It’s not a bird or a plane – it is Superman trailer.
The first teaser for the director James GunnThe new iteration of the beloved comic book character dropped on Thursday, December 19. Twisters star David Korensuet takes the nose like Superman (aka Clark Kent) while The wonderful Mrs. Meisel alum Rachel Brosnahan portrays his co-star turned true love, Lois Lane.
In an opening shot of an injured Superman crashing in the Arctic, he whistles to summon his superdog, Krypto, to “take me home.” The adorable pup follows his instructions, biting his cape to get him to safety.
The trailer is packed with first looks at the star-studded cast, including Nicholas HoltLex Luthor, who is seen scheming in his LuthorCorp tower and holding a gun. Characters like Nathan Filliongreen lantern, Isabella Mercedis Hawkgirl and Eddie GathegiMister Terrific appears with Superman in a Stagg Industries building.
Getty Images (2) The DC film universe will return to its roots with the new film Superman: Legacy, which is set to hit theaters in 2025. From February 2024 however, the film will have a new name — just Superman. The film was announced in January 2023, just one month after Henry Cavill shared that (…)
Anthony Carrigan looks unrecognizable as Metamorpho, while Superman is shown in what looks like the Fortress of Solitude, rocking a robot.
The trailer doesn’t offer many hints about the film’s plot, but it does include glimpses of some jaw-dropping action sequences. However, a shot of a bystander throwing a can at Superman’s head suggests that the citizens of this universe are less accepting of the Man of Steel.
The preview ends with a sweet shot of Superman and Lois sharing a kiss — while levitating — before the titular hero blasts off into the sky.
Before filming wrapped, Brosnahan, 34, talked about Lois Lane’s legacy as he spoke exclusively for Us Weekly.
“I have big shoes to fill,” Brosnahan admitted us in July. “But this Superman was made with a lot of love, and everyone is excited about the responsibility of carrying on this iconic tradition and being a part of this canon. So, I look to those who came before, I’m in awe of them, and I’m excited to pick up the torch.”
She follows Amy Adamswho last appeared as the intrepid reporter in the Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021).
“It was an amazing experience,” Brosnahan continued. “I have met exceptional artists. It was exciting to watch James Gunn at the helm of this project. He sets the tone. He comes to work every day so excited to be there, and it comes from the top. David Korensuet and Nick (Holt) and the rest of the cast and I are learning from him and having fun.”
Nicholas Holt
DC/YouTubeJoining the Emmy winner is Korensuet, 31, who takes over Henry Cavill. Cavill, 41, announced that he would I don’t play Superman anymore in December 2022 after nearly 10 years in the role. Gunn, 58, assured the audience that the actor was perfect for the role.
“Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, David Korensuet is going to scare everyone with how awesome he is,” Gunn said The Hollywood Reporter in November. “He’s one of the best actors I’ve ever worked with, and he can do anything. The man is amazing.”
Nathan Fillion
DC/YouTubeGunn, who also runs DC Studios together Peter Safranstated that he wanted to start fresh and tell a Superman story unlike any that had previously hit the big screen.
Meet the new Superman. David Korensuet has been cast as Clark Kent in Superman: Legacy. Director James Gunn has confirmed that Corensuet has been cast as Lois Lane on Tuesday, June 27, opposite Rachel Brosnahan. “That’s right! (Both are not only amazing actors but wonderful people),” Gunn tweeted at the time. The actor replaces (…)
“I don’t think we’ve ever seen the big sci-fi, silver-age aspects of Superman that we have in our movie,” Gunn told Happy Sad Confused Podcast. earlier this month. “And we’ve never seen that specific part of Superman’s life.”
He added that this version of Superman’s archenemy is more terrifying. “I don’t think we’ve ever seen Lex like Nick. Nick is impressive. You’re like, ‘Oh shit, poor Superman,'” Gunn teased. “That’s the kind of thing we never see—not in the movies, sometimes in the comics. … Now you see that Lex is not the person you want to have against you.”
Superman hits theaters July 11, 2025.
