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Lars Eidinger Says He’s Playing Brainiac in James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow

DC has not confirmed the casting, with the sequel dated for July 9, 2027.

Overview

  • Speaking at the Berlin International Film Festival, Eidinger said he will portray Brainiac and called the role “a true miracle,” though the studio has not commented.
  • James Gunn returns to direct, with David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in the confirmed lead roles.
  • Reporting indicates the story pairs Superman with Luthor against Brainiac and is expected to touch on fallout from Peacemaker season 2.
  • Gunn told Rolling Stone that an “other dimension” introduced in recent DC stories will be an ongoing element across the DCU.
  • Principal photography is expected to begin in April in London and Atlanta, according to industry reporting.