Adria Arjona, Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler and Grace Van Patten are finalists testing for the role of Maxima in James Gunn's Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow. Sources confirm the actresses have tested, with a deal expected soon as shooting begins late next week in Atlanta. The film is set for release on July 9, 2027.
James Gunn, co-chief of DC Studios, is casting the role of Maxima, an alien queen from the planet Almerac who serves as antagonist and potential love interest to Superman. Sources told Variety that finalists include Adria Arjona of Andor, Eva De Dominici of The Cleaning Lady, Sydney Chandler of Alien: Earth and Grace Van Patten of Tell Me Lies. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the list of finalists, as confirmed by multiple sources to Deadline, with testing underway last week and a deal imminent. DC Studios declined to comment on the casting developments. Reps for the actresses did not immediately respond to requests for comment, according to Deadline. Reps for DC declined comment. Man of Tomorrow reunites David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, who join forces against Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger. Returning cast members include Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen and Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher. Newcomer Aaron Pierre will reprise his role as Green Lantern John Stewart from HBO's Lanterns. Production begins in Atlanta this month and continues through the summer, following Gunn's Superman, which grossed over $618 million worldwide last summer.
