Overview

• Bradley Cooper is confirmed as Jor-El through a 3D-filmed hologram sequence, cast to evoke Marlon Brando’s iconic performance
• Angela Sarafyan joins Cooper as the voice of Lara Lor-Van in the film’s prologue, underscoring Superman’s Kryptonian heritage
• Smallville’s Michael Rosenbaum resurfaces as a Raptor guard for LuthorCorp, reconnecting with Gunn after their work on Guardians of the Galaxy
• Director James Gunn said he enlisted past collaborators to weave personal ties into the reboot’s world-building
• These legacy nods have fueled fan discussion about the film’s nostalgic ties and the narrative foundations for DC Studios’ interconnected future