Superman Film Set to Launch DC Universe, Casting Confirmed – world-today-news.com
LOS ANGELES, CA – June 26, 2025 – The highly anticipated Superman film, the first cinematic installment of James Gunn’s reimagined DC universe, is poised to hit theaters on July 11th. A recent screening on June 25th has confirmed key casting details, building excitement for the film’s release.
Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van Cast
Bradley Cooper will officially portray Superman’s father, Jor-El, a confirmation stemming from a screening earlier this month. Joining him is Angela Sarafyan, who will play Lara Lor-Van, Superman’s biological mother [[source]].
Not an Origin Story, But Expect Krypton
While James Gunn has stated the film isn’t a traditional origin story, glimpses of Krypton’s destruction and baby Kal-El’s escape are still possible. The film may also feature Jor-El and Lara lor-Van as AI holograms within the fortress of Solitude, drawing inspiration from existing comic book and animated film precedents [[source]].
The Importance of Both Worlds
The film emphasizes the crucial role of both Superman’s Kryptonian heritage and his adoptive Earth parents, Ma and Pa Kent, in shaping his character. The Kents instill values of compassion, responsibility, and hard work, grounding Superman’s powers with a strong moral compass [[source]].Core Cast & New Heroes
David Corenswet stars as Clark Kent/Kal-El, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.the film also introduces Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. Additional cast includes Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, and Terence Rosemore as Otis, with Wendell Pierce also appearing [[source]].
Release & Reviews
Superman (originally titled Superman: Legacy) is written and directed by James Gunn. Reviews are currently embargoed until July 7th, with special advance screenings for Prime Video subscribers scheduled for July 8th [[source]].
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