Summary
- Superman promises to be a superhero-packed reboot, including Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Mister Terrific.
- Introducing Mister Terrific, played by Edi Gathegi, hints at a superhero team dynamic with existing DC characters.
- Mister Terrific's comic history and lack of powers make him a unique addition to James Gunn's superhero universe.
Among the DC characters appearing in Superman is Mister Terrific, a superhero whose debut has interesting implications for the movie. Rather than focus solely on the exploits of its titular character, it’s been confirmed that James Gunn’s Superman reboot cast includes multiple DC heroes. Clearly, the director isn’t just drawing from Superman’s own personal corner of the DC Universe when crafting the Big Blue Boy Scout’s next big-screen story.
Following the casting of David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan as Superman and Lois Lane respectively, the upcoming DCU movie added a Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner), Isabel Merced's Hawkgirl,
Anthony Carrigans Metamorpho, Milly Alcock's Supergirl, and Sean Gunn's Maxwell Lord. Gunn promised a lived-in superhero world, and his cast is absolutely delivering.
And then there's Edi Gathegi, who is playing Mister Terrific, a character who’s admittedly a less recognizable name than some of those he'll share a screen with. However, his addition is noteworthy nonetheless, as his comic connections suggest he could have a bright future.