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James Gunn shoots down Lex Luthor casting rumor: ‘That is not true’

ByCamila Servello|
SAN MARTÍN DE LA VEGA, SPAIN - JULY 30: General view of the entrance of the attraction 'Superman Attraction of Steel' at Parque Warner Madrid on July 30, 2021 in San Martin de la Vega, Spain. This attraction is a roller coaster that simulates the flight of Superman at more than 100 km / h, through seven reversals and several free falls. The theme park was inaugurated on April 5, 2002 and is divided into different spaces set on film and cartoon sets produced by Warner Bros. and DC Comics, as well as in various areas of the United States. Since 2006 it has held the award for the Safest Theme Park in Spain. In 2019 it received 2.26 million visitors, ranking among the twenty most visited theme parks in Europe. (Footage by David Benito/Getty Images)
SAN MARTÍN DE LA VEGA, SPAIN - JULY 30: General view of the entrance of the attraction 'Superman Attraction of Steel' at Parque Warner Madrid on July 30, 2021 in San Martin de la Vega, Spain. This attraction is a roller coaster that simulates the flight of Superman at more than 100 km / h, through seven reversals and several free falls. The theme park was inaugurated on April 5, 2002 and is divided into different spaces set on film and cartoon sets produced by Warner Bros. and DC Comics, as well as in various areas of the United States. Since 2006 it has held the award for the Safest Theme Park in Spain. In 2019 it received 2.26 million visitors, ranking among the twenty most visited theme parks in Europe. (Footage by David Benito/Getty Images)

James Gunn just put the rumors concerning Lex Luthor’s casting for the upcoming movie Superman: Legacy to bed.

Everyone’s feeling the excitement as the DC Universe goes through a massive facelift. I know I am as a new DC fan. The center topic of discussion, of course, is the upcoming Superman: Legacy, which will assign a new face to the Man of Steel.

One of my favorite things about James Gunn is that he is the type of person who likes to keep things transparent with his fans. He’s absolutely no stranger to the social media sphere, where he likes to debunk rumors, engage with fans, and answer any questions they may have.

The most recent rumor, other than fans theorizing about the Warner Bros Discovery CEO including a hefty cast for Legacy to lure buyers, has been about the casting of Lex Luthor.

Is Daniel Craig playing Lex Luthor?

Recent gossip says that Daniel Craig had been potentially cast for the role, but James Gunn took to Threads to put these rumors to bed quickly.

"“That is not true.”"

Let’s rewind a little. The casting for Superman: Legacy is slowly being revealed, and it seems we’re in for a treat with a list of other fan-favorite DC superheroes making appearances. That aside, we’re still in the dark about who’s going to play Superman, or whether Lex Luthor’s genius villainy will be even present in the movie.

Fans are hyped about Superman: Legacy, shooting a flurry of questions at Gunn at any given time. The movie is set to bring in the new DC Universe era and is filled with big appearances, fueling the excitement. Confirmed appearances include Hawkgirl, Mister Terrific, Metamorpho, and Green Lantern.

Though Lex Luthor’s presence in Superman: Legacy isn’t guaranteed or hasn’t been mentioned much yet, don’t rule out anything. Gunn could very well introduce another big bad for Legacy. With his creative genius, the possibilities are endless. What we do know at the moment is that Daniel Craig is apparently not going to be playing Lex in Superman: Legacy. 

Superman: Legacy is set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.

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