There’s a new report suggesting Claes Bang, the Danish actor, might be playing Brainiac in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman sequel. This comes after Gunn confirmed Brainiac will be the film’s villain. The information comes from a source on X (formerly Twitter) who says Bang is being considered, but the casting isn’t final.
Reports suggest Bang is being considered for a role in the upcoming 2027 film. DC Studios is still holding auditions and hasn’t made any final casting choices yet.
Where the Rumor Comes From
Another fan, Apocalyptic Horseman, also reported hearing that Claes Bang is being considered for the role, and believes it’s becoming increasingly clear. They also mentioned the studio is looking at a few other actors, suggesting they haven’t made a final decision yet. This fits with the production schedule, as filming for Man of Tomorrow is expected to begin this spring.
Claes Bang has appeared in films like The Northman, Dracula, and The Square, and fans have often suggested he’d be a good fit for the role of Brainiac due to his strong physical presence. This new rumor is adding to that speculation.
Since it’s pretty obvious I can confirm I heard Claes Bang too. But there’s a handful of others who are going to be tested so it’s undecided https://t.co/MBAjzKsmg9
— Apocalyptic Horseman (@ApocHorseman) November 14, 2025
Why Claes Bang Fits Brainiac
Bang consistently delivers performances that are cool, focused, and intense – qualities that perfectly suit the character of Brainiac, who is usually depicted as a cold and strategic villain. Given reports that James Gunn wants the next film to feature a bigger, more universe-spanning threat, Bang seems like the ideal actor to capture that epic feel.
Although it’s not official yet, the recent reveal of the villain, combined with today’s casting news, strongly hints that Brainiac will be a key figure in the movie’s main conflict and overall atmosphere.
Notably, James Gunn has also cast Ulrich Thomsen, a Danish actor, as Sinestro in the upcoming Lanterns series for the DC Universe.
Casting Still Open
DC Studios hasn’t chosen the actor for the role yet. They plan to do several auditions, and James Gunn typically selects actors based on how well they interact with others and how suitable they are for the part.
We’ll share more news as testing continues and Man of Tomorrow gets closer to finalizing its cast.
Release info
The film flies into theaters on July 9, 2027, directed and written by James Gunn.
The movie features David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Frank Grillo playing Rick Flag Sr.
The film will feature Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Maria Gabriela de Faria as The Engineer, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl, according to IMDb.
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2025-11-16 04:01