Emilia Jones was reportedly within the combine to play Supergirl within the new DC Universe, however she did not take part within the studying.
James Gunn, the brand new co-CEO of the DC Universe, is restarting the superhero world. The primary undertaking would be the highly-anticipated reboot of Superman with 2025’s Superman: Legacy, and the seek for the solid continues. A current report claimed two actresses have been the finalists to play Supergirl, who would make her debut within the upcoming Superman: Legacy. Nevertheless, it appears like Emilia Jones was additionally a runner-up, however, in accordance with the podcast The Hot Mic, Jones “refused to learn” for the half, as seen beneath.
Based on Jeff Sneider, Jones “refused to learn” for the position of Supergirl. Though there isn’t a data as to why Jones did not undergo with studying, Sneider and John Rocha speculated that she both did not need the half anymore, or the casting administrators ought to choose her abilities primarily based on the work she’s carried out earlier than. “There have been three individuals on the record,” however, in the long run, “two of them learn.” Jones is understood for her work within the critically acclaimed CODA, in addition to the Netflix sequence Locke & Key.
When discussing the finalists, Home of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock and The Winchesters’ Meg Donnelly, Sneider continued that he thinks it is going to be Alcock. “I believe what you could have already with Meg Donnelly, so that you both need her or you do not.” He continued, “Milly Alcock looks as if it might be a wise transfer for WBD.” The brand new Supergirl will headline her personal film, Lady of Tomorrow, after making her debut in Superman: Legacy.

James Gunn Reveals Which Superman: Legacy Characters Had been ‘Troublesome to Solid’
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn shares the casting course of for Superman: Legacy, revealing that there have been two characters that have been troublesome to solid.
All Characters Confirmed for Superman: Legacy
Though there isn’t a affirmation but about who might be taking part in Supergirl, there are some confirmed actors for the upcoming superhero movie. James Gunn might be on the helm, who will even be dealing with the script, and DCU co-CEO Peter Safran will function producer. David Corenswet might be taking over the enduring character, with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel‘s Rachel Brosnahan taking part in his important different, Lois Lane.
There have been rumors that Barbie‘s Ryan Gosling may star as Batman, however Gunn rapidly shot down these feedback. Up to now, no actor has been introduced for Bruce Wayne, however a number of actors have already been confirmed. Mad Max‘s Nicholas Hoult has been solid as Lex Luthor. Different actors embrace Sara Sampaio will play Eve Teschmacher, María Gabriela De Faría might be The Engineer, Nathan Fillion can have his tackle Inexperienced Lantern, Isabela Merced might be Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi might be Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan, who rounds up the solid as Metamorpho.
There are not any plot particulars revealed in the meanwhile, however Gunn shared that the movie is not going to cowl Superman’s origin story. As an alternative, the movie will choose up with the superhero already working as a reporter and secretly combating crime. Superman: Legacy might be launched in theaters on July 11, 2025.
Supply: The Hot Mic

- Launch Date
- July 11, 2025
- Solid
- Nicholas Hoult , Rachel Brosnahan , Skyler Gisondo , David Corenswet
- Predominant Style
- Superhero