Great Caesar’s Ghost, Perry White has been found! Wendell Pierce, known for his role as a detective in HBO’s crime series The Wire, has been cast as the iconic editor-in-chief of The Daily Planet in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film. The highly anticipated feature, previously titled Superman: Legacy, began production in Atlanta on Thursday.
Pierce will join a star-studded cast that includes David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane. Another familiar face in the DC universe, Nicholas Hoult, will take on the role of the classic villain Lex Luthor.
The character of Perry White has been a fixture in the Man of Steel franchise since his introduction in a Superman radio serial in 1940. As the boss of both Kent and Lane, Perry White has been portrayed in various ways throughout the years. He can be a tough-as-nails boss, a harried-by-his-reporters boss, or even a father-figure boss. Previous actors who have brought Perry White to life on the big screen include Jackie Cooper, Frank Langella, and Laurence Fishburne.
Joining Wendell Pierce and the rest of the cast are Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer. With such a talented ensemble, fans are eagerly awaiting their performances.
This new Superman film marks the first solo project for the superhero in over a decade since Zack Snyder’s Man of Steel, which starred Henry Cavill. Warner Bros. has set a release date of July 11, 2025, building up excitement among fans who have been craving more Superman content.
Wendell Pierce has been making waves in the entertainment industry with his recent roles. He was most recently seen in the Amazon series Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, where he portrayed the beloved character James Greer. Pierce also had a memorable stint on Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan. With his talent and versatility, there’s no doubt that he will bring a fresh and captivating portrayal of Perry White to the big screen.
As production continues and fans eagerly await the release of James Gunn’s Superman film, the casting of Wendell Pierce as Perry White has certainly added to the excitement surrounding the project. With a talented cast, an experienced director, and a beloved superhero, this upcoming film is sure to be a must-watch for fans of the Man of Steel.
