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James Gunn has found Kal-El’s adoptive Earth parents for his upcoming DCU film,Superman. Neva Howell takes over from Daine Lane as Martha Kent and Pruitt Taylor Vince has landed the role of Jonathan Kent. The role of Superman’s mother was also portrayed by Phyllis Thaxter in the 1978 film and Eva Marie Saint in the 2006 film. The Georgia-born actress joined the production of Gunn’s film, currently progressing in her hometown.
Gunn renamed his film fromSuperman: LegacytoSupermanwhile making the announcement of the film’s start of production on February 29. The film will be the first to come out of the first chapter of the DC Universe,Gods and Monsters.
3 Neva Howell Movies To Watch Before Her Role As Martha Kent In James Gunn’sSuperman
According toDeadline,James Gunnhas cast Neva Howell in the role of Martha Kent and Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent in DCU’sSuperman. It is the latest casting announcement from the film which began production by the end of February. Vince has played several character roles in movies and series, includingThe Walking Dead,Constantine, andThe Mentalist.
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Howell also has a list of films and TV projects to her credit, some of which may convince you that she could play the endearing adoptive mother of Clark Kent, played byDavid Corenswetin the DCU.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul(2017)
In this standalone feature in theDiary of a Wimpy Kidseries, Neva Howell played the brief role of a farmer. Unfortunately, the film was the least popular in the franchise, grossing $40 million at the box office (via Box Office Mojo).
My Fellow Americans(1996)
Howell had a rather small role as Charlene, the Budget Agent, in this American political comedy film. It tells the story of feuding ex-presidents, played by Jack Lemmon and James Garner.
Logan Lucky
Howell was also part of this star-studded heist comedy film byOcean’s ElevendirectorSteven Soderbergh. She is credited as the ‘woman on the news #1’ in the film.
Howell’s other film credits includeFever Dreams,October Sky, andGhosts of the Ozarks. She has also made appearances in television series, includingThe Originals,The Resident, andMercy Street.
The Cast Of James Gunn’sSuperman
In anInstagrampost from February, James Gunn shared a photo where he posed alongside the cast of Superman, who appeared for the table read of the film. David Corenswet will follow in the footsteps ofChristopher Reeve,Brandon Routh, andHenry Cavillto play the titular role in the DCU.Rachel Brosnahanwill take over the role of Lois Lane fromAmy Adams.
Nicholas Houltwas cast in the role of Superman’s nemesis, Lex Luthor. The other confirmed cast members of the film include Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen,Nathan Fillionas Guy Gardner, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer,Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl.
James Gunn’sSupermanwill hit the theaters on June 16, 2025.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
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