Man of Tomorrow is officially now filming.
James Gunn confirmed production is underway by posting, “From the set of #ManofTomorrow. Shooting now.”
The first image shared from the set doesn’t reveal Superman, but it does offer a clear clue about what Gunn is working on.
The photo shows a chessboard set up on a table next to an inmate ID badge for “Luthor, A” from the VanKull Department of Corrections, which appears to point to Lex Luthor being locked up.
James Gunn teases Lex Luthor angle
The set photo looks like Gunn is teasing a prison scene involving Lex. The chessboard also fits the kind of calculated and strategic imagery usually tied to the character.
Nicholas Hoult returns as Lex Luthor in Man of Tomorrow, which is confirmed to feature Superman and Lex joining forces against Brainiac. The set photo suggests Lex could start out imprisoned before becoming part of that larger fight.
Filming now underway
Fans recently learned that filming on Man of Tomorrow was expected to begin this week, and Gunn has now made it official.
That means DC Studios is moving ahead with the next chapter following Superman. While plot details remain under wraps, Gunn clearly wanted fans to know the cameras are rolling.
Man of Tomorrow release info
Man of Tomorrow is dated for July 9, 2027.
James Gunn is writing and directing.
The cast includes David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, Scott Kasics as Argus-Field Agent, Adria Arjona as Maxima, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Aaron Pierre as Green Lantern John Stewart, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Andre Royo in an undisclosed role.
More official details should follow as filming continues.
(note: featured image is from Superman)
