‘Man of Tomorrow’ Set Footage Reveals Superman vs Warsuit Lex Luthor Action Scene

Exciting new set footage from ‘Man of Tomorrow’ offers DC fans an exhilarating behind-the-scenes glimpse at the upcoming ‘Superman’ sequel. DC Film News has shared a video showcasing David Corenswet’s Superman facing off against Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor, who is clad in his iconic green-and-purple Warsuit, filmed on location in Atlanta.

The footage highlights what seems to be a significant action sequence outside a downtown theater, showcasing the impressive scale of the suit that fans have eagerly anticipated.

The stunt sequence filmed in Atlanta’s downtown area features the Warsuit being propelled backward through a large hole in the side of a building, with Hoult’s stunt double donning the practical armor for the impact shot.

Director James Gunn was also seen on set, instructing David Corenswet on how to deliver punches to Hoult’s character. This suggests that Gunn is actively involved in choreographing what could become the film’s key action set piece. Eyewitnesses reported that the crowd in the scene could be heard chanting “kill him” as Superman delivers blows to Lex.

The footage also confirms a detail Gunn previously hinted at on social media when he shared a photo of the Warsuit during production, captioned simply “Fit check. Live from the set of Man of Tomorrow.” Fans quickly noticed an ARGUS logo on the suit’s chest, indicating that the government organization may play a role in how Lex acquires his new armor in the sequel’s narrative.

This marks the first time any live-action Superman film has featured the Lexosuit, a moment comic fans have been looking forward to for decades. The suit’s green-and-purple design remains faithful to its comic book origins, and the combination of practical construction for close-up shots and stunt performance for impact sequences reflects the production approach Gunn used to ground the original ‘Superman’ in a tangible reality.

In an interview on The Howard Stern Show, Gunn described ‘Man of Tomorrow’ as being as much a Lex movie as it is a Superman movie. He expressed a personal connection to the character of Lex and aimed to create something extraordinary from the dynamic between the two characters. He also revealed that the film involves Superman and Lex being compelled to collaborate against the much larger threat of Brainiac, portrayed by Lars Eidinger, whom Gunn has described as “what happens when intelligence loses all connection to humanity.”

Set two years after the events of ‘Superman’, Corenswet will be seen in a different suit than the one featured in the first film. The returning cast includes Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl. ‘Man of Tomorrow’ is slated to hit theaters on July 9, 2027.

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