After knocking the ball out of the park by casting David Corenswet as Superman in his upcoming film, James Gunn is once again making waves on the Internet with his latest casting choice. As per the latest update, veteran actor Pruitt Taylor Vince has been selected to bring the character of Pa Kent a.k.a. Jonathan Kent to life.
This role was previously played by Kevin Costner in Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel. While we cannot compare the two just yet, it seems like the fans are quite divided on this casting choice. On one hand, fans seem to believe he’s the perfect actor for the role, but on the other, fans just cannot picture him playing Pa Kent.
Pruitt Taylor Vince Joins James Gunn’s Superman
Superman has got to be one of the most-awaited films amongst fans of the superhero genre. This is simply because after rebooting the entire DCEU, a lot of eyes are on James Gunn as fans wait to see if he can manage to pull this off or not. After it was revealed that Henry Cavill wouldn’t be continuing his Superman journey, fans were obviously very furious.
However, when David Corenswet was revealed to be the man behind the Kryptonian superhero, a lot of people began putting their faith in Gunn. From Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) to Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), the casting has been at its best game so far. And now, actor Pruitt Taylor Vince has joined the party, according to The Wrap’s exclusive update.
Taylor Vince is known for a wide variety of projects including, Constantine (Father Hennessey), The Walking Dead (Otis), Stranger Things (Ray Carroll), and many more. Needless to say, the actor is well-versed in the film industry and is more than qualified to bring Pa Kent to life.
His iteration of Superman’s adoptive father comes after Kevin Costner perfectly played the role in Man of Steel. Since fans loved Costner as the character