However, with writer and director James Gunn making it clear early on that his take on Metropolis' protector wouldn't waste time with an origin story, it seemed fair to assume Jor-El wouldn't be showing up in any form in 2025's "Superman.

Obviously, the most hilarious move would be to hire Cavill as a new DCU version of Batman/Bruce Wayne, though that feels very unlikely. At the same time, there are plenty of villains Cavill could play in the DCU. In fact, imagining him as Brainiac or Darkseid already feels kind of awesome.

Superman director James Gunn weighs in with his thoughts on the state of superhero cinema, and opens up on the problems faced by DC before DC Studios was launched. He also talks Batman and Wonder

James Gunn has officially planted his flag in the DC Universe with Superman , and he’s not looking back. During a recent episode of Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard , Gunn was asked if he felt any guilt about leaving Marvel for DC.

The new Superman film has broken box office records, with actors earning modest salaries now poised for significant future bonuses.

James Gunn, after his departure from Marvel's _Guardians of the Galaxy_, expressed no remorse over transitioning to DC Studios for his latest superhero venture.

James Gunn ’s Superman might kick off a new era for DC Studios, but don’t expect it to operate like a domino in a long, interconnected chain. Despite featuring iconic characters like Green Lantern’s Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl,