Action Factory aka @aftstunts has released the official stunt test footage that features Pierson Fodé testing as Superman for James Gunn‘s DCU movie Superman: Legacy.
“Turned me into a beast! Many more to come”.
Pierson Fodé
Fodé was revealed only a couple of weeks ago as of writing to be in the running to star as the next live-action Superman post-Henry Cavill. It was also revealed that the self-tape seen below was submitted to James Gunn to which the Guardians of the Galaxy director reportedly liked the look of when watching.
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X-Men: First Class Star Nicholas Hoult has also been revealed to be in the running alongside Tom Brittney. However, the online response seems to have it that Fodé is in the public eye as #1 best suited for the role.
You can make your own thoughts on Fodé’s Superman test footage below.
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James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy releases on July 11, 2025.