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Geek Tyrant
2 days ago
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- Geek Tyrant
SUPERMAN's Green Lantern Actor Nathan Fillion Says What He'd Like to See the Justice Gang Take On in the Future — GeekTyrant
DC's Superman focused on the title hero during a difficult point in his life, where the world teetered between love and hate for him, he was reveling in a complicated, but wonderful new relationship, and he was up against a foe hellbent on his destruction. Amid the chaos was a cast of allies under the working title of 'The Justice Gang' who held their own in the ensemble, assisting Superman and providing the comic relief along the way. The group is led by Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Isabela Merced as Kendra Saunders, aka Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt, aka Mister Terrific. We know we will see these actors again, as James Gunn is establishing the DC movie universe to include these new characters, but we aren't sure what the future holds for them. But Fillion has some ideas. During a recent press day for the film, CinemaBlend reports that the team was asked what they would like to see next for their superhero team, and while Gathegi and Merced deferred to the mind of James Gunn, the actor who plays Guy Gardner, a.k.a. Green Lantern, offered a specific suggestion: 'In this film, I think we see the Justice Gang dealing with some gigantic, physical threats. I would love to see them have to deal with some kind of mystery. Do some detective work. Hit the streets.' Merced was down with the idea, adding that she wouldn't mind doing a Rian Johnson-type story, stating, 'I love a mystery. Like a Knives Out kind of ensemble mystery.' In Superman , The Justice Gang went up against the Kaiju that stomped its way into the streets of Metropolis, then they took the place of Superman in bringing down the Boravian invasion of Jarhanpur. These were some major large-scale fights, and it sounds like Fillion would like to see the heroes use their brain power instead of their brawn for a change. But we will just have to wait and see what's in store for this crew in the future of Gunn's DC universe.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Superman' actors who played queer characters in movies and TV shows
Superman, released in theaters on Friday, July 11, is breathing new life not only into a character that had been struggling to resonate with the general public for quite a few years on the big screen — but this new film is also the official launch of the brand-new DC Universe, otherwise referred to as the DCU. If you need a reminder: The previous franchise of interconnected films based on DC comic books was called DCEU (DC Extended Universe) and included Henry Cavill as Superman, Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, and Ray Fisher as Cyborg. That continuity is, now more officially than ever, completely dead. After a string of hits in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with the Guardians of the Galaxy films, filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran are now leading DC Studios and starting things from the ground up — a clean slate dubbed as DCU. 2025's Superman features several exciting characters being played by very talented actors. So whether you're curious to learn more about these actors you've never seen before, or want to remember where they might've caught your attention for playing a queer character, we're excited to help. DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures; HBO Max (L) Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl in Superman; (R) Isabela Merced as Dina on The Last of Us. Isabela Merced, who plays Hawkgirl in this new Superman film, is a rising Hollywood actress who became an even bigger name in 2025 following her performance as Dina on The Last of Us season 2. On the HBO series, Dina is more than just a love interest for Ellie (played by Bella Ramsey) — she's a character that stands on her own, and also happens to be a loyal partner to Ellie at a time when she needs it the most. On that note, it's worth noting that Merced identifies as queer in real life — not just her character on The Last of Us. "I've been queer my whole life, so I never really thought about it," Merced told The New York Times in April. "But I remember playing the game and seeing the scene in the dance and thinking, 'That's so cool.'" is streaming on . DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures; Netflix (L) David Corenswet as Clark Kent in Superman; (R) David Corenswet as River Barkley on The Politician. David Corenswet starred in the first season of Ryan Murphy's The Politician as River Barkley — a wealthy, popular, and troubled character who had a love affair with his school mate, Payton Hobart (played Ben Platt). In front of everyone else, River had a longtime girlfriend and considered Payton as a rival for his political aspirations. Between just the two of them, however, River and Payton actually had a romantic connection and a deeper relationship than what other could see. River had a tragic death in season 1 and only appeared as a recurring character in season 2. But, given how queer-inclusive The Politician was, Corenswet stood out to gay audiences for playing that character. Now, that actor is none other than Clark Kent himself. is streaming on . DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures; Netflix (L) Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in Superman; (R) Rachel Brosnahan as Rachel Posner on House of Cards. While viewers may recognize Rachel Brosnahan for her performance as the titular character on Prime Video's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the actress — who plays Lois Lane in this Superman movie — has a long list of acting credits… Some of which are queer! For instance, Brosnahan starred as the iconic Rachel Posner on House of Cards: A sex worker who used Doug Stamper (played by Michael Kelly) for money but identified as a queer woman. Overall, Brosnahan appeared in the first three seasons of the Netflix series. is streaming on . DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures; WGN America (L) Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in Superman; (R) Rachel Brosnahan as Abby Isaacs on Manhattan. As Abby Isaacs on WGN America's Manhattan, Brosnahan delivered another great performance of a queer character. Set in the 1940s, there was certainly a bigger focus on that character for just being the wife of Dr. Charlie Isaacs (played by Ashley Zukerman). And yet, viewers fell in love with Abby as a result of Brosnahan's nuanced and lived-in performance. is streaming on . DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures; E4 (L) Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in Superman; (R) Nicholas Hoult as Tony Stonem on Skins. Now that's what we call a "twink death." From starring on the original, British version of Skins as a bisexual character named Tony Stonem to now embodying one of the most iconic super-villains of all time — Lex Luthor — in Superman, Nicholas Hoult continues to understand the assignment, no matter what project he's attached to. is streaming on . This article originally appeared on Out: 'Superman' actors who played queer characters in movies and TV shows
Forbes
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Why Does ‘Hawkgirl' From ‘Superman' Look So Familiar?
Isabela Merced and Hawkgirl "Superman" character poster. Among the stars of James Gunn's 'Superman' is Isabela Merced as the metahuman Hawkgirl. What else has Merced starred in? Superman, which is the first film from DC Studios co-CEOs Gunn and Peter Safran, is new in theaters Friday. David Corenswet stars as Superman/Clark Kent, while Rachel Brosnan plays Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film is written and directed by Gunn, based on the legendary comic creation by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. In the film, Superman comes under suspicion by the public and the government over his Kryptonian heritage thanks to a scheme by tech billionaire Luthor to push Superman out of the way of his grand plans to expand his criminal enterprise worldwide. With few people to turn to whom she can trust, Lois enlists the help of a group of metahumans including Green Lantern Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), Mr. Terrific (Edi Gathegi) and Hawkgirl (Merced) to save Superman from imprisonment by Luthor to expose the truth about the megalomaniac. HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: (L-R) Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced, Anthony Carrigan and Nathan ... More Fillion attend the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maya) Who Is Isabela Merced? Isabela Merced was born Isabela Moner in 2001. Her first big acting break came as a recurring cast member on the 2014 NBC series Growing Up Fisher,in which she starred opposite J.K. Simmons and Jenna Elfman. After that, she starred in Nickelodeon's 100 Things To Do Before High School, which ran for one season from 2015-2016. Merced's film roles include 2017's Transformers: The Last Knight, 2018's Sicario: Day of the Soldado, 2018's Instant Family, 2019's Dora and the Lost City of Gold — a live-action movie based on the popular animated series Dora the Explorer — and the 2022 HBO Max remake of the film classic Father of the Bride. Listed below are some of Merced's other roles are may explain why she looks familiar to moviegoers in her role as Hawkgirl in Superman. Isabela Merced in "Let it Snow." 'Let It Snow' (2019) Isabela Merced stars in the lead role of Julie in Let is Snow, a Netflix original holiday movie. In Let it Snow, Julie forms a friendship with a pop singer named Stuart (Shameik Moore) during a train ride before it stops in her hometown on Christmas Eve. Jason Momoa and Isabela Merced in "Sweet Girl." 'Sweet Girl' (2021) Isabela Merced stars as Rachel, the daughter of Ray (Jason Momoa) in the Netflix original thriller Sweet Girl. Rachel and Ray need to go on the run after Ray's investigation into a corrupt pharmaceutical executive puts their live in peril. 'Madame Web' (2024) Isabela Merced, Sydney Sweeney and Celeste O'Connor star as Anya, Julia and Mattie, a trio of young women destined to be superheroes in Madame Web. Dakota Johnson stars as Cassandra Webb in the film, a clairvoyant who needs to protect the trio from a supervillain to wants to kill them before the women become too powerful. 'Alien: Romulus' (2024) Isabela Merced stars as Kay in Alien: Romulus, one of the members of a doomed crew of from a mining colony who awaken dormant Xenomorphs aboard an abandoned spaceship. Isabel Merced and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us Season 2. 'The Last Of Us' Season 2 (2025) Isabela stars as Dina, the girlfriend of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in the second season of The Last of Us. Season 2 of The Last of Us finds Joel (Pedro Pascal) not only fending off humans infected with the Cordyceps virus, but other survivors seeking revenge on Joel for his past actions. Superman, starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Isabela Merced in a supporting role, opens in theaters nationwide on Friday.
Geek Tyrant
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
SUPERMAN Clip Explains Clark Kent's 'Hypno Glasses' in a Hilarious Exchange — GeekTyrant
A brand new clip from Superman recently was shared during Nathan Fillion's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live , and it finally gives fans a fun in-universe explanation for Clark Kent's hypno glasses that somehow convince people he's not Superman. In the scene, Fillion's Guy Gardner is chatting with Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, and he casually brings up the whole 'how do you know Superman?' question. Lois brushes him off with a cool, 'I just do,' but Gardner isn't letting it go. He then drops the big reveal: 'I'm not saying who he is, just that he wears hypno glasses. They make his face terrific. How do they work? They make his face look different in your brain when he wears them so that you don't know who he is.' Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced) immediately calls him out for sharing what seems like a major secret, but Gardner deflects. He's not saying who Superman is, just that those glasses are doing some psychic heavy lifting. Lois quickly shuts him down with a deadpan 'I know about the hypno glasses,' confirming she's already in on the secret. The glasses have always been a sticking point for some fans. The idea that a pair of glasses could conceal the most powerful being on Earth feels like one of those 'just go with it' comic book rules. But director James Gunn decided to lean into the weirdness and actually make it make sense. In a prevously interview Gunn explained how the idea evolved: 'I was sitting with Tom King, the comic book writer, and I was like, 'You know the thing that I just don't really know how to reconcile in myself is the glasses because the glasses always bothered me as a kid.' 'They bothered me because I just don't have that much suspension of disbelief to believe that. But he said, 'You know, there's an answer for that in the comics, it's canon that they hypnotize people.'' So yes, in Superman , Clark's glasses are canonically doing a bit of sci-fi trickery, with their mind-bending tech that keeps his identity safe. Leave it to Gunn to turn suspension of disbelief into a plot point that actually enhances the universe's strange charm.
Express Tribune
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
DC drops new Superman teaser featuring Hawkgirl in action
A new promotional clip for DC Studios' Superman has surfaced, offering the first official look at Hawkgirl in live action. Shared via @DCFilmNews on X, the 10-second video shows the winged hero in flight, wielding her mace, with the film's theatrical release date of July 11, 2025, confirmed at the end. New Hawkgirl promo for 'SUPERMAN'! Flying to theaters July 11. — DC Film News (@DCFilmNews) July 4, 2025 Hawkgirl is portrayed by Isabela Merced, who appears in the film as part of the 'Justice Gang', a superhero team that also includes Guy Gardner / Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion) and Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi). The footage highlights Hawkgirl's winged costume, which reflects elements from her comic book design. The scene is set against a natural outdoor backdrop and appears to emphasize practical effects. Superman is the first film in DC Studios' new cinematic slate, launched under the leadership of James Gunn. According to DC's roadmap, the film will begin Chapter One of the rebooted DC Universe, titled Gods and Monsters. The new clip does not include dialogue or plot details but confirms Hawkgirl's presence in the film and offers a glimpse of its grounded visual approach.
