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James Gunn shuts down rumors of Pom Klementieff casting in Superman: Legacy

December 16, 2023 by EJ Moreno

Is Guardians of the Galaxy’s Pom Klementieff heading to the newly formed DC Studios? Reports are conflicting, but one source has Klementieff leaving the role of Mantis behind and joining James Gunn for Superman: Legacy.

The rumor started with THR posting a recent story putting Klementieff and Miriam Shor in the upcoming Superman reboot. The report had few details, with “specifics of the pair’s roles in this case are under wraps.” But now, it seems at least one of those casting stories isn’t true, as James Gunn himself shut down the Klementieff casting, posting on Threads: 

“Despite Pom being one of my favorite actors to work with, this is 100% not true. Not only is Pom not in the movie, but no one has ever even discussed her being in the movie, nor do I have any idea what role she would possibly play.”

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As for now, the casting is seemingly over. Production is set to begin its filming at Leavesden Studios in London in early Spring next year.

“Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.”

Superman: Legacy stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern/Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, and María Gabriela De Faría as The Engineer.

Superman: Legacy is scheduled to open in theaters on July 11th, 2025.

 

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Movies, News Tagged With: DC, dc studios, DC Universe, James Gunn, Pom Klementieff, Superman: Legacy

About EJ Moreno

EJ Moreno is a film and television critic and entertainment writer who joined the pop culture website Flickering Myth in 2018 and now serves as the executive producer of Flickering Myth TV, a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With over a decade of experience, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic who is also part of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

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