The ‘Superman’ sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’ officially began filming on Monday, and now, the latest photos from the set show David Corenswet going head-to-head with Nicholas Hoult.Director James Gunn has wasted no time pitting the Man of Steel against his rival Lex Luthor. On-set clips and viral photos capture Corenswet’s Superman battling Hoult. Not only that, but the behind-the-scenes footage features Lex in his iconic villain’s heavily armored warsuit featuring one of the most promising fight scenes yet.
‘Man of Tomorrow’ set photos have gone viral
In the videos, the two actors are seen filming in the middle of a busy street. Hoult was seen casually walking around the sets in his new suit before taking his place on set. While the new armor of war is expected to bring Superman to his knees, the clip shows Lex without his helmet, overpowered by his rival.The appearance of the warsuit comes just days after Gunn officially teased the costume by sharing the first image of Hoult on social media.
Nicholas Hoult debuts Lex Luthor’s battle suit
The picture also sees Corenswet fully embrace the role of Superman and bring some iconic comic book scenes to the screen. The actor began filming his segments on Monday with aerial shots, hanging from a crane.
‘Man of Tomorrow’ cast and release date
‘Man of Tomorrow’ Corenswet returns as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Hoult as Lex Luthor. While details of the arc remain under wraps, it has been confirmed that the superhero will be pitted against Brainiac, who will be played by Lars Eidinger.While the shooting has already started, the film will be released on July 9, 2027.
