Matthew Lillard joins Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow

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Matthew Lillard has joined James Gunn's Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow, though his role has not been disclosed. Filming is underway on the DCU tentpole, which is scheduled to open July 9, 2027, and the cast already includes Adria Arjona and Lars Eidinger. Lillard arrives after a busy year that included a Marvel appearance and his turn as William Afton in Five Nights at Freddy's, adding a recognizable genre actor to the project. His casting matters because Lillard's history of distinctive supporting roles can shape expectations for the sequel's character lineup.

DiscussingFilm

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Matthew Lillard has been cast in ‘MAN OF TOMORROW’. In theaters on July 9, 2027. (Source: Deadline)

102490d ago

Caliban33

Shaggy confirmed for the DCU?!

LeberMac19

Matthew Lillard is an acting treasure that must be protected at all costs. He should be in all the movies and shows. All of them.

bullbottle.bsky.social14

I can't believe Superman is gonna punch Springtrap.

visoredavenger9

Man is in BOTH MCU and new DCU. Crossover event confirmed

Angelgreat7

The man behind the slaughter will now face the man of steel.

Smashbro675

He could make a good Toyman.

Andy Mayer5

Superman is going to absolutely destroy William Afton. And really, who wouldn't?

Jeff the Geek2

Mattew Lillard getting work in all the major franchises is a win for humanity.

GunterNine2

Everything that man touches is gold.

Pop Crave

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Matthew Lillard is joining the cast of DC Studios’ 'Man of Tomorrow,' per Deadline.

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Empire Magazine

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Matthew Lillard has joined James Gunn's Man Of Tomorrow as filming continues on the Superman sequel. Lillard joins fellow DCU newcomers Adria Arjona and Lars Eidinger in the cast, with the movie due to hit cinemas on 9 July, 2027. Read more: www.empireonline.com/movies...

2690d ago

Coliseum of Comics

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‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Adds Matthew Lillard To Cast

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Every Film Now

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First look at Matthew Lillard at the set of James Gunn’s ‘MAN OF TOMORROW.’

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Dark Horizons

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Matthew Lillard Joins “Man of Tomorrow” Cast www.darkhorizons.com/matthew-lill...

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Malcolm P. Johnson

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Always happy to see Matthew Lillard getting another job ESPECIALLY in a movie I'm looking forward to seeing! geektyrant.com/news/dcs-man...

490d ago

Nate

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Who is Matthew Lillard, and why isn't he listed in the credits of "Man of Tomorrow" starring David Corenswet? bsky.app/profile/disc...

190d ago

Dylan’s Deep Dive 🤓

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‘MAN OF TOMORROW’ has officially added Matthew Lillard to the roster 😳 Funny how this came out right after his first Marvel appearance ended! Who do you think he could be playing?

190d ago

DrTre

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Matthew Lillard is reuniting with James Gunn for Man of Tomorrow! Who do we think he’s playing?

190d ago

MattSkywalkingFox 🏳️‍🌈🩷💛💙

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while the FNAF Movies have a lot of their own flaws, I absolutely loved what Matthew Lillard brought to his portrayal of William Afton.

90d ago

Geeks Den Media

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It’s official: the legend himself, Matthew Lillard, has joined the cast of James Gunn’s Superman: Man of Tomorrow! #Superman #matthewlillard #manoftomorrow #jamesgunn #dcu

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LuckyRave: The Ani-Manga Oracle Gamer

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Matthew Lillard is gonna be a part of the cast of ‘MAN OF TOMORROW.’ So for a reminder, he played Shaggy in the live action Scooby Doo Movie!! 👀. So I wonder who he’s going to play! 🤔 #MatthewLillard #Superman #ManofTomorrow

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KlicKNet

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BREAKING NEWS: #MatthewLillard joins the cast of the sequel to @jamesgunn.bsky.social’s #Superman: #ManofTomorrow. (via @variety.com) We’ll always have a “THING” for you Matt! Love, Hollywood! ❤️ #DCU #KlicKNet variety.com/2026/film/ne...

90d ago

Alternativa Nerd

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Matthew Lillard entra no elenco de Superman 2 e reforça Man of Tomorrow, sequência da DC que estreia em 2027. buff.ly/sCH87ZN #brainiac #dcstudios #jamesgunn #lexluthor #manoftomorrow #matthewlillarddc #superman2 #universodc

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deadline.com‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Adds Matthew Lillard To Cast geektyrant.comDC's MAN OF TOMORROW Adds Matthew Lillard to Its Expanding Cast in Mystery Role — GeekTyrant

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Matthew Lillard joins Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow

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