Overview
- Responding on Threads, Gunn said he has never confirmed Brainiac is in the film and that none of the rumored names have auditioned or been discussed.
- Gunn specifically dismissed claims tying Dave Bautista to the role and called the repeated speculation "irritating."
- He affirmed the sequel will feature a villain who is not Lex Luthor or General Zod, without revealing the character’s identity.
- Separate insider reports continue to claim Brainiac is the antagonist and cite shortlists including Matt Smith, Claes Bang, Sam Rockwell, and Dave Bautista, though none are officially validated.
- Man of Tomorrow is written and directed by Gunn, brings back David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult, is set to begin filming in April 2027 in Atlanta, and is dated for July 9, 2027.