Another piece of the DCU puzzle has fallen in to place overnight with the announcement of more casting for Superman: Legacy. THR has exclusively revealed that Barry and Gotham actor Anthony Carrigan has been cast in the role of Metamorpho.
Carrigan comes fresh off an Emmy nomination for his work in HBO’s Barry. He joins the cast alongside the recently announced additions of Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi and Nathan Fillion. It was also recently revealed that David Corenswet will be the new Man of Steel alongside Mrs. Maisel star Rachel Borsnahan who takes over the role of Lois Lane.
Superman: Legacy will formally launch DC’s new universe under filmmaker Gunn and his DC Studios co-boss Peter Safran.
“I like comic books, but I’m not a diehard, but I did when all my hair fell out, go through the kind of pantheon of all of these bald superheroes and supervillains and made note of all of them,” Carrigan said. “I remember seeing Metamorpho and I think he had like a giant like hammer for a hand and I was like, that guy’s badass. Noted. We’ll store that one away.”
Metamorpho, created by Bob Haney and Ramona Fradon in 1965, can transmute elements in his body into various forms, taking those properties on as powers. After first being an archeologist, his abilities set him on the path of heroism. He later became a detective and a founding member of the supergroup known as the Outsiders. The wonky look and abilities of the character seem to reflect Gunn’s well-established love for off-center characters, whom he finds unique ways to highlight and who go on to be scene-stealers or emotional cores.
Superman: Legacy is currently eyeing a July 11, 2025 release date.
