Things are now getting excited for upcoming Superman project by James Gunn is now moving towards deciding their lead actress.

2 Netflix Superstars and a &#8216;House of Cards&#8217; Actress Set to Test for James Gunn’s Much-Awaited Superman Project

When news broke out about Zack Snyder leaving the DCU, fans were disheartened.
And DCU bringing James Gunn on board got mixed reactions from fans. While some
saw this change as ‘refreshing,’ others questioned his ability. But until the
release of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, fans had a change of heart for
Gunn, giving them a new confidence in the director. And now, the co-CEO of DC is
all set to move ahead with his first project for DCU with Superman but without
Henry Cavill. [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/]

James Gunn has a different vision of Superman. For Superman: Legacy, he will
focus on Clark Kent’s earlier life that would be without Cavill. While it is not
known who will fill in Cavill’s shoes, there’s some tea on who Gunn is
considering for the role of Lois Lane. 


JAMES GUNN IS ALL SET TO BEGIN WITH IN-PERSON SCREENING TESTS

The news about Gunn and his team going through several audition tapes has been
making rounds for a while now. But now, there is some progress being made. As
reported by Deadline
[https://deadline.com/2023/06/superman-legacy-screen-tests-clark-kent-lois-lane-1235409997/],
some insiders have shared that the Super director is all set to start the first
in-person screening tests with two Netflix superstars. And another of House of
Cards fame. The actress in the frame are Emma Mackey from Sex Education, Rachel
Brosnahan of House of Cards, and Phoebe Dynevor of Bridgeton. 

> Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan and Phoebe Dynevor will test for Lois Lane in
> ‘SUPERMAN: LEGACY’ later next week.
> 
> (Source: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/o5z8fl0Pur [https://t.co/o5z8fl0Pur]
> 
> — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1666889179777622038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Previously, it has been reported that Rachel Brosnahan gave an ‘outstanding
audition’ for the role of Lane but could be an older fit under what Gunn is
looking for. The actress even admitted that she would love to play Lois Lane as
she has grown up admiring the character from the comics
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-meets-superman-rachel-brosnahan-reveals-what-she-thinks-about-being-lois-lane-in-james-gunns-superman-legacy/]. 

ALSO READ: Not Henry Cavill but This Superman Actor Is the Biggest Inspiration
for James Gunn’s Superman Legacy
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-not-henry-cavill-but-this-superman-actor-is-the-biggest-inspiration-for-james-gunns-superman-legacy/]

As for Clark Kent, the names of Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, and Tom
Brittney have been in consideration. Apart from its release in July 2025, fans
are eager to know what else Gunn has to offer with the upcoming project.


WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SUPERMAN: LEGACY?

With reports, it is certain that the movie is going to bring a bright side of
Kent amidst the darkness of the Metropolis. Superman: Legacy will be focusing on
a time when Superman will be struggling to balance his Kryptonian heritage with
human upbringing, as Peter Safran shared. This was the prime reason Henry Cavill
stepped down from the role, which disheartened many fans. However, fans are not
hopeful about the upcoming movie and have faith in Gunn’s ideation.

Henry Cavill as Superman
[data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==]Credits:
Imago

With a critically acclaimed reception of Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3,
fans have high hopes from the director about the future of DC’s universe.
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-fans-filled-with-optimism-for-james-gunns-superman-after-the-dc-head-delivers-a-beautiful-movie-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-volume-3/]
It will be exciting to see who the director will cast as the upcoming Lois Lane
in the movie.

ALSO READ: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’: How James Gunn’s Goodbye to MCU Sets Up
High Hopes for His DC Takeover, Even After Henry Cavill Heartbreak
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-how-james-gunns-goodbye-to-mcu-sets-up-high-hopes-for-his-dc-takeover-even-after-henry-cavill-heartbreak/]

Who do you think will be more suitable for the role of Lois Lane? Let us know in
the comments below. 

