It’s a ‘Scooby-Doo’ Reunion: Matthew Lillard Is Joining James Gunn’s ‘Man of Tomorrow’

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Summary

  • Matthew Lillard joins the cast of the James Gunn-directed sequel in an undisclosed mystery role
  • The production shifts technical gears with Sam McCurdy taking over cinematography duties
  • Man of Tomorrow centers on an uneasy alliance between David Corenswet’s Superman and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor

I’m so excited! James Gunn and the team at DC Studios just announced that Matthew Lillard is joining the cast of the new Superman movie, which they’re calling Man of Tomorrow. It’s awesome to see them building out the Superman story with such a great actor!

The new DC Universe project, Man of Tomorrow, is pushing boundaries creatively and also brings together James Gunn and Matthew Lillard after 25 years – they previously worked together on the Scooby-Doo movies. This casting choice, adding Lillard to a team that includes David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Frank Eidinger, is part of a growing trend of Lillard taking on high-profile roles. While details about his character are still secret, his involvement is exciting for fans and highlights his rising popularity within a major blockbuster film.

The next installment is aiming for a new look, with cinematographer Sam McCurdy (known for his work on Shōgun) joining the team. Instead of retelling Superman’s origins, the story will center on a complicated and tense partnership between Superman and Lex Luthor. This change in direction suggests a more thoughtful and politically relevant portrayal of Metropolis, and production has moved to Atlanta’s modern studio facilities to support this vision.

Man of Tomorrow is currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 9, 2027.

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2026-05-07 11:26