James Gunn has found Superman’s adopted mother Martha Kent in Tennessee based actress Neva Howell, according to TheWrap.
Howell is known for her work in “Burden,” “Run the Race,” “The Resident and Novitiate.” She’s also known for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Long Haul,” Steven Soderbergh’s “Logan Lucky” and “My Fellow Americans.”
Howell will be portraying Superman’s adoptive mother, Martha, who helps raise the future superhero in Smallville, Kansas alongside her husband, Jonathan. This new casting follows after Pruitt Taylor Vince’s announcement as Pa Kent.
“Superman” stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as star studded Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane, Skyler Gisondo as photographer Jimmy Olsen, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Nicholas Hoult as classic antagonist Lex Luthor, Neva Howell as Marhta Kent and Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan “Pa” Kent.
The cast also includes Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Terence Rosemore as Otis, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer.
“Superman” is slatted for a premier in July 2025.
