DC Films Exec Allegedly Refused To Cast Superman’s Grandpa As Black, Regé-Jean Page Auditioned For Role
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etcanada.comRegé-Jean Page had a shot at being Superman’s dad until former DC Films chairman Geoff Johns got in the way. David S. Gover and the team behind the “Krypton” comic book series were “passionate about doing some nontraditional casting” for “Krypton”, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Johns, the chairman of DC Films at the time, rejected the idea and said “Superman could not have a Black grandfather.” One of the actors who auditioned for the role of Superman’s grandfather was breakout “Bridgerton” star Page.
This audition took place before Page became a global star. The new report follows accusations of mistreatment from “Justice League” star Ray Fisher.
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