Superman Legacy
The Big Picture James Gunn's fresh take on Superman for the relaunch of the DC Universe, dubbed "Chapter One: Gods and Monsters," has roped in acclaimed character actor Pruitt Taylor Vince to play the pivotal role of Jonathan Kent, aka Pa Kent, according to an exclusive report from TheWrap. Jonathan Kent, the adoptive father of Superman, first discovered the superhero as an infant arriving on Earth in a Kryptonian spaceship, nestled in the fields of Kansas.
On the small screen, Vince will soon appear as a series regular in the Apple TV+ series Lady in the Lake alongside Natalie Portman, set for release this summer. Vince's extensive television credits include roles in Netflix’s Stranger Things, Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, NBC’s Heroes Reborn, as well as True Blood, The Walking Dead, The Mentalist, and Murder One, which earned him an Emmy. His film credits include significant roles in Birdbox with Sandra Bullock and Gotti opposite John Travolta.
The reboot, currently in production, marks the beginning of the new DC Studios era under Gunn's vision. The ensemble cast for Superman boasts some tremendous choices including Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and David Corenswetstepping into the role of the iconic Man of Steel. The massive ensemble cast is filled with the likes of Rachel Brosnahanas Lois Lane, Nathan Fillion suiting up as Green Lantern, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl.
Who is Jonathan Kent in the 'Superman' Universe? Close Jonathan and his wife, Martha Kent, are farmers in the small town of Smallville, Kansas. They find the infant Kal-El, Clark's Kryptonian name, after his spacecraft crash-lands on Earth. They raise him with strong moral values and help him develop a deep sense of responsibility towards using his superpowers for the benefit of humanity.
Release Date July 11, 2025 Director James Gunn Cast David Corenswet , Rachel Brosnahan , Nathan Fillion , Isabela Merced , Edi Gathegi , Anthony Carrigan , Nicholas Hoult Main Genre Superhero Writers James Gunn
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