanted to share the photo with fans on social media to celebrate the first day of filming, as well as Superman’s birthday on February 29th.
Will star in the film David Corenswetwho will become the new Superman after Henry Cavill. Will be next to him Rachel Brosnahan Like Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult will give life to the evil Lex Luthor. Nathan Fillion there will be Guy Gardner, also known as Green Lantern. Skyler Gisondo put himself in Jimmy Olsen’s shoes, Sara Sampaio from Eva Teschmacher, Maria Gabriela de Faria as Angela Spica (Engineer) Isabella Merced there will be Kendra Saunders (Hawk Girl), Edi Gathegi there will be Michael Holt (Mr. Terrific), Anthony Carrigan there will be Rex Mason (Metamorph) and Terenz Rosemore It will be Otis.
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