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Matthew Lillard Joins James Gunn's Superman Sequel, July 2027

5/6/2026

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Lillard Joins Superman

Matthew Lillard has joined the cast of “Man of Tomorrow,” James Gunn’s Superman sequel slated for release on July 9, 2027.
Gunn directs, writes and produces the film, which stars David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
The ensemble includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Lars Eidinger as Brainiac.
DC Studios declined comment, leaving Lillard’s specific role undisclosed.

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Lillard Leads Scream7

Actor Dylan Lillard leads Scream 7, plays villain Mr. Charles in Daredevil: Born Again, and supports Cross.
Studios are hiring him for his nostalgic “warm-and-fuzzy” appeal linked to Scooby-Doo and Scream fame.
He will appear in A24’s Carrie series after the superhero film wraps.
Man of Tomorrow is filming at Trilith Studios in Georgia and will shoot in Macon, Cincinnati and the United Kingdom through mid-2026.

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Historical Context

When Warner Bros. released Richard Donner’s *Superman* in December 1978, the $55 million production became the era’s costliest film and earned about $300 million worldwide, winning a 1979 Academy Award for visual effects and proving that comic-book heroes could succeed on a blockbuster scale. That breakthrough underpins DC Studios’ 2027 *Man of Tomorrow*, which expands the franchise with global shoots and a new cast.

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Lillard Joins Superman

Matthew Lillard has joined the cast of “Man of Tomorrow,” James Gunn’s Superman sequel slated for release on July 9, 2027.
Gunn directs, writes and produces the film, which stars David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
The ensemble includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Lars Eidinger as Brainiac.
DC Studios declined comment, leaving Lillard’s specific role undisclosed.

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