Superman

Summary

Past DC actor have partake in their reactions to the new genius being tip to play their previous roles inSuperman : Legacyas part of theDC Universe . With the DCEU coming to an ending in December , James Gunn ’s DC Universewill be replacing the ten - farseeing franchise . The first DC Universe movie that is arriving in 2025 will beSuperman : Legacy , starring David Corenswet as the raw Man of Steel .

presently , Nicholas Hoult is fix to toy the latestlive - action translation of Lex LuthorinSuperman : Legacy , and Sara Sampaio will depict Eve Teschmacher -though the former ’s cast is as of writing only report and not yet officially concretely confirmed . With the DC Universe audience excited about the latest casting news , stars who have played Lex and Eve before decided to felicitate the new actors .

Jon Cryer , who play Lex Luthor in the Arrowverse onSupergirland inthe Arrowverse’sCrisis on Infinite Earth , stated that he hop Hoult ’s deal will go through , as"he would absolutely CRUSH this . “The last time Cryer ’s loop of Lex was escort in the Arrowverse was duringSupergirlseason 6 , as he served as one of the final major threats for the Girl of Steel .

Superman 2025 poster

Valerie Perrine , who played Miss Teschmacher in Christopher Reeve’sSupermanmovies , said she"look[s ] forrader to seeing this iconic case on the big concealment again!“The last time Eve was featured in live - natural action was onSupergirlwhere Andrea Brooks portrayed the Arrowverse iteration of the DC villain .

Smallville is one of the serious superhero serial publication of all metre , and James Gunn ’s Superman : Legacy could memorize from what exploit for the DC show .

Will Lex Luthor Really Be The Big Villain of Superman: Legacy?

While Hoult ’s cast is n’t locked yet , the topic beg the question of whether or not Lex will serve well as the main villain inSuperman : Legacy . To this period , while Gunn and DC Studios have shared more details on Clark and the other heroes who will be introduced inSuperman : Legacy , small has been said about the primary antagonist of the story .

It would n’t be traumatize ifSuperman : Legacyhas Lex be introduced as a subaltern threat , who looms more in the background and serve as a setup for succeeding subsequence . While it is a big deal that Lex is on the face of it being introduce to the DC Universe , it is key to remember that he has been the main foe in multiple live - actionSupermanprojects to this date , and it may finger repetitive if Hoult ’s version is the first enemy that Clark takes on in this picture show . give way that they are also apparently giving the audience a unseasoned Lex , it would make more sense to plant the semen for Lex ’s big future in the enfranchisement throughoutSuperman : Legacy .

As of powerful now , Superman : Legacyis bet to start principal photography in March 2024 .

Lex Luthor looking pleased with himself at the White House in Supergirl

Once the official announcement is made on the DCU ’s villain , Gunn might clarify what Lex ’s office will be inSuperman : Legacy . pay how many interpretations there have been of Lex in retiring DC resilient - action media , it will be intriguing to see what the DC Universe will do with him in this persistence . But for now , the world will have to hold back and see what happen asSuperman : Legacygets closer to initiate shoot next year .

Source : Jon Cryer&Valerie Perrine / Twitter

Custom image of Superman: Legacy’s David Corenswet and Smallville’s Tom Welling facing each other.

A custom image of Nicholas Hoult with Superman and Lex Luthor in the background from DC comic covers

Superman

DC Extended Universe