Superman
Summary
Cat Grant and Ron Troupe are entering theDC Universeas James Gunn’sSupermanmovie adds two new cast members to the moving-picture show . Gunn ’s Modern DC Universe is secretive to becoming a reality as production is presently underway on the newSupermanmovie with David Corenswetas Krypton ’s last son . cinematography onSupermanis expected to wrap in July before entering Emily Price Post - production , which will then be a yr out from the film ’s theatrical liberation .
With Gunn’sSupermanfilm having another month left in filming , The Hollywood Reporterhas revealed thatMikaela Hoover and Christopher McDonald have been tap as Cat Grant and Ron Troupe , severally , in the Modern DC Universe flick . While McDonald ( not to be confuse with the MacDonald actor fromHacks ) is a newcomer , Hoover ’s barf reunites her with Gunn , as she also starred inSuper , Guardians of the Galaxy , andThe Suicide Squad . Gunnalso confirmed their molding on Instagram with the following post :
It ’s been a while since Superman ’s last solo film , and James Gunn ’s upcoming Superman could fulfil some long - absent qualities of the character .
How James Gunn Is Elevating The Daily Planet Beyond Past Superman Films
With Cat and Ron being added totheSupermanmovie cast , it is becoming clear thatGunn is really wanting to put a swelled emphasis on The Daily Planet in the DC Universe . While the newspaper publishing company has always had a presence in past live - actionSupermanfilms , this is the first clip this many stave members are boast in the lore . In fact , for Cat and Ron , Gunn ’s Superman film will brand their cinematic debut , after having been featured in previousSupermanTV display .
AsSupermanwill not be a traditional origination story for Corenswet ’s Man of Steel , the add-on of Perry White , Jimmy Olsen , Cat , and Ron , as well as the late casting of Steve Lombard , Gunn clear wants to show the bad role The Daily Planet has in Clark ’s life . Having these endorse characters around him also highlight more of Clark ’s career as a newsperson , which countersink him up to have colleagues and body of work contender in his life other than Lois Lane and Lex Luthor .
It will be fascinating to see the persona The Daily Planet has in the orotund DC Universe , especially in the current landscape painting of news organizations . Whether or not Hoover and McDonald are the final casting newsworthiness for theSupermanfilm continue to be seen , as there could be other surprisal cast members that Gunn has yet to reveal . AsSupermangets nigher to roll chief photography , the world will hopefully not have to expect much longer for the first poke of Gunn ’s flick .
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Cast
dot : This flick follows Clark Kent , a cub reporter in Metropolis , as he navigate the complexity of his threefold identity , struggling to harmonise his Kryptonian inheritance with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman .
Upcoming DC Movies
Release Date
Superman: This film follows Clark Kent, a cub reporter in Metropolis, as he navigates the complexities of his dual identity, struggling to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing while embracing his role as Superman.
jokester : Folie à Deux
October 4 , 2024
July 11 , 2025
Supergirl : Woman of Tomorrow
June 26 , 2026
The Batman - Part II
October 2 , 2026
Source : THR & James Gunn / Instagram
