Did a DC Comics writer confirm James Gunn is directing the Superman reboot?

James Gunn is a super nerd and he's super creative. He's both the writer and director of the Superman movie, and he's sort of the creative force behind all of this, him and Peter Safran… and he reached out to a group of screenwriters and myself, fantastic, amazing whose names he's put out there, and to work on making these movies and tv shows as good as they can be.

Tom King is one of the DC Comics writers that Gunn has tapped to serve as a braintrust in helping develop the DC Universe. King is noted for infamously writing Wally West (aka The Flash) to be psychologically disturbed and killed fellow superheroes in the comic mini-series Heroes in Crisis (2018). However, he is also credited for the critically acclaimed Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (2021).

Superman: Legacy was announced as part of the Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters phase for the DC Universe. So far, it has been revealed that it will not be another origin story. However, it will be centered on a younger Clark Kent that is still learning how to balance his life as a mild-mannered reporter and as the most powerful super-powered being on the planet.

Unfortunately, this direction is also what led to the decision to let go of popular Man of Steel actor Henry Cavill from continuing in the role. Although according to James Gunn, they have had talks to work with Cavill in other planned projects.

DC Studios and Warner Bros. Discovery have not officially confirmed James Gunn's status as director of Superman: Legacy, as of the time of this writing.

Aimed to be the true beginning of the new DC Universe, Superman: Legacy is projected for a theatrical release on July 11, 2025.