Itti Mahajan

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When news broke out about Zack Snyder leaving the DCU, fans were disheartened. And DCU bringing James Gunn on board got mixed reactions from fans. While some saw this change as ‘refreshing,’ others questioned his ability. But until the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3, fans had a change of heart for Gunn, giving them a new confidence in the director. And now, the co-CEO of DC is all set to move ahead with his first project for DCU with Superman but without <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/henry-cavill/">Henry Cavill.</a>
James Gunn has a different vision of Superman. For Superman: Legacy, he will focus on Clark Kent’s earlier life that would be without Cavill. While it is not known who will fill in Cavill’s shoes, there’s some tea on who Gunn is considering for the role of Lois Lane. 
<h2>James Gunn is all set to begin with in-person screening tests</h2>
The news about Gunn and his team going through several audition tapes has been making rounds for a while now. But now, there is some progress being made. <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/06/superman-legacy-screen-tests-clark-kent-lois-lane-1235409997/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">As reported by Deadline</a>, some insiders have shared that the Super director is all set to start the first in-person screening tests with two Netflix superstars. And another of House of Cards fame. The actress in the frame are Emma Mackey from Sex Education, Rachel Brosnahan of House of Cards, and Phoebe Dynevor of Bridgeton. 
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Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan and Phoebe Dynevor will test for Lois Lane in ‘SUPERMAN: LEGACY’ later next week.
(Source: Deadline) <a href="https://t.co/o5z8fl0Pur">pic.twitter.com/o5z8fl0Pur</a>
&mdash; DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) <a href="https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1666889179777622038?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Previously, it has been reported that Rachel Brosnahan gave an ‘outstanding audition’ for the role of Lane but could be an older fit under what Gunn is looking for. The actress even admitted that <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-the-marvelous-mrs-maisel-meets-superman-rachel-brosnahan-reveals-what-she-thinks-about-being-lois-lane-in-james-gunns-superman-legacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">she would love to play Lois Lane as she has grown up admiring the character from the comics</a>. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-not-henry-cavill-but-this-superman-actor-is-the-biggest-inspiration-for-james-gunns-superman-legacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Not Henry Cavill but This Superman Actor Is the Biggest Inspiration for James Gunn’s Superman Legacy</a>
As for Clark Kent, the names of Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, and Tom Brittney have been in consideration. Apart from its release in July 2025, fans are eager to know what else Gunn has to offer with the upcoming project.
<h2>What to expect from Superman: Legacy?</h2>
With reports, it is certain that the movie is going to bring a bright side of Kent amidst the darkness of the Metropolis. Superman: Legacy will be focusing on a time when Superman will be struggling to balance his Kryptonian heritage with human upbringing, as Peter Safran shared. This was the prime reason Henry Cavill stepped down from the role, which disheartened many fans. However, fans are not hopeful about the upcoming movie and have faith in Gunn’s ideation.
<figure id="attachment_93694" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-93694" style="width: 2560px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-93694 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0126588250h-1-scaled.jpg" alt="Henry Cavill as Superman" width="2560" height="1703" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0126588250h-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0126588250h-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0126588250h-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0126588250h-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0126588250h-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/imago0126588250h-1-2048x1362.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-93694" class="wp-caption-text">Credits: Imago</figcaption></figure>
With a critically acclaimed reception of Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3, <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-henry-cavill-fans-filled-with-optimism-for-james-gunns-superman-after-the-dc-head-delivers-a-beautiful-movie-in-guardians-of-the-galaxy-volume-3/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fans have high hopes from the director about the future of DC&#8217;s universe.</a> It will be exciting to see who the director will cast as the upcoming Lois Lane in the movie. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/hollywood-news-guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-how-james-gunns-goodbye-to-mcu-sets-up-high-hopes-for-his-dc-takeover-even-after-henry-cavill-heartbreak/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">‘Guardians of the Galaxy 3’: How James Gunn’s Goodbye to MCU Sets Up High Hopes for His DC Takeover, Even After Henry Cavill Heartbreak</a>
Who do you think will be more suitable for the role of Lois Lane? Let us know in the comments below.

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