The discourse surrounding James Gunn and his revamped DCU has been so sensationalized that some reports appear to be nothing more than hate campaigns or ego boosts for the filmmaker. Since Gunn took over at DCU, along with Peter Safran, they have consistently been making bold decisions, one of the boldest being the start of their reign with Superman: Legacy following the termination of Henry Cavill. While the movie has been a hot topic for a few months now, it was only this week that Gunn confirmed they have the final script. However, it seems that details have already been leaked.
For those who may not know, Superman: Legacy is the first film in Chapter One: Gods And Monsters of the new DCU. David Corenswet takes on the role of the new Clark Kent, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Rumors about the movie have been particularly wild, with even porn star Johnny Sins being rumored to join as Lex Luthor at one point. That’s the level of craziness we’re talking about here.
According to a viral Instagram post that credits scooper DanielRPK for the leak, Superman: Legacy will not feature Brainiac as the villain. Despite previous rumors suggesting that David Corenswet’s Kryptonian Prince would be battling Brainiac, that idea has now been debunked. However, the most intriguing aspect of this leak is the revelation that Lex Luthor will be running for President in the film.
Yes, you heard it right. Lex Luthor will play a major role in Superman: Legacy. The potential contenders for the role include Daniel Craig, Dave Bautista, Alexander Skarsgard, and Bill Skarsgard. Only James Gunn and time will tell if these rumors turn out to be true. As for the release date, Superman: Legacy is set to hit theaters on July 21, 2025. Stay tuned to Celebtrends for further updates.