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StunningDC Universeart features every confirmed member of The Daily Planet in James Gunn’sSupermanmovie. As the DC Universe will be rebooting Superman, many of his supporting characters are also getting reimaigned for the big screen. While plot details are still being kept heavily under wraps,theSupermanmovie casthas seen several public reveals, with various actors portraying key players in Clark Kent’s life.
Principal photography is getting closer to being done onSupermanas the crew is now in their final month of shooting the highly anticipated release. With only a few more weeks left of filming,Jobhutzshared a gorgeous, realisticSupermanpainting, putting a spotlight on the entire Daily Planet staff in the DC Universe installment.
AsSupermanhas been shooting more on location, more glimpses of the Daily Planet have emerged through various set photos and video clips. While they haven’t been featured together, a lot ofSupermanset photoshave given a good look at the Daily Planet actors as their respective DC characters.
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Why James Gunn’s Bigger Focus On The Daily Planet In Superman Is So Exciting
While seeing all of the superheroes elements of any Superman story is a massive highlight, the Daily Planet aspect of Clark’s mythology is just as important. The Daily Planet is also how crucial characters like Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen come into play, and from all the casting news to their presence on set, it’s evident that the famous news organization will be a focal feature as Clark balances his life as the Man of Steel, but also being a reporter and having the bonds he has with people like Lois and Jimmy.
There have also been variousSupermanlive-action TV showsand movies where the Daily Planet has been allowed to shine more than other iterations, including onSmallvilleandLois & Clark: The New Adventures With Superman. Given these have shown off how entertaining and poignant Clark’s ties to the staff are, having this explored in more detail in the DCU is especially exciting. This is doubly true for characters like Ron Troupe and Cat Grant, who have been featured inSupermanshows, are finally getting their cinematic dues through the DC Universe.
It will also be fun to see the Daily Planet staff’s growth throughout future DC Universe movies and TV shows, as DC Studios could use them in a lot of ways outside ofSuperman- potentially having them interact with the staff at the Gotham Gazette, for example. OnceSupermancompletes principal photography, time will tell when Gunn will release the first teaser trailer for the film, as the movie is now only a year away from its theatrical release.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
