Overview
- Matthew Lillard, whose casting broke Wednesday via Deadline and was echoed by Variety and Collider, has joined Man of Tomorrow in an undisclosed role as DC Studios declined to comment.
- James Gunn is writing and directing the sequel, which is in production in Atlanta and slated to hit theaters on July 9, 2027.
- The story pairs Superman and Lex Luthor against the cosmic villain Brainiac, with David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, and Lars Eidinger leading a returning and new ensemble.
- Gunn teased the set on Tuesday with a Threads photo nod to fan-favorite Mr. Handsome and captioned it “We’re live,” signaling cameras are rolling.
- Aaron Pierre will reprise Green Lantern hero John Stewart from HBO’s Lanterns in the film, reflecting the DCU’s cross-medium continuity as the franchise builds out its shared world.