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Superman: Legacy (2025)

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Superhero
Release Date:
July 11, 2025
Director:
James Gunn
Cast:
Henry Cavill
Main Genre:
Superhero
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latest Superman: Legacy Articles

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The Next Most Important Superman: Legacy Casting Isn't Lex Luthor

Superman: Legacy has a chance to finally put Jimmy Olsen in the cultural spotlight, and it all hinges on casting the right actor for the role.

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DC Studios Reportedly Had No Issues With Superman: Legacy Star's Henry Cavill Resemblance

DC Studios boss James Gunn is reportedly unfazed by Superman: Legacy actor David Corenswet's resemblance to Man of Steel star Henry Cavill.

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Superman Legacy Can Finally Center Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane in the DCU

Superman: Legacy has found its Clark Kent and Lois Lane. With Rachel Brosnahan stepping into the role of Lois Lane. It's time she gets some respect.

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Who Is Superman: Legacy Star Rachel Brosnahan?

James Gunn's Superman: Legacy has found its Lois Lane in Rachel Brosnahan. Here's what you need to know about the Emmy and Golden Globe winner.

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Who Is Superman: Legacy Star David Corenswet?

David Corenswet has been cast as Clark Kent in James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Legacy. Here's what Man of Steel fans need to know about the actor.

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Superman: Legacy Taps David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan as Clark Kent and Lois Lane

David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will portray Clark Kent and Lois Lane, respectively, in James Gunn's upcoming DC Universe film, Superman: Legacy.

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Superman: Legacy Reportedly Features a Fully Formed Superhero Team

A new casting report for Superman: Legacy reveals that Gunn is planning on introducing a fully formed superhero team in the upcoming DC Universe film.

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Superman: Legacy Screen Tests Reportedly Paired Off Lois & Clark Contenders

DC Studios head James Gunn is reportedly auditioning Superman: Legacy actors such as Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan as Clark Kent and Lois Lane.

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Superman: Legacy Reportedly Already Has a Lex Luthor Shortlist

Superman: Legacy director James Gunn will reportedly begin auditioning actors for the role of Lex Luthor following the casting of Superman and Lois.

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Arrowverse Star Tyler Hoechlin Finally Responds to the DCU Recasting Superman

Superman & Lois star Tyler Hoechlin, who portrays the Man of Steel in the series, comments on James Gunn recasting the role for the DC Universe.

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James Gunn ‘Blown Away’ By Superman: Legacy Auditions

Superman: Legacy writer/director James Gunn reveals that he has been blown away by some of the actors auditioning for the Man of Steel.

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REPORT: James Gunn's Superman: Legacy Begins Screen Testing Potential Leads

According to unconfirmed rumors, DCU boss James Gunn is conducting screen-testing for his Clark Kent and Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy.

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James Gunn's Favorite Superman Villains Reveal a Chance to Redeem a DCEU Hero

One of James Gunn's favorite Superman villains may unite the hero with a new version of the World's Mightiest Mortal in a future DC Universe movie.

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Will Superman: Legacy Give the Man of Steel Trunks? James Gunn Responds

Superman: Legacy writer/director James Gunn reveals if a decision has been made regarding the iconic superhero wearing red trunks in the DCU film.

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James Gunn Reveals His Favorite 'Underrated' Superman Villains

Superman: Legacy writer-director James Gunn shares his top four underappreciated members of the Man of Steel's rogues' gallery.

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REPORT: Superman: Legacy Will Introduce the DCU's Authority

A new report states that James Gunn's upcoming film Superman: Legacy will introduce the Wildstorm superhero team, The Authority.

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REPORT: Superman: Legacy to Start Screen Testing for Clark Kent, Lois Lane

A new report states that DC Studios will begin screen testing for the roles of Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy this month.

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Superman: Legacy’s Lead Villain Could Already Setting Up The DCU’s Thanos

Speculation regarding the identity of the lead villain of Superman: Legacy has brought up many candidates, one of which might set up the DCU's Thanos.

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Superman: Legacy Reportedly Eyeing Supergirl, Bold and the Beautiful Star

Pierson Fodé, who was previously a guest star on The CW's Supergirl, is reportedly being eyed for the title role in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy.

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RUMOR: Superman: Legacy Will Feature One of DC's Biggest Villains

A new rumor suggests that a popular Man of Steel villain, who has never appeared on the big screen before, will be in Superman: Legacy.

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