This isalready coming true, as is particularly evident when looking at the cast for DC’s upcomingSupermanmovie.
In fact, there are seven actors with roles inSupermanwho have previously appeared in Marvel movies.
Isabela Merced - Hawkgirl
Isabela Mercedappeared as Anya Corazon in 2024’sMadame Web.
The movie wasa critical and financial flop, but Merced is not finished with superheroes quite yet.
Merced will be playing Hawkgirl inSuperman.
Specifically, she will be playing Kendra Saunders.
In the thirdGuardiansmovie,Fillion appeared as Master Karja, a leader on the Orgoscope.
Fillion will play the Green Lantern Guy Gardner in the upcomingSupermanmovie.
Edi Gathegi - Mr.
In the comics, Darwin’s primary power is the inability to die.
Whatever happens to him, he adapts as necessary to survive it.
Still, this character that cannot be killed was killed off inX-Men: First Class.
Gathegi’s next superhero role is as Mr.
Terrific, specifically Michael Holt, the second person to take on the mantle.
An adaptation of the character named Curtis Holt appeared in the Arrowverse, played by Echo Kellum.
Hoult will be playing the main antagonist ofSuperman,Lex Luthor.
Hoover is set to play Cat Grant inSuperman.
Rather, he is using"written materials"as one point of reference for his take.
Like Sean Gunn, Grillo will be voicing a character inCreature Commandosbefore his appearance inSuperman.
However, his role in those movies is extremely minimal.
Regardless, Gisondo will be playing Daily Planet photographer Jimmy Olsen inSuperman.
As Clark Kent’s best friend, Jimmy is one of the most prominent supporting characters inSupermancomics.
Supermanhits theaters on July 11, 2025.
Gillian Blum has been a writer at The Direct since 2022, reporting primarily from New York City.
She also commonly reports on Percy Jackson, Invincible, and other similar franchises.
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