Superman Easter Egg Hints at Exciting DCU Casting

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An Easter egg featured in Superman teases some exciting DCU casting.

Under the guidance of director James Gunn, Superman is currently gracing screens in theaters across the United States. The film, a joint production by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures, sees David Corenswet take on the role of our main character, with Rachel Brosnahan portraying Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult stepping into the shoes of Lex Luthor.

What is the Superman Easter egg that teases future DCU casting?

In the DCU film, Lois Lane ventures into the Hall of Justice during her investigation. Inside, she comes across a mural depicting the Justice Society of America.

At event X, podcaster Neil Vagg stated he was present for a screening of Superman, which also featured a question-and-answer session with Gunn. According to Vagg, during this session, Gunn hinted that the mural features a well-known actor in one of the roles, without revealing the identity.

Due to this, there’s been much discussion about whether Pierce Brosnan might be playing Kent Nelson/Doctor Fate. You might recall that Brosnan portrayed Doctor Fate in 2022’s Black Adam, a film from the former DCEU. Although Black Adam didn’t do exceptionally well at the box office, it was Brosnan’s performance that many viewers singled out for praise.

If it’s true, we might need a story element to explain why Doctor Fate’s continuity has changed. This could potentially happen because Peacemaker Season 2, airing on HBO Max in August, is expected to tackle the differences between the DCEU and DCU timelines.

The synopsis for Superman, the first DC Studios film to premiere, reveals that it will fly into cinemas globally this summer, courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures. In the unique James Gunn touch, the original superhero is reimagined within a new DC universe, combining grand action, humor, and emotional depth. The Superman portrayed is motivated by compassion and an unwavering faith in human kindness.

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2025-07-16 00:07