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New Man of Tomorrow leaked photos tease Warsuit-wearing Lex Luthor causing damage to David Corenswet’s Superman

New Man of Tomorrow leaked photos tease Warsuit-wearing Lex Luthor causing damage to David Corenswet’s Superman

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Filmmaker James Gunn’s upcoming DC movie Man of Tomorrow is filming at great speed and a few behind-the-scenes images and videos have appeared online, offering fans an early look at David Corenswet as Superman. The leaked photos show him battered and bruised, suggesting he’s just been through a violent clash with Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor. The shots hint at a darker, more physical showdown between the hero and his longtime nemesis. David Corenswet in a still from James Gunn’s Superman. The leaked photos details On a night shoot in Atlanta earlier this week, leaked photos reveal Superman’s suit seriously damaged; scorch marks and rips across the chest and shoulder, likely from a direct hit by Lex Luthor’s Warsuit cannon. Superman himself looks mostly unscathed, but the costume clearly shows the aftermath of the blast. The images also indicate that David Corenswet is still wearing the same suit introduced in Superman, with only a small change to the collar. Because the outfit is so battered, fans are already guessing he may get a new or upgraded …

Clayface teaser: Batman villain origin tale brings bone-chilling horror to James Gunn’s DCU; fans say ‘your move Marvel’

Clayface teaser: Batman villain origin tale brings bone-chilling horror to James Gunn’s DCU; fans say ‘your move Marvel’

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James Gunn‘s DCU is going the horror way. The upcoming film from the superhero universe, Clayface, is a body-horror film, and the first teaser, released on Wednesday, has fans both excited and spooked. The origin story for the popular Batman villain stars Tom Rhys Harries, and will fit in Gunn’s large DC Universe, which also includes Superman, Peacemaker, Supergirl, and a planned Batman film. Tom Rhys Harries stars as the titular Batman villain in Clayface. Clayface teaser out! On Wednesday, filmmaker James Gunn unveiled an official poster of Clayface. The poster has a dark, intense, almost horror-like tone. It shows a close-up side profile of a human face emerging from deep shadows. This was followed by the official teaser for the film, which introduces Tom Rhys Harries as the titular shape-shifting villain Clayface. The teaser shows how Clayface, originally Matt Hagen, starts out as a struggling actor whose face is disfigured. He then undergoes a scientific transformation that turns his body entirely into clay. The teaser incorporated elements of visceral horror, shocking the fans. Fans …

James Gunn Denies Fast-Tracking The Batman – Part 3 Amid DC Clash Rumours | Hollywood News

James Gunn Denies Fast-Tracking The Batman – Part 3 Amid DC Clash Rumours | Hollywood News

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Last Updated:February 21, 2026, 20:33 IST James Gunn denies fast-tracking ‘The Batman – Part 3’, clarifying only scripts are being prepared. ‘The Batman – Part 2’ is in pre-production with Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves. James Gunn clears air on ‘Batman 3’ fast-track reports. Filmmaker James Gunn has denied reports of him fast-tracking ‘The Batman – Part 3’. It was reported that DC Studios, which is headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, was planning to rush through a third Batman movie featuring Robert Pattinson, in order to avoid a clash with upcoming Batman and Robin movie ‘The Brave and The Bold’. James Gunn was quick to shut down the speculation, reports ‘Female First UK’. He wrote on Threads, “I don’t know what that is but I’m not fast tracking anything other than our scripts currently getting ready to go into production”. After he was informed that writer and X influencer @DanielRPK had been told that James Gunn was trying to conclude the trilogy before ‘The Brave and The Bold’ was released, James responded, “That’s …

James Gunn cast German actor Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac in Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow

James Gunn cast German actor Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac in Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow

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James Gunn has found his Brainiac. The filmmaker confirmed that German actor Lars Eidinger will play the iconic Superman villain in Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to this summer’s Superman. The announcement comes after several weeks of speculation and rumours. Lars Eidinger to play Brainiac in Superman(X/@JamesGunn) Lars Eidinger to play Braniac Gunn shared the news himself on X, ending weeks of speculation around one of DC’s most important villain roles. “In our worldwide search for Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, Lars Eidinger rose to the top. Welcome to the DCU, Lars,” Gunn wrote on Saturday. The announcement locks in a casting choice that signals where Gunn’s version of the DC Universe is heading: less obvious, more global, and willing to lean into actors who bring something quietly unnerving to the screen. A European heavyweight steps into the DCU Eidinger is not a household name in Hollywood, and that is very much the point. He is best known for his work in Europe, particularly the acclaimed German series Babylon Berlin, where his performances have often …

James Gunn’s Superman plot eerily similar to this scene from Shaktimaan? Fans think so | Hollywood

James Gunn’s Superman plot eerily similar to this scene from Shaktimaan? Fans think so | Hollywood

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James Gunn’s much-awaited Superman reboot has taken the internet by storm with its recently-released trailer. While DC fans across the globe are dissecting every frame of the video, eagle-eyed Indian fans were quick to point out something rather unexpected — the similarities between Superman’s plot and an episode from India’s iconic superhero show from the 90s, Shaktimaan. (Also Read: With the box office down, James Gunn predicts summer of ‘Superman’ to the rescue) Fans draw similarities between Superman trailer and Shaktimaan scene. James Gunn’s Superman trailer On May 15, the much-anticipated trailer of James Gunn’s Superman was released. It begins with Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) interviewing Superman (David Corenswet). She is heard saying, “You’ve come under a lot of fire…” — referencing the intense public scrutiny Superman has been facing. She further informs him that the Defence Secretary will be looking into his actions, to which Superman responds, “My actions? I stopped a war!” The trailer then shows Superman in full costume, standing on a battlefield, with the revelation that his actions involved illegally entering …

