Lars Eidinger will play Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow.
The German actor has been solid because the android – who hails from the planet Colu and is decided to varsity all of the information within the universe – in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film.
Gunn wrote on Instagram: “In our worldwide seek for Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, Lars Eidinger rose to the highest. Welcome to the DCU, Lars.”
Brainiac is a well-liked villain within the Superman comics however has by no means appeared on the large display earlier than. The character was created by author Otto Binder and artist Al Plastino, and steadily shrinks the Man of Metal’s residence planet of Krypton.
Few plot particulars about Man of Tomorrow are identified past the very fact Superman (David Corenswet) and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor) must workforce up towards a brand new menace to the galaxy, which is now more likely to be Brainiac.
And Frank Grillo not too long ago teased his character Rick Flag Sr. – a US Military Normal who appeared on this yr’s Superman – might be closely concerned within the movie.
Talking with The Hollywood Reporter, he mentioned: “My character, Rick Flag Sr., is a giant a part of the sequel’s story, so I’m enthusiastic about it.”
Gunn had mentioned the film is not going to be a direct sequel to Superman.
Throughout an look on The Howard Stern Present, the 59-year-old filmmaker mentioned: “It’s a story about Lex Luthor and Superman having to work collectively to a sure diploma towards a a lot, a lot greater menace.
“And it’s extra sophisticated than that. It’s as a lot a Lex film as it’s a Superman film. I relate to the character of Lex, sadly.”
In addition to the story, the Guardians of the Galaxy director revealed Man of Tomorrow would enter manufacturing in April 2026 forward of its July 2027 launch.
He mentioned: “That was in the beginning after I took on DC and I promised myself I’m slowing down at the least a tiny bit.
“Though I’m creating the Superman sequel that we’re beginning to shoot in April or so. I’m finished writing that for essentially the most half.”
The Peacemaker creator added Man of Tomorrow has been an concept he has “had for a very long time”.
Reflecting on the broader DCU, Gunn mentioned he was planning to inform “one huge story” by means of his superhero movies, although insisted every entry would additionally have the ability to stand by itself two toes.
He defined: “It’s part of the plan of the DCU. There’s one huge story.
“On the one hand, the whole lot is gonna be okay to observe by itself, but in addition there’s a much bigger story being instructed that includes, say, Salvation.
“And in order that story includes Rick Flag, it includes Lex and Superman. So there’s these motion pictures that I’m gonna be directing.
“That’s the plan proper now, at the least. I could get so f****** drained that I can’t do it, as a result of I’m fairly drained. However we’ll see. However there’s a plan that I’m gonna do. You recognize, it’s a pair extra, at the least.”
Gunn additionally admitted it was “difficult” to work on tasks that he himself didn’t direct, akin to Clayface, Supergirl and The Batman: Half II.
He mentioned: “I’m by nature a author and director, however that’s my expertise as being a author and director.
“I’ve produced issues, nevertheless it doesn’t come as naturally to me. It doesn’t really feel prefer it does. And so that’s attempting to be the very best producer I can. That’s one thing that, for me, it’s only a private problem.
“I’m centered on being the very best producer and supporting these creators the very best I can to assist inform good tales, actually. I’m beholden to the story in these issues as a lot as I’m to the story in my very own stuff.
“So my central concern is similar, whether or not it’s a film I’m directing or one thing else.”
