James Gunn has been pacing up to chalk up a brand new vision for the DCEU along with his co-creator, Peter Safran. There was a lull at DC Studios in terms of utilizing the secondary characters and not doing justice to the fan favorites. Currently, James is searching for the new Kryptonite for his latest venture, ‘Superman: Legacy.’
James Gunn is planning to revamp the entire timeline of the DCEU with ‘The Flash,’ and recruiting a new character for the Superman franchise is one of the important decisions. The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director wants a younger Superman, as he will delve into the past of Kryptonite. During his search, he has found a new face in Pierson Fodé as a contender for the role.
Pierson Fodé Might Be On James Gunn’s Radar To Be The Next Superman
The rumor mill has not stopped spinning since James Gunn announced a new Superman film. Currently, the director is searching for a young Superman to fit the bill for ‘Superman: Legacy.’ ‘Euphoria’ star Jacob Elordi was rumored to play the part, but the official reports and Gunn refuted the claims.
Recently, David Corenswet was the leading contender for the character. Now, Variety has reported that the ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ star Pierson Fordé has emerged as the new front runner after Gunn was impressed with his audition tape. a As per the sources, the actor has“sent in a self-tape, which included a montage of footage showing his very Clark Kent-like childhood on a farm in the small town of Moses Lake, Wash.” He was also in an episode of ‘Supergirl.’
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Rachel Brosnahan Would Jump At The Opportunity To Play Lois Lane
Along with Superman, James Gunn is also searching for his love interest, the fiery journalist Lois Lane. Actresses like Emma Mackey, Samara Weaving, and Phoebe Dynevor are front runners for the younger reiteration of Lois Lane. But Rachel Brosnahan is leading the pack of the front runners for giving an outstanding performance during her audition.
During an interview with The View, Rachel Brosnahan expressed feeling elated by the rumors about being considered for the role. She said, “I mean, look, taking everything you read on the internet with a grain of salt is my first piece of advice. Look, it would be extraordinary. I grew up watching Lois Lane, this incredibly talented journalist, far from a damsel in distress, and I would jump at the chance if it arose.”
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