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Milly Alcock, best known for Supergirl, has joined James Gunn’s DC project Man of Tomorrow, with Alcock expressing excitement for a new solo film that aims to empower and inspire young women as the project moves forward.
Sinqua Walls has joined James Gunn’s Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, which is currently filming in Atlanta; his role is being kept under wraps, and DC Studios had no comment. Walls’ past credits include Friday Night Lights, Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, White Men Can't Jump (Hulu remake) and Carry-On, with the film scheduled for release on July 9, 2027.
James Gunn confirmed The Authority movie has been shelved as it didn’t fit the broader DCU and he had no plans to write or direct it—“maybe someday, not soon.” Meanwhile, Booster Gold is in development and Paradise Lost is in extreme development, with other announced projects like The Brave and the Bold and Swamp Thing facing ongoing uncertainty as DC Studios refines its slate for a cohesive DCU.
James Gunn confirms Clayface is part of the main DCU (not an Elseworld) and is the first DCU film released out of chronological order, taking place early in the DCU timeline—likely before Superman—in Batman's Gotham. The horror-tinged movie stars Tom Rhys Harries as Matt Hagan and is directed by James Watkins, arriving in theaters on October 23, 2026.
James Gunn says Clayface takes place before all other DCU projects, making it the DCU’s first film out of order while remaining connected to the broader DCU. The horror thriller stars Tom Rhys Harries (with Naomi Ackie, David Dencik, Max Minghella, and Eddie Marsan in supporting roles), is co-written by Mike Flanagan and directed by James Watkins, and opens in theaters on October 23, 2026.
Warner Bros. and DC Studios released a teaser for Clayface, an R-rated horror entry in the new DC Universe set in Batman's Gotham but not featuring Batman on screen. The trailer hints at a brighter Gotham with a dark underbelly and presents the film as an origin story for the villain Matt Hagen, with Naomi Ackie among the cast and a release date of October 23, 2026. James Gunn and others emphasize this is the DCU's Gotham, distinct from Matt Reeves' version, and Pattinson's Batman won't be carried over; Ben Affleck has retired from the cape.
The Hollywood Reporter previews a Clayface teaser for DC Studios’ R-rated body-horror origin story in the DC Universe, with Tom Rhys Harries as a disfigured actor transformed into clay by Naomi Ackie. Directed by James Watkins from a script by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, the film aims for a grounded, psychological horror tone and is slated for an Oct. 23 release, following DC’s Supergirl (June 26) in Gunn and Safran’s second wave of projects.
James Gunn’s Superman: Man of Tomorrow has started production with David Corenswet returning as Superman. The film casts Lex Luthor (jailed in on-set photos) as an ally-turned-adversary against the brainy villain Brainiac, with Adria Arjona joining as Maxima and a broader cast including Rachel Brosnahan, Isabela Merced, and others. Set for a July 9, 2027 release, the DC slate also teases Supergirl and Clayface in 2026 and The Batman Part II that year.
Adria Arjona has been cast as Maxima in James Gunn’s DCU Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, joining David Corenswet as Superman as Brainiac serves as the villain; the film is set to shoot in Atlanta and hit theaters on July 9, 2027. The cast also includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with DC Studios’ broader slate tying Arjona to the evolving DCU, where her partner Jason Momoa is also appearing as Lobo in Supergirl.
Adria Arjona has landed the role of Maxima in DC Studios’ Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, directed and written by James Gunn with David Corenswet returning as Superman; she joins an ensemble that includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and other cast members including Skyler Gisondo, Isabela Merced and more. Deadline reports the casting; Gunn is overseeing the project as director/producer/writer.
Adria Arjona has been cast in DC Studios’ Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow in a mystery role after several screen tests; the part was previously rumored to be the anti-heroine Maxima but this is unconfirmed. James Gunn wrote and will direct the July 9, 2027 release, which features Brainiac (Lars Eidinger) as the villain and a cast including returning players such as Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) and Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern John Stewart.
Adria Arjona has been cast as the alien queen Maxima in James Gunn’s Superman: Man of Tomorrow, joining a DCU lineup that includes David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Brainiac (played by Lars Eidinger); the film is set for a July 9, 2027 release, with Arjona continuing her rise in genre movies.
Variety reports that Adria Arjona, Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler and Grace Van Patten have tested for the Maxima role in James Gunn's Superman: Man of Tomorrow, with a deal likely as filming starts in Atlanta; the film, set for a July 9, 2027 release, stars David Corenswet as Superman and features Brainiac as the villain.
James Gunn publicly dismissed Deadline's report that DC's Man of Tomorrow was testing for the role of Maxima, stating he hasn’t met any of the actresses and that the rumor is inaccurate. The film, set for July 9, 2027, stars David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, with Brainiac as the threat (played by Lars Eidinger); plot details remain under wraps as the DCU project moves forward.
Chris Pratt reportedly stood up for James Gunn when Gunn was fired by Marvel, telling executives that removing him was a mistake and rallying the Guardians cast to support him. The cast publicly expressed solidarity, the stance helped Gunn be rehired for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the Holiday Special, and Pratt credited Marvel/Disney leadership for the reversal, with Gunn later taking a leadership role at DCU.