James Gunn's highly awaited movie, Superman, will come out on July 11, 2025, and it will start a new era for the DC Universe. This movie is the first in the "Gods and Monsters" series in the DC Universe. It promises to give a new look at the famous hero and his planet. This movie won't tell the story of Superman's origin again, like previous ones did. Instead, it will be about how Clark Kent balances his life as a teenage reporter with his job as Earth's protector. The movie also puts him in a political fight where he has to prove that he is a guardian of the world.

The buzz over Superman goes beyond its story to include its carefully chosen cast. James Gunn wrote and directed the movie. He pulled together a wide range of actors to play both well-known and less well-known DC characters. This complete guide lists all the confirmed actors and their roles, giving you an idea of what to expect from this new DC Universe.

Confirmed Main Cast and Famous Roles

The main characters are what make up the heart of any Superman story. James Gunn has picked an interesting trio to head his new vision, giving new actors the chance to play familiar roles.

Clark Kent/Superman is played by David Corenswet.

As Clark Kent, widely known as Superman, David Corenswet puts on the famous red and blue outfit. Corenswet, who graduated from Juilliard, is well-known for his parts in Netflix shows including The Politician and Hollywood. He has said before that he wanted to play Superman because he wanted the role to be bright and hopeful. James Gunn cast Corenswet because he saw how charming he was in the movie Pearl. Corenswet put on 40 pounds of muscle and read the All-Star Superman comic to get ideas for how Clark Kent should act. Many critics have already praised his performance.

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Lois Lane is played by Rachel Brosnahan.

Rachel Brosnahan, an Emmy-winning actress, plays Lois Lane, the Daily Planet's best investigative reporter. People remember Brosnahan from her role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. She was so happy to get the call that she agreed to the part in a public bathroom. Brosnahan got ready by talking to investigative reporters and journalists. She thinks that Lois Lane is often misunderstood and wants to make it clear that she is not a "damsel in distress" but a journalist with strong moral values. Brosnahan says this part is "the closest to myself I've ever played."

Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor.

Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor, Superman's arch-nemesis and a very smart millionaire. At first, Hoult tried out for the part of Superman, but he felt drawn to Luthor right away. When he was offered the position, he supposedly let out a "evil cackle." Hoult wanted Luthor to be a real menace, so he made sure to show how obsessed, determined, and relentless he was. Gunn thought of Luthor as a "sorcerer of science," and Hoult liked this idea. He played a man whose scientific advances seem almost supernatural. People are already saying that his performance is one of the best Lex Luthor representations in years.

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Helping Heroes and Villains Becoming a member of the DCU

The Superman movie by James Gunn isn't only about the Man of Steel. It adds a lot of supporting characters, many of them are heroes and villains with their own interesting backstories in DC Comics. This shows that the new DCU has a big plan, with a universe full of super-powered people.

Jimmy Olsen is played by Skyler Gisondo.

As Jimmy Olsen, Clark Kent's best friend and a photographer at the Daily Planet, Skyler Gisondo plays the part. It's not apparent if Jimmy knows Clark's hidden identity in this movie, but it's clear that they are very close.

Edi Gathegi plays Michael Holt, also known as Mister Terrific.

Michael Holt, often known as Mister Terrific, is played by Edi Gathegi. Holt is a millionaire genius who has won an Olympic gold medal and uses his inventions, such T-Spheres, to battle crime. Gathegi's performance highlights the character's brilliance and one-of-a-kind nature. Mister Terrific is an important character in the movie because he helps Superman and Lois Lane with his brains. Gathegi trained hard in martial arts and followed a strict diet to get ready for the part.

Guy Gardner/Green Lantern is played by Nathan Fillion.

Nathan Fillion plays Guy Gardner, one of Earth's Green Lanterns. Fillion has been the voice of Green Lantern characters in cartoons for a long time. People know Guy Gardner for being rude and full of himself. Fillion's performance is based on the character's comic book origins, which includes a bus accident that reportedly caused "brain damage" and made him behave without thinking. Fillion will play this part again in future DCU ventures, such as the Lanterns series.

Isabela Merced plays Kendra Saunders, also known as Hawkgirl.

Isabela Merced is Kendra Saunders, who is also known as Hawkgirl. Merced's stage name celebrates her Peruvian ancestry. She grew up speaking Spanish. Hawkgirl is a warrior and archaeologist with wings. Merced trained for the part by doing a lot of stunt and wire work. Maria Canals-Barrera's voice acting as Hawkgirl in Justice League Unlimited gave her ideas. Hawkgirl is a member of the Justice Gang, a gang of heroes who work for businesses. Her being in the movie is a big step forward for Latina representation in superhero movies.

Rex Mason/Metamorpho is played by Anthony Carrigan.

Anthony Carrigan plays Rex Mason, also known as Metamorpho. He is a metahuman who can change his body into any element. People recognize Carrigan from his roles on Barry and Gotham. It took him five to six hours every day to put on prosthetics and makeup to become Metamorpho. Lex Luthor supposedly makes Metamorpho transform his body into kryptonite in the movie to make Superman weaker. Carrigan said that the character's emotional depth and pathos were two reasons why he was cast.

Angela Spica / The Engineer is played by Maria Gabriela de Faria.

Angela Spica, better known as The Engineer, is played by Maria Gabriela de Faria. The Engineer used to be a special operations agent, but now her body is combined with nanotechnology, which gives her a lot of strength. De Faria went through a lot of changes in her body and mind to get ready for the job. She worked out for three hours every day to get ready. James Gunn made the choice to make her character Latina. The Engineer is a complicated person who works for Lex Luthor and tries to find Superman's Fortress of Solitude.

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Deep Dive: Character Breakdowns and Comic Origins

It's not by chance that Superman has a lot of different characters. Every character has their own set of powers, reasons for doing things, and comic book background that will make the DCU tale more interesting.

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James Gunn's Approach to Casting: The Vision Behind It

James Gunn, who is also the co-CEO of DC Studios, is in charge of this new DC Universe. His method of casting for Superman shows that he wants to create a story that is consistent and connected from the start. Gunn has made it clear that the movie won't rehash the story of Superman's origin again. Instead, it will focus on him as a young reporter trying to balance his two lives. This makes it possible to quickly introduce a greater range of characters and create a whole environment.

Gunn's past work, including Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, shows that director knows a lot about comic book characters and can mix humor, heart, and action. He wants to bring the character "home" and make the Earth a better, more healing place in the DCU. The performers that were chosen for the parts show this by being able to play both the heroic and human sides of their characters. Gunn also said that a lot of these performers will be back in future DCU productions, which shows that there is a long-term plan for this universe.

What the 2025 Cast Means for the DCU's Future

The cast of Superman sets a solid example for the future of the DC Universe. The movie sets up a rich world poised for growth by introducing a wide range of heroes and villains right away. Characters like Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner, Metamorpho, and The Engineer show that future DCU initiatives will look at many parts of the comic book universe, from street-level crime fighting to adventures in space.

This method goes beyond only focusing on the main Justice League members, which makes the story more complex and interrelated. People think that the movie's success will lead to spin-offs and crossovers. Nathan Fillion, for example, has already been confirmed for future DCU series. The goal of this plan is to make a large and connected movie universe that can compete with other superhero franchises.

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The Superman movie coming out in 2025 is more than simply a reboot; it's the start of a whole new movie universe. James Gunn's vision promises an exciting and big future for DC fans, with a superb ensemble bringing their favorite characters to life. The movie came out in the US on July 11, 2025, and it first showed in theaters on July 7, 2025.