Bradley Cooper to Play Jor-El in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’!

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Warning: This article contains spoilers for Superman

This summer, is hitting theaters, but those eager to watch it might want to avoid spoilers beforehand. However, if you’re reading this now, we assume you don’t fall into that category since the spoilery elements are already apparent from the title and the warning above. Given that context, it appears a cameo appearance has been disclosed following some pre-screenings, which have exposed that Superman’s father, Jor-El, will feature in the film, played by a well-known actor.

In a manner similar to nepotism, Gunnism seems to play a significant role. Any performer who collaborates with director James Gunn and leaves a lasting impact tends to carve out a secure niche in the industry. Consequently, it’s hardly shocking that the actor set to assume the role of Jor-El, following in the footsteps of illustrious actors like Marlon Brando and Russell Crowe, has been unveiled.

According to @ViewerAnon’s tweet on X, it appears Cooper’s screen time may not reveal major plot points, implying a potentially minor role in the movie. This dismisses the wild speculation about Tom Cruise taking on the character this time.

Bradley Cooper Is One of Many Gunn Collaborators to Enter the DCU

Without a doubt, Bradley Cooper is recognized for numerous accomplishments, one of them being the voice behind Rocket Raccoon in the Guardians of the Galaxy series. Consequently, interviews over the past few years have been filled with queries about his potential transition to the DCU as part of Gunn’s “inner circle” of actors.

All actors like Dave Bautista and Chris Pratt have expressed enthusiasm about joining James Gunn on his latest project. The recent addition of Bradley Cooper to this venture follows other stars from the Guardians movies who have already been confirmed for roles in the DCU. Sean Gunn, James’ brother, was cast as Lord Maxwell in an upcoming film, while veteran actor Nathan Fillion takes on the role of Green Lantern Guy Gardner. Mikaela Hoover, known for her multiple roles in the Guardians films, will portray Cat Grant in Superman.

It’s clear that there are numerous additional characters yet to be introduced in upcoming DC Universe films. It wouldn’t make sense to think otherwise that we won’t see more characters favored by James Gunn appearing in other roles as the franchise continues to grow.

The response to the early screenings of Superman, according to reports, varies from those who adore it to those who can’t wait for it to flop. It’s still several months until we learn how James Gunn’s initial DC Universe movie performs at the box office, and only then will we truly understand if the DC Studios strategy is going to pan out as planned or if it will end up another batch of results tainted with disappointment.

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2025-03-29 16:03