- Frank Grillo has confirmed that Rick Flag Sr. will have a big part in Superman: Man of Tomorrow.
- We also know that in this movie, Superman and Lex Luthor will be seen working together briefly to take down a common enemy.
- It is rumored that Brainiac will be the main antagonist but as of now, there is no confirmation.
James Gunn is down to bring back DC Studios to all its glory, which is evident from the recent projects we have seen from DC Studios. Now, next in line as a showstopper project is Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, and while we await its release, Gunn has already confirmed the creation of a Superman follow-up movie titled Man of Tomorrow. Now, Frank Grillo, who plays Rick Flag Sr. in the DCU, has confirmed a big role for his character in the upcoming movie.
Rick Flag Sr. to Have an Important Role in Man of Tomorrow
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Frank Grillo recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter for an interview where they had a conversation about Frank’s journey as an actor. Frank also opened up about his personal life. During the interview, the topic of him working on Man of Tomorrow came up, to which Grillo responded by confirming that his character, Rick Flag Sr., is an integral part of the story and he is excited to see his character in that big a part.
“My character, Rick Flag Sr., is a big part of the sequel’s story, so I’m excited about it.” – Frank Grillo
As of now, we already know that Man of Tomorrow is not exactly a sequel but more like a follow-up to the previous movie. It was also revealed a while ago that in this movie, we will see Lex Luthor and Superman working together as allies. This also gave rise to the speculation of Brainiac being a part of the movie as the villain.
This rumor caught even more traction when James Gunn posted the cover of Man of Tomorrow’s script featuring a cross-section quite similar to that of Brainiac. As of now, we don’t have an official confirmation of the character’s involvement, but let’s wait and see what more comes our way as we move closer to the movie’s tentative release date.
Shashank Shakya is an entertainment writer at Beebom. He has completed his Bachelors (Honors) in English Literature and is a published author. Shashank boasts incomparable knowledge about the Marvel and DC universe, along with other branches of entertainment with substantial experience in the field of writing.
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When James Gunn confirmed that Man of Tomorrow will see Superman and Lex Luthor working together against a larger threat, the fandom collectively raised an eyebrow. After all, Superman and Lex are usually the last two people you’d expect to fight on the same side. But with Gunn also hinting that the movie is “as much a Lex story as a Superman story,” and Brainiac heavily rumored to be making his DCU debut, it’s worth diving into DC comics to see what blueprints might inspire this new chapter. So, here are five DC comics storylines that Man of Tomorrow could adapt.
1.Superman: Brainiac (2008)
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If Brainiac is truly the villain Gunn is saving for DCU’s future , Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s Superman: Brainiac is the most obvious starting point. It redefined Brainiac for the modern era, showing him not just as a collector of bottled cities but as a terrifying invader with godlike intellect.
Superman is pushed to his emotional and physical limits, and Lex Luthor’s presence in a Brainiac story almost writes itself simply because when Earth is on the line, even Lex’s self-preservation instinct forces him to work with Superman. For Gunn, this gives him a blockbuster spectacle with a deeply personal hook of Kal-El facing the villain who embodies his worst fears about alien power.
2.Superman: For All Seasons (1998)
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On paper, Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s For All Seasons is a Superman comic that isn’t about Brainiac at all. But what it does brilliantly is explore Clark Kent and Lex Luthor as two men shaped by Smallville and Metropolis in very different ways. If Gunn truly wants this film to be “as much about Lex as it is about Superman,” he’ll need this kind of emotional grounding. For All Seasons provides the character-driven core where Superman embodies hope, and Lex embodies ambition, forced to set aside their rivalry when the universe demands it.
3.Superman: Up, Up and Away! (2006)
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If Brainiac is attacking Earth with overwhelming force, Superman might need Lex’s intellect and ruthlessness in ways he never wanted to admit. That uneasy alliance could be the beating heart of Man of Tomorrow.
4.Superman: The Black Ring (2010–2011)
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Paul Cornell’s The Black Ring is one of the best modern Lex Luthor stories, where we see him on a cosmic journey to obtain ultimate power. Along the way, Lex faces threats bigger than even he can manipulate, forcing him into unlikely alliances. For Gunn, adapting elements of The Black Ring would put Lex front and center, not just as a foil to Superman, but as a co-protagonist with his own arc.
5.Superman vs. Brainiac / Injustice League Arcs (2007–2014)
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From Justice League: Injustice League to Forever Evil, we’ve seen versions of Lex Luthor stepping up as Earth’s defender when bigger villains threaten annihilation. These arcs aren’t strictly Superman stories, but they capture the essence of what Gunn has teased, a reluctant partnership forged by necessity. If Man of Tomorrow borrows this DNA, we could see Lex and Superman clashing as much as cooperating, in some of the finest ways imaginable.
Shashank Shakya is an entertainment writer at Beebom. He has completed his Bachelors (Honors) in English Literature and is a published author. Shashank boasts incomparable knowledge about the Marvel and DC universe, along with other branches of entertainment with substantial experience in the field of writing.
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