superman
‘Superman’ Unveils First Look at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel
David Corenswet gets dressed as Superman one boot at a time in the first look at the actor in costume. Superman writer-director James Gunn revealed the image on social media Monday. The unveiling of an actor in costume as Superman movie is a rare affair, akin to the first look at a new James Bond. […]
- By
Superman’s ‘Action Comics’ No. 1 Sets Record with $6 Million Sale
Superman has leapt a world record in a single bound. An issue of Action Comic No. 1, which introduced the world to the Kryptonian hero, sold at auction for a record $6 million Thursday, making it the most valuable comic book in the world. It tops an issue of 1939’s Superman No. 1, which sold […]
- By
Comedian Bassem Youssef on the Risk of Alienating Everyone
This April marks the 10-year anniversary of Bassem Youssef’s final telecast of Al Bernameg. At its apex, the Egyptian satirical news show drew 40 million viewers and prompted comparisons between its host/co-creator and Jon Stewart before ultimately proving too controversial to remain on the air — or for Youssef and his family to safely remain […]
- By
Nicholas Hoult Talks Preparations to Play Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’
Nicholas Hoult is sharing some insight into his preparations to play Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman. The actor stopped by the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast to chat about his acting career, including the highly-anticipated movie, which began production last week, per the director. Hoult looked back at his time auditioning […]
- By
Wendell Pierce Cast as Perry White in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ (Exclusive)
Great Caesar’s Ghost, Perry White has been found. Wendell Pierce, perhaps best known for his work as a detective on HBO’s seminal crime series The Wire, has been cast as the iconic editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet in James Gunn’s Superman. The new feature based on the DC Comics character began rolling in Atlanta on […]
- By
James Gunn Says He’s Not Making a “Young Superman” Movie Despite Ditching Henry Cavill
James Gunn is making a Superman movie with a younger actor than former Man of Steel Henry Cavill, but that doesn’t mean he’s making a “young Superman movie” per se. The writer, director and DC Studios’ co-chief took to Threads to clarify something that’s been an assumption about Superman: Legacy and the reason he shifted […]
- By
Nicolas Cage on Brief Surprise ‘The Flash’ Cameo: “Glad I Didn’t Blink”
[Warning: This story contains spoilers for The Flash.] Nicolas Cage is sharing his thoughts on his surprise cameo as Superman in Andy Muschietti’s The Flash. During an interview with USA Today, published online Thursday, the Oscar-winning actor said it was fulfilling to finally see the character come to life decades after the 1998 film Superman Lives […]
- By
Who Is David Corenswet? Meet DC’s New Superman
It’s official: the DC Universe officially has its new Clark Kent and Lois Lane. On Tuesday, news broke that David Corenswet would take on the role of the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman: Legacy, the film that will introduce a new slate at DC, courtesy of Gunn and Peter Safran. Legacy is […]
- By
Kevin Smith, Writer for Scrapped ‘Superman Lives’ Film, Reacts to Finally Seeing His Vision in ‘The Flash’: “An Absolute Delight”
[Warning: This story contains spoilers for The Flash.] Filmmaker Kevin Smith had a full-circle moment when watching The Flash and seeing Nicolas Cage’s cameo as Superman. During a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the director/producer/writer said he “just about passed out” when he first learned the actor was going to be making an appearance in the […]
- By
Ailing ‘Superman’ Star Valerie Perrine Finally Finds Her Hero: “The Guy Should Be Sainted”
Valerie Perrine has a knack for cheating death. At 25, Perrine — best known for playing Miss Teschmacher, girlfriend to Gene Hackman’s Lex Luthor in 1978’s Superman — was working in Las Vegas as a topless dancer in the Lido de Paris revue at the Stardust Hotel. She met a charming guy in the lounge […]
- By
Behind the Fall of Henry Cavill’s Superman
Nearly two months to the day after Henry Cavill declared on Instagram he was back as Superman — “I wanted to make it official,” he said in the Oct. 24 clip — the actor was forced to acknowledge that no, he will not be back after all. Instead, new DC Studios bosses James Gunn and […]
- By
Henry Cavill on Not Returning as Superman: “This News Isn’t the Easiest”
Henry Cavill is addressing Warner Bros.’ decision to move forward with a Superman film that will star a different actor in the title role. Cavill, who appeared as Superman in a cameo for this fall’s Black Adam after not having played the hero since 2017’s Justice League, weighed in following DC Studios co-chairs and co-CEOs […]
- By