Insiders close to the process say the first in-person tests with DC co-heads Peter Safran andJames Gunn(who is writing and directing the pic) will take place around Fathers Day weekend or the Monday or Tuesday after withNicholas Hoult, David Corenswet and Tom Brittney expected to test for Clark Kent aka Superman, and Emma Mackey,Rachel Brosnahanand Phoebe Dynevor testing for Lois Lane.
Sources added that some of the test deals are still being negotiated and havent all closed, but that as of now these are the names expected to participate in the auditions.
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DC Studios had no comment on the second rounds of tests.
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Deadline hadreported last monththese were among the names that had submitted audition tapes and that execs had only just begun watching each tape especially Gunn, who only recently wrapped his press tour for MarvelsGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
3.Gunn had let it be known he wanted to be thorough and watch each tape, and over that time those names rose to the top as the short list was created.
As for other roles such as the Lex Luthor and Jimmy Olsen, those decisions will likely happen after decisions are made on Superman and Lois.
More to come.
