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Supergirl Test Screenings, Wonder Woman Rumors, Lanterns Logo Revealed | DCU News Updates
Episode 781
Published 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Description
David C. Roberson and Jason Goss break down the latest DCU news, casting updates, rumors, and clarifications from DC Studios.
Bud Cort Dies at 77
We begin by remembering Bud Cort, who voiced:
Supergirl Meets Lobo TV Spot
A new TV spot for Supergirl featuring Lobo has surfaced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TuUiYuaWCU
Baby Krypto Revealed
New footage featuring Baby Krypto debuted during the Puppy Bowl and was later shared by James Gunn. https://youtu.be/VoqjnU_wGJM
“We’re Not Telling Woman of Tomorrow”
Gunn clarified that the film is not a direct adaptation of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, but rather inspired by its tone and structure.
Supergirl Test Screenings
Reports suggest:
Lanterns
New Lanterns Logo Revealed
The first official logo for Lanterns has been unveiled.
Clayface
Production Update
Gunn confirms that director James Watkins is still working on the first cut of Clayface.
The film remains on track for its 2026 release, though Warner Bros. has shifted the release date to October.
Man of Tomorrow
Brainiac Casting Confirmed
Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac.
Gunn shared that the character draws inspiration from multiple comic eras, including classic Otto Binder stories and more modern, darker interpretations.
Casting Updates
Gunn confirmed:
Maxima Rumor
Reports suggest Maxima may appear as a secondary antagonist before potentially shifting allegiances.
Cinematographer Confirmed
Sam McCurdy (Game of Thrones, Shōgun) joins as cinematographer.
The Batman Part II
Reports suggest an older role may be Harvey Dent’s father
We also discuss comic lore surrounding Harvey’s abusive father and its potential influence.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Christina Hodson Writing
THR reports Christina Hodson is attached as screenwriter.
Gunn defended her writing publicly, noting that screenplays often differ significantly from final films.
No Actionable Script Ready
Gunn says there is no “actionable script” yet and that DC is taking a measured development approach.
Mister Miracle
Tom King confirms Mister Miracle is a DCU project with major implications and confirms Darkseid has been cast.
DC Tea
Batman & Wonder Woman Auditions Are False
Gunn states that rumors of Batman and Wonder Woman auditions are not true.
He reaffirmed both characters’ importance to the DCU.
Wonder Woman Casting Rumor
Deuxmoi claims Adria Arjona is Gunn’s top choice, though this remains unconfirmed.
Dynamic Duo Not DCU
The animated Dynamic Duo project is not part of DCU canon.
Grant Gustin Is Not t
Bud Cort Dies at 77
We begin by remembering Bud Cort, who voiced:
- Toyman on Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited, and Static Shock
- Josiah Wormwood on Batman: The Animated Series
Supergirl Meets Lobo TV Spot
A new TV spot for Supergirl featuring Lobo has surfaced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TuUiYuaWCU
Baby Krypto Revealed
New footage featuring Baby Krypto debuted during the Puppy Bowl and was later shared by James Gunn. https://youtu.be/VoqjnU_wGJM
“We’re Not Telling Woman of Tomorrow”
Gunn clarified that the film is not a direct adaptation of Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, but rather inspired by its tone and structure.
Supergirl Test Screenings
Reports suggest:
- A darker tone than Superman
- A human trafficking storyline
- More intense violence
- Strong cinematography
- A major role for Jason Momoa’s Lobo
- A redesigned, more menacing Krem of the Yellow Hills
Lanterns
New Lanterns Logo Revealed
The first official logo for Lanterns has been unveiled.
Clayface
Production Update
Gunn confirms that director James Watkins is still working on the first cut of Clayface.
The film remains on track for its 2026 release, though Warner Bros. has shifted the release date to October.
Man of Tomorrow
Brainiac Casting Confirmed
Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac.
Gunn shared that the character draws inspiration from multiple comic eras, including classic Otto Binder stories and more modern, darker interpretations.
Casting Updates
Gunn confirmed:
- Smaller roles are currently being cast
- The rumored female role is NOT Wonder Woman
Maxima Rumor
Reports suggest Maxima may appear as a secondary antagonist before potentially shifting allegiances.
Cinematographer Confirmed
Sam McCurdy (Game of Thrones, Shōgun) joins as cinematographer.
The Batman Part II
- Casting Rumors
- Scarlett Johansson rumored as Gilda Dent
- Sebastian Stan rumored for Harvey Dent
Reports suggest an older role may be Harvey Dent’s father
We also discuss comic lore surrounding Harvey’s abusive father and its potential influence.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Christina Hodson Writing
THR reports Christina Hodson is attached as screenwriter.
Gunn defended her writing publicly, noting that screenplays often differ significantly from final films.
No Actionable Script Ready
Gunn says there is no “actionable script” yet and that DC is taking a measured development approach.
Mister Miracle
Tom King confirms Mister Miracle is a DCU project with major implications and confirms Darkseid has been cast.
DC Tea
Batman & Wonder Woman Auditions Are False
Gunn states that rumors of Batman and Wonder Woman auditions are not true.
He reaffirmed both characters’ importance to the DCU.
Wonder Woman Casting Rumor
Deuxmoi claims Adria Arjona is Gunn’s top choice, though this remains unconfirmed.
Dynamic Duo Not DCU
The animated Dynamic Duo project is not part of DCU canon.
Grant Gustin Is Not t