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Mister Terrific Post-Credit Scene Confirms Edi Gathegi’s DCU Multi-Project Deal

This placement signals DC Studios’ roadmap, coinciding with TV spin-off talks for Mister Terrific and Jimmy Olsen

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: Edi Gathegi attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Actor Edi Gathegi confirmed that his Mister Terrific scene was originally part of the main cut before being moved to the post-credits slot to serve as a narrative promise.
  • Variety reports that Gathegi has signed a multi-project deal with DC Studios to reprise his role as Mister Terrific across future DCU projects.
  • According to The Wall Street Journal, DC Studios is exploring television spin-offs centered on Mister Terrific and Jimmy Olsen, with no production timelines or scripts finalized.
  • Mister Terrific’s technical expertise and presence were highlighted in Superman’s climax, marking his evolution from an early-exit X-Men mutant to a key supporting hero in James Gunn’s DCU launch.
  • The maneuver illustrates DC Studios’ approach to character-driven world-building in its reimagined Chapter One under James Gunn alongside Peter Safran.