Actor Interviews Reveal Uncertainty Over Future DC Roles in 'Superman'
In a groundbreaking announcement, filmmaker James Gunn has revealed his ambitious plans for the DC Universe following the release of the highly-anticipated film, "Superman." The movie, set to hit theatres on July 11, marks the beginning of a new era for the DC Universe, known as DCU Chapter One: "Gods and Monsters."
Gunn, along with DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran, is spearheading a long-term, multi-year strategy to construct a fully-realized cinematic and television universe that culminates in a new "Justice League" crossover film. This ambitious roadmap aims to introduce both iconic and lesser-known characters through a steady output of approximately two live-action films and one animated film per year, along with multiple TV shows, primarily for HBO Max.
The "Superman" film, starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent, is just the beginning. Plans for several upcoming projects have already been announced, including a "Green Lantern Corps" TV show titled "Lanterns," expected in early 2026, and a "Supergirl" film starring Milly Alcock, slated for next summer. Other projects in development include a new "Wonder Woman" film and a "Batman: The Brave and the Bold" film, though many lack confirmed release dates.
Regarding potential "Superman" spinoffs, DC Studios is reportedly considering two TV shows based on characters introduced in the "Superman" film: one focused on Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) and another on Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo).
The ultimate goal of this methodical rollout is to re-establish all of DC’s best-known heroes, including Batman and Wonder Woman, before uniting them in the major crossover event for this new DC Universe. This new setup offers fans a steady stream of content that gradually expands and enriches the DC narrative landscape.
Despite the excitement surrounding Gunn's plans, the actors involved in the "Superman" film, including David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, and Nicholas Hoult, have expressed their lack of knowledge about the comic book fandom's timeline announcements. Corenswet has stated that the production team prioritizes the quality of films over adhering to a strict timeline.
In an amusing twist, Nicholas Hoult jokingly mentioned a three-part film series about Lex Luthor, but the veracity of this statement remains unclear. Meanwhile, Corenswet has emphasized the importance of good scripts and directors for the future projects, praising Gunn and Safran for their focus on film quality.
It appears that Superman will be a part of Gunn's DC Universe future, given his status as the universe's most powerful metahuman and one of the most popular characters in the DC roster. However, no new information has been provided about the future of Superman's role in the DC Universe.
The "Superman" movie, titled simply "Superman," is scheduled to release in theaters on July 11. Fans will eagerly await further updates on Gunn's vision for the DC Universe and the future of their favourite characters.
- Gunn's vision for the DC Universe includes a steady output of movies and TV shows, such as the upcoming "Green Lantern Corps" TV show titled "Lanterns" and a "Supergirl" film, aiming to expand the DC narrative landscape.
- Io9 and Gizmodo have reported that DC Studios is considering two TV shows based on characters introduced in the "Superman" movie, one focusing on Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi) and another on Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo), as part of their long-term strategy.
- Despite the excitement surrounding the new movies and TV shows, the actors involved in the "Superman" film, like David Corenswet, have expressed their lack of knowledge about the comic book fandom's timeline announcements, prioritizing the quality of films over adhering to a strict timeline.
