DC Makes a Major Blunder, Leaks Villain For First Henry Cavill Less Superman Movie in James Gunn’s Rebooted Universe

James Gunn had a vision before he joined the DCU. The CEO is on a mission to reboot the DC universe and make it capable of competing with the MCU. DC Studios is excited to launch their DC Universe with new co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran on board. After Gunn’s takeover, there have been various changes in the franchise. The main was surrounding Henry Cavill and his superhero character. 

The filmmaker announced his decision to reboot Superman and gave fans a shock by replacing Cavill. Gunn recently revealed his new Superman and his plans for the upcoming movie. Even though Blue Beetle will launch the DC Universe, Superman: Legacy will be their official first project. David Corenswet will take over for Henry Cavill in the upcoming film. As the announcement of the hero was made, fans were waiting to get insights about the villain. Their wish might have been granted by DC as the studios hinted at the antagonists of Superman: Legacy.

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DC accidentally reveals the villain of James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy

As James Gunn and Peter Safran set to launch their DC Universe with a new linked franchise for Warner Bros., Superman: Legacy will be their official first film in the new era of DC. The film marked the exit of Henry Cavill’s Superman. 

Gunn gave the world a shock as he revealed his plans for Superman: Legacy. The filmmaker recently revealed that David Corenswet will replace Cavill in the upcoming film. He will be playing the role of Superman/Clark Kent in the rebooted universe. 

As the news of Superman came out, fans were waiting to see who he’ll be going up against in his first movie. DC might have just spoiled the villain for James Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy DCU film. The official Superman Twitter account posted three of the character’s comic arcs that inspired James Gunn’s upcoming reboot, Superman: Legacy. The post hinted at Brainiac as the film’s antagonist.

It’s difficult to see why a comic book with Brainiac in the title would be featured in this list if the renowned villain wasn’t engaged in some way. DCU, under Gunn’s supervision, has never deceived audiences. Brainiac being the villain in the upcoming film might be true. The baddie looks at Earth and the Man of Steel who guards it in the comic book plot, and the rest is history.  

It was previously reported, that the anti-hero group named The Authority, or at least some of its members, will be the antagonists in the upcoming film. Looks like The Authority is not the only villain, as Superman: Legacy will have another baddie.

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James Gunn has an interesting cast for Superman: Legacy

It appears that James Gunn’s DC Universe is overjoyed with their latest magnum effort, Superman: Legacy. With Gunn and co-head Peter Safran aggressively recreating the entire DC Universe, Superman is the only figure that people have been longing to see since Henry Cavill’s contentious dismissal.

Gunn revealed he cast David Corenswet to take on the mantel of Superman/Clark Kent. Alongside him, Rachel Brosnahan will play Lois Lane, his love interest. Following the casting of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, Gunn has announced the addition of three more actors for Superman: Legacy.

Among the new additions are Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern. Another intriguing casting is that of HBO’s Barry actor Anthony Carrigan, who will now be seen as Metamorpho.

Superman: Legacy, directed by James Gunn, is set for a release date of 11th July 2025.

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Source: The Direct