In previous Superman films and TV reveals, Clark Kent has usually visited his hometown and oldsters. It seems the upcoming reboot of the DC Universe will probably embody the same storyline the place Superman returns to his roots for some perception from his Earth mother and father.

The Kents

Neva Howell has been solid as Martha Kent, often known as Ma Kent, in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film. The adoptive mom of Superman and spouse of Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent will likely be portrayed by Howell, who steps into a task that has seen a number of notable portrayals over time.

Martha Kent has been a major character within the Superman saga, beforehand portrayed by Phyllis Thaxter within the 1978 Superman film, Eva Marie Saint in 2006’s Superman Returns, and Diane Lane within the DC Prolonged Universe. Every actress introduced a singular interpretation to the position, contributing to Superman’s massive display screen legacy.

Taylor Pruitt Vince has been solid as Johnathan Kent aka Pa Kent. Identified for his roles in Marvel’s Brokers of SHIELD, The Strolling Lifeless, and The Mentalist, Vince is an sudden selection however brings substantial expertise to the enduring position, shaping a brand new portrayal of Superman’s adoptive father within the first undertaking of Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe saga.

Readers might acknowledge Pruitt Taylor Vince from his position as Otis in AMC’s The Strolling Lifeless or as Grill within the fifth season of Marvel’s Brokers of SHIELD on ABC. He joins a rising checklist of actors who’ve made the leap from Marvel to DC initiatives. Jonathan Kent was final performed by Kevin Costner in Zack Snyder’s DC Prolonged Universe.

What to anticipate from James Gunn’s Superman film

Superman is a much-anticipated undertaking, on condition that Clark Kent has been an integral a part of the DC Universe for over 80 years, with numerous iterations and diversifications throughout completely different media. The film guarantees to discover the character’s origins and his struggles to steadiness his twin identities as Clark and Superman whereas preventing off villains and saving the world.

Superman is being written and directed by James Gunn. The film boasts a star-studded solid that features David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion because the Man Gardner model of Inexperienced Lantern, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and lots of others.

Superman is at the moment scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.