DC‘s Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, is reportedly bringing another comic book character into the mix: Maxima, the warrior queen from the planet Almerac. Last week, there were reports that Grace Van Patten (Tell Me Lies), Eva De Dominici (The Cleaning Lady), Sydney Chandler (Alien: Earth), and Adria Arjona (Hit Man) were all pursuing the role – although director James Gunn denied reports that Marisa Abela (Back to Black) and Ella Purnell (Fallout) were also in the mix. Now, it looks like we have a winner: The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that, after last week’s round of screen tests, Adria Arjona has won a role in Man of Tomorrow. They did not, however, confirm that the role is Maxima.
Arjona playing Maxima would actually be a disappointment for a lot of fans, as many have been hoping she’ll be the new Wonder Woman.
Who is Maxima?
Deadline reminded us that Maxima was first introduced in the pages of Action Comics #645 in 1990, when she arrived on Earth in search of a suitable mate and quickly set her sights on Superman. Created by writer Roger Stern and artist George Pérez, “the character is depicted at various times in DC’s comics as an antagonist, ally, and would-be love interest to Superman.” The character was featured the series Smallville and Supergirl, where she was played by Charlotte Sullivan and Eve Torres Gracie, respectively. The character was also in Superman: The Animated Series and other animated projects, but has never been depicted in a live-action DC film.
Until now. Maybe.
I’m currently watching my way through Smallville for the first time but I haven’t reached the appearance of Maxima yet, so I’m not familiar with this character.
Who’s returning for the Superman sequel?
Man of Tomorrow finds James Gunn returning as the sequel’s director and writer, with a story that sees Superman and Lex Luthor matching wits and might with the villain Brainiac, played by German actor Lars Eidinger.
Production for Man of Tomorrow should begin this summer in Atlanta, with several cast members from the original film returning, including David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher.
Others expected to return are Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Maria Gabriella de Faria as The Engineer.
Aaron Pierre, who plays John Stewart in the upcoming HBO series Lanterns, will be reprising that role in Man of Tomorrow.
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