While he’s undoubtedly busy ushering in a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn still has time to shoot down rumors about his projects. For instance, The Superman: Legacy writer and director dismissed the idea that casting for the titular superhero would soon be announced.
Variety reports Beyond The Trailer host Grace Randolph propagated the idea that Superman was possibly already cast or DC Studios was in final talks with an actor. She even implied the frontrunner was Percy Jackson movie star Logan Lerman. Gunn swatted these down on Twitter.
Not true. Haven’t had a single talk with a single actor about the role. Just making private lists, prepping material for auditions. https://t.co/uvUaqCobaT
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) March 30, 2023
“Not true,” Gunn wrote. “Haven’t had a single talk with a single actor about the role. Just making private lists, prepping material for auditions.” He added that he didn’t even know who Lerman is, though clarified that’s not a shot at the actor. Gunn mentioned he doesn’t “know the names of a lot of actors.”