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James Gunn is back in full debunking mode, this time with all the whispers and rumors surrounding Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow and its apparent villain, Brainiac.
Replying to a report that suggested Guardians of the Galaxy actor Dave Bautista was being lined up to play Brainiac, Gunn wrote on Threads, "Let's forget a moment I've never said Brainiac was in the movie. I freaking love [Dave Bautista] & I have many ideas for who he could play in the DCU. But he & I have never discussed a role in Man of Tomorrow, nor have we discussed it amongst ourselves at DC. In addition, truly, NONE of the names, from the six or seven I've seen rumored for a role, have auditioned or been discussed at all."
Gunn later confirmed to a fan in the affirmative when he asked that we will get a villain that "isn't Luthor or Zod" in Man of Tomorrow, which is dated for July 9, 2027.
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Most of the intense speculation surrounding the arrival of Brainiac in the DCU stemmed from a post by Gunn that showed the first page of the Man of Tomorrow script's first draft, complete with an anatomical illustration of a decidedly non-human head.
Both Superman actor David Corenswet and Lex Luthor actor Nicholas Hoult have been confirmed for the sequel. Before then, however, the DCU is bringing Supergirl to the big screen next June, with the Lanterns HBO series also debuting in 2026.
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