List of DC Cinematic Universe film actors
The DC Cinematic Universe is a media franchise and shared fictional universe that is the setting of superhero films independently produced by Warner Bros., based on characters that appear in DC Entertainment publications. The first film, Man of Steel was released in 2013 and the upcoming crossover sequel Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice in 2016 and will be filmed back-to-back with a Justice League film.[1]
As the franchise is composed of films adapted from a variety of Marvel Comics properties, Henry Cavill portrays Clark Kent / Superman, Ben Affleck portrays Bruce Wayne / Batman and Gal Gadot as Diana Prince / Wonder Woman. While Jessie Eisenberg will portray the villainous Lex Luthor, Michael Shannon portraying General Zod and Callan Mulvey will portray Doomsday.
The films feature large, sometimes ensemble, casts of actors and actresses, with several actors portraying key roles in only a film or two, including: Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Russell Crowe, Laurence Fishburne, Ray Fisher, Holly Hunter, Jeremy Irons, Diane Lane, Harry Lennix, Scoot McNairy, Christopher Meloni, Jason Momoa, Tao Okamoto, Michael Shannon, Antje Traue and Ayelet Zurer, among others.
The list below is sorted by film and the character’s surname.
Films[edit]
| Character | Man of Steel (2013) |
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) |
Justice League (TBA) |
|---|---|---|---|
Introduced in Man of Steel[edit] | |||
| Clark Kent Superman |
Henry Cavill [2][3] | ||
| Lois Lane | Amy Adams [4][5] | ||
| Perry White | Laurence Fishburne[6][5] | ||
| Martha Kent | Diane Lane[7][5] | ||
| General Zod | Michael Shannon[8] | ||
| Jonathan Kent | Kevin Costner[9] | ||
| Jor-El | Russell Crowe[10] | ||
| Faora | Antje Traue | ||
| Lara Lor-Van | Ayelet Zurer[11] | ||
| Nathan Hardy | Christopher Meloni[12] | ||
| Doctor Emil Hamilton |
Richard Schiff[13] | ||
| Steve Lombard | Michael Kelly | ||
| Lana Lang | Jadin Gould | ||
Introduced in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice[edit] | |||
| Bruce Wayne Batman |
Ben Affleck[14] | ||
| Diana Prince Wonder Woman |
Gal Gadot[15] | ||
| Lex Luthor | Jesse Eisenberg[16] | ||
| Alfred Pennyworth | Jeremy Irons[16] | ||
| Mercy Graves | Tao Okamoto[17] | ||
| Doomsday | Callan Mulvey[18] | ||
| Victor Stone Cyborg |
Ray Fisher[19] | ||
| Orion Aquaman |
Jason Momoa[20] | ||
References[edit]
- ↑ Hughes, Mark (April 28, 2014). "'Justice League' Movie Confirmed, Starts Filming After 'Superman Vs. Batman'". Forbes. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Henry Cavill to Play Superman!!". Superhero Hype!. January 30, 2011. Retrieved January 30, 2011.
- ↑ Warner Bros. (May 21, 2013). "Cameras Roll on Director Zack Snyders "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" from Warner Bros. Pictures". DC Comics. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ↑ Arrant, Chris (March 29, 2011). "Is Superman's New Lois Lane Really Too Old For The Man Of Steel?". MTV. Retrieved March 29, 2011.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Kit, Borys (July 20, 2013). "Superman and Batman Film Set for Comic-Con Reveal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ↑ Ditzian, Eric (March 8, 2011). "Man Of Steel Taps Laurence Fishburne As News Chief Perry White". MTV. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
- ↑ Bettinger, Brandon (March 2, 2011). "Diane Lane Will Play Martha Kent in SUPERMAN". Collider.com. Retrieved June 10, 2013.
- ↑ Hyde, David (April 10, 2011). "MICHAEL SHANNON TO STAR AS GENERAL ZOD IN "MAN OF STEEL" FROM WARNER BROS. PICTURES AND LEGENDARY PICTURES". DC Comics. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ↑ "Kevin Costner Joins Zack Snyder's Superman Reboot". Paste. March 18, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
- ↑ "Russell Crowe Eyes 'Superman' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. June 15, 2011. Retrieved August 4, 2011.
- ↑ "Julia Ormond Out As MAN OF STEEL's Biological Mom!!". Ain't It Cool News. September 25, 2011.
- ↑ Greco, Patti (June 25, 2011). "Chris Meloni Is Playing a General in Superman, Not Lex Luthor". New York. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- ↑ "Richard Schiff joins 'Man of Steel'". Variety. January 9, 2012.
- ↑ Warner Bros. (August 22, 2013). "BEN AFFLECK REVEALED AS BATMAN IN WARNER BROS. PICTURES' NEW SUPER HERO FEATURE FILM, NOW SLATED TO OPEN JULY 17, 2015". DC Comics. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ↑ DCE Editorial (December 4, 2013). "Upcoming Superman and Batman Film Casts Its Wonder Woman". DC Comics. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Beedle, Tim (January 31, 2014). "Breaking News: Lex Luthor and Alfred Pennyworth Cast in Upcoming Man of Steel Sequel". DC Comics. Retrieved May 23, 2014. Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Breznican, Anthony (April 3, 2014). "Superman/Batman: Holly Hunter, Callan Mulvey, Tao Okamoto join cast". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 3, 2014.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (April 24, 2014). "Ray Fisher to Play Cyborg In Batman-Superman Movie (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ↑ Rebecca Ford and Borys Kit (June 16, 2014). "Jason Momoa to Play Aquaman in 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 16, 2014.CS1 maint: Uses authors parameter (link)
External links[edit]
- Man of Steel on IMDb Search this movie on
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on IMDb Search this movie on
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