James Gunn recently announced the actor portraying Brainiac in the upcoming Man of Tomorrow via social media. He shared an image of Lars Eidinger alongside a graphic of Brainiac from the comics, extending a warm welcome to Eidinger as he joins the DC Universe (DCU). This announcement quickly sparked a flurry of reactions from fans, who eagerly weighed in on the casting news.
Fans Enthusiastic About Lars Eidinger’s Casting as Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow
In his social media update, James Gunn confirmed the casting of Brainiac in the highly-anticipated sequel, Man of Tomorrow. In a post featuring images of Lars Eidinger and Brainiac, he stated, “In our worldwide search for Brainiac in Man of Tomorrow, Lars Eidinger rose to the top. Welcome to the DCU, Lars.” This not only revealed the actor cast as Brainiac but also officially confirmed the character’s appearance in the film.
The casting announcement generated significant excitement among fans, many of whom expressed their support online. One fan commented, “He looks like he’ll make a great Brainiac! Good choice!” Another user added, “Brainiac needs menace and intellect—Eidinger can absolutely sell both. This could be special.” A third Tweet proclaimed, “Eidinger is phenomenal casting. Can’t wait to see his take on Brainiac!”
Another fan wrote, “Never would’ve expected him, but trust he’ll deliver. The movie can’t come soon enough.” A popular DCU-themed account added a post: “Dude is 6’3”, he’s going to kill it! Looks incredibly close to the character as well.”
In response to a query about his inspirations for the character, Gunn also elaborated on Threads, noting, “I love elements from numerous versions of Brainiac—from the 1950s Binder stories to the unexpectedly frightening narratives by Wolfman, to the animated adaptations, and all the way to the current, wonderfully creepy Absolute Brainiac.”
Additionally, Gunn revealed that Eidinger’s audition stood out remarkably during the casting process. On another occasion, he acknowledged how the actor’s performance resonated with him.
It is worth noting that Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for release on July 9, 2027.
Originally reported by Elton Fernandes on SuperHeroHype.
