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The Star
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Who are the other metahumans in the new 'Superman' movie?
From the get go, the new Superman movie establishes that it is set in a world where metahumans have already been around for 300 years. Therefore, it is no surprise that there are plenty of these super-powered characters in the film. Much has already been said about the new Superman and his arch-nemesis Lex Luthor, but what about the rest of these metahumans? From the self-styled 'Justice Gang' to the element-shaping Metamorpho and the villainous Engineer, here's the lowdown on some of these characters. Guy Gardner Among all the human Green Lanterns that have been introduced into the DC universe, Guy Gardner has to be the one that stands out the most, mainly because of his abrasive, hot-tempered nature, and his tendency to do what he pleases with no regard for the rules. Still, while Gardner may not be the most likable hero around, he's proven over and over again that he is a true Green Lantern, worthy of standing alongside the likes of Hal Jordan, John Stewart and Kyle Rayner in the Sector 2814 Hall of Fame. Co-created by John Broome and Gil Kane and played by Nathan Fillion in Superman, Gardner made his first appearance in 1968's Green Lantern #59, in which it is shown that when the terminally injured Abin Sur crash landed on Earth, his power ring identified two humans suitable to take over his mantle as Green Lantern – Gardner and Jordan. The only reason Jordan was chosen was because he was just miles closer to Abin Sur than Gardner! That wasn't the only time Gardner missed out on the Power Ring though – in 1971's Green Lantern #87, Jordan is getting ready to pass the ring to him, but Gardner's ascension is halted when he is hit by a school bus during a rescue after an earthquake! As a result, John Stewart is chosen as Jordan's successor instead. Guy Gardner may be hot-headed and abrasive by nature, but he has a heart of gold. — Photos: DC Comics His bad luck didn't end there – when his turn finally came to don the ring (1979's Green Lantern Vol. 2 #116), a faulty power battery got him transported into the Phantom Zone, and eventually left him with brain damage and in a coma. This experience also drastically altered his personality to the current hot-headed, arrogant version of Gardner. Gardner's highest-profile appearance came when he was inducted into the (then) newly formed Justice League International, a stint that is best known for him being knocked out by Batman with one punch. Despite his intolerable nature, Gardner is a complex character who has earned the respect of the Guardians, and even Superman (Gardner was among the first to fight (and fall) to Doomsday during the Death Of Superman event). Hawkgirl While Hawkgirl is one of DC's earliest super-heroines, the one in Superman (played by Isabela Merced) is actually the third version of the character. The first one, Shiera Sanders Hall, was created all the way back in 1940's Flash Comics #1, by writer Gardner Fox and artist Dennis Neville. The second Hawkgirl is Shayera Hol, created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Joe Kubert, and first appeared in The Brave And The Bold #34 (March 1961). The current Hawkgirl, Kendra Saunders, was created by writer David S. Goyer and artist Stephen Sadowski, and first appeared in JSA: Secret Files and Origins #1 (August 1999). She is the granddaughter of the Golden Age Hawkgirl's cousin, Speed Saunders, and has also made appearances in the live-action DC Arrowverse series The Flash and Legends Of Tomorrow. The Hawkgirl in the movie is actually the third one to bear that name, Kendra Saunders. While all the Hawkgirls have had almost the same powers and tools (flight, enhanced strength, healing factor, and a nifty Nth metal mace), the origins and past of the hero is quite convoluted, with numerous ret-cons over the years, going from being a reincarnated ancient Egyptian princess, to a warrior from the planet Thanagar. This was made even more complicated by the Crisis On Infinite Earths event, which drastically changed the entire DC universe back in 1985. While she is often seen alongside Hawkman, Hawkgirl has since grown into her own over the years, becoming a member of the Birds Of Prey, Justice Society, the Justice League and the Wonders of the World, among other super teams. Mr Terrific Though a character called Mister Terrific, real name Terry Sloane, actually made his debut in 1942's Sensation Comics, it is the second version of the hero, Michael Holt, who makes his big screen debut in Superman, played by Edi Gathegi. Holt made his first appearance in 1997's The Spectre #54 (written by John Ostrander and penciled by Tom Mandrake), and is a super-rich, super-athletic, super-smart genius who fights bad guys with his highly advanced 'T-Spheres'. These T-spheres are flying robot spheres that help Holt with all his superheroic needs - from passive functions like communications and reconnaissance, to weaponised ones like electric shocks and explosive charges. Misterr Terrific fights using high-tech 'T-Spheres' which have multiple powerful functions. Holt's origin story begins with him growing up in a poor family, and then using his intelligence, athleticism, and a lot of hard work to form one of the world's leading tech firms, and even finding time to win an Olympic gold medal along the way. However, when he loses his humanitarian wife to a tragic accident, Holt becomes depressed, until the Spectre tells him about Terry Sloane, the original Mister Terrific. From then onwards, Holt decides to take on Sloane's mantle, and dedicate his life to following his wife's footsteps and help people instead. While he hasn't been the most high profile of superheroes, Mister Terrific has nevertheless been part of some of DC's biggest events, and also