Matthew Lillard Joins Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow Cast
Matthew Lillard joins the ensemble in an undisclosed role as James Gunn’s Superman sequel moves toward a July 9, 2027 release.
- According to a report by Deadline, Matthew Lillard has officially joined the cast of the upcoming DC Studios sequel, Man of Tomorrow, scheduled for release on July 9, 2027.
- Lillard's casting follows a busy year that included his return to the Scream franchise in Scream 7 and a role in Daredevil: Born Again, having previously collaborated with director James Gunn on 2002's Scooby-Doo and 2004's Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.
- Man of Tomorrow features David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, picking up after the events of Superman to explore a larger DC Universe threat.
- While specific details about Lillard's character remain under wraps, his casting aligns with his stated desire to enter the superhero world as DC continues reshaping its cinematic universe under Gunn's leadership.
- DC's expansion continues with the upcoming feature Supergirl on June 26 and the body-horror film Clayface on October 23, reflecting Warner Bros.' ongoing efforts to relaunch the DCU alongside Man of Tomorrow.
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Matthew Lillard joins “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow, ”reunites with “Scooby Doo” director James Gunn
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Superman Sequel Man of Tomorrow Adds Matthew Lillard to Cast in Mystery Role
Scream and Daredevil: Born Again actor Matthew Lillard is joining the all-star cast of the Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow. A new report from Deadline revealed Lillard will be joining the likes of David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, and many others in a mystery role. It's unclear how big of a role Lillard will play or if he'll have any superpowers, but Man of Tomorrow is expected to be one of the biggest films of 2027.Man of Tomo…
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