• Superman will serve to highlight James Gunn's new imaginative and prescient for DC Studios after stepping in as co-chairman and co-CEO.
• David Corenswet leads the solid as Clark Kent alongside Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor.
• Different heroes and villains being launched embrace Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, and Metamorpho.

It's a chook! It's a aircraft! No — it's the beginning of a brand new chapter for DC's flagship superhero.

Superman soars into theaters on July 11, marking the official theatrical launch of James Gunn and Peter Safran's rebooted DC Universe (DCU). With the way forward for the franchise hanging within the steadiness, expectations are sky-high for DC Studios' co-chairmen and co-CEOs — particularly Gunn, who wrote and directed the movie.

That strain, plus the many years of historical past behind the franchise, has made Superman one of the crucial anticipated movies of the yr. Set three years into Clark Kent's tenure because the Man of Metal, the story follows the superhero's combat to steadiness his Kryptonian heritage along with his upbringing in Smallville, Kan. In the meantime, he's pulled into a private battle with Lex Luthor, who, as Gunn advised Entertainment Weekly, is pushed by an obsessive have to outshine the superhero.

The solid is huge, however somewhat than slowly constructing the DCU hero by hero, Gunn drops audiences right into a fully-formed world. Main the way in which are David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and so they're backed by a sprawling ensemble of heroes, villains, and frequent Gunn collaborators.

Prepared to satisfy the brand new faces of the DCU? Right here's your information to the total Superman solid (and the place you’ve seen them earlier than).

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David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman

A Juilliard graduate (one thing he and former Superman Christopher Reeve have in frequent), David Corenswet made his mark on Home of Playing cards (2018) earlier than touchdown lead roles on Ryan Murphy collection The Politician (2019–2020) and Hollywood (2020). He's additionally starred in Pearl (2022) and the HBO miniseries We Personal This Metropolis (2022), in addition to Twisters (2024) and the Apple TV+ miniseries Girl within the Lake (2024).

Now, his life is about to vary with Superman. Corenswet stars as Clark Kent, a.okay.a Superman, the Kryptonian superhero who hides his powers behind a journalist's desk on the Each day Planet. His Superman can also be very passionate and vocal, breaking from the historically stoic hero.

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"I had the identical concepts about Superman, that he's fairly reserved and has final management over his feelings and his reactions to issues," the actor advised EW of the residence scene featured within the official trailer. "I used to be very excited when James mentioned all of that’s true about Superman, however we get to satisfy him on this second the place these issues are least true. That's the place he's slightly little bit of Superman, he's slightly little bit of Clark — as a result of the one different particular person within the room is aware of who he’s and holds all of the playing cards."

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Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane

Two-time Golden Globe winner Rachel Brosnahan grew to become a family identify as Midge Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023). She additionally made waves on House of Cards (2013–2015) and starred in movies similar to Patriots Day (2016) and The Amateur (2025).

Brosnahan performs Lois Lane, a pointy, bold reporter on the Each day Planet and Clark's girlfriend. Describing her character as somebody who "questions every part and everybody by nature," Brosnahan advised EW that Lois is continually on the transfer, with little time for something however work.

"I needed her residence to be stuffed with grab-and-go snacks," Brosnahan says. "I believe she's any individual who's at all times so preoccupied with work that I'm undecided she ever sits down and eats a full meal."

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Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor

Nicholas Hoult has been performing since he was a child — he broke out at age of 11 in A couple of Boy (2011) — however his flip as Tony Stonem on Skins (2007–2008) helped him degree as much as darker, extra complicated roles.

Since then, he's shined in every part from the X-Men film series (2011–2019) to Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), The Nice (2020–2023), The Menu (2022), and Nosferatu (2024).

In Superman, Hoult stars as Lex Luthor, the CEO of LuthorCorp and Superman's arch-nemesis. Enjoyable reality: Hoult really auditioned for Superman and made it to the ultimate display screen exams earlier than touchdown Lex as an alternative.

The actor advised EW that he needed Lex to really feel like "an actual, credible risk," noting, "He's obsessive and decided and relentless, and there's loads of emotion pushing by means of all of that in a method."

He added, "I needed him to really feel like he was as a lot alpha as potential, the place he's somebody who's, in his thoughts, performed every part he probably might for himself but in addition for humanity in some methods. In his thoughts, he ought to be adored. After which this particular person, this superhuman, this alien has come alongside who all these issues come naturally to in some ways. That provides him a deep, deep resentment."

