{
  "id": 16769281,
  "title": "Matthew Lillard Calls His Superman 2 Character 'A Very James Gunn Moment'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/matthew-lillard-calls-his-superman-2-character-a-very-james-gunn",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T16:00:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IGN",
    "slug": "ign",
    "url": "https://www.ign.com/articles/matthew-lillard-superman-2-character-james-gunn-moment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Matthew Lillard, a former Daredevil: Born Again actor, is set to enter the James Gunn DCU in the upcoming Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow. While Lillard's character has not been officially announced, a recent promotional tour for Prime Video’s adaptation of Carrie led Lillard to make a curious statement to The Direct. In response to whether his character would be recognizable to comic fans, Lillard quipped, \"It's a very James Gunn moment,\" suggesting that he will likely play an original character rather than an established one in the comics. This aligns with Gunn's previous introduction of original characters to the DCU, such as Amanda Waller's daughter and Mister Handsome. Fans are also speculating about the casting of Wonder Woman for the film, though Lillard's comments do not directly address this possibility. Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow is set to be released in theaters on July 9, 2027.",
  "summary": "Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow brings Daredevil: Born Again actor Matthew Lillard into the wider James Gunn DCU, but comic fans might not recognize his character.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}