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The DC Universe is now being rebooted by James Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, and a lineup of exciting new projects has already been confirmed. Gunn has been assembling a talented group of actors to bring the characters to life.
DC is envisioned as having updated yet classic storylines. James Gunn has clarified any ambiguity over returning characters in DC Studios’ reboot by providing more information about the new DC Universe.
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Dozens of New Actors are Officially Confirmed
The actors who played the roles previously will reprise them, but they won’t be precisely the same as their DCEU counterparts because of Gunn’s DC Universe’s new tone.
James Gunnand Peter Sarfan officially confirmed 14 actors for the next phase of DCU.
David Harbouras Frankenstein. The intent behind his portrayal of Frankenstein inCreature Commandoswas to be a play on Frankenstein himself. InCreatures Commandos, Indira Verma will make her DC Universe debut as The Bride of Frankenstein.
The ruthless government officer Amanda Waller, will be reprised byViola Davis. She has also been given the go-ahead to star in her own Max series,Waller, and we can only hope that she will appear in plenty of DCU films and series.
David Corenswetwill make his Superman debut in the 2025 filmSuperman: Legacy, which is being directed by Gunn himself. James Gunn has indicated the traits he was looking for in an actor to don the Superman cape. It must be someone who possesses all of Superman’s humanity while also being an alien. David Corenswet seems to be the ideal choice to portrayThe Man of The Steel.
Other confirmed casts are-Rachel Brosnahanas Lois Lane, Superman’s love interest,Sean Gunnwill reprise his role as Weasel and voice G.I Robot inCreature Commandos.Frank Grilloas Rick Flag Sr.,Maria Bakalovawill make her debut under Gunn’s leadership in the DCU who will play Princess Ilana Rostovic inCreature Commandos. Zoë Chao will play the role of Nina Mazursky.
Along with Frank Grillo and Maria Bakalova, Alan Tudyk will also appear inCreature Commandosas Doctor Phosphorus.John Cenawill be back forPeacemakerSeason 2 when its work resumes. Steve Agee will be returning as John Economos in the second season ofPeacemaker.
Recently,Jason Momoahimself reaffirmed thatAquaman‘s future is secure in the DC Universe. When asked about the future of Aquaman in the DCU, Momoa had this to say: “I absolutely think Aquaman will be involved in the DCU. It’s on, bro”.
Fans are excited to see these beloved characters return to their screens.
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James Gunn Confirmed the Rebooted DC Universe Will Differ from DCEU
James Gunn admitted that the DCEU’s disconnectivity is a major issue and that it is his and Safran’s responsibility to fix it. His DC Universe will be connected across film, television, animation, and video games.
Gunn told Variety.
“For us to truly thrive as a studio, we need to honor the past of these characters while simultaneously seeing them in a new light.”
Speaking on theInside of Youpodcast, Gunn claimed that the DCU would maintain secret identities as a key element while leaning more toward the fantasy setting of traditional comic books.
Gunn and fellow co-CEO Peter Safran finally unveiled their DCU master plan on August 09, 2025, at the DC event held in Burbank, California.
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Source:The Direct
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