James Gunn Denies Matthew Lillard Is Playing The Flash in Man of Tomorrow

James Gunn shut down a rumor about Man of Tomorrow with a single word. Asked on Threads whether Matthew Lillard is playing The Flash in the film, Gunn replied, "No."

The denial follows a claim that spread earlier this week, when an "insider" account on X posted that Lillard's character would have a biracial family and share scenes with Jimmy Olsen, Kat Grant, and Perry White. Gunn's response leaves both the role and the character unspecified.

Man of Tomorrow is set for release on July 9, 2027. According to Gunn, the story will see Lex Luthor and Superman forced to work together to fight Brainiac.

David Corenswet and Nicholas Holt will reprise their roles as Clark Kent/Superman and Lex Luthor, with Lars Eidinger joining as Brainiac. Rachel Brosnahan, Skyler Gisondo, Isabela Merced, Frank Grillo, María Gabriela de Faría, Sara Sampaio, Milly Alcock, and Aaron Pierre will appear in the film.

Andrey Royo and Sinqua Walls have been cast in unspecified roles, and Adria Arjona will also be in the film. The Flash question, for now, has a one-word answer.