Superman
Summary
While 2025’sSupermanstill has to disclose who will be its main villain , the first movie in the newDC Universealready has a few rumour options for who will go up against the Man of Steel . David Corenswet is DC ’s raw Superman , with the actor and the quietus of theSuperman reboot castalready hard at work on the movie , withfilming for the project having begin in Norway — presumptively for Fortress of Solitude scenes . The start of production on the DCU picture has contribute frontwards a Modern exciting detail related to Corenswet ’s much - debate Superman costume .
latterly , James Gunn revealed thatSuperman : Legacywas retitled to justSuperman .
To announce the get-go of motion-picture photography , Gunn revealed the first look at the Superman costume , with the suit ’s logo and snowfall . Despite the costume tease and the confirmation of a series of plaster cast member that range from DCU submarine sandwich , classic Superman supporting characters , an iconic DC Comics villain , and more , Gunn has yet to let out keydetails about Superman ’s plot . The main scoundrel of the forthcoming DCU moving picture has not been announced so far , which has led to speculation over which foe Clark Kent will confront . With rumour aplenty , some Superman comic book villains could become the flick ’s main menace .
James Gunn has revealed a first tone at Superman ’s new logotype , revealing some fundamental details about the first DCU movie ( including the new title ) .
Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor Is Superman’s Classic Rival
Lex Is A Common Fixture Of Superman Adaptations
Afterhaving tried out for the role of Clark Kent inSuperman , Nicholas Hoult ended up link up Gunn ’s reboot of the Man of Steel as the hero ’s most iconic rival instead : Lex Luthor . Be it in the comics , telecasting game , animation , or live - action movies and series , Lex Luthor is Superman ’s most famous foe , just like the Joker is Batman ’s . As one of DC Comics ' most famous characters , it was a present that Lex would trifle a role in the DCU ’s Superman reboot . However , that does not necessarily have to understand to Hoult ’s role being the main villain of the movie .
When talking about what rooter could look from the movie duringSuperman ’s announcement , DC Studios co - CEO Peter Safran said , " [ Superman ] is kind in a world that recall of kindness as sometime - fashioned . ”Luthor is often portrayed on the other death of that conversation , with Safran ’s words teasing that Hoult ’s edition of the theatrical role will once again refuse to understand that Superman can be extremely kind while also being all - muscular . During an interview withSmallvilleLex Luthor histrion Michael Rosenbaum on theInside of You with Michael Rosenbaumpodcast , Hoult share some insight on his preparation to play Lex Luthor .
Out of all the major scoundrel in Superman ’s rogue ’s gallery , Lex Luthor is his ultimate opponent and has been in several live - activity DC properties .
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Contrary to other version of the character in live - action , Hoult revealed he has been working out for Lex Luthor . The villain has been depicted as his classical equanimity and collected persona in previous movies ; however , Luthor ’s forcible prowess has not made it to the boastful screen . Based on that , it is possible thatLex Luthor could end up being Superman ’s main villain , having actual fights with Corenswet ’s hero , perhaps with the assistant of his mechanical courting . However , early reports suggest Lex Luthor could be a supporting fictional character in the film , leave room for another foe to conflict Superman .
The Team Will Play An Interesting Role In The DC Universe
There Are Multiple Rumored Villains For Gunn’s Superman
Brainiac Is The Fan-Favorite For The Movie
While Lex Luthor and the Engineer are already confirmed for the movie , other villains are rumored to take the fight to Corenswet ’s Man of Steel in Gunn’sSuperman . Chief among them is Brainiac , who is the sports fan - favorite antagonist for the movie . When evoke which comic book regulate Superman , the prescribed Twitter account for DC’sSupermanincluded 2008 ’s " Superman : Brainiac"story arc from DC Comics . Gunn has addressed the Brainiac DCU rumors , saying , " Everyone seems to think everything is codification for Brainiac in Legacy these day ! "
Mongul Is Part Of A Superman Movie Theory
Another alien could be the main villain of Gunn’sSuperman . Mongul is known to be the ruler of Warworld , a nomadic satellite that is the home to the scoundrel ’s bloodthirsty army . Gunn is experience to tease characters and projection on societal sensitive before prescribed declaration , and while not all of his teases have pan out so far , some have . In one of them , Gunn post the cover of a Superman story that dealt with the aftermath of an spark with Mongul and Warworld . Since Gunn included Mongal — Mongul ’s daughter — inThe Suicide Squad , the scoundrel is certainly on his radar .
activity Comics # 1050 is not a Mongul chronicle ; however , as it serves as Superman ’s return to Earth after a Erolia minutilla on Warworld , fans have pointed out the possible connexion between the comic , Mongul , and Gunn’sSuperman .
A Character By The Codename “Apex” Has Been Reported
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