It is official: “Man of Tomorrow” is underway. Director James Gunn has confirmed that filming on the subsequent film within the new DC Universe has begun. Following the success of final yr’s “Superman,” the co-head of DC Studios at Warner Bros. has kicked off manufacturing on what figures to be one other massive blockbuster journey — one that can carry a giant new villain to the social gathering.
Taking to Instagram and his different numerous social media platforms, Gunn shared a set photograph from “Man of Tomorrow.” It contains a chess board, a bag of ruffles, and a badge for the VanKull Division of Corrections belonging to none aside from Lex Luthor. Nevertheless it additionally contains a sneaky little tease for Brainiac, who can be performed by Lars Eidinger within the forthcoming “Superman” sequel.
Gunn captioned the photograph with, “From the set of #ManofTomorrow. Capturing now.”
If we take a better have a look at the clapperboard behind the shot, we get a glimpse on the new “S” brand for the film. That brand is fabricated from the Home of El image from Clark Kent’s dwelling planet of Krypton, in addition to what look like Brainiac’s diodes, which seem on his distinctive inexperienced head.
Gunn has confirmed that the plot of “Man of Tomorrow” will heart on “Lex Luthor and Superman having to work collectively” to cease “a a lot, a lot larger menace,” however the “Guardians of the Galaxy” director has remained tight-lipped relating to the specifics past the gamers concerned. Different acquainted faces from “Superman,” together with Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane, can be returning this time round as nicely.
Man of Tomorrow will additional broaden the scope of the brand new DC Universe
The DC Universe is actually starting to take form after James Gunn and Peter Safran spent a number of years growing their reboot of the film franchise. There are bigger issues at play, together with Netflix backing out of its Warner Bros. deal and leaving Paramount to amass the studio. If that deal is authorised, DC may have a brand new proprietor within the coming months/years within the type of Paramount, which may change a few of what Gunn and Safran have deliberate. For now although, it is full-steam forward.
“Man of Tomorrow” is ready to additional broaden the scope of the brand new DCU. Adria Arjona has joined the “Superman” sequel as nicely, and whereas reviews counsel she’s enjoying Maxima, there’s additionally hypothesis that she could possibly be our new Surprise Lady. Aaron Pierre will even be making his massive display debut as John Stewart/Inexperienced Lantern following the “Lanterns” TV present, which airs this yr on HBO.
Talking of this yr, June will even see the discharge of “Supergirl,” which options Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, aka Superman’s cousin. Jason Momoa, our former Aquaman, is enjoying the villain Lobo. This fall we have additionally received “Clayface,” described as an R-rated, pure body-horror film, marking a serious change in tone for the franchise. That one relies on the Batman villain of the identical identify, with James Watkins (“Converse No Evil”) within the director’s chair.
“Man of Tomorrow” hits theaters on July 9, 2027.
