Wendell Pierce to play the role of Perry White in James Gunn's Superman
In the picture Wendell Pierce
James Gunn's Superman is one of the highly anticipated projects, as the ace director is going to take a fresh approach to the iconic superhero. A day after announcing a new title, the makers announced that the movie has ropedin actor Wendell Pierce.
Wendall, who is best known for his work on HBO’s The Wire, will play the role of Perry White, theiconic editor-in-chief of The Daily Planetin James Gunn’s movie. Pierce has joined the cast that includes David Corenswet as the new Man of Steel, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher among others.
Who is Perry White?
Perry is a fearless editor-in-chief of the world-renowned newspaper The Daily Planet of Metropolis. He's tough and fearless, and the boss of both Superman and Lane.
The character first appeared in a Superman radio serial in 1940. So far, the character has been played by actors like Pierre Watkin in the Superman serial, Jackie Cooper in 1978's Superman movie, and Frank Langella in Superman Returns.
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On Superman's birthday, James Gunn gave a few updates. Taking to his Instagram handle, Gunn revealed that Superman: Legacy is now just SUPERMAN.
"Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday," saidGunn.
''When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy. By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN. Making our way to you July 2025. " he furtherwrote in anInstagram post.
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The upcoming feature will mark the comeback of Superman. This is a superhero's solo project, more than a decade after Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, which starred Henry Cavill.The movie is set to release on July 11, 2025.
