The Berlin actor Lars Eidinger gets a big role in the new one Superman-Film. “In our worldwide search for Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow “Lars Eidinger made it to the top,” wrote director James Gunn Instagram. He added: “Welcome to the DCU, Lars.” The DC Universe includes the entire world of characters associated with the Supermanfranchise is related.
Last summer Gunn was with the Restart the Superman-Movies a global success with David Corenswet in the title role. The film grossed over $600 million worldwide.
Gunn had already announced last summer that Superman: Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to hit US cinemas on July 9, 2027. The previous main actors Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult – as Lex Luther – will be in the next one Return to their roles as part of the film series. An image Gunn posted on Instagram showed the two characters looking unusually familiar, suggesting that the former arch-enemies could be united in the face of new challenges.
Eidinger most recently played alongside George Clooney
With Brainiac, Eidinger plays a hyper-intelligent alien android who has a desire for absolute knowledge of the universe. He shrinks entire planets and collects them in jars or destroys them if they don’t meet his expectations.
This is not Eidinger’s first international role. He most recently appeared in the recently released drama Jay Kelly made a smaller appearance alongside George Clooney. In Germany, the 49-year-old had his role in at the latest All other by Maren Ade the breakthrough and has been considered for years diverse character actors. In addition to his work in theaters, Eidinger has also appeared in films and series such as 25 km/h, Babylon Berlin or that Crime scene to see.
