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A new actor has joined the cast of James Gunn’s upcomingSupermanreboot, and his appearance in theDC Universewill break a huge and brand-new Marvel and DC record. David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan were officially cast as Clark Kent and Lois Lane in June 2023, while several other notable actors joined thestrong cast of the DCU’sSupermanin the following months. However, only one of these actors will be setting a brand-new record that hasn’t been touched by anyone in the MCU or in the upcoming DCU reboot.
On July 10, 2025,Fahim Fazlipublicly thanked James Gunn for casting him inSuperman, seemingly confirming his DCU role, despite there being no official confirmation from DC Studios itself.Fazli will be the first Afghan-born American actor in aSupermanmovie, and this could be his biggest role ever, as Fazli has consistently been featured in small roles, often as Taliban soldiers. While Fahim Fazli is far from the biggest name cast in theDCU’sSupermanreboot, his debut could have a huge impact on the franchise’s subsequent projects.
Fahim Fazli Will Be The Only Actor To Appear In The First Movies Of Both The MCU & DCU
As well as being the first Afghan-born American actor ever in aSupermanmovie, Fahim Fazli is also breaking another brand-new superhero movie record.Fahim Fazli will be the first, and only, actor to appear in the first movies of both the MCU and the DCU. Fazli has supposedly been cast as “Jarhanpurian Villager Leader” inSuperman, the first movie of the rebooted DC Universe, but he previously appeared in the small role of Omar in 2008’sIron Man, Marvel Studios' first projectof the MCU. No other actor currently cast inSupermanalso appeared inIron Man.
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What Does Fahim Fazli’s Superman Role Reveal About The DCU Project
Although this casting hasn’t yet been officially confirmed by DC Studios or James Gunn, Fahim Fazli has revealed that he will be portraying “Jarhanpurian Villager Leader” inSuperman. This seems to confirm that DC Comics' Jarhanpur will be making its big-screen debut inSuperman, which could reveal some huge storylines for the upcoming movie and the franchise as a whole.The ancient and secluded land of Jarhanpur was ruled for centuries by Rama Khan, who went on to become the joint ruler of Atlantis.
Jarhanpur would be a beautiful location to see inSuperman, especially after The CW’s Arrowverse butchered the mythos of Jarhanpur inSupergirlandDC’s Legends of Tomorrow.Fahim Fazli being cast as a Jarhanpurian, perhaps even as Rama Khan, means this visually stunning nation can be seen on-screen, and this could also set up theDCU’s Justice League team, as Rama Khan butts heads with the superhero group on several occasions in DC Comics. With Jarhanpur’s possible debut, James Gunn’sSupermanis gearing up to be a very strong start for the DCU.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
