The Authority Joins James Gunn s Superman: Legacy
There is an interesting update today onJames GunnsSuperman: LegacyfromTHR s Heat Vision. According to their source, the members of the supergroupThe Authoritywill appear in the upcoming film Superman: Legacy .
Who Are the Authority and the Team Members?
The Authority is a superhero team published by WildStorm Productions, an imprint of DC Comics. Created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch. The Authority is a powerful and often controversial team known for taking a proactive strategy to maintain global order and confronting threats that traditional superheroes might shy away from.
The main members of The Authority in DC Comics include Apollo, Midnighter, Jenny Sparks/Jenny Quantum, The Engineer, Jack Hawksmoor, Swift, The Doctor, and The Drummer.
The film is written and directed by James Gunn, and he also produces withPeter Safran.
According toDeadline, Warner Bros. and DC Films are closing in on casting for Superman: Legacy, as in-person auditions are set to take place soon. Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet, and Tom Brittney are expected to test for Superman, while Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan, and Phoebe Dynevor are set to audition for Lois Lane.
Superman: Legacy follows the story of Superman s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing asClark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
Superman: Legacy will hit theaters onJuly 11, 2025.
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