Are they making a black Superman movie?

Abrams is producing an untitled Superman film starring a Black male lead. The movie does not yet have a director, according to a May 5 story by The Hollywood Reporter, but penning the script is celebrated journalist and Marvel writer Ta-Nehisi Coates. The movie also does not have a lead actor.

Was there black kryptonians?

Black Kryptonians were first shown in Superman #234, with the island itself shown on a map in Superman #239. It is believed, based on the appearances of black Kryptonians in recent Superman issues, that the Vathlonians eventually were integrated into Krypton proper.

Does Superman have to be white?

Naturally, the original announcement was met with some pushback, but as the Kryptonians are an alien race, there really is nothing that says Superman has to be white. In centering a Black man in Kal-El’s immigrant origins, this Superman project has the potential to say something truly meaningful.

How many Superman movies has Henry Cavill been in?

Superman has been depicted onscreen numerous times over the years, with actors from Christopher Reeve to Brandon Routh playing Clark Kent. Most recently, Henry Cavill stepped into the role for the DCEU and appeared in a total of 3 films (4 if one separates the Snyder Cut from the theatrical Justice League ).

Will DC’s Superman reboot keep his comics origin story?

DC’s in-development Superman reboot, which will feature a Black actor as the iconic hero, will reportedly keep the character’s comics origin story. DC’s in-development Superman reboot, which will feature a Black actor as the iconic hero, will reportedly keep the character’s comics origin story.

Is Michael B Jordan’s Superman reboot happening?

While actor Michael B. Jordan’s name has long been rumored to be connected with a Superman reboot, he recently explained that he told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’m flattered that people have me in that conversation. It’s definitely a compliment, but I’m just watching on this one.”