‘Superman: Legacy’ cast member Neva Howell has joined

Neva Howell, who is well-known for her parts in Logan Lucky and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul, has agreed to play Martha Kent in Warner Bros.’ “Superman: Legacy.” In the forthcoming film, Pruitt Taylor Vince will portray Jonathan Kent. Jonathan Kent’s wife is named Martha Kent. Alongside Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and David Corenswet as Clark Kent, dubbed “Superman,” are also featured in the film.

‘Superman: Legacy’s’ extended cast also features Wendell Pierce, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, and Anthony Carrigan from Gotham as Metamorpho.

Phyllis Thaxter from “Superman: The Movie,” Eva Marie Saint from “Superman Returns,” and Diane Lane from “DC Extended Universe” all had on-screen roles as Martha Kent. The writer and director of “Superman: Legacy” is James Gunn, who previously directed “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Suicide Squad.” The film’s director, James Gunn, said on Thursday that pre-production had begun.