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James Gunn Casts Lars Eidinger as Brainiac in 'Superman: Man of Tomorrow'

The DCU sequel is slated for July 9, 2027 with production reportedly beginning in April.

Overview

  • Gunn confirmed the casting on Instagram, saying Eidinger topped a worldwide search for Brainiac.
  • David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are reported to return as Superman and Lex Luthor.
  • Man of Tomorrow will feature Brainiac’s first appearance in a live-action feature film.
  • Some coverage reads the move as pointing to a larger, possibly cosmic storyline that could even push Superman and Lex Luthor into uneasy cooperation, though plot details remain undisclosed.
  • For Eidinger, the role is being framed as a major international milestone following a recent small part in Jay Kelly.