Frank Grillo Says Rick Flag Sr. Has a Major Role in 'Man of Tomorrow'

Frank Grillo has said that Rick Flag Sr., the character he plays, will be a big, integral part of Man of Tomorrow, the upcoming Superman sequel set in the DC Universe. Grillo also teased that there is more of Rick Flag after Man of Tomorrow, according to an interview reported by screenrant.com.

In the same interview, Grillo said that the worlds of Rick Flag Sr. and Aaron Pierre's John Stewart collide at some point in Man of Tomorrow, putting the two characters on a shared path in the film.

Man of Tomorrow is set in Summer 2027, matching its release window, according to James Gunn. That timing places the sequel in the same on-screen period as its planned launch.

Rick Flag Sr. was previously introduced in the first season of Creature Commandos, and later appeared in Superman, where the character watched Metropolis nearly be destroyed by Lex Luthor's actions. Grillo's remarks point to a larger role for the character in the next film, with the actor suggesting the story will continue beyond it.