Popular DC Comics characters may make an appearance in James Gunn's upcoming Superman: Legacy film. As the DCEU winds down, the new DC Universe readies for takeoff. Late in January, Peter Safran and Gunn unveiled a slew of "Gods and Monsters"–themed projects for the DC Extended Universe. Superman: Legacy is a title they are working on for a release in 2025.
A new Man of Steel is being sought out as Gunn takes on the dual roles of writer and director on Superman: Legacy. Nonetheless, it has been speculated that a number of established DC characters would make cameos in the new series. The Hot Mic Podcast host Jeff Sneider has claimed that the upcoming Superman: Legacy has three essential cast members. Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen are expected to make an appearance in the film. Neither DC Studios nor Warner Bros. Discovery have addressed this speculation as of yet.
Even if Lex Luthor does appear in Superman: Legacy, the greater question is whether or not he will play a significant villainous role. Lex Luthor hasn't been a major antagonist in a DC film since 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. After that, Lex stopped making appearances in movies. It's worth mentioning, though, that Lex Luthor has always played a pivotal role as Superman's archenemy.
Lex Luthor may have a role in Superman: Legacy, although he probably won't be the main antagonist. Lex's villainous position in a potential sequel may have been inspired by the remake. It would be boring if Lex became Superman's first major adversary. Instead, the franchise would be better served by building to a wider fight between the two sides.
Furthermore, there are a plethora of Superman antagonists that have yet to be included in a film. Rebooting the Superman film series with a new primary antagonist is another way to set it apart from the franchise's previous entries. If Lex Luthor is in Superman: Legacy, then hopefully Gunn is thinking about that. The inclusion of Superman canon staples like Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen in Superman: Legacy makes perfect sense.
A new Man of Steel is being sought out as Gunn takes on the dual roles of writer and director on Superman: Legacy. Nonetheless, it has been speculated that a number of established DC characters would make cameos in the new series. The Hot Mic Podcast host Jeff Sneider has claimed that the upcoming Superman: Legacy has three essential cast members. Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen are expected to make an appearance in the film. Neither DC Studios nor Warner Bros. Discovery have addressed this speculation as of yet.
Even if Lex Luthor does appear in Superman: Legacy, the greater question is whether or not he will play a significant villainous role. Lex Luthor hasn't been a major antagonist in a DC film since 2016's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. After that, Lex stopped making appearances in movies. It's worth mentioning, though, that Lex Luthor has always played a pivotal role as Superman's archenemy.
Lex Luthor may have a role in Superman: Legacy, although he probably won't be the main antagonist. Lex's villainous position in a potential sequel may have been inspired by the remake. It would be boring if Lex became Superman's first major adversary. Instead, the franchise would be better served by building to a wider fight between the two sides.
Furthermore, there are a plethora of Superman antagonists that have yet to be included in a film. Rebooting the Superman film series with a new primary antagonist is another way to set it apart from the franchise's previous entries. If Lex Luthor is in Superman: Legacy, then hopefully Gunn is thinking about that. The inclusion of Superman canon staples like Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen in Superman: Legacy makes perfect sense.
