These actors are being considered for the Superman role!

The team is currently searching for new stars for the upcoming "Superman: Legacy" film, directed by DCU Boss James Gunn. Test auditions with several candidates will take place soon.

After being fired by Disney in 2018 as the director of Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" due to old tweets, James Gunn was approached by Warner Bros., who saw this as an opportunity to bring the talented filmmaker into their own DC Universe. Although Gunn was later rehired by Disney, his interest in the competition had been sparked. His positive experience with "The Suicide Squad" led him to direct the spin-off series "Peacemaker" immediately afterward, and he now stands at the forefront of the new DC Universe (DCU) alongside Peter Safran.

Warner Bros. granted Gunn the freedom to choose his desired DC project and offered him the opportunity to direct a Superman film. However, he opted for the Suicide Squad at that time for obvious reasons. Now, as the creative lead overseeing the entire cinematic universe and having developed a roadmap for the coming years, it's not surprising that he is not only writing the screenplay for "Superman: Legacy" but also taking on the directorial role.

Gunn is known for putting characters at the forefront of his films, even if their actions may sometimes seem outlandish, emphasizing their inner conflicts. His characters undergo genuine development as they confront the ghosts of their past. Gunn's works often blend biting humor with deeply emotional moments, making it a good sign that he is fully dedicated to "Superman: Legacy," where the Man of Steel could be portrayed as more human than ever before on the big screen. More insights into the DCU can be found in the video.

Henry Cavill, known for his role in "The Witcher," last portrayed Superman in the previous film. Cavill played the role in "Man of Steel" as well as in the DCEU films "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" and "Justice League." In "Black Adam," Cavill had a brief cameo appearance that was intended to mark his big return as Superman, according to the film's star and producer, Dwayne Johnson. Consequently, fans were highly disappointed when it seemed like he was once again excluded.

It's clear that fans will closely watch who Gunn will establish as a replacement for Cavill in the role of the new Superman. According to Deadline, after months of searching, several names are now in the final selection process and will be called in for test auditions. Nicholas Hoult ("Renfield"), David Corenswet ("We Own This City"), and Tom Brittney ("Greyhound - Schlacht im Atlantik") are among the candidates.