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Superman Director James Gunn has given a surprising first look at Skyler Gisondo in action as classic DC character Jimmy Olsen.
Gisondo, best known for roles in Liquorice pizza, Curb your enthusiasm And Santa Clarita Dietwill play Superman’s friend Olsen in the upcoming film, Supermanwhich will be released in 2025.
To celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the comic book character’s introduction into the DC Universe, Gunn posted a message on social media to mark the occasion.
“Happy anniversary to Superman’s sidekick Jimmy Olsen, who made his debut on this day in 1941 (though he did appear earlier as ‘office boy’ in Action Comics 6),” Gunn wrote before announcing the upcoming film. “Can’t wait for you to see it. @SkylerGisondoRepresentation in #Superman on July 11, 2025.”
In the photo, Gisondo is wearing a brown polo shirt with a matching jacket, raising his fist in the air and smiling at the camera.
Fans immediately praised the casting as “perfect,” with one commenter writing on Instagram: “Ahhh Skyler looks so good as Jimmy.”
Another raved: “Jimmy is one of the most lovable DC characters and honestly the heart and soul of Superman’s world. He embodies everything Superman believes in and Skyler already looks perfect.”
“As always, your casting choice is impeccable,” said another fan.
Olsen is a young photojournalist who works with Clark Kent, aka Superman. Their friendship grows the more they work together.
Guardians of the Galaxy director Gunn has been building excitement around the film by sharing stills of various characters in action. In May, he shared a glimpse of David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, donning his red boots in a dirty Superman suit.
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Fans were excited to see the return of the classic Superman costume with the iconic red underpants. After a costume redesign in 2011, the character did not wear underpants for most of the 2010s, so Superman now wore a red Superman belt instead of underpants.
Rachel Brosnahan will play Superman’s lover Lois Lane. Brosnahan is best known for her leading role in Amazon Prime Video’s popular historical drama series. The wonderful Mrs. Maisel.
Gunn originally announced that his rebooted DC Universe would begin with a Superman film titled Superman: LegacyIn February this title was shortened to Superman.
The cast includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner and Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer.
The supporting cast includes Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Pa Kent, Neva Howell as Ma Kent, Christopher MacDonald as Ron Troupe and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
House of the Dragon Star Milly Alcock is expected to make a cameo as Supergirl before taking off in her own film. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, whose release is planned for 2026.
Superman will be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.
