by Ricky Church
With James Gunn currently in production on Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to last summer’s hitSuperman, the DC Studios co-chairman has announced a new addition to the growing cast with Matthew Lillard joining the film.
Lillard’s role is being kept under wraps, but his involvement was revealed by Deadline and later followed up by Gunn on Instagram who shared a picture of himself and the actor. Lillard and Gunn have been friends for decades after Lillard starred in the first live-actionScooby-Doofilm which Gunn wrote. Lillard portrayed Shaggy and would return for the sequel as well as taking on the voice role in manyScooby-Dooanimated series and movies over the past 20 years.
Man of Tomorrowwill see Superman and Lex Luthor forming a reluctant partnership as the world is threatened by the villainous Brainiac, one of Superman’s main enemies who will make his live-action feature debut in the film. The next DC Universe film will beSupergirlon June 26th focusing on Milly Alcock’s Supergirl after her cameo at the end ofSuperman. David Corenswet will also reprise the Man of Steel in the upcoming film.
Lillard most recently made his return to theScreamfranchise inScream 7, reprising his role as Stu Macher from the original film as he apparently survived his wounds and is out for revenge against Neve Campbell’s Sidney. He also starred in the TV seriesCross andDaredevil: Born Again and will be seen next in Mike Flanagan’s series adaptation of Stephen King’s horror classicCarrie.
Man of Tomorrow sees the return of Superman stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., and Maria Gabriella de Faria as The Engineer. Aaron Pierre will alsoreprise hisLanternsroleas John Stewart/Green Lantern, whileLars Eidinger will play Brainiacand Adria Arjona in an unknown role which may be Maxima or Wonder Woman.
Man of Tomorrow is set for release on July 9th, 2027.
