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Alan Tudyk stirred the pot recently by snagging a role in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman, and let us tell you, it’s a total game-changer for the newly revamped DC Universe! Kicking off with Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters,” this fresh era of superhero madness is ready to soar. Set to hit theaters in 2025; Superman boasts David Corenswet donning the cape as the iconic Man of Steel, with Rachel Brosnahan stepping into the shoes of Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult bringing some serious villain vibes as Lex Luthor. While the plot details are still playing hard to get, one thing’s sure: Tudyk’s addition has cranked up the excitement meter to eleven!
Tudyk’s role, shrouded in secrecy, became a hot topic when Deadline broke the news. Soon after, Tudyk took to his Threads account with a hilarious confirmation: “Between you and me— I am playing Jimmy Olson’s French photographer friend, Bertrand ‘Bertie’ Muegler, who specializes in adult avant-garde snaps. Wears a cape but isn’t a superhero, just a fashion slut.” With that cheeky remark, Tudyk solidified his position as a quirky addition to the film.
Interestingly, this wasn’t Tudyk’s first rodeo in the DC Universe. He had already been voicing Doctor Phosphorus in the animated series Creature Commandos, which was set to premiere on December 5 on Max. The character of Doctor Phosphorus is far from your typical human—being radioactive and all—so Tudyk’s new role in Superman wouldn’t conflict with his animated gig. While Gunn had previously mentioned that actors in animated projects could also play their live-action counterparts, this allowed Tudyk to venture into uncharted territory without overlapping character traits that required extensive CGI.
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