Published Oct 27, 2026, 2:59 PM EDT

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The Superman sequel could introduce Lillard to the DCU in an unexpected way

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Of all the new actors joining the cinematic DC Universe in next year's Man of Tomorrow , fans seem most invested in finding out which character Matthew Lillard will portray. Lillard ( Carrie , Scream , Polygon's Shelf Quest) is set to appear in James Gunn's Superman sequel in an as-yet undisclosed role.…