Son of Krypton (2021 Film)

Son of Krypton is a 2021 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Superman. Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, DC Entertainment, Syncopy and Peters Entertainment, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is an American production and the first installment in the DC Multimedia Universe (DCMU). The film is directed by Mark Waid, written by WallyGoat7 and stars Richard Madden, Laura Fraser, Dan Stevens, Harry Lennix, Vincent D'Onofrio and Erin Moriarty. Son of Krypton is a reboot of the Superman film series that portrays the character's 2nd year adventures. In the film, Clark Kent learns of his growing powers. He assumes the role of Superman and protects his city from the Kryptonite powered android Metallo. Development began in 2018, after the blockbuster film Justice League (2018) was panned by critics and fans alike. Son of Krypton is to be released on June 11th, 2021 in 2D, 3D and IMAX, while also being made available for HBO Max subscribers.

Cast

 * Richard Madden as Superman/Clark Kent/Kal-El

A Kryptonian sent by his parents to Earth as an infant to escape the destruction of his homeworld, Krypton, and raised under the mental guidance of farmers in Smallville, Kansas, until he is inspired by the holographic message from his late father to become Earth's greatest protector.


 * Laura Fraser as Lois Lane

A reporter for the Daily Planet newspaper and the love interest of Clark Kent.


 * Dan Stevens as Metallo

A mysterious Kryptonite powered android, hellbent on destroying Superman and taking the city with him.


 * Harry Lennix as The Martian Manhunter/Jason Johns/J'onn J'onnz

The last of a dying species, J'onn J'onnz comes from Mars to protect Earth from the same fate.


 * Vincent D'Onofrio as Lex Luthor

A businessman with wicked intentions, Lex Luthor is the current mayor of Metropolis, and holds a serious grudge against the Man of Steel.


 * Erin Moriarty as Supergirl/Kara Zor-EL

Hailing from the dying planet Krypton, Kara Zor-El's escape pod was trapped in suspended animation for 16 years, landing on Mars in the body of a 17-year old.