New ‘Superman’ Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gives Us the Best Look Yet at Guy Gardner and Mr. Terrific

DC fans are getting an exciting new peek at Nathan Fillion and Edi Gathegi in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie, set to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. Fillion is stepping into the boots of Green Lantern Guy Gardner, while Gathegi brings Mr. Terrific to life.

Both actors are part of a larger superhero team known as the Justice Gang, which plays a role in the film alongside Superman.

Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner is already turning heads, especially with his look, he’s got that classic Green Lantern outfit and, yes, the bowl cut from the comics.

Fillion insisted on keeping the haircut. He said it was important to him because it’s part of what makes Gardner so recognizable.

Describing the character, Fillion said Gardner is “a fearless, overconfident jerk.” He also mentioned that Gardner is someone who doesn’t hold back and always says what he’s thinking. To get into that mindset, Fillion looked to an unexpected inspiration: Estelle Getty’s Sophia from The Golden Girls.

He pointed out that Gardner wasn’t always like this: “He was hit by a bus and ended up in a coma. That’s what flipped the switch and made him a little off.”

Edi Gathegi plays Michael Holt, also known as Mister Terrific, a superhero and brilliant inventor. He is also a member of the Justice Gang, a team sponsored by Maxwell Lord. Mister Terrific fights crime using a range of advanced high-tech gadgets. Gathegi described the character as an atheist who deeply believes in justice.

After the tragic death of his wife, Holt found meaning through knowledge and intellect rather than faith. Gathegi emphasized that his character is driven by a strong sense of purpose and moral clarity.

Director James Gunn has been open about wanting to do something new with Superman while still respecting the character’s legacy. Although the movie includes several other superheroes, Gunn made it clear that this is still Superman’s story at heart. The Justice Gang is meant to show what Superman is like when he’s working alongside others.

Gunn said he wanted to show more of Superman’s world, including how Clark Kent gets along with co-workers and how Superman deals with other heroes. That’s where the Justice Gang fits in.

Filming began earlier this year, with much of the shoot happening in Georgia and Ohio. The movie is based on the All-Star Superman comics by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely, which Gunn has said were a big inspiration for him.

Superman stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. But even with these big names, Fillion and Merced are getting plenty of attention for bringing fan-favorite heroes to life in ways that feel fresh and fun.

The movie hits theaters on July 11, 2025, and it’s the first official film in the new DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter Safran’s leadership. Whether you’re in it for Superman, the Justice Gang, or just Fillion’s bowl cut, this one’s already shaping up to be a wild ride.

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