James Gunn Says He’s “Blown Away” With ‘Superman: Legacy’ Auditions
deadline.comJames Gunn had a busy weekend auditioning to find the star of Superman: Legacy. The DC Studios co-head gave fans an update on the casting call. “Amazing amazing weekend of auditions for Superman: Legacy,” the filmmaker shared on Bluesky social. “I’m blown away by some of these actors, among the best I’ve ever seen or worked with.” Gunn confirmed he was on the new social platform after many speculated if it was the Guardians of the Galaxy director.
Superman: Legacy is scheduled to be released on July 11, 2025, with Gunn directing and writing the film. The movie kicks off the DC Universe Gunn and Peter Safran are building that they are calling “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.” The film tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas.
He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
Gunn’s update on casting Superman comes after the director said he was “narrowing” down the list of actors set to portray the Man of Steel on the big screen.
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