Key Takeaways
- Alan Tudyk, a famous Disney voice actor, joins James Gunn’s Superman crew.
- Tudyk’s role within the upcoming Superman movie stays undisclosed.
- Superman is about to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
A famous Disney voice actor is joining the solid of DCU’s Superman. James Gunn reportedly hired him for an undisclosed role. Henry Cavill was set to star in one other Superman movie, but in December 2022, Gunn announced that he was working on a brand new Superman that will concentrate on a younger version of the Man of Steel, ending the hopes that Cavill would reprise his superhero role.
In March 2023, Gunn confirmed he would direct the movie and in June of the identical yr, David Corenswet was announced to headline the film opposite Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. In February 2024, production began in Georgia and so they wrapped up filming in July. Nevertheless, latest reports claimed that a famous Disney voice actor was a part of the solid members, but his role remained a mystery.
Alan Tudyk is a component of Gunn’s Superman crew. Nevertheless, there is no detail in regards to the character he portrays within the anticipated superhero flick. Tudyk just isn’t latest within the DC Universe (DCU), Deadline reported. The voice actor voices Batman’s enemy, Doctor Phosphorus, in Gunn’s upcoming Max animated series, Creature Commandos. He also voices supervillain Clayface within the animated Harley Quinn series. Tudyk jokingly responded to the report of his Superman casting on Threads. The versatile talent previously heaped praises on Gunn’s work for Creature Commandos. “Once I read it, it was the perfect thing I had read in so long, and it was moving,” Tudyk told Collider at Fan Expo Boston 2024. “And that’s what James Gunn does so well. I am unable to wait for people to see it. I’ve now seen a few of it and it looks really great.” He also commended Gunn’s talent at telling stories and likened him to screenwriter and director Joss Whedon, whom he worked with in multiple movies, including Firefly, Serenity, and Dollhouse. “[James’] writing, guys, it is so good. It is so good. I’m personally, I noticed I’m the right audience for him. He does that thing that Joss Whedon did so well where it’s… There’s humor in every part,” Tudyk shared.
Gunn confirmed that they wrapped up filming Superman in July. On the time, there have been no words about Tudyk being a part of the project, as his casting had just leaked. Gunn shared the news on Instagram, and he praised the individuals who had worked with him on the project. “God bless our solid and crew whose commitment, creativity, and exertions have brought this project to life,” he wrote within the caption, alongside a snap of the solid and crew members. “Thanks all from the underside of my heart. It has been an honor. The destination has been Superman, however the journey has been the toil and the laughter and the emotions and concepts and magic we have shared together on set – and for that I’m ceaselessly grateful,” he added.
Tudyk is popular for his voice projects for Disney, including King Candy for Wreck-It Ralph (2012) and Duke of Weselton for Frozen (2013). He also voiced the sarcastic Imperial droid K-2SO in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Nevertheless, besides that, he also has a slew of experience in front of the camera. Tudyk is definitely a flexible actor who starred in quite a few movies. He was first recognized in Whedon’s hit film Firefly, where he portrayed Wash, whom the audience loved for his smart and joking remarks. Tudyk is sweet at pulling off comedic and dramatic roles, due to his natural humor and charm. So, whatever role he plays in Gunn’s Superman, there isn’t any doubt that he’ll succeed.
Superman will hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
Source: Deadline
