James Gunn Denies New Superman Casting and He’s Not ‘Percy Jackson’ Logan Lerman

The name of Logan Lerman, known for his role in the ‘Percy Jackson’ franchise, has been mentioned in the last few hours as the new possible Superman from the DC cinematic universe. The rumor started circulating thanks to a tweet from insider Grace Randolph, who revealed that the casting process for the upcoming Superman movie, titled ‘Legacy’, was at a very advanced stage. She also hinted that very soon we may know the name of the actor who will play the iconic character.

Logan Lerman, who has shown his acting versatility in several projects, would be an interesting choice for the role of Superman. However, after the uproar on social media, where fans of the DC universe have expressed their opinions and expectations about the possible casting of Superman, James Gunn replied in denial the information completely. .

Insider Grace Randolph, who started the actor rumors on her Twitter account, sparked controversy among fans by assuring that the new Superman would have a personality similar to Chris Pratt’s in Guardians of the Galaxy.

Randolph described the character as “good-natured, friendly, funny and with a good sense of humour”, which generated a mixed reaction on social media. While some fans have expressed their discontent with the idea of ​​a “funny” Superman.Others welcomed the possibility of a more lighthearted and fun approach to the character.

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Given the doubts and concerns of the fans, the director and screenwriter of ‘Superman: Legacy’, James Gunn, he replied via his Twitter account to a user who asked him if the casting for the film was really as advanced as it was rumored. The director confirmed that the casting process is ongoing, but a final decision has yet to be made on who will play Superman in the film.

It is not true. I haven’t spoken to a single actor about the role. I just made private lists and prepared audition material,” James Gunn clarified.

In addition, the director expressed the desire for fans to keep an open mind about the direction the film will take and the interpretation of the character. The discussion regarding the possible casting of Logan Lerman and the approach that will be given to the character of Superman in the next DC film is still ongoing, and fans will have to wait for more details on the project.

Grace Randolph insisted that Logan Lerman would be the new Superman

The controversy surrounding Superman’s casting in the next DC film has continued. After Grace Randolph, the insider who started the Logan Lerman rumors as a possible new Superman, was denied by the film’s director, James Gunn, she tweeted again with more information.

Randolph confirmed Lerman as Gunn’s favorite to play the iconic DC character, prompting a lot of comments and discussions on social media. Many fans have speculated that Gunn may have denied the insider only to make a decision opposite to what he had suggested.

However, the relationship between Randolph and Gunn has been contentious in the past, with the director denying several insider scoops. Despite this, the discussions between the two continue to be a popular topic on social media.

In an effort to shut the matter down, James Gunn posted a tweet expressing his frustration at the attention the rumors were receiving, stating that a final casting decision for Superman had not yet been made. This response was not well received by Logan Lerman’s followers, who felt that Gunn’s tweet was disrespectful to the actor.

For the record, I don’t know who that is… Guys, this isn’t a dig at the actor. I don’t know many names of actors. Now that they tell me who he is, I recognize him from things and I think he’s talented. But I’ve never met him and he’s never been part of a conversation about playing Superman,” Gunn wrote.

Lerman’s fans have echoed his accomplishments and recommended some of his best films, in an effort to prove that the actor is an excellent choice to play the Man of Steel in film. Despite the controversy, details about Superman’s casting and how the character will approach the next DC film have yet to be confirmed.