With production on James Gunn’s Superman more than halfway done, principal photography is now moving to LaGrange, Georgia, as the first possible set photos of the Kent farm has surfaced online.
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In past Superman movies and TV shows, Clark Kent has often visited his hometown and parents. It appears the upcoming reboot of the DC Universe will likely include a similar storyline where Superman returns to his roots for some insight from his Earth parents.
The Kents
Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent, also known as Ma Kent, in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie. The adoptive mother of Superman and wife of Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent will be portrayed by Howell, who steps into a role that has seen several notable portrayals over the years.
Martha Kent has been a significant character in the Superman saga, previously portrayed by Phyllis Thaxter in the 1978 Superman movie, Eva Marie Saint in 2006’s Superman Returns, and Diane Lane in the DC Extended Universe. Each actress brought a unique interpretation to the role, contributing to Superman’s big screen legacy.
Taylor Pruitt Vince has been cast as Johnathan Kent aka Pa Kent. Known for his roles in Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD, The Walking Dead, and The Mentalist, Vince is an unexpected choice but brings substantial experience to the iconic role, shaping a new portrayal of Superman’s adoptive father in the first project of Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe saga.
Readers may recognize Pruitt Taylor Vince from his role as Otis in AMC’s The Walking Dead or as Grill in the fifth season of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD on ABC. He joins a growing list of actors who have made the leap from Marvel to DC projects. Jonathan Kent was last played by Kevin Costner in Zack Snyder’s DC Extended Universe.
What to expect from James Gunn’s Superman movie
Superman is a much-anticipated project, given that Clark Kent has been an integral part of the DC Universe for over 80 years, with various iterations and adaptations across different media. The movie promises to explore the character’s origins and his struggles to balance his dual identities as Clark and Superman while fighting off villains and saving the world.
Superman is being written and directed by James Gunn. The movie boasts a star-studded cast that includes David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as the Guy Gardner version of Green Lantern, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and many others.
Superman is currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
