It’s no secret that DC Studios co-head James Gunn has been hard at work on his latest installment in DCU Chapter 1, Man of Tomorrow. Details on the Superman follow-up have been kept tightly under wraps but, via the screenplay cover, Gunn teased that the all-powerful Brainiac would be the film’s villain. The past few weeks have seen casting rumors swirl around a number of actors but, following that, the role has officially been cast. Gunn also signified the occasion with a message.
It can finally be said that the DCU’s Brainiac will officially be played by Lars Eidinger. The German actor and rapper has a considerable amount of acting credits under his belt, with more than a few of them being productions native to his country. Among his TV and film credits are My Little Sister, Dying, Babylon Berlin, About Joan, Jay Kelly and All the Light We Cannot See. With this casting, a major role box can now be checked off for the previously mentioned upcoming superhero film, and that’s great news.
James Gunn also seems to be quite pleased with this casting decision for his latest movie. Around the time the news broke, Gunn took to Instagram to share a photo of Eidinger as well as one of Brainiac from the comics. The writer/director also dropped a message as his caption:
In our worldwide search for Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, Lars Eidinger rose to the top. Welcome to the DCU, Lars.
Man of Tomorrow is set to open in theaters on July 9, 2027. In the meantime, head over to HBO Max to stream Superman and other DC-related content.
More to come…
