James Gunn just announced that Lars Eidinger will be playing Brainiac in the upcoming “Man of Tomorrow” movie. He shared the news on social media with a photo of Eidinger alongside a comic book image of the character, officially welcoming him to the DC Universe. The casting quickly sparked a lot of discussion among fans online.
Fans love Lars Eidinger’s Brainiac casting in Man of Tomorrow
James Gunn revealed the actor chosen to play Brainiac in his new Superman movie, “Man of Tomorrow.” He shared a post on social media featuring both Lars Eidinger and the character Brainiac, announcing that Eidinger had been selected after a global search. Gunn welcomed Eidinger to the DC Universe, and the post also confirmed Brainiac’s appearance in the film.
The choice of actor for the role generated a lot of excitement among fans, who generally seemed pleased with the decision. Many praised the casting, with one fan commenting, “He looks like he’ll be a fantastic Brainiac!” Another highlighted the actor’s ability to portray both the intelligence and threatening nature of the character, saying it had the potential to be something truly special. A third fan simply expressed their enthusiasm, stating they couldn’t wait to see the actor’s interpretation of Brainiac.
One fan expressed surprise but confidence in the actor’s performance, saying they’re sure he’ll do a great job and they can’t wait for the movie to come out. Another account commented on his height – 6’3” – and how much he physically resembles the character.
James Gunn responded to a fan on Threads who asked about his inspiration for Brainiac. Gunn said he’s drawing from many different versions of the character, including those from the 1950s, some surprisingly frightening takes by Wolfman, various animated series, and the recent, highly-regarded ‘Absolute Brainiac’ version.
James Gunn also mentioned that actor Eidinger’s audition was particularly impressive, making him a strong candidate for the role.
Notably, Man of Tomorrow has a release date of July 9, 2027.
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2025-12-22 13:56