Superman (2025) Cast
DC Studios / Warner Bros. Pictures | Action, Superhero, Adventure | Directed by James Gunn
Superman (2025) is the first film in DC Studios' rebooted DC Universe, written and directed by James Gunn. The film follows a young Clark Kent as he embraces his identity as Superman, navigating the conflict between his Kryptonian heritage and his deep connection to humanity — and facing Lex Luthor, who views the alien hero as an existential threat. Rather than retelling Superman's origin story, the film begins with an established Clark Kent already operating as Superman, exploring who he is as a person and a hero. The large ensemble introduces multiple DC Comics characters set to appear across the broader DC Universe going forward.
The Superman (2025) cast is one of the most expansive superhero film ensembles in DC's history, deliberately introducing a wide array of DC Comics characters who will anchor the new shared universe. David Corenswet brings a new interpretation to the Man of Steel — one focused on optimism, decency, and the humanity Clark Kent carries within him — while Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane is positioned as a sharp, fully realized journalist and equal partner rather than a secondary figure. The film also functions as an introduction to DC's Justice Society-adjacent heroes, with Nathan Fillion's Green Lantern, Edi Gathegi's Mister Terrific, Isabela Merced's Hawkgirl, and Anthony Carrigan's Metamorpho all appearing in meaningful supporting roles.
Main Cast
David Corenswet
Clark Kent / Superman
The last son of Krypton, raised in Smallville, Kansas, who fights for a better world as Superman while navigating the tension between his alien origins and his profoundly human values.
Rachel Brosnahan
Lois Lane
The Daily Planet's star investigative reporter — the best in the business — whose fearless pursuit of truth makes her both Superman's greatest ally and a formidable force in her own right.
Nicholas Hoult
Lex Luthor
The brilliant, narcissistic industrialist who views Superman's existence as a fundamental threat to human supremacy and ambition — this version emphasizes Lex's dangerous intellect over brute villainy.
Edi Gathegi
Michael Holt / Mister Terrific
A self-made Olympic athlete and inventor of genius-level intellect, who uses advanced T-Spheres and a technologically enhanced suit to operate as the third-smartest person on Earth.
Nathan Fillion
Guy Gardner / Green Lantern
One of Earth's Green Lanterns — a brash, combative, and utterly confident man whose power ring can construct anything he can imagine, and who has absolutely no shortage of imagination about himself.
Isabela Merced
Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl
A fierce, winged warrior who wields an ancient Nth-metal mace, whose history is tied to cycles of death and reincarnation stretching back thousands of years.
Anthony Carrigan
Rex Mason / Metamorpho
A soldier of fortune whose exposure to a radioactive meteor gives him the ability to transform his body into any chemical element or compound, making him one of DC's most visually distinctive heroes.
Skyler Gisondo
Jimmy Olsen
The Daily Planet's eager young photographer and Clark Kent's friend, whose knack for being in the middle of extraordinary events makes him an invaluable if often imperiled witness to history.
María Gabriela de Faría
The Engineer
A character whose body has been infused with nanotechnology, giving her the ability to interface with and manipulate machines, serving as one of the film's more morally complex figures.
Wendell Pierce
Perry White
The no-nonsense, gravel-voiced editor-in-chief of the Daily Planet, who demands excellence from his reporters and serves as a moral authority figure within the newsroom and the story.
