'Superman 2' Testing Grace Van Patten, Sydney Chandler, Adria Arjona, More For Maxima Role
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- James Gunn is finalizing casting for the role of Maxima in the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, with Grace Van Patten, Sydney Chandler, and Adria Arjona testing for the part.
- Maxima, a warrior queen from the planet Almerac introduced in 1990 comics, is known as an antagonist, ally, and love interest to Superman, but has yet to appear in a live-action DC film.
- The sequel will see returning stars David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, with new cast members including Lars Eidinger as Brainiac and Aaron Pierre likely reprising John Stewart/Green Lantern.
- Man of Tomorrow is directed and written by James Gunn, following the successful 2023 Superman film, with production starting in April 2024 and a release date set for July 9, 2027.
- Adria Arjona, one of the potential Maxima candidates, is known for roles in Andor and Morbius, while Grace Van Patten and Sydney Chandler bring experience from Hulu’s Tell Me Lies and FX’s Alien: Earth, respectively.
