Casting for Maxima Role in James Gunn's Superman Sequel Narrows to Four Actresses

Maxima is a warrior queen from the planet Almerac in DC lore, known for her superhuman abilities and interactions with Superman. The character's inclusion in Man of Tomorrow expands the film's ensemble. Production details for the sequel remain limited, with no release date announced.

Process Details Variety reported that the search for Maxima has narrowed to the four actresses, citing sources familiar with the production.

Deadline confirmed that testing is occurring with Grace Van Patten, Sydney Chandler, Adria Arjona, and additional candidates. Social media accounts, including DiscussingFilm and CultureCrave, echoed these details, attributing information to The Hollywood Reporter. Adria Arjona is known for her role in Andor.

Eva De Dominici appeared in The Cleaning Lady. Sydney Chandler is set to star in Alien: Earth. Grace Van Patten has credits in various independent films. No official confirmation from Warner Bros. or DC Studios has been issued regarding the casting.

The process is ongoing, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.

Tomorrow serves as a direct sequel to the 2025 Superman film directed by Gunn.

The first film features David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Gunn, who co-chairs DC Studios, is writing and directing the sequel. The inclusion of Maxima aligns with Gunn's approach to incorporating lesser-known DC characters.

Previous announcements have detailed other castings, such as Milly Alcock as Supergirl in a separate project. Man of Tomorrow is scheduled for production in 2026.