Today marks 83 years since Jimmy Olsen’s debut at DC Comics and Superman Writer and director James Gunn has released two new shots of Skyler Gisondo’s version of the character.
One was posted on X and the other on Instagram; the actor is wearing the same costume we saw in set photos, suggesting that this will be his main look throughout the duration of the film.
The actor definitely looks similar to the role and is best known for his roles in Liquorice pizza, Booksmart, Vacation, The Righteous GemsAnd Santa Clarita CubeT.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Clark Kent’s friendship with Jimmy on screen (in the DCEU, the photographer was shot in the head before he even met the Man of Steel). With Gunn – a huge comic book fan – at the helm of the DCU, that finally seems to be changing.
“Happy birthday to Superman’s sidekick Jimmy Olsen, who made his debut on this day in 1941 (although he had previously appeared as ‘Office Boy’ in Action Comics 6)”, Says Gunn in the following posts. “Created by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster and Bob Maxwell. I can’t wait for you to see (Skyler Gisondo’s) performance in Superman on July 11, 2025.”
Take a closer look at Gisondo’s Jimmy Olsen in the social media posts below.
Happy birthday to Superman’s sidekick Jimmy Olsen, who made his debut on this day in 1941 (though he appeared earlier as the “office boy” in Action Comics 6). Created by Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster and Bob Maxwell. Can’t wait for you to see it @SkylerGisondoRepresentation in #Superman in July… pic.twitter.com/PG7DdF7QSL
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) 25 August 2024
Superman tells the story of Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way of life, guided by human kindness in a world where kindness is considered old-fashioned.
David Corenswet plays the Man of Steel, while Rachel Brosnahan was chosen for the role of Lois Lane.
The cast includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho and Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer.
Supporting characters include Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Pa Kent, Neva Howell as Ma Kent, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher MacDonald as Ron Troupe and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
Milly Alcock is also expected to make a cameo as Supergirl before taking off in her own film. Supergirl: The Woman of Tomorrow.
Superman is currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
