
The ongoing writers’ strike may have brought Hollywood to an unexpected halt, but that doesn’t mean casting the new Superman isn’t still a high priority. There’s more to being the Man of Steel than just looking good in the suit. The right actor will be able to embody all aspects of the character. That means carrying Kal-El’s loss, Clark Kent’s loneliness and Superman’s optimism. With James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy reportedly set to be a “Year One” style story about Superman’s early days as a hero, we have some suggestions for Black actors who could be the new Superman.