
In this film titled Superman, Gunn takes on both writing and directing duties, basing it on the DC superheroes initially conceptualized by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The lead role of Superman/Clark Kent is portrayed by Corenswet, with Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Anthony Carrigan as Metarmorpho, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, and Neva Howell as Martha Kent. Additionally, the cast includes Alan Tudyk, Michael Rooker, and Grace Chan.