'Superman: Legacy': James Gunn makes big announcement, says he will write & direct DC film

DC Studios co-boss James Gunn recently revealed that he will be writing and directing upcoming film Superman: Legacy. Gunn revealed project on January 31, 2023, when he anunced DC slate for next eight to ten years. Among or projects, Superman: Legacy will be first DC film since Black Adam to t feature actor Henry Cavill as Superman, who made his debut with Zack Snyder's Man of Steel in 2013. 

Gunn took to Twitter to anunce his key roles in upcoming film. He said that release date of film, as previously revealed, is July 11, 2025. Gunn also said that his bror Matt Gunn told him about breaking down in tears when he first saw real date. Upon being inquired, Matt said that July 11 is ir far’s birthday, which Gunn had t previously realised. 

"Yes, I’m directing Superman: Legacy to be released on July 11, 2025," said Gunn. He added, "My bror Matt told me when he saw release date he started to cry. I asked him why. He said, 'Dude, it’s Dad’s birthday.' I hadn’t realized."

James Gunn on his far

Gunn’s far passed away about three years ago, as Peacemaker writer-director revealed. He said that his far was his best friend, though didn't necessarily understand him when he was a kid. Regardless, he supported his “love of comics” and film, added Gunn. He said that if it wasn’t for his far’s support, he would t have been making Superman: Legacy. 

DC’s brand-new slate 

According to James Gunn, plan for DC’s next few years of content includes characters and storylines which have never before graced big screen. Superman: Legacy, Authority, Swamp Thing, Batman’s Brave and Bold, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and more are slated for development in next few coming years. 

DC Universe just saw release of Shazam! Fury of Gods, which features actor Zachary Levi as titular hero. Or DC films slated for a 2023 release are Flash, Blue Beetle, and Aquaman and Lost Kingdom. Matt Reeves’ Batman II, which will feature Robert Pattinson in role of Dark Knight once again, is currently under development.