Overview
- Lillard joined the Superman sequel on Wednesday, trades reported, with DC declining to reveal his role.
- Filming is underway in Atlanta, where Gunn recently shared a set photo hinting at the return of Mr. Handsome.
- Gunn is writing, directing, and producing the film, which brings back David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
- The story pairs Superman and Lex to face Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger, alongside a returning and new ensemble including Rachel Brosnahan, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, Aaron Pierre, Adria Arjona, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, and María Gabriela de Faría.
- Warner Bros. has set a July 9, 2027 theatrical release, marking the next chapter in the DCU after Gunn’s 2025 Superman relaunch and reuniting Gunn with his Scooby-Doo collaborator Lillard.