Supporting & Recurring Cast
| Actor | Character | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Corenswet | Clark Kent / Superman | Lead; the Man of Steel in the new DCU | DCU debut; succeeds Henry Cavill in the role |
| Rachel Brosnahan | Lois Lane | Lead; star reporter and Superman's partner | DCU debut; Emmy and Golden Globe winner |
| Nicholas Hoult | Lex Luthor | Primary antagonist; genius industrialist | DCU debut |
| Nathan Fillion | Guy Gardner / Green Lantern | Supporting hero; brash Green Lantern Corps member | DCU debut for actor and character |
| Edi Gathegi | Michael Holt / Mister Terrific | Supporting hero; genius inventor and athlete | DCU debut for actor and character |
| Isabela Merced | Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl | Supporting hero; winged warrior | DCU debut |
| Anthony Carrigan | Rex Mason / Metamorpho | Supporting hero; elemental shape-changer | DCU debut; known for Barry on HBO |
| Skyler Gisondo | Jimmy Olsen | Supporting; Daily Planet photographer | DCU debut |
| María Gabriela de Faría | The Engineer | Supporting; nano-tech enhanced character | DCU debut; from the Authority comics team |
| Wendell Pierce | Perry White | Supporting; Daily Planet editor-in-chief | DCU debut; known for The Wire and Jack Ryan |
Creators & Production
James Gunn
Director & Writer — Co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran, Gunn wrote and directed Superman as the cornerstone project of his new DC Universe, bringing the optimistic, character-driven sensibility of his Guardians of the Galaxy films to the Man of Steel.
Peter Safran
Producer — Co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Gunn, Safran has overseen the structural and business architecture of the new DC Universe, ensuring consistency across the planned slate of films and television projects.
DC Studios / Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Companies — Superman is produced by DC Studios and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, marking the first film fully developed under the Gunn-Safran leadership era at DC.
Jerry Siegel & Joe Shuster
Source Material — Created Superman, who first appeared in Action Comics #1 in April 1938 — arguably the most influential superhero ever created and the character who defined the genre.
Henry Braham
Director of Photography — Served as cinematographer on Superman, working closely with Gunn to establish the visual language of the new DC Universe.
About the Superman (2025) Cast
The casting of David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman was the result of an extensive search by James Gunn, who auditioned numerous actors before settling on Corenswet, at the time best known for his roles in Pearl and Look Both Ways. Gunn has spoken publicly about wanting a Superman who embodies genuine goodness — not naivety, but a principled, emotionally grounded heroism — and who can portray both the alien power of Superman and the Midwestern warmth of Clark Kent with equal conviction. Corenswet is tall, dark-haired, and built to a physical standard the role has always demanded, but what distinguished his audition was reportedly the emotional authenticity he brought to Clark's humanity. Rachel Brosnahan's casting as Lois Lane likewise prioritized journalism credibility and sharp intelligence over glamour, aligning with the version of Lois that has dominated comics for the past few decades.
Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor is the film's most intriguing antagonist casting. Where previous major portrayals (Gene Hackman, Kevin Spacey, Jesse Eisenberg) emphasized different facets of the character, Hoult brings a cold, precise, almost surgical quality to the role — a Lex who is genuinely brilliant, genuinely threatened by the existence of a being more powerful than he is, and genuinely dangerous because of it. The supporting heroes — Mister Terrific, Hawkgirl, Guy Gardner, and Metamorpho — collectively introduce characters from across DC's comic history who have rarely if ever appeared in live action, signaling Gunn's ambition to draw from the full breadth of DC's character library rather than defaulting solely to the most famous names. Anthony Carrigan's Metamorpho and Edi Gathegi's Mister Terrific in particular represent characters with dedicated comic fanbases who have waited decades for a live-action portrayal of this caliber.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who stars in Superman (2025)?
Superman (2025) stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor. The supporting cast includes Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl.
Who plays Superman in the 2025 film?
David Corenswet plays Clark Kent/Superman in the 2025 DC Studios reboot. Corenswet, previously known for Look Both Ways and Pearl, was cast in the role in 2023 following an extensive search by director James Gunn.
When was Superman (2025) released?
Superman was released on July 11, 2025. Written and directed by James Gunn, it is the first film in the newly rebooted DC Universe and the first chapter of DC Studios' structured shared cinematic universe under Gunn and Peter Safran's leadership.
Who directed Superman (2025)?
Superman (2025) was written and directed by James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios. Gunn is best known for directing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 1, 2, and 3 at Marvel Studios before moving to DC.
Who plays Lois Lane in Superman (2025)?
Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane in Superman (2025). Brosnahan is best known for her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning role as Midge Maisel in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime Video.
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