been a member of the Justice Society. Metamorpho Called one of the 'world's strangest superheroes', Rex Mason, aka Metamorpho, is a shapeshifter who can transmute his body into almost any object that contains natural elements, from common stuff like water and sand, to complex chemical gasses, and even Kryptonite. Mason made his first appearance in 1965's The Brave And The Bold #57, was originally a handsome adventurer who was hired to recover an ancient Egyptian artifact. Metamorpho is one of the most understated heroes in the DC universe. However, the mission was actually a setup by his employer, who was against Mason marrying his daughter. However, the attempt to eliminate Mason backfired, and the artefact gave him powers instead. While he doesn't look like the stereotypical superhero, Metamorpho is nevertheless a selfless hero who has been on several superteams, including the Justice League and the Outsiders, and has even sacrificed his life to save his own teammates several times. Metamorpho is played by Anthony Carrigan in Superman. The Engineer Originally created for highly acclaimed superhero team The Authority, The Engineer in Superman (played by María Gabriela de Faría) is a villain instead. Created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch in 1999, The Engineer, aka Angela Spica, was a member of the anti-hero superteam The Authority, alongside the likes of Jenny Sparks, Apollo, Midnighter, Swift, the Doctor, and Jack Hawksmoor, The Engineer was originally a member of The Authority. In the comics, Spica is actually the second Engineer, and was a scientist who was researching technology that could fuse human beings with machines. The original Engineer (whose real name is unknown) was an expert in nanotechnology, and when Spica decided to replace him as the Engineer, she combined her research with his, and eventually decided to merge her body with nanotech, replacing her own blood with liquid machinery. This not only gave her a body covered fully in metal, but also gave her the power to create metal tools and weapons.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Guy Gardner Returns In Lanterns Following Superman Debut, And I'm Digging What Nathan Fillion Said About How His Character Will Be Different In The DCU Show
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. As someone who's been a Green Lantern fan for over 15 years and was disappointed by how Ryan Reynolds' Green Lantern movie turned out, I'm thrilled that this DC Comics property is getting another shot at live-action thanks to the DC Universe. First, we'll see the bowl cut-boasting Guy Gardner in action next month in James Gunn's Superman, and then we'll meet fellow Green Lantern Corps members Hal Jordan and John Stewart in Lanterns next year. It was announced at the end of March that Nathan Fillion will also reprise Guy in that upcoming DC TV show, and I'm digging what the actor had to say about how his Green Lantern character will differ there compared to how he's depicted in Superman. Lanterns will mark Fillion's third time playing Guy, as he's appearing in Peacemaker Season 2 this August alongside fellow Justice Gang member Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) and the team's benefactor, Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn). However, 2026 will be the first time we see this version of Guy interact with other Green Lanterns, and here's what the star of ABC's The Rookie said to EW about how that will look: I think he feels a little bit higher strung in Lanterns. I've done a scene in Lanterns, we filmed it already, where he's contently smug. It's neat to see him in different environments and how those different environments will affect a character. More Lanterns Coverage 'It Doesn't Lack Its Sci-Fi Magic': Lanterns Director Opens Up About The DC TV Show's Vibe, And Slow Horses And Black Mirror Fans Will Be Pleased There's A Wild Lanterns Theory Going Around Involving One Of The Creepiest Green Lantern Villains, And I Hope It Ends Up Being True Like his comic book counterpart, Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner has a brash and arrogant personality that clashes with the more disciplined personalities of Hal Jordan and John Stewart, though the latter certainly isn't lacking in cockiness. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre are respectively playing these characters in Lanterns, which will follow them investigating a murder in the American heartland. It's unclear how Guy will get involved, but I'm guessing this will be his first time meeting John and one of his many interactions with Hal if they've both been in the Green Lantern Corps for a while. Fillion also spent some time talking about Guy Gardner's overinflated ego, and how he's a prime example that just because you're a Green Lantern doesn't make you a role model. In the actor's words: What is very true about Guy you don't have to be good and pure of heart to be a Green Lantern. You just have to be fearless. You just have to have the will. And Guy Gardner thinks he can take on Superman. That's how fearless he is. No, you can't take on Superman, dude. I'm curious to learn how Guy Garner ends up factoring into Lanterns, as this story is about Hal and John, so he should only be there to support them rather than steal the show. That said, considering this Green Lantern TV show will also feature Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, I wouldn't mind whatsoever seeing Guy trash talk the Korugarian who was once a Green Lantern and now wields the yellow energy of fear. If there's one thing Guy knows how to do, it's annoy an adversary… and his allies too, actually. Lanterns is expected to premiere on HBO sometime in early 2026, with episodes also being available to stream with a Max subscription. Watch Nathan Fillion bring Guy Gardner to life for the first time when Superman is released on July 11.
