There are a number of stars becoming a member of the DCU in James Gunn’s 2027 Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, most notably Adria Arjona and Matthew Lillard, and whereas rampant rumors have been flying about each, Lillard simply shut down among the greatest theories about his character (and his sudden reveal is definitely stunning). Whereas a outstanding and pretty latest rumor had Lillard enjoying King Faraday, there was a common consensus that he could be enjoying somebody notable from the DC comics, whether or not that was Ted Kord, Barry Allen, or another person.
Nonetheless, in a latest interview with The Direct, Lillard shockingly appeared to place all of these rumors to mattress without delay, indicating that not solely is his Man of Tomorrow character not one of the aforementioned names, but in addition, he’s not from the comics in any respect. As an alternative, he appears to be a James Gunn unique character—and that is likely to be a good riskier choice than casting him as a fan-favorite hero. Try Lillard’s actual feedback beneath.
Is Casting Lillard as an Authentic Character a Mistake?
About his Man of Tomorrow position, Lillard instructed The Direct, “It’s a really James Gunn second. So, I wouldn’t fear an excessive amount of about discovering him within the comics.” Properly, Lillard didn’t give an excessive amount of away when it comes to what he did say, and it’s value noting that this isn’t precisely affirmation that the character isn’t within the comics in any respect. Nonetheless, on the very least, these feedback from Lillard recommend that he’s not enjoying a large, simply recognizable character from the comics. Additionally fascinating is the truth that Lillard known as this a “James Gunn second” (likewise suggesting it’s an unique DCU character), as that specifically is likely to be what ruffles feathers.
Nonetheless now, there’s division throughout the fanbase concerning Gunn being on the helm—seemingly most however not all of it having to do with some DC followers holding out hope for the Snyderverse—and a personality that’s, basically, being constructed by Gunn himself, at the least primarily based on these feedback, might run the danger of making much more division on that entrance. Nonetheless, it’s actually of venture both means. Had Lillard been forged as a significant DC character, the alternative might have been true, whereby followers might have been outraged by Gunn’s and/or Lillard’s tackle the character. There’s actually no easy method to appease all and even the vast majority of followers inside a franchise as massive as DC.
It will likely be fascinating to see how this pertains to Adria Arjona’s character, although, as many are nonetheless anticipating her to be enjoying the DCU’s Surprise Girl. There does appear to be fairly a bit of pleasure over that risk, so maybe that will be a scenario by which casting a significant character could be the fitting name. For now, it’s only a ready sport to see who Arjona and Lillard are every enjoying and whether or not these casting selections are finally constructive or trigger for additional backlash to the DCU.
Who’re you hoping to see Arjona and Lillard play in Man of Tomorrow—or are you cheerful to listen to that Lillard seemingly will play an unique character? Share your ideas within the feedback beneath.