James Gunn Confirms Return of Actors for Their DCU Roles (Exclusive)

James Gunn has confirmed that the stars will continue playing their characters in his DC Universe as the DCEU concludes after ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ a trailer was recently released. The film hits theaters on December 20, 2023.

James Gunn Confirms Returning Actors for His DCU

Gunn has confirmed that the following actors will continue to play their characters in his DCU:

• Xolo Maridueña as Blue Beetle
• Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
• John Cena as Peacemaker
• Freddie Stroma as Vigilante

James Gunn Sets the DCU Canon: ‘Creature Commandos’ and ‘Superman: Legacy’

Gunn clarified on Threads that the DCU canon will start with the animated series ‘Creature Commandos‘ and then ‘Superman: Legacy.’ Watching currently released content like ‘Blue Beetle’ won’t be necessary. You can watch ‘Blue Beetle’ now on digital platforms.

He said, “I think its okay to be confused on what’s happening in the DCU since no one has seen anything from the DCU yet.

As for the DCU, James Gunn said, “Nothing is canon until Creature Commandos next year—a sort of aperitif to the DCU—and then a deeper dive into the universe with Superman: Legacy after that. It’s a very human drive to want to understand everything all the time, but I think it’s okay to be confused on what’s happening in the DCU since no one has seen anything from the DCU yet.” Gunn added, “And, yes, some actors will be playing characters they’ve played in other stories, and some plot points might be consistent with plot points from the dozens of films, shows, and animated projects that have come from DC in the past. But nothing is canon until CC and Legacy.”

The casting for Gunn’s ‘Superman: Legacy’ was recently announced. David Corenswet is set to be the new Superman/Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan will play Lois Lane. Filming is planned for the spring, depending on the resolution of the SAG-AFTRA strike. ‘Superman: Legacy’ follows the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

‘Superman: Legacy’ hits theaters on July 11, 2025.