Here's the cast of James Gunn's 'Superman: Legacy' and who they play
James Gunn (L) is writing and directing the next "Superman" movie.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images/Warner Bros. Pictures
- James Gunn announced some of the cast of his DC reboot movie, "Superman: Legacy."
- Earlier this week, Gunn revealed three new cast members, including Nathan Fillion.
David Corenswet has been cast as the new Superman, taking the mantle from Henry Cavill.
David Corenswet is playing the caped crusader. Chris Pizzello / AP / DC Comics / Frank Quitely
David Corenswet is known for his roles in "Pearl," "The Politician" and "Look Both Ways."
Rachel Brosnahan joins David as his co-star Lois Lane, Superman's love interest and journalist colleague.
Awards-season favorite Brosnahan will bring her acting chops to the role of Lois Lane. Michael Loccisano / Getty Images / DC Universe Infinite
The Emmy-winning actor is known for her roles in "House of Cards" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
Nathan Fillion will play Guy Gardner, one of the many Green Lantern superheroes in DC comics.
Nathan Fillion is no stranger to the world of DC. Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP / Cartoon Network / DC Comics
Nathan Fillion has voiced the original Green Lantern in animated series before as well as starred in "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "The Suicide Squad."
Isabela Merced will play another superhero called Hawkgirl.
Merced also played Dora the Explorer in "Dora and the Lost City of Gold." Rodin Eckenroth / Getty Images / Cartoon Network / Warner Bros. Animation
Isabela Merced will also appear in the Sony Marvel movie "Madame Web" as another superhero, Anya Corazon.
Edi Gathegi will play Mr. Terrific, whose intelligence is said to rival Batman's.
Edi Gathegi and his comics counterpart. Pascal Le Segretain / Getty Images / DC Comics / Alex Ross
Gathegi has also played a superhero before, Darwin in "X-Men: First Class."
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