In summer 2025, we’ll be introduced to James Gunn’s younger take on the Last Son of Krypton in Superman: Legacy. As DC fans await more details on the next era of Superman following Henry Cavill’s unexpected exit as the superhero, new rumors surfaced this week regarding who the filmmaker is considering for the leading role. Gunn dispelled them, but his response is starting to get me hopeful for what’s to come for the iconic hero.
On Wednesday, reporter Grace Randolph shared that the team behind Superman Legacy was “very close” to casting its lead, and it could be leaked soon. Gunn responded to her on Twitter saying he hadn’t had a “single talk with a single actor” about the role yet, but he’s currently making private lists and “prepping material for auditions.” Randolph then said she had “heard” Gunn’s top choice for Superman was 31-year-old Logan Lerman of the Percy Jackson movies and The Perks of Being A Wallflower. Check out the exchange:
