EXCLUSIVE: ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Casting Description Hints At New Hero Joining The DCU

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As announced last week, DC Studios is currently casting Brainiac, the lead villain of Man of Tomorrow. In addition, a new female role is being cast to join the film.  

Sources tell Nexus Point News that a new female hero is being cast for the film. She’s described as being in her late twenties and having an edge to her. What’s interesting is there’s a height requirement for this character and they’re looking for taller actresses. In addition, the character is being described as being a warrior and having a strong physique. All details point to this character being Wonder Woman, a character that has been highly requested by fans to make her DCU debut. Other potential candidates for this mystery character could be Big Barda or Black Canary.

Wonder Woman’s appearance could also set her up to appear in her solo film which is currently being written by Ana Nogueira (Supergirl). James Gunn has stated that the film is being fasttracked. In addition, a prequel series, titled Paradise Lost is in development for the DCU.

Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston and H.G. Peter and debuted in All-Star Comics #8 in 1941. Over the years, the character has been portrayed by Cathy Lee Crosby, Lynda Carter, Adrianne Palicki, and Gal Gadot in live action.

James Gunn is set to write, direct, and produce Man of Tomorrow. DC Studios’ co-CEO and chairman, Peter Safran, will produce along with Gunn. David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult are set to reprise their roles as Clark Kent/Superman and Lex Luthor, respectively and will serve as co-leads of the film. Although the film will continue their rivalry and feature Lex as an antagonist, rumors suggest they will also join forces as well. Although unverified, NPN exclusively reported that Supergirl (Milly Alcock), Lobo (Jason Momoa), and Peacemaker (John Cena) will have roles in the film as well. On Instagram, Isabela Merced hinted at her return as Kendra Saunders/Hawkgirl saying “See you soon.” Production for the film is set to begin in April in Atlanta and shoot through the summer. 

Superman released on July 11, 2025 as the first feature film from DC Studios and the first film of the newly launched DCU. In addition to Superman and Luthor, the film introduced fans to the DCU’s Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan), Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo), Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Guy Gardner/Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), Hawkgirl, Supergirl, Perry White (Wendell Pierce), and more. The film had a $225 million budget and earned $616 million in its global theatrical run. Upcoming DCU projects include HBO’s Lanterns, Supergirl, Clayface, and DC Crime, which will enter production around the same time as Man of Tomorrow in Atlanta.

DC Studios’ Man of Tomorrow is set to be released by Warner Bros. Discovery on July 9, 2027.