In James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie, we already have an impressive lineup of DC Comics characters, but there could be more famous figures from DC’s universe joining the cast. According to a Hollywood insider, Jeff Sneider, who shares such news through his newsletter, there are some unexpected casting choices in store for Superman. He hinted that a well-known star might take on the role of Jor-El in the film. Among the potential candidates, he mentioned Tom Cruise, given his recent contract with Warner Bros., and suggested that Chris Pratt could also be considered, although it’s unlikely due to Marvel’s ongoing plans for Pratt’s Star-Lord character in the MCU.
It’s plausible that DC may consider Cruise for a role. He might fit as Batman or Superman’s father, Jor-El, but it’s just speculation at this point. There are rumors about significant casting choices in Gunn’s Superman, and I suspect Jor-El could be one of them, so keep an eye out for updates.
About Chris Pratt, Sneider stated, “I initially thought it could be Chris Pratt, who starred in Gunn’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’, but a source indicated that Gunn might not take such a step against Marvel’s Kevin Feige. After all, we probably haven’t seen the last of Star-Lord in the MCU.
This July, you’ll find Superman gracing the big screen for the first time as a DC Universe theatrical release. The movie faces significant anticipation to perform well financially, as some industry experts fear that Warner Bros. could face potential acquisition if Superman doesn’t meet its targets, much like how Fox was bought out in the past.
In Gunn’s upcoming film, there are numerous characters connected to Superman set to appear, but it remains unclear if his biological father Jor-El will be included. Previously, Jor-El has been portrayed by actors such as Marlon Brando in the 1978 movie “Superman: The Movie” and Russell Crowe in the 2013 film “Man of Steel.
As a fan, I can’t help but speculate that, given the pattern of bringing big names to play iconic roles like Jor-El, it wouldn’t be entirely unexpected if James Gunn’s Superman decided to do the same. From a narrative standpoint, Jor-El could make for an intriguing surprise appearance. Since Gunn is bypassing Superman’s origin story in his film, we can assume that Krypton has already been destroyed when the main story unfolds. This implies that if Jor-El is included in the film, he might only have a minor role – perhaps delivering a brief message to his son in the Fortress of Solitude. This wouldn’t demand much time from a high-profile actor like Tom Cruise or Chris Pratt, but casting either of them as Jor-El could potentially be distracting. With such renowned faces appearing during what could be a pivotal moment for Kal-El’s character arc, audiences might struggle to focus on the story.
Considering Pratt’s past association with Gunn, it’s possible that he might make an appearance in Superman. Yet, it’s understandable if Gunn prefers not to do so, given the rarity of actors playing characters from both DC and Marvel universes at the same time. The leaked concept art for Avengers: Doomsday hints that Pratt will reprise his role as Star-Lord in the movie, indicating that his involvement with Marvel is still active. A cameo as Jor-El might not equate to playing a character slated for multiple future appearances across movies and TV shows, but Gunn could be planning another surprise casting instead.
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2025-03-13 21:40