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Nathan Fillion as Man Gardner / Inexperienced Lantern

Nathan Fillion's been a Gunn favourite for years, popping up within the director's Slither (2006), The Suicide Squad (2021), and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). When he's not teaming up with Gunn, he’s main ABC’s police procedural The Rookie (2018–current).

In Superman, Fillion lends his skills to Man Gardner, the obnoxious, bowl-cut-sporting member of the Inexperienced Lantern Corps. He’s voiced the character in animated initiatives earlier than, however this time, he’s bringing him to life in all his cocky, chaotic glory.

Of his character, Fillion advised EW, "I like the concept if in case you have an emergency and also you want a Inexperienced Lantern — there's hundreds of them on the market within the galaxy — that is the final one you need."

He added, "What may be very true about Man Gardner, and what James understands very effectively, is you don't should be good and pure of coronary heart to be a Inexperienced Lantern. You simply should be fearless. You simply should have the need. And Man Gardner thinks he can tackle Superman. That's how fearless he’s. No, you’ll be able to't tackle Superman, dude."

Count on extra from him quickly, seeing as Fillion will reprise his role in HBO's Lanterns and season 2 of Peacemaker.

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Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt / Mister Terrific

Edi Gathegi has made his mark within the superhero world earlier than, enjoying Darwin in X-Men: First Class (2011). He's additionally starred within the Twilight movie collection (2008–2011), The Blacklist (2015–2016) and its 2017 spinoff, and the Apple TV+ sci-fi drama collection For All Mankind (2022–current).

In Superman, Gathegi portrays Michael Holt, a.okay.a. Mister Terrific, a superb inventor and Justice Gang member who makes use of cutting-edge tech to combat crime. The actor advised EW that he sees the character as "one of the crucial philosophically compelling heroes" in DC.

"He's an atheist who believes in justice," Gathegi mentioned of his character, including that the demise of Holt's spouse units him on the trail to turning into Mister Terrific. "He discovered which means in information. He noticed that, whereas the universe is likely to be merciless, intelligence, science, and innovation might make it higher. He selected to turn out to be hope somewhat than succumbing to the despair of dropping his spouse."

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Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl

Isabela Merced has been performing since she was a child, however Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019) kicked off her leading-lady period. She's since landed main roles in Alien: Romulus (2024) and HBO's The Final of Us (2025–current) — and now she's suiting up as Hawkgirl.

Merced performs the Kendra Saunders model of the winged warrior, a gruff, mace-wielding member of the Justice Gang. Whereas followers gained't be taught an excessive amount of about her in Superman, Merced advised EW that's intentional. "James isn't exhibiting all of his playing cards," she mentioned. “He's saving loads of that."

That features Peacemaker season 2, the place Merced will reprise the function. "It was a bit extra blatantly comical," she mentioned of Hawkgirl's subsequent look. "It's so f—ed up, however in a enjoyable method."

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Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason / Metamorpho

Emmy nominee Anthony Carrigan has wowed audiences for years, with roles like villainous Victor Zsasz on Gotham (2014–2019) and the lovable Chechen mobster NoHo Hank on Barry (2018–2023).

He's received a busy schedule forward, starring in season 2 of Peacock's Twisted Metallic and Alex Winter's upcoming Maturity.

In Superman, Carrigan transforms into Rex Mason, a.okay.a. Metamorpho, a superhero archaeologist who can morph his physique into all types of elemental types. The actor advised EW that we'll meet Metamorpho "in full swing of who he’s."

He continued, "You're in a scenario the place it's having to harm somebody, having to be an agent of the dangerous man. And on the identical time, there's this battle to need to be good. What the movie does brilliantly is it places you on this scenario of, 'Oh! He has no alternative.' He needs to be doing this, and also you see how painful it’s."

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Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen

Skyler Gisondo's charisma and sharp comedian timing turned heads in movies like Booksmart (2019) and Licorice Pizza (2021), in addition to HBO's The Righteous Gems (2019–2025). For years, DC nuts fan-casted him as Jimmy Olsen, and now he's formally enjoying the keen Each day Planet photographer.

On the April 25 episode of DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast, he teased that Jimmy's "in a great place" in his profession however undoubtedly "hungry for extra."

He added, "I believe he additionally desires to be concerned extra within the writing element. He cares loads concerning the tales. However for a younger man on the Each day Planet, he's climbing the company ladder. I believe he's doing fairly effectively."

