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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Actor Matthew Lillard has landed a major role in the new ‘Superman’ film, ‘Man of Tomorrow’. However, it is not yet known exactly what role the actor will play. ‘Deadline’ does report that he has many scenes with actor David Corenswet, who plays the title role.
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Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Matthew Lillard has just landed an exciting new role in Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Role in Man of Tomorrow Matthew Lillard and James Gunn on the set of ‘MAN OF TOMORROW’. pic.twitter.com/A6xy6YVWq0— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 6, 2026 The Scream star will be appearing onscreen for the sequel to James Gunn’s 2025 reboot of Superman, starring David Corenswet as the titular superhero. Lillard returns after previousl…
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bndestem.nlActor Matthew Lillard has landed a major role in the new Superman film, Man of Tomorrow. However, it is not yet known exactly what role the actor will play. Deadline does report that he has many scenes with actor David Corenswet, who plays the title role.
Matthew Lillard joins “Superman” sequel “Man of Tomorrow, ”reunites with “Scooby Doo” director James Gunn
His casting comes on the heels of "Peacemaker" star Frank Grillo confirming his casting in the new DCU movie.Matthew Lillard; David Corenswet in 'Superman'Credit: Kristina Bumphrey/Variety via Getty; Jessica Miglio/Warner Bros.Key PointsMatthew Lillard has reportedly been cast in the upcoming Superman follow-up film, Man of Tomorrow.The move reunites Lillard with Scooby Doo director — and current DC Studios co-head — James Gunn, who will write a…
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