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James Gunn Casts Brainiac for Man of Tomorrow Film

11/26/2025

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James Gunn, filmmaker, is casting Brainiac in the film Man of Tomorrow, slated for release July 9, 2027.
Reports indicate several unknown actors and three big-name stars are testing for Brainiac.
David Corenswet will play Superman.
Nicholas Hoult will play Lex Luthor, forming an uneasy alliance against Brainiac.
The plot may explore Brainiac's interest in Earth's metahuman history and could include Supergirl as a Kandor refugee.

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Story summary

James Gunn, filmmaker, is casting Brainiac in the film Man of Tomorrow, slated for release July 9, 2027.
Reports indicate several unknown actors and three big-name stars are testing for Brainiac.
David Corenswet will play Superman.
Nicholas Hoult will play Lex Luthor, forming an uneasy alliance against Brainiac.
The plot may explore Brainiac's interest in Earth's metahuman history and could include Supergirl as a Kandor refugee.