Even though Man of Tomorrow might not be the next major DCU release, it’s already one of the most exciting upcoming superhero movies. Since the all-new DC Universe began with 2025’s Superman, the rebooted movie franchise has proven to be a hit with fans. Under the creative direction of James Gunn and Peter Safran, DC Studios has already introduced a brand new iteration of DC’s most iconic hero to the big screen. Superman is set to return in the sequel, Man of Tomorrow, in 2027, in a story that will reportedly feature the titular hero joining forces with Lex Luthor in order to battle the villain Brainiac.
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German actor Lars Eidinger has been cast as Brainiac in the upcoming DCU movie, and recently opened up about the role in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter. He described visiting the set and seeing a Superman actor suspended from wires as being “as significant an image as Hamlet holding the skull: Superman, in that Superman pose, hanging from wires in front of a bluescreen.” He went on to elaborate on the similarities between his work in the theater by explaining, “Brainiac is described as the incarnation of Satan. I find that almost Shakespearean. The king, the fool — there are so many parallels for me.”
What To Expect From Lars Eidinger’s Brainiac In Man Of Tomorrow
Eidinger’s description of Brainiac might not give too much away, but it’s incredibly exciting nonetheless. The actor’s casting alone was enough to build considerable buzz around the movie’s villain, as his career so far establishes him as a serious and respected performer who appears perfect for the role. Moreover, Eidinger’s carefully considered and evocative comparison between Brainiac and Satan teases a truly epic battle between the villain and Superman in Man of Tomorrow.
Although the release date of Man of Tomorrow is still some way off, Eidinger’s insight into the movie’s deeper psychological and narrative themes is fascinating. It paints a picture of how the actor is approaching his portrayal of the villain, and teases that he is already considering the psychological aspects of the character. With Man of Tomorrow set to be Brainiac’s live-action big-screen debut, Eidinger comparing the villain to Satan is something that sets him up as an apocalyptic threat.
Whether the comment stemmed from James Gunn’s pre-production notes or Eidinger’s own mind remains to be seen, but it’s ultimately moot. Considering Brainiac is one of the best Superman villains yet to appear in a movie, the concept of the film’s iteration of the character so far seems pretty perfect. The comments are enough to create additional buzz around the hotly anticipated sequel, even if it remains some way away from completion and release.
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