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Following the highly successful opening ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, acclaimed director James Gunn is now shifting his focus towards his next major project,Superman: Legacy, and the ongoing audition process. Over the past few weeks, talented actors have been submitting their audition tapes for key roles, including Clark Kent, i.e. Superman, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor.
However, Gunn has only recently begun reviewing the tapes, as he had previously been occupied with press obligations for Guardians 3. Some notable names being considered for the role of Clark Kent include Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, Jacob Elordi, and Andrew Richardson. But fans have a different contender for the role of the Kryptonian. Let’s find out who that is.
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Fans Want Ryan Gosling To Play Superman inSuperman: Legacy
In a recent report by Deadline, an update on the casting process forSuperman: Legacyhas emerged. According to the report, director, and co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn, has begun the search for the film’s main characters. Over the past few weeks, actors have been submitting audition tapes for significant roles such as Clark Kent/Superman, Lois Lane, and Lex Luthor.
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Although no major developments have been announced yet, Deadline mentions that several prominent actors are being considered for the role of Superman. Among them areX-Menstar Nicholas Hoult, as well as David Corenswet, Jacob Elordi, and Andrew Richardson, to name a few.
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Fans quickly took to Twitter to vent out their displeasure as they wantBarbiestarRyan Goslingto be their next Superman.
Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet and Tom Brittney expected to test for Superman in ‘SUPERMAN: LEGACY’ later next week.
(Source: Deadline)pic.twitter.com/rBZfF99sIE
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm)August 25, 2025
One fan said, “Should have casted Ryan gostling” while another fan added a morphed image of Gosling as Superman.
Another fan posted a gif stating “Nice Idea”
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— Luis (@LCont25)August 22, 2025
Should have casted Ryan gostlingpic.twitter.com/8YbOg4FHkt
— Zeus (@ZeusLFG)July 01, 2025
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— Skylar (@SKYWALKER2212)July 22, 2025
Nice idea ☺pic.twitter.com/mHz3j9pxIv
— Jan Borůvka (@Johnny0997)July 08, 2025
What WillSuperman: LegacyBe About?
The plot details for Superman: Legacy remain largely under wraps, and even directorJames Gunnhimself has revealed limited information. During hisGods and Monstersannouncement, Gunn disclosed that he was only halfway through writing the script, implying that he is still in the process of shaping the story. However, one significant detail he confirmed is thatSuperman: Legacywill not be an origin story, distinguishing it from the originalSupermanandMan of Steelfilms. This means that when our protagonist takes flight as Superman, he will already have experience safeguarding humanity as the iconic superhero.
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While the possibility of flashbacks depicting Clark’s earlier days exists, it is uncertain whether other beloved Superman characters, like his lifelong love interest Lois Lane, will make appearances in the film. Nevertheless, it is anticipated that Lois, being the top reporter at the Daily Planet, will play a crucial role, especially considering the confirmed inclusion of her colleague, photographer Jimmy Olson.
As for the supporting cast and potential villains, details remain scarce. Given that this rendition of Superman is entirely new, it is likely that the film will introduce adversaries not previously seen on the big screen, adding an element of intrigue to the narrative.
Superman: Legacy is slated for a release on July 17, 2025.
Source:Coming Soon
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