The expectations for the next major chapter of the DC Universe have officially been sent into deep orbit. While James Gunn is currently deep in physical production on Man of Tomorrow—the highly anticipated, Earth-bound Superman sequel—those closest to the production are already calling it a career-defining masterpiece.
Speaking with GamesRadar, Peacemaker breakout star Jennifer Holland dropped a massive wave of praise for the upcoming blockbuster, boldly teasing that the theatrical follow-up might just stand as Gunn’s absolute finest directorial achievement to date.
“I can tell you that I have seen an enormous, enormous portion of the movie, and I am so excited for Man of Tomorrow,” Holland tells GamesRadar+ at a screening of Supergirl. “It is different…I don’t wanna say this. Ugh. It might be James’s best… my favorite movie of James, and I haven’t even seen the whole thing yet. I’m just… I love the movie. I’m really excited about it. It feels like a step up to me in a lot of ways. I’m excited for people to see it, and he’s not done filming it yet.”
Holland’s glowing endorsement carries a significant amount of weight given her intimate familiarity with Gunn’s signature storytelling style. Having worked closely alongside him across The Suicide Squad, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Peacemaker, she has a front-row seat to how the filmmaker balances multi-million dollar comic book spectacle with genuine, character-driven heartbreak.
Principal photography on Man of Tomorrow is moving rapidly through its physical pipeline. Insiders suggest that once Gunn wraps his work on the sequel, the studio is already planning to fast-track its newly prioritized, testosterone-heavy Deathstroke & Bane movie as the next live-action feature to jump into production.
On the heels of the disappointment of Supergirl, hearing that Man of Tomorrow is a legitimate step up from the foundational groundwork laid by last year’s Superman indicates that DC Studios isn’t suffering from sophomore slump anxiety. Gunn has historically thrived when the stakes are intensely personal.
Source: Games Radar
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