James Gunn is deep in the casting process for Superman: Legacy right now and is close to narrowing it down. He was doing screen tests with different actors over the weekend and doing chemistry shots with actors for Clark Kent / Superman and Lois Lane.
THR reports that on Saturday, “actors were seen in prearranged pairs: Nicholas Hoult AND Rachel Brosnahan; Tom Brittney AND Phoebe Dynevor; AND David Corenswet and Emma Mackey. They had several scenes to film. The actors were all dressed up in costume to shoot these scenes.
On Sunday, Gunn took Hoult, Brittney and Corenswet to another round of tryouts, dressed as Superman. Mackey was brought in that day to play Lane opposite the actors, but the report points out that that doesn’t mean Mackey is the favorite for Lane.
Gunn is said to be co-editing a cut of Warner Bros. film tests on Wednesday, and a decision could be made by the end of the week.
Once Gunn has chosen Superman and Lois, he will focus his attention on the other characters. The report says the actors for the role of Lex Luthor include Alexander AND Bill Skarsgard. Hoult was initially on that list, but is now trying to land the role of Superman. Gunn is also looking to cast Jimmy Olsen and members of a superhero team called The Authority.
The film will introduce a new version of Superman and tell the story of “Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, driven by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
Superman: Legacy will launch the film portion of DC Studios’ Gods and Monsters: Part 1, and will be followed by The brave and the daring, Supergirl, Swamp thingand more.
Active production Superman: Legacy is expected to begin in early 2024, right on track for its currently scheduled theatrical release on July 11, 2025.
Who would you like to see as Superman and Lois?
by Joey Paur
Source: Geek Tyrant
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