The cast for James Gunn’s upcoming DC film, Man of Tomorrow, is nearly complete. Following Gunn’s announcement that only one role was left to fill, reports surfaced that Adria Arjona, known for her work in Andor, has joined the project. While neither her casting nor the character she’ll play have been officially announced, many believe she’ll be portraying Maxima. There’s been speculation for a while that the queen of Almerac would appear in the film, particularly with Brainiac as the main villain. However, some DC fans still think Arjona might be playing a different role.
Before being cast as Maxima, actress Xochitl Arjona was a strong contender to play Wonder Woman in the DC Universe. Some fans even think the Maxima announcement might be a cover, and that Arjona is actually being cast as Wonder Woman – using ‘Maxima’ as a temporary code name.
If Adria Arjona is playing Wonder Woman I will fall to my knees crying tears of joy.
— Carter Baizen (@rachellacroixs) April 15, 2026
Many fans believe Adria Arjona will be cast as Wonder Woman in the DC Universe. This speculation arose because she wasn’t included in the initial cast reveal for the role of Maxima in the upcoming ‘Man of Tomorrow’ film.
— Mandevil (@Mandevil23) April 15, 2026
Make it official Gunn
Adria Arjona is Wonder Woman. The world needs her.— (@acegaadu) April 15, 2026
I’m not sure if Adria Arjona will be playing Maxima or Wonder Woman. It’s interesting that James Gunn hasn’t confirmed or denied anything. I think they probably haven’t finalized the contract yet, and hopefully we’ll hear an announcement either today or next week.
— Cbmfan (@cbmfan24) April 15, 2026
When Will DC Studios Confirm Adria Arjona’s Character?
The timing of the reports about Xolo Maridueña potentially playing Superman in Man of Tomorrow was notable. The news surfaced on the same day as Warner Bros.’ presentation at CinemaCon, where DC Studios’ Peter Safran was showcasing their upcoming movies. They showed clips from Supergirl and Clayface, and confirmed that filming for Man of Tomorrow is starting soon. It would have been a natural moment to officially announce Maridueña’s casting during the presentation, but that didn’t happen. Instead, James Gunn and the film’s stars, David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, released a video hinting at what fans can expect from the movie.
James Gunn often uses social media to address rumors about his projects, and he quickly corrected a report about potential actors for a key role in Man of Tomorrow (including mentioning Arjona). However, he hasn’t commented on the latest news. It’s likely he just hasn’t had a chance to, as he’s very busy preparing to start filming his next movie. While Gunn is usually good about keeping fans informed and clarifying speculation, he can’t respond to everything immediately.
It’s not uncommon for actors to drop out of projects (like Ryan Gosling leaving a film by The Daniels), but when news like that appears in the entertainment press, it usually means the deal is final. Fans of DC shouldn’t worry about Xolo Maridueña potentially leaving the Man of Tomorrow film. We don’t know why his casting hasn’t been officially confirmed, but it’s likely he’s still finalizing his contract with DC Studios. James Gunn might be waiting for the contract to be fully signed before making a public announcement.
Fans are excited about the possibility of Ana de Armas as Wonder Woman, and it makes sense why – she’s demonstrated she can handle both action-packed scenes and emotionally challenging roles. While casting announcements sometimes use code names to mislead fans, it seems unusual in this case. ‘Maxima’ is a well-known DC character closely linked to Superman, so using that name to disguise de Armas as Wonder Woman would be confusing. With production on Man of Tomorrow starting soon, hopefully we’ll find out more information soon.
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2026-04-15 21:43