The distribution of Superman: Legacy It will perhaps be the most ambitious in James Gunn’s entire filmography. And this film will not only have the task of reinventing the myth of the Man of Steel. In addition, it will introduce us to many characters who will be important for the future of the nascent DCU.
With a story that will take place in a world where superheroes and villains already exist, this film will be the cornerstone in the reboot of this cinematic universe, which is also led by Gunn in his capacity as co-president of DC Studios, along with Peter Safran.
Therefore, the cast is shaping up to be quite large, as this will be the first time we see several important figures in comics who had not previously been represented in format. live-action. It should be remembered that, according to the director’s plan, the same performers will give life to these characters in films, series and video games.
Ready to fly? Next, we tell you who is who in the cast of Superman: Legacy announced so far.
The distribution of Superman: Legacy
David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Kal-El/Superman
The Philadelphia-born actor will be in charge of playing the last son of Krypton in this new film iteration. His career in front of the cameras includes film productions, such as Pearl (2022), and television, such as The Politician (2019) or hollywood (2020). It is known that the new version of the mythical superhero will be much younger than the previous ones.
Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane
The Emmy winner for Best Comedy Actress will play the insightful Daily Planet journalist who accompanies Superman on endless adventures. As an actress, she is known for her acclaimed leading role in the series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2016-2023), and in films like I’m Your Woman (2020). Not much has been announced about how Lane will fit into the upcoming film, but we know that this won’t be an origin story, so it’s likely that she’s already involved in her eternal love affair with the hero.
New additions
Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern
Fillion, who is already a recurring actor in James Gunn’s films, will be responsible for representing one of the DCU’s Green Lanterns. His collaborations with Gunn include films such as Slither (2006), The Suicide Squad (2021) and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). In addition, he has been a star of series such as Firefly (2002) and Castle (2009-2016). It is known that Gardner will not be the DCU’s main Lantern; that will be Hal Jordan and John Stewart in a series for Max. So, we can expect Fillon to bring in some comedy with a less heroic Lantern.
Isabella Merced as Hawkgirl
The performer of Peruvian descent will give life to the heroine of the wings. It has not yet been confirmed which of the comic book versions she will portray, but it is likely that she will be the original Hawkgirl, Shiera Sanders. From her career as an actress, projects such as the films Sicario: Day of the Soldier (2016) and Dora the explorer (2019).
Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific
Gathegi, known for his performances in series such as Dr House (2007) and in films like Twilight (2008) or X Men First generation (2011), he will play Michael Holt, whose heroic identity is that of Mr. Terrific, who is known as the third most intelligent man on Earth.
Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho
Emmy-nominated for his work on Barry, Anthony Carrigan will play Rex Mason, the archaeologist turned hero Metamorpho, who can transmute elements in his body into various forms, taking those properties as powers. We have also seen the Bostonian actor as Victor Zsasz in Gotham (2014–2019) and in the film Bill & Ted: Saving the universe (2020).
María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer
The Venezuelan actress known for her roles in the soap opera Isa TKM or in the series Deadly Class It is also part of the cast of Superman: Legacy. Her character will be the villain Angela Spica, also known as “The Engineer.” She was created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch and made her debut in The Authority Vol.1 #1 in 1999, with powers that come from nanotechnology incorporated into his body.
Superman: Legacy comes to theaters on July 11, 2025.