Casting Finalists For Maxima
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- James Gunn is close to casting the role of Maxima for his upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, with Adria Arjona, Eva De Dominici, Sydney Chandler, and Grace Van Patten as finalists after recent tests in Atlanta.
- Maxima, introduced in 1989's Action Comics No. 645, is an alien queen who has served as both antagonist and potential love interest to Superman.
- Man of Tomorrow stars David Corenswet returning as Superman, alongside Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, with appearances from Aaron Pierre, Rachel Brosnahan, Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Isabela Merced, Nathon Fillion, and Edi Gathegi.
- The film, written by Gunn and set for release on July 9, 2027, follows the success of the 2023 Superman movie and is part of the expanding DC Studios slate, which includes the upcoming Supergirl film.
- The four Maxima finalists have notable credits: Arjona from Andor and The Belko Experiment; De Dominici from The Cleaning Lady and Balls Up; Chandler from Alien: Earth; and Van Patten from The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox and Tell Me Lies.
