Sun Jan 05 04:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Sean Gunn to Bring New Take on Maxwell Lord to DCU’s “Superman”

**Los Angeles, CA** – Get ready for a different kind of Maxwell Lord. While Pedro Pascal portrayed the iconic DC villain in 2020’s *Wonder Woman 1984*, Sean Gunn will take on the role in James Gunn’s upcoming *Superman* film, hitting theaters July 11, 2025.

Gunn, known for his roles in *Guardians of the Galaxy* and voicing characters in the upcoming *Creature Commandos*, promises a distinct portrayal. Speaking on the Kristian Harloff Show, Gunn emphasized the inherent differences between his performance and Pascal’s, stating, “Your own body is the vessel for what you’re doing, so obviously…no one is gonna confuse me and Pedro Pascal’s performance.”

Furthermore, Gunn revealed that director James Gunn guided him towards specific DC Comics source material, resulting in a significantly different interpretation of the character. He clarified that Pascal’s portrayal is “not really relevant” to his own.

While the extent of Lord’s role in *Superman* remains unclear, Gunn’s comments suggest a potentially larger arc for the character within the developing DC Universe. Maxwell Lord, known for his complex history of shifting allegiances between hero and villain, could find himself traversing a similar path in this new iteration of the DCU.

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