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'Superman' Cast: See the Massive Cast of Heroes and Villains Populating James Gunn's Bold New Vision
- James Gunn wrote and directed Superman, which opened in theaters on July 11, 2025, marking the launch of a rebooted DC Universe.
- The film follows Clark Kent three years into his role as Superman, balancing his Kryptonian heritage and Smallville upbringing amid a crowded superhero world.
- Superman faces an obsessive Lex Luthor and teams with allies like Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Angela, and villains including Metamorpho, with themes of trauma and power struggles.
- The movie features over 25 speaking roles, grossed $975 million worldwide, and Gunn confirmed early screenings showed audiences were not confused by the complex cast.
- This Superman reboot sets Superman as the most powerful metahuman while maintaining significant roles for other heroes, suggesting a broader DC Universe expansion.
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'Superman' cast: See the massive cast of heroes and villains populating James Gunn's bold new vision
James Gunn's 'Superman' is coming in hot, delivering a new Superman alongside DC heroes and villains like Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, Metamorpho, and the Engineer. See who's playing who in DC's new era.
James Gunn Defends 'Superman' Kicking Off DCU With Already Active Heroes Like Green Lantern, Hawkgirl: "I Don’t Think We’re Doing Anything Very Different From What The Comic Books Have Always Done"
Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion) dares Superman (David Corenswet) to take a swing in Superman (2025), DC Studios While some fans have called into question his decision to essentially ‘cold open’ the brand new cinematic universe’s entire setting, DC Studios boss James Gunn does not feel that his decision to drop Superman audiences into a world with already active heroes is any different from “what the comic books have always done.” James Gunn and Dav…
James Gunn Says ‘Superman’ Won’t Confuse Moviegoers With So Many Characters: ‘Oppenheimer’ Had ‘Three Times as Many Speaking Roles’
James Gunn's 'Superman' introduces a handful of superheroes as his new DC Universe launches, but he says fans should not worry about being confused.
Krypto’s Wild Origin in James Gunn’s Superman Movie
Krypto’s Wild Origin in James Gunn’s Superman Movie When you think “Superdog,” you probably imagine a loyal, cape-wearing mutt flying alongside Superman with perfect manners and golden retriever vibes. But James Gunn said, “Nah, let’s base him on my unhinged rescue dog who bit my feet, ate my laptop, and tried to murder my TV.” ... The post Krypto’s Wild Origin in James Gunn’s Superman Movie appeared first on The Movie Blog.
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