Nicholas Hoult knew Lex Luthor was his role all along despite auditioning for Superman first

Nicholas Hoult knew Lex Luthor was his role all along despite auditioning for Superman first

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When British actor Nicholas Hoult first received the script for the upcoming film Superman, he had his sights set on playing the iconic lead. The actor, now confirmed to portray Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming DC film, was initially auditioning for the role of Clark Kent/Kal-El. But even during that process, a small voice inside hinted otherwise, as he recalled in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “There was a tiny little inkling voice inside of me. I was like, ‘Maybe you could do a good job with the Lex stuff’,” he said. Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in Superman Despite quickly dismissing the idea to stay focused on Superman, that early instinct stuck with him. After auditioning, the 35-year-old actor had a feeling the role might go to someone else. When he spotted actor David Corenswet—who was also in the running—basking in a beam of sunlight while the rest of the area was shaded, it felt symbolic. “He was sitting in the sunlight, just like Superman does to charge up, to get his powers …

Fans react to new Superman trailer: Amid poor VFX complaints, many fans declare ‘Henry Cavill is still their Superman’ | Hollywood News

Fans react to new Superman trailer: Amid poor VFX complaints, many fans declare ‘Henry Cavill is still their Superman’ | Hollywood News

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DC has just dropped a trailer for James Gunn’s Superman, starring David Corenswet as the righteous Kansas City-raised superhero. While the trailer made a better attempt to introduce more characters such as Ultraman, The Engineer, Lex Luthor, and the Justice Gang, fans seem to be concerned about the protagonist. Fans on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube seem to be divided into three camps. One supports the new look and demeanour of the movie, one wants to go back to the grim and dark world of Man of Steel, and the third group is more concerned about the technical lapses in the trailer, such as VFX troubles. While there are some users on social media who are happy with just starting a debate among DC Comics fans, there are some who aren’t holding back their appreciation or disappointment. A user on X made fun of the disparity of emotions between Henry and David and chose to compare a frame from both movies, where Superman is upset about something and is visibly screaming. The caption read, …

Superman 2025 trailer released: Lois Lane grills David Corenswet as Lex Luthor calls him a ‘threat’; Superman stands trial | Hollywood News

Superman 2025 trailer released: Lois Lane grills David Corenswet as Lex Luthor calls him a ‘threat’; Superman stands trial | Hollywood News

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James Gunn’s Superman is back with a full trailer, released just days after teasing the Man of Steel’s battle in the Comic-Con footage, where he appeared blood-soaked and lifeless as his dog Krypto took the spotlight. On May 14, DC’s official YouTube channel shared a nearly three-minute trailer showing David Corenswet’s character being interviewed after his heroics are questioned. He is blamed for acting alone and accused of making things worse. Warner Bros.’ film is set to hit theatres on July 11. The movie stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. It shows Corenswet’s character struggling to balance his alien Kryptonian roots with his human life as reporter Clark Kent. He stands for truth, justice, and classic human values, but in this story, he faces a world that often sees those ideals as outdated. Also read: Superman 2025: James Gunn shares first look at movie’s villain ‘played to sinister perfection’ by María Gabriela de Faría Superman 2025 trailer The trailer of Superman, the first movie in 10 years, opens with …

Superman Trailer: David Corenswet Reflects on Aftermath of War in Interview With Lois Lane; WATCH

Superman Trailer: David Corenswet Reflects on Aftermath of War in Interview With Lois Lane; WATCH

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The DC head and director, James Gunn, has dropped the new trailer for his upcoming movie, Superman. With David Corenswet donning the superhero suit, fans are highly anticipating the film’s release. After the last trailer went on to gather 250 million views on the streaming platform, it created a record for the most-watched trailer ever for DC comics and Warner Bros.  As for the new preview dropped by the studios, Superman has come under fire, despite stopping a war. The trailer opens with Lois Lane, portrayed by Rachel Brosnahan, interviewing the latter and asking some strong and controversial questions towards him.  As the trailer progresses, Superman faces wrath from the public and comes under media scrutiny. However, he still gets up and fights the evil of Lex Luthor.  For the cast members, Corenswet and the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star are joined by Nicholas Hoult, Skyler Gisondo, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, and Edi Gathegi. Moreover, the upcoming DC film marks the first solo Superman film in a decade, after the superhero made an appearance in Zack …

James Gunn Reveals What Jason Momoa Texted Him After Being Cast as Lobo in Supergirl: World of Tomorrow: ‘F-cking…’

James Gunn Reveals What Jason Momoa Texted Him After Being Cast as Lobo in Supergirl: World of Tomorrow: ‘F-cking…’

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James Gunn recently took to social media to recall the time Jason Momoa texted him to cast him as Lobo. The text, as per the highly acclaimed director, was sent to him when he was first announced to head the Warner Bros. superhero division and DC Studios in the fall of 2022.  In the screenshot shared on X, Jason Momoa had simply texted him “F**king Lobo.”  In his reply, Gunn had texted, “Dude, I’ve said you should be Lobo for years. No lie,” as seen in the screenshot.  Sharing this old memory with the fans, James Gunn captioned the post, “On the anniversary of Lobo, I can’t help but think of a text I received from Jason Momoa on the morning it was announced Peter & I were the heads of DC Studios.”  He then went on to add that this was the first time when he and the actor from Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom first discussed his casting in the DCU as the villainous character Lobo.  Concluding his words in the post, Gunn …