In 2025, Superman will return to the big screen. The Man of Steel will have a major role in the upcoming chapter of the DC Universe. In late June 2023, Superman: Legacy revealed that David Corenswet had been chosen as the lucky actor to portray Superman in the film. Additionally, Rachel Brosnahan of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel was chosen to play Lois Lane.
“Superman: Legacy” Release Date
The current projection is that Superman: Legacy will hit theaters on July 11, 2025. That’s a few years away, but the movie hasn’t even started filming yet.
Who is cast in “Superman: Legacy” as Superman?
The casting directors chose David Corenswet to play Superman.David rose to fame for his role in Ryan Murphy’s 2019 Netflix series The Politician. He later collaborated with Murphy once more on the Netflix series Hollywood. The actor appeared in the A24 hit Pearl with Mia Goth.
Starring in Superman: Legacy Is Who Else?
Variety reports that Nicholas Hoult will portray Superman’s main antagonist, Lex Luthor. The actor is coming closer to the evil side, even though he was once considered for the role of Man of Steel.
What can we expect from ‘Superman: Legacy’?
Over the past year, the DC Universe has undergone changes. James Gunn, who co-directed the popular Guardians of the Galaxy films for Marvel, has joined Peter Safran as co-CEO of DC Studios. In January 2023, James openly addressed Superman: Legacy and outlined his plans for the future of the DC Universe.
“Legacy of Superman” Who plays Lois Lane in the cast?
Three renowned actresses auditioned for the part of Superman’s love interest, Lois Lane. Despite casting Rachel Brosnahan in the role, as mentioned earlier, you can check out the list of candidates below.
Brosnahan, Rachel
After five seasons as Midge Maisel on The Marvelous Mrs. Prime Video’s Maisel, Rachel Brosnahan just wrapped her role and won the 2018 Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She just had the lead role in Sidney Brustein’s Broadway production of The Sign.
Dynevor Phoebe
One of the new breakout stars in Hollywood is Phoebe Dynevor. Her role as Daphne Bridgerton in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Bridgerton made her a household celebrity.
Emma Mackey
Emma Mackey became famous for her role as Maeve Wiley in the Netflix series Sex Education. In the new film, Emily portrayed the novelist Emily Brontë.
