Superman: Legacy closing in on casting key role for upcoming DC movie

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 02: James Gunn attends the Warner Bros. premiere of "The Suicide Squad" at Regency Village Theatre on August 02, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 02: James Gunn attends the Warner Bros. premiere of "The Suicide Squad" at Regency Village Theatre on August 02, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) /
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I heard a rumor (oops, wrong franchise) that Skyler Gisondo has emerged as the “top choice” for Jimmy Olsen in Superman: Legacy.

The latest scoop from the world of superhero cinema has everyone buzzing: it seems the casting dice are rolling, and someone seems to have rolled a Natural 20. Skyler Gisondo has surfaced as DC Studios’ potential top choice to portray the iconic character of Jimmy Olsen in the upcoming and highly anticipated Superman: Legacy movie.

You might remember Skyler Gisondo from his roles in a string of hits like Vacation, Booksmart, Liquorice Pizza, and as a part of The Amazing Spider-Man movies. It’s safe to say that Gisondo has been building quite the resume, making him a pretty interesting contender to step into the shoes of the Daily Planet’s fearless photographer.

Now, before you start planning your fan posters and trailer mashups, let’s pump the brakes just a bit. While it’s super exciting to think about Skyler Gisondo being a favorite for the role, it’s important to remember that this is still firmly planted in the rumor garden, and has not sprouted into the real world, at least not yet. The powers that be at DC Studios have yet to confirm any of this.

But hey, let’s indulge in some harmless speculation, shall we? It’d be fun to see Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen cracking jokes, snapping photos, and getting entangled in the exciting and dangerous escapades of Superman. It’s a role that could offer a fresh and exciting take on the character, especially considering the insane cast that’s shaping up around him.

David Corenswet is set to portray the Man of Steel himself, with Rachel Brosnahan putting her reporting hat on as Lois Lane. Superman: Legacy doesn’t seem to be just a two-hero show, either. Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, and Anthony Carrigan are all set to join the cast, each bringing their unique flair to the DC Universe.

Fearless DC Entity Director James Gunn is steering the ship, and he’s made it clear that Superman: Legacy is more than just a movie – it’s a cornerstone of DC’s creative vision for the future and a complete reboot for the franchise. Skyler Gisondo could very well be soaring into the Superman picture, but it’s all still up in the air for right now

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