Big-budget movies filmed in Cleveland are nothing new, but it appears Superman will be returning to his roots here in the Land as production begins on James Gunn's "Superman Legacy" movie.
Last week, the blog Midwest Movie Maker published the article "Everything we know about ‘Superman: Legacy’ filming on-location in Cleveland and Cincinnati," citing data from the Ohio Department of Development on tax incentives awarded to movies being filmed in Ohio. The blog, published by Bay Village resident Tom Tennant, champions filmmakers and films from Ohio, and appears to be the first outlet to publish information about Northeast Ohio's connection to the new film. Tennant also published information Instagram and Facebook.
DC Film News, an unofficial account that tracks developments in the DC Comics film universe, tweeted the news on Tuesday.
EXCLUSIVE: 'SUPERMAN: LEGACY' to film in Cleveland, the birthplace of the Man of Steel.
— DC Film News (@DCFilmNews) February 20, 2024
The state of Ohio recently awarded Legacy over $11 million in tax credits for this commitment pic.twitter.com/aBvcId7nWy
While the project is being much kept under wraps, we know its development working title is "Genesis," and the Ohio Department of Development awarded a production by the same name more than $11 million in tax credits to film in Cleveland and Cincinnati.
Lending further credence to the project being the new Superman movie is the fact that the Genesis project lists "S&K Pictures, Inc." as the applicant for the tax credit and Lex Pascual as the contact. A search of S&K Pictures yields an address of 4000 Warner Blvd., Burbank, California, which happens to be the main address for Warner Brothers Studios, the film company that currently develops and produces DC properties. Pascual, ironically sporting the first name and hairstyle of Superman's arch nemesis, is also a vice president at Warner Bros., according to his LinkedIn page.
News 5 reached out to the Greater Cleveland Film Commission, but they were unable to provide any further details.
According to ProjectCasting.com, there is a nationwide casting call for a leading speaking role in the film. CLICK HERE for details.
Superman Legacy is slated to fly into theaters on July 11, 2025, according to the announcement from DC.
The GCFC said that if a Cleveland-specific casting call goes out, it would be available on its website. Additionally, the GCFC has a newsletter available to alert subscribers to casting calls when they are announced.
Superman Legacy features David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luther and Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen. CLICK HERE to see the full list of cast and crew.
Superman was created by Clevelander Jerome "Jerry" Siegel. His former home is a historical landmark in the city, located at 10622 Kimberly Ave.
Watch a 2016 story highlighting Siegel's home as the "birthplace" of Superman:
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Other comic book movies that have been filmed in Cleveland include Captain America — The Winter Soldier, The Avengers, and Spider-Man 3, to name a few. CLICK Here for a complete list of films shot in our area.
