DC Studios co-CEO and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 director James Gunn has teased the appearance of the fan-favorite comic character, Krypto the Superdog, in the forthcoming film Superman: Legacy. Gunn did this during a recent interview alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy cast member Chris Pratt.
During a conversation with Pratt about how their time together going forward will reduce due to Gunn's new job, the duo joked about Pratt joining the cast of Superman: Legacy as Krypto. InGunn's words, "I was hoping I could cast you as Krypto the Superdog (in Superman Legacy). You could do motion capture on set and walk around on your hands and knees, but you can't talk."
Pratt, in his usual easy-going and humorous manner, responded "I'll do Krypto but you have to pay me in crypto." Gunn would later state, "It is a scoop, I guess" seemingly confirming the news.
In the comics, Krypto the Superdog is a white dog from the planet Krypton and Superman's companion. While the character has made several appearances in television series and animated films, Superman: Legacy will be its first live-action feature film appearance. The character made its last appearance in the animated film DC League of Super-Pets and was voiced by Dwayne Johnson.