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A newSuperman: Legacycast rumor suggests James Gunn may replace fan-favorite Sasha Calle withGlass Onionstar Madelyn Cline as DCU Supergirl.
The upcomingSupermanfilm has already announced several official cast members, including David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, but the casting of Supergirl remains unverified. Calle made her blockbuster debut as Supergirl inThe Flash, and for a while, it was believed she could reprise her role in Gunn’sSuperman: Legacy. However, recently, fans received news thatCalle’s Supergirl would likely be replaced.
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The latest bombshell update was leaked in an episode ofThe Hot Mic. Industry insider John Rocha claimed Cline could replace Cale in the new DCU. This may mean that producers are merely eyeing Cline, but it’s also possible that Warner Bros. may already be in talks with the up-and-coming actor. While Supergirl will reportedly appear inSuperman: Legacy, it’s also important to note that whoever lands the part will likely star in the character’s origin-story film.Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowis still in the early stages of development, but it’s no secretthe Supergirl casting choicewill have a massive effect on Gunn’s new interconnected DCU.
News of Calle’s replacement shocked fans who wanted to see her return as Supergirl. However, the recast aligns with Gunn’s current strategy of clearing the deck to make way for an entirely new DCU canon that is supposed to begin withSuperman: Legacy. So far, the cast includes primarily young budding actors whose careers are rising. Clark Kent’s Corenswet, who replaced previous Superman Henry Cavill, is best known for his breakout role in A24’sPearl, but Corenswet’s new blockbuster role will likely skyrocket him onto the A-list. Similarly, Hoult’s star is rising, with previous credits includingMad Max: Fury RoadandThe Menu. Some fans were surprised to learn that Gunn cast Hoult over his friend andfavorite Lex Luthor Michael Rosenbaum. Cline fits right into the current casting trend. In addition to theKnives Outsequel, Cline is known for her starring role in the Netflix seriesOuter Banksand even appeared inStranger Things.
While some fans are trepidatious about Gunn starting from scratch, others are optimistic that the new cast of characters will inject some much-needed originality and passion into the struggling DCU.DC Films likeBlue BeetleandShazam! Fury of the Godsmade 2023 a record-low year for the studio, and new rumors suggest that Warner Bros. may be in severe financial trouble due to the recent losses. Only time will tell if the franchise will fare better under Gunn’s leadership, but perhaps only Superman (or Supergirl) can save DC Studios.
Superman: Legacywill be in theaters on June 21, 2025.
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