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James Gunn Explains Why “Big Brother” Star Rick Devens Missed a “Man of Tomorrow” Cameo
7/20/2026, 12:16:14 AM
Canceled Cameo in *Man of Tomorrow*
DC Studios co-head James Gunn disclosed that reality-TV personality Rick Devens was slated to appear in the background of the upcoming Superman sequel *Man of Tomorrow* but the appearance was cancelled when Devens’ filming commitments for CBS’s *Big Brother* Season 28 conflicted with the movie’s schedule. The film, a sequel to Gunn’s 2025 *Superman*, is set for a worldwide theatrical release on July 9, 2027, with David Corenswet returning as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
Background: *Big Brother* Season 28 and Rick Devens
Devens, known from *Survivor* and now a surprise houseguest on *Big Brother* Season 28, competes for a $750,000 cash prize. Episodes air Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays on CBS and stream on Paramount+. During the Thursday eviction episode, Devens gave Gunn a live shout-out, prompting the filmmaker to share the clip on Threads.
Gunn’s Explanation (Official Statements)
Gunn confirmed a personal friendship with Devens and said the cameo had been arranged before Devens’ reality-show obligations arose. He noted that Devens’ wife and children visited the set despite his inability to film, and that Devens “couldn’t tell me why” he had to cancel, though he hinted the reason was “exciting.” Gunn’s comments provide the only public account of why the cameo did not materialize.
Verbatim Quotes
- “No because he’s on Big Brother! Otherwise he would have been,” — James Gunn, Threads post
- “We do. He was gonna appear in the background of MoT but he had to cancel (his awesome wife and kids still came). He couldn’t tell me why but told me I’d be excited. Obviously I was!” — James Gunn, Threads post
- “He couldn’t tell me why but told me I’d be excited.” — James Gunn, Threads post
- “We do. He was gonna appear in the background of MoT but he had to cancel (his awesome wife and kids still came). He couldn’t tell me why but told me I’d be excited. Obviously I was!” — James Gunn, Threads post
What’s Next
*Man of Tomorrow* remains on schedule for its July 9, 2027 release, and *Big Brother* Season 28 continues its weekly broadcasts, with the competition for the $750,000 prize still underway.
