DCU co-chief James Gunn slams ‘shoddy and incorrect’ report over Superman movie sequel cast auditions

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• James Gunn has hit out at a report concerning the casting technique of his superman sequel

• Deadline has chosen 4 actors to have examined for an apparently key position

• The DC Studios co-CEO has referred to as it “bulls**t”, “shoddy”, and “incorrect” reporting

James Gunn has slammed a brand new report suggesting that 4 actors have auditioned for an apparently key position in Man of Tomorrowaka his superman movie sequel.

Taking to Threads yesterday (April 8), Gunn referred to as out deadline for its “shoddy and incorrect” and “bulls**t” reporting on people who, in line with the Hollywood commerce publication, have auditioned for the DC Universe (DCU) movie.

Earlier that day, Deadline claimed that Star Wars actor Adria Arjona, who appeared within the iconic franchise’s critically-acclaimed Disney+ present Andorand Alien: Earth‘s Sydney Chandler have been amongst a quartet of stars who had examined for the position of Maxima. The Cleaning Lady star Eva De Dominici and Tell Me Lies‘Grace Van Patten have been additionally named as potential candidates for the fiery queen of Almerac, who was initially launched to D.C. comedian e book followers as a possible new love curiosity of the Man of Steel.

However, hours later, Gunn — who noticed the report after it had been shared by comedian e book movie fansite Nexus Point News — took to social media to debunk what Deadline had reported.

“This is not against Nexus — they’re sharing what Deadline reported — but Deadline’s reporting is shoddy & incorrect,” a pissed off Gunn wrote. “I’ve always thought Deadline was pretty thorough in their journalism, but that’s not the case here, so I’m frankly disappointed.

“If somebody would have run these names by us we might have stated it is bulls**t,” he continued. “I’ve been buddies with Adria [for] a very long time since I cast her in The Belko Experiment. I’m a fan of each Marisa and Ella, however I’ve by no means met both of them. “Crazy.”

Before Gunn’s feedback, Deadline indicated that DC Studios representatives declined to touch upon the story. However, following Gunn’s reply, Deadline up to date its article to defend what it had heard from its sources.

“Deadline went through its normal editorial process in the newsgathering for this story,” an unnamed editor famous. “After a review in light of new information regarding the actors involved, the story has been updated.”

Curiously, one other Los Angeles-based information outlet — The Hollywood Reporter (THR) — has since revealed its personal article, and claimed its personal sources have additionally informed it that Arjona, Chandler, Van Patten, and De Dominici are within the body to painting Maxima. Gunn is but to publicly touch upon THR’s piece, however I believe his response can be the identical as he gave to Deadline’s.

‘One left, then we’re completed’

Understandably, Gunn’s tit-for-tat with Deadline sparked additional inquiries from followers desperate to study extra concerning the DCU Chapter One movie.

Responding to at least one particular person on Threads who requested if this was Gunn’s manner of confirming that Maxima was in Man of Tomorrowhe replied: “I am absolutely not confirming that (and didn’t).”

When one other get together queried when Man of Tomorrow‘s essential cast can be introduced, Gunn wrote: “I already have for every major role.” Finally, when another person questioned whether or not each position — main or in any other case — had been stuffed, Gunn revealed that there was “one left” to finalize earlier than their roster had been rounded out.

Okay, so what do we all know concerning the Superman sequel’s cast? Here’s who’s confirmed and/or rumored to look thus far:

• David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman

• Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor

• Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane

• Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen

• Lars Eidinger as Brainiac

• Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl

• Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr.

• María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/The Engineer

• Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher

• Aaron Pierre as John Stewart/Green Lantern

Want extra data on the upcoming sequel? discover out everything we know so far about Man of Tomorrowtogether with its confirmed launch date and first plot particulars.

Once you are carried out there, learn up on what we know so far about Supergirl, get the full lowdown on Lanternsand learn more about Clayfaceall of that are set to reach earlier than the top of 2026.