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Superman Debuts Reimagined Mister Terrific in James Gunn’s DCU Launch

Edi Gathegi’s Mister Terrific embodies a fresh origin elevated by original tech within a DCU that counts centuries of metahuman history

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Overview

  • Edi Gathegi portrays Michael Holt with a personalized backstory that departs from the comics to suit the film’s narrative needs.
  • The movie unveils bespoke high-tech gadgets for Mister Terrific, underscoring his role as an ethical futurist championing responsible AI.
  • DC Studios positions its new universe as one where metahumans have coexisted openly for over 300 years, skipping isolated origin tales.
  • Gathegi describes the role as a career-defining milestone that redeems his past franchise work and cements his status as a leading superhero.
  • Superman opens July 11 as the first installment of James Gunn’s interconnected DC Universe, setting the stage for future chapters.