Sean Gunn has carved out a unique niche within the DC Universe, appearing across multiple projects with memorable character turns ranging from the bizarre Weasel in The Suicide Squad to media mogul Maxwell Lord in Superman. His collaborations with brother James Gunn span Marvel and DC, giving him unusual access to the filmmaker’s superhero work. That makes his reaction to the next chapter especially intriguing.

Sean has already read Man of Tomorrow, and his verdict sets expectations remarkably high.

Speaking with ComicBook.com while promoting Appofeniacs, Sean Gunn was asked about James Gunn’s superhero filmography and where the upcoming Man of Tomorrow fits among projects such as the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, The Suicide Squad and Superman. Sean refused to reveal any story details, although he did offer one considerable endorsement.

“But I think it’s okay that I can say that I’ve read it, and it’s my favorite of all of them.”

He then quickly stressed that he does not view Marvel and DC as competitors, explaining that he remains proud of the Guardians films and simply wants each story to succeed with its audience.  Sean also teased his continuing presence as Maxwell Lord, revealing that he has played the character in “a couple more projects” that he cannot identify yet.

“I’m incredibly excited about what DC is doing,” he added, praising the way pieces of the shared universe are beginning to connect. DC has officially set Man of Tomorrow for July 9, 2027, with David Corenswet returning as Superman. 

Those connections are already becoming visible elsewhere, and Gotham may provide the next major piece of the puzzle.

Clayface brings the DCU directly into Gotham through Tom Rhys Harries’ Matt Hagen, an actor whose brutal disfigurement leads him toward an experimental treatment and a horrifying physical transformation. James Gunn has confirmed that the movie takes place before Superman, making it the first DCU film released outside chronological order. 

That Gotham setting naturally raises questions about Batman. The character already exists within DCU continuity, yet no actor has been announced for the role. Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne currently remains inside Matt Reeves’ Elseworlds universe, separate from Gunn and Peter Safran’s main continuity. The DCU version is expected to receive his own story through The Brave and the Bold. 

There is still plenty of connective tissue hiding inside Clayface. The film’s trailer shows Matt aboard a Ferris Air flight, linking the movie to Carol Ferris, who recently appeared at Hal Jordan’s funeral in Lanterns Episode 6. That tiny logo captures what Sean Gunn was talking about. The DCU is beginning to feel interconnected through companies, characters, and history rather than constant crossover spectacle. 

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