It will take several months before Great flies in theaters. With the release date of the next DC Universe film (DCU) set for June 26, 2026 last May, we still have a long wait in front of us for the first adventure on the big screen of Girl of Steel for over 40 years.
Nevertheless, it is never too early to have information on his casting. In this guide, you will discover which actors are involved, will discover the characters they will play and see where you could see them before. For information, you should also consult my dedicated Great Guide for more details on the next film.
Light spoilers follow For Supergirl: the woman of tomorrowThe comic book series of which this film is strongly inspired. Complete spoilers follow for this year Superman Film too, so be careful.
Milly Alcock in the role of Kara Zor-El/Supergirl
After winning the battle to embody Supergirl of the DCU in January 2024, Alcock will resume his role as Kara Zor-El in the first project of the superhero on the big screen since 1984. Great movie.
I say “recovery” because Alcock has already made his debut in DCU. She made a fun appearance at the end of Superman, And this 30 -second appearance was everything I needed to have fully confidence in the abilities of the DCU. Great movie.
Anyway, for those who do not know Supergirl, it is the biological cousin of Kal-el/Clark Kent, alias Superman. The only other Kryptonian to have survived the destruction of her native world, Kara was forced to attend the disappearance of Krypton – a traumatic event which means that it is more cynical, rebellious and weary of the world than Sups. However, these features deny her true nature, Kara being just as compassionate as Kal-El and also having an equally strong sense of justice.
From the point of view of superpowers, Kara has skills identical to those of Superman. This includes, without being limited to it: strength, speed, endurance, superhuman agility, X -ray vision, thermal vision, frozen breath, accelerated healing factor and ability to fly.
As for Alcock, his great breakup occurred in season 1 of Dragon House. The first Game of Thrones Prequel broadcast on HBO Max, she saw Alcock playing a young Rhaenyra Targaryen. Seen for the last time in Netflix SirensAlcock also appeared in other programs, in particular Right,, The gloamingAnd Account.
Eve Ridley in the role of Ruthye Marye Knoll
Another rising star, Ridley will have an important role of support in this film DCU Chapter One. She will play Ruthye Marye Knoll, a young warrior who accompanies Supergirl to help Ruthye find and take revenge on the man who killed Ruthye’s father.
The first image of Great has shown Kara in a place that will be very familiar to DC’s comics fans. Indeed, this is the place where the two men meet for the first time. Tomorrow’s wifeIt is therefore inevitable that Ruthye meets Kara in this same place in the film formerly known as Supergirl: the woman of tomorrow. Read this article to find out why the CO-PDG of DC Studios, James Gunn, has changed GreatThe title.
But I move away from the way. Like Alcock, Ridley made a name for himself in the form of a highly anticipated television project. The series in question? Those of Netflix 3 Body problemalias The live adaptation of the breathtaking books of Liu Cixin. Ridley’s working relationship with the best streaming service in the world will also continue, the starlet being apparently ready to appear in The witchur Season 4 and Samurai with blue eyes Season 2.
Matthias Schoenaerts in the role of Krem
After months of speculation, Gunn confirmed (via the Podcast DC Studios) that Schoenaerts would play GreatThe main villain of.
Known as Krem of the Yellow hills, it is a pirate of the space responsible for the murder of the father of Ruthye. Skilful fighter with melee and long-range, Krem will not be child’s play, even for someone as powerful physically as Kara Zor-El.
Another actor associated with Netflix, Schoenaerts is undoubtedly better known to be part of the casting of the 2020s. The old guard and his sequel to 2025. The Belgian actor also appeared in films of which Attic,, barbot,, Rust and boneAnd Amsterdam.
Jason Momoa in the role of Lobo
First actor to appear as different characters in the DCU and its predecessor The DC Extended Universe (DCEU), Jason Momoa has swapped his role in DCEU Aquaman to play a favorite anti-hero of fans in the emerging cinematographic franchise of Gunn and Peter Safran.
The only survivor of an almost immortal extraterrestrial breed known as Tsars, Lobo crosses the cosmos as a motorcycle mercenary. A talented elite shooter, Lobo also has metahuman capacities, including strength, coloring, agility and superhuman reflexes. He can also heal quickly and, depending on the time of DC Comics that you read, has an intelligence of genius level.
Lobo was supposed to appear in the graphic novel “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow” by Tom King and Bilquis Eveley – King confirmed it in an interview on comicbook.com in February 2023 – but was finally cut off from history. However, to honor this original idea, Lobo will play a small but significant role in this film, Gunn explaining how Lobo will be an essential element of the film. GreatThe plot.
Despite its passage as an Arthur Curry/Aquaman within the DCEU, Momoa has played in many large -scale projects, including the film of a billion dollars. A minecraft film,, Dune,, Game of Thrones,, Star door: AtlantisAnd See. More recently, he co-created, produced and played in Warlord On Apple TV+.
David Krumholtz and Emily Beecham in the role of Zor-El and Alura in-at
As the name of the character of Krumholtz indicates it, he and Beecham will embody Kara’s parents in the film. This confirms almost Great will include flashbacks on the destruction of Krypton and/or the consequences of the ruin of the planet, and will help to establish the vision of the current world of Kara.
Better known for its role in Santa Claus Franchise, Krumholtz also appeared in films of which 10 things I hate in youTHE Harold and Kumar series of films, and Oppenheimer. On the television side, he recently appeared in season 2 of the famous original Peacock TV series. Impassive face and in season 1 of the original Apple TV, several times awarded The workshop.
Meanwhile, Beecham will be familiar to fans of the Netflix kind. 1899 Television program, as well as other projects on small screen such as In the Badlands,, The village,, King and conquerorAnd The pursuit of love. On the cinematic level, its most remarkable performance occurred in Daphné in 2017, for which Beecham was nominated for numerous prizes.
Ouzo the dog in the role of Krypto the Superdog
Another character who made his debut in the DCU in SupermanKrypto Le Superdog will join Kara and Ruthye in their intergalactic trip to find Krem.
Completely CGI character, Kara’s faithful canine companion is based on Gunn’s own dog, Ouzo. Playful rescue dog, Ouzo is often quoted by Gunn as the main source of inspiration of the 1920s. Superman. Indeed, Gunn regularly told how Ouzo was his way during Gunn’s struggle to invent the history of the last cinematographic adventure of Man of Steel.
For more Great Cover, see the section below. Also be sure to keep an eye on Techradar in the weeks and months to come, because I will write on her first trailer each time she will be released and on other interesting information on the next superhero film. It will certainly be one of the most exciting new films of 2026.
