Highlights
- April 18 is Superman Day. In honor of our favorite Man of Steel, DC Studios has unveiled a special behind-the-scenes look at James Gunn’s Superman, which you can watch below.
- Said teaser gives us a glimpse at characters such as Metamorpho and Hawkgirl, along with new looks at Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and our titular hero.
- Expect the highly anticipated film to debut this summer.
Look Up
Happy Superman Day to all who celebrate. April 18 marks the eponymous hero’s first comic book appearance in Action Comics #1 in 1938. To honor his 87th birthday, DC Studios has shared a behind-the-scenes teaser for James Gunn‘s upcoming Superman flick.
The featurette opens with James Gunn discussing the significance of Superman in his creative life. Co-CEO of DC Studios, Peter Safran, chimes in that Gunn has worked hard to bring this ambitious film to fruition. The cast adds that Superman represents hope. That’s something we sorely need right now.
Additionally, we’re blessed with new looks at our titular Kryptonian, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Jimmy Olsen, Guy Gardner, aka Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, Rick Flag Sr. and Metamorpho.
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The Superman Cast and Crew
The film stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt/Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason/Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen.
Rounding out the cast are Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/The Engineer, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Alan Tudyk as Superman Robot #4, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan/Pa Kent, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. and Neva Howell as Martha/Ma Kent.
Gunn directs from his own screenplay and produces with Safran under their DC Studios banner. Nikolas Korda, Chantal Nong Vo and Lars Winther serve as executive producers.
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Go Behind the Scenes
Here’s an understandably vague synopsis of the flick per Warner Bros. Discovery:
“Superman, DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.”
Superman soars into theaters on July 11, 2025. Before you go, check out the behind-the-scenes look below.
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