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Lars Eidinger Cast as Villain in DC's Man of Tomorrow
20 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Lars Eidinger will portray the formidable Brainiac in the upcoming DC film.
- James Gunn confirmed the casting for 'Man of Tomorrow' via social media.
- Eidinger joins David Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult in the DC Universe.
The DC Universe is expanding its roster of villains with the casting of Lars Eidinger as Brainiac in the upcoming film 'Man of Tomorrow.' Director and studio co-head James Gunn made the announcement on social media, confirming the German actor's role.
Gunn expressed his excitement about Eidinger's casting, stating that the actor was selected from a global search. This casting marks a significant addition to the film's ensemble, which already includes David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
'Man of Tomorrow' is a follow-up to 'Superman' and promises to bring the formidable Brainiac character to life. The film is set to further develop the burgeoning DC Universe narrative.
