Sean Gunn, a frequent collaborator with his brother, director James Gunn, is set to make a significant impact in the DC Universe (DCU). He has been cast to play the villain Maxwell Lord in the new DCU, masterminded by James Gunn and Peter Safran, as reported by Deadline.
Maxwell Lord, previously portrayed by Pedro Pascal in Wonder Woman 1984, will be reimagined in the upcoming DC projects, including a potential role in Superman: Legacy and Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. The character is known for his transformation from an ally to a nemesis of the Justice League. This new iteration of Maxwell Lord is expected to play a significant part in the unfolding narrative of the DCU.
Sean Gunn’s involvement in the DCU is multifaceted. He is known for playing Kraglin in the Guardians of the Galaxy series and has a history of working closely with his brother on various projects such as The Suicide Squad, Super, and The Belko Experiment. Beyond acting, Sean has co-created series and featured in films written by James such as PG Porn, showcasing their dynamic creative partnership.
In the DCU, Sean Gunn is expanding his repertoire. After playing Weasel and Calendar Man in The Suicide Squad, he will reprise his role as Weasel in the animated series Creature Commandos, and is also reported to voice the military android G.I. Robot. This makes Maxwell Lord his third role within this universe.
The upcoming Superman: Legacy film, part of the DCU and written and directed by James Gunn, has an exciting cast lineup, including David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Nicholas Hoult will play Lex Luthor, with Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. While Sean Gunn’s appearance as Maxwell Lord in this film is not confirmed, his role in the broader DCU is set to be influential.
Fans eagerly await more details about the DCU’s future projects and how Sean Gunn’s Maxwell Lord will shape the unfolding superhero saga.
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