Curious to know which surprise cameos appear in James Gunn’s Superman reboot? From returning DC characters to unexpected voice roles and hidden ties to future films, the movie features several key appearances that expand the new DC Universe. With familiar faces, deep-cut comic references, and connections to upcoming projects, these cameos help set the tone for what’s ahead.
Here’s a breakdown of every major Superman cameo revealed so far.
List of key cameos in James Gunn’s Superman
Bradley Cooper as Jor-El
Bradley Cooper appears as Jor-El, Superman’s Kryptonian father, in a holographic recording. James Gunn confirmed: “I just said, ‘Hey, will you do me a favour? Come down, go to England, we’re going to shoot you in a 3D environment, make a hologram of you, and you can play Jor-El.’ He was like, ‘Okay.’” (via ComicBook)
Angela Sarafyan as Lara Lor-Van
Angela Sarafyan portrays Lara Lor-Van, Superman’s biological mother, alongside Cooper in the same sequence. Their message is played back as Superman recovers in the Fortress of Solitude.
Milly Alcock as Supergirl
Milly Alcock appears as Kara Zor-El / Supergirl. She is introduced near the end of the film, intoxicated from drinking on a red sun planet and demanding her dog Krypto back. She refers to Superman as a “bitch” before leaving with Krypto.
John Cena as Peacemaker
John Cena makes a brief appearance as Christopher Smith / Peacemaker on a news show. He comments on Superman following Lex Luthor’s public manipulation campaign. His cameo does not directly tie into Peacemaker Season 2.
María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer
María Gabriela de Faría debuts as Angela Spica / The Engineer, whose body-integrated nanotech makes her an ally of Luthor. She is expected to return in The Authority.
Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord
Sean Gunn plays Maxwell Lord, the tech billionaire and head of LordTech, who sponsors the Justice Gang.
Will Reeve as News Reporter
Will Reeve, son of Christopher Reeve, makes a cameo as a news reporter.
Fortress of Solitude Robots
Grace Chan, Michael Rooker, Pom Klementieff, Alan Tudyk, and Jennifer Holland voice Superman robots named “Twelve,” “Four,” and “Five.” These robots assist Superman at the Fortress.
Jolene as Krypto
Dog actor Jolene performed as Krypto, modeled in CGI after James Gunn’s own dog Ozu. Gunn described Krypto as a “not-so-good-good-boy.”
