“This casting is perfect”: Fans Applaud James Gunn after Gotham Star Anthony Carrigan Cast in Superman: Legacy

Last Updated on: 13 July, 2023 | 8:19 PM

James Gunn has a well-established love for off-center characters, whom he finds unique ways to highlight. This time he has chosen Metamorpho, who was first an archeologist, but his abilities set him on the path of heroism. He later became a detective and a founding member of the supergroup known as the Outsiders. To play this iconic role, Gunn has decided to cast HBO’s Barry star, Anthony Carrigan. Carrigan played fan favorite NoHo Hank for the complete run of the beloved dark comedy.

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James Gunn’s Move To Cast Anthony Carrigan In Superman: Legacy Has Been Lauded

The recent Tuesday was filled with surprises for superheroes fans, as the new DC boss, James Gunn made some interesting additions to the universe. After finalizing his Clark Kent and Lois Lane, Gunn has announced the inclusion of three more actors for Superman: Legacy. Among the new castings are- Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl; Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific; and Nathan Fillion as macho Green Lantern, Guy Gardner. Another interesting casting is that of HBO’s Barry star, Anthony Carrigan, who will now be seen as Metamorpho, and the choice is being highly appreciated by the fans.

They called Carrigan the most suitable fit for the character and appreciated Gunn for the incredible choice. Carrigan himself explained that he had Metamorpho on his radar before getting the role. He then continued,

“I like comic books, but I’m not a diehard, but I did when all my hair fell out, go through the kind of pantheon of all of these bald superheroes and supervillains and made note of all of them.”

Carrigan further said,

“I remember seeing Metamorpho and I think he had like a giant like hammer for a hand and I was like, that guy’s badass. Noted. We’ll store that one away.”

Metamorpho was created by Bob Haney and Ramona Fradon in 1965.

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Anthony Carrigan Reveals Why He Relates to Metamorpho

Anthony Carrigan has finally found his place in the DC Universe. DC boss James Gunn has welcomed three fresh talents in the upcoming Superman: Legacy. Carrigan has been cast as the classic DC character Metamorpho, aka archeologist-turned-hero Rex Mason. He joins the feature that will formally launch DC’s new universe under filmmaker Gunn and his DC Studios co-boss Peter Safran. Carrigan, who suffers from alopecia, said that playing the character is meaningful as a member of the alopecia community.

Carrigan shared that he is able to relate to the character in multiple ways. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, he said,

“This character from what I’ve learned of the source material, he didn’t like the way he looked, and I can really relate to that,” the actor added. “You know, when he got his powers he thought it was a curse. That’s something that I really felt as well. In my case, I turned it around and saw it as a blessing. So I’m excited to bring that to the table with this character.”

Anthony Carrigan has been cast as Metamorpho in ‘SUPERMAN LEGACY’.

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