Tom's Guide
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
This DC superhero is confirmed to appear in 3 upcoming shows and movies — including 'Superman' and 'Peacemaker'
With the reveal of the "Peacemaker" season 2 trailer, we got more than just a release date for the Max superhero show — we got a third confirmed casting of Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. Yes, you're reading that right. It's not the Man of Steel that's seemingly on every DC show or movie call sheet. Heck, he's not even the best Green Lantern (that would be John Stewart). No, it's Guy Gardner and his absurd bowl cut. For what it's worth, I am fine with this. I love Nathan Fillion as an actor, so I'm not complaining about getting more of him in the upcoming DC slate. Also, as much as I don't love Guy Gardner, he'll certainly be useful for tonally changing any scene that gets too serious. So, without further ado, here are the three upcoming DC shows and movies where you'll be able to see Nathan Fillion donning his Green Lantern ring as Guy Gardner, in order of release date. We don't get much of Fillion's Guy Gardner in the first "Superman" trailer. At the 1:43 mark, we get a shot of his blonde bowl cut and him blasting his Green Lantern ring, and that's it. But Fillion himself has shed a bit more light on Gardner's role in the upcoming Man of Steel movie. "He's a jerk!" Fillion told TV Guide back in March. "I think if he has a superpower, it might be his overconfidence, in that he thinks he could take on Superman. He can't!" Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. That wasn't all he had to say about Gardner, either. "What's important to know is, you don't have to be good to be a Green Lantern; you just have to be fearless." Fillion explained. "So Guy Gardner is fearless, and he is not very good. He's not nice, which is very freeing as an actor because you just think to yourself, what is the most selfish, self-serving thing I can do in this moment? And that's the answer." We get a look at Fillion as Gardner almost immediately in the "Peacemaker" season 2 trailer. The trailer kicks off with Chris Smith, aka Peacemaker (John Cena), interviewing for the Justice Gang. In the room interviewing him are Maxwell Lord (Sean Gunn), Kendra Saunders, aka Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) and Gardner. The interview doesn't go well, with Peacemaker not getting the gig. But we do get of Gardner being a jerk, and we'll get to see more when the season 2 premiere arrives on Max on August 21 at 9 p.m. ET. "Lanterns" is an upcoming HBO show centered around two Green Lanterns: Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre). In this show, Stewart is a new recruit to the Lantern Corps, who is partnered up with Jordan to investigate a murder in the American heartland. It's being billed as a dark, Earth-based mystery show with consequences for the greater DC universe. While we don't know exactly what role Fillion's Gardner will play in "Lanterns," he confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that he'll be in the upcoming HBO show. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
See - Sada Elbalad
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Nathan Fillion to Play Guy Gardner in DC's "Lanterns"
Yara Sameh HBO's upcoming DC series 'Lanterns' has tapped Nathan Fillion to play Guy Gardner, one of multiple Green Lanterns in the cast. This will be far from Fillion's first time playing a Lantern. He debuted as one of DC's green heroes in the 2011 animated film 'Green Lantern: Emerald Knights.' In it, he was the voice actor for Hal Jordan, one of many members of the Green Lantern Corps. He played the role again in 2012's 'Justice League: Doom,' 2013's 'Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox,' 2015's 'Justice League: Throne of Atlantis,' 2018's 'The Death of Superman' and 2019's 'Reign of the Supermen.' Each of the animated films was a straight-to-DVD release. In 2023, he was cast as a Green Lantern in James Gunn's live-action film 'Superman,' but as Gardner instead of Jordan. The film opens in theaters via Warner Bros. this July. 'Lanterns' stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart. Per the official logline, the series 'follows new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.' Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan and Ulrich Thomsen also star. Chris Mundy serves as showrunner of 'Lanterns,' and wrote the pilot with Damon Lindelof and Tom King. All three executive produce alongside Gunn, Peter Safran, Ron Schmidt and James Hawes, who is directing the first two episodes. Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel and Alik Sakharov will also direct. The series entered production in February. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