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María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica / The Engineer

María Gabriela de Faría rose to fame on Latin American Nickelodeon hits like Isa TKM (2008–2009) and Yo soy Franky (2015–2016).

She portrays Angela Spica, a.okay.a. The Engineer, an ally of Lex Luthor who's a robust however emotionally scarred character enhanced by nanotech.

On the June 6 episode of the DC Studios Showcase podcast, de Faría described Angela as "an excellent particular person at coronary heart," but in addition somebody who's "extraordinarily damaged" and formed by deep trauma. She joins forces with Lex within the identify of constructing a greater world (even when meaning taking Superman out of it).

The actress jokingly teased a "secret relationship" between Angela and Lex, hinting at a probably darkish and twisted energy dynamic between the pair.

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Wendell Pierce as Perry White

Wendell Pierce is greatest recognized for his flip as Detective Bunk Moreland on The Wire (2002–2008), however his decades-long profession consists of roles in Spike Lee's Malcolm X (1992), cult hit Hackers (1995), Amazon collection Jack Ryan (2018–2023), and CBS's Elsbeth (2024–current). He's additionally a well-known face within the superhero style, having appeared in Thunderbolts* (2025) and because the voice of Lex Luthor on Harley Quinn (2025).

Subsequent, Pierce could be seen in Lee's upcoming Highest 2 Lowest (2025).

In Superman, Pierce steps into the newsroom as Perry White, editor-in-chief of the Each day Planet. He hasn't revealed a lot about his tackle the character, however throughout an April 2024 look on Late Night with Seth Meyers, he admitted that he didn't develop up studying comics and wasn't too aware of Superman lore. (Hopefully he's brushed up a bit.)

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Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent

Veteran character actor Pruitt Taylor Vince has been a well-known face for many years, with a profession stuffed with scene-stealing roles and even an Emmy win for Homicide One in 1997. He's additionally no stranger to the superhero world, having appeared in Constantine (2005), Heroes Reborn (2015), and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2017–2018).

Most just lately, he starred alongside Corenswet on the Apple TV+ miniseries Girl within the Lake (2024).

Now, he takes on the function of Jonathan "Pa" Kent, Clark's adoptive father. Based mostly on the trailer, he seems to be bringing loads of coronary heart to certainly one of comics' most beloved dads.

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Neva Howell as Martha Kent

Neva Howell, who performed small roles on collection like The Originals (2018) and The Resident (2019), seems in Superman as Martha "Ma" Kent, Clark's adoptive mother and one of the crucial iconic maternal figures in comedian e book historical past.

In a current interview with News Channel 9, Howell mentioned touchdown the function made up for years of profession rejection. To organize, she studied a recording of an actual Kansas farmer's spouse (courtesy of Gunn) and channeled each her loving mom and hard grandmother to form her tackle Ma.

"I listened to it time and again and over day by day for months," she shared. "That was the primary factor that gave me the flavour of Ma."

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Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard

Beck Bennett is greatest recognized for his eight-season run on Saturday Night Live (2013–2021), the place he cut up sides with characters like Workplace Boss and spot-on impressions of Mike Pence and Mitch McConnell.

Since leaving SNL, he's voiced roles in Sing (2016), Duck Tales (2017–2021), and Hamster & Gretel (2022–2025), and in addition appeared in Jerry Seinfeld's Unfrosted (2024).

Arising, Bennett is about to star alongside Daisy Ridley, Alden Ehrenreich, and Sam Neill in The Final Resort (2026).

In Superman, Bennett steps into the footwear of Steve Lombard, the Each day Planet's smug sports activities reporter. He teased some particulars concerning the character in an interview with ComingSoon, revealing that Steve is "an adversary for Clark Kent" on the Each day Planet.

"He's a personality the place, whenever you see him, you already know what to anticipate, you already know he's going to be overly assured after which sort of fall flat on his face and get embarrassed," he added. "It's actually enjoyable to play a personality who’s so cocky and simply at all times finally ends up getting his comeuppance."

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Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant

One other Gunn common, Mikaela Hoover has appeared in every part from Tremendous (2010) to Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023), the place she voiced the candy rabbit Ground. You may also acknowledge her from rom-coms like Holidate (2020), and Love Laborious (2021).

Up subsequent for the actress is season 2 of One Piece (2026), the place she'll lend her voice to Tony Tony Chopper.

Hoover performs Cat Grant, the gossip columnist on the Each day Planet. On the April 25 episode of the DC Studios Showcase podcast, Hoover described Cat as "very into herself and into what she's doing," a lot in order that she's oblivious to any rivalry with Lois Lane. "She's so self-absorbed and simply sort of in her personal world."

Nonetheless, there's extra to Cat than meets the attention. "Cat is loads smarter than she sort of comes off as," Hoover added, noting that whereas she won’t be a "calculated" particular person, Cat is a "robust lady" who "is aware of what she's doing."

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Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe

After years of working behind the scenes, Christopher McDonald is lastly able to be in entrance of the digicam. He's worn loads of hats, serving as an affiliate producer on Tavis Smiley from 2004 till 2017. Most just lately, he was the expertise producer for The Kelly Clarkson Show (2021–2025).

In Superman, McDonald performs one of many extra level-headed Each day Planet reporters, Ron Troupe.

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Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher

Victoria's Secret Angel Sara Sampaio is stepping off the runway and onto the large display screen. Whereas the mannequin has popped up in just a few small initiatives earlier than, Superman marks her official Hollywood breakthrough.

Sampaio stars as Eve Teschmacher, Lex Luthor's glamorous assistant and girlfriend. Initially created for Richard Donner's Superman movies, Eve will get a contemporary twist this time round — and sure, she's very on-line.

"She's simply very for herself and her content material," Sampaio defined to EW of her character. "She's generally out of notion with what's taking place or what's applicable, however she does have a coronary heart. On the finish of the day, every part is simply so thrilling for her. She's simply in an entire totally different world."

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Terence Rosemore as Otis

With practically 100 credit to his identify, Terence Rosemore may simply be certainly one of Hollywood's busiest actors. He's had an extended profession on each the large and small screens, most just lately starring as Captain Terrance on Netflix teen drama Outer Banks (2020–2024).

You've virtually undoubtedly seen him earlier than, particularly when you're a Gunn fan. Rosemore has appeared in each Guardians of the Galaxy sequels (2017–2023), The Suicide Squad (2021), and The Guardians of the Galaxy Vacation Particular (2022), making him an everyday within the filmmaker's cinematic universe.

Now, Rosemore joins Superman as Otis, Lex Luthor's henchman. Like Eve, Otis was initially created for Richard Donner's Superman movies, the place he was performed with goofy appeal by Ned Beatty.

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Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.

Frank Grillo constructed his profession on tough-as-nails enforcers, savvy operatives, and guys you undoubtedly don't need to cross.

Greatest recognized for his franchise roles, Grillo beforehand starred as Brock Rumlow, a.okay.a. Crossbones, within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2014–2023), Sergeant Leo Barnes in The Purge franchise (2014–2016), and now Rick Flag Sr. within the DC Universe (2024–current).

He's no stranger to motion, with roles in nail-biters like Warrior (2011), The Gray (2012), and Hitman's Spouse's Bodyguard (2021). He led the MMA drama Kingdom (2014–2017), and performed memorable roles on The Shield (2002–2003), Prison Break (2005–2006), Billions (2020), and Tulsa King (2024).

Grillo will reprise Rick Flag Sr. in Peacemaker season 2, however Superman marks the character's live-action debut. The actor hasn't mentioned a lot about his character's involvement in Superman, telling Screen Rant solely that his function within the movie "has loads to do with Peacemaker."

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Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord

Sean Gunn has been popping up in films and TV because the mid-'90s, however he's greatest recognized for enjoying quirky Kirk on Gilmore Girls (2000–2007) and stealing scenes as Kraglin within the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy (2014–2023). He additionally carried out the movement seize for Guardians' Rocket (Bradley Cooper).

An everyday within the initiatives of Gunn, his brother, Sean performed Weasel and Calendar Man in The Suicide Squad (2021) and voices each Weasel and G.I. Robotic within the animated Max collection Creature Commandos (2024–current). He'll return as Maxwell Lord in season 2 of Peacemaker, butwill debut his spin on the character in Superman.

This model of Lord heads LordTech, the company entity funding the Justice Gang. Gunn took his personal method that deviates from what Pedro Pascal did with the character in Marvel Lady 1984 (2020),

"I believe that James is sweet about directing me in direction of the related supply materials," Gunn mentioned on The Kristian Harloff Present in December 2024. "So, I believe, the entire idea of the character takes a unique kind of tack. I noticed the film and Pedro is clearly an awesome actor, however what he does in that film is just not actually related to something that I'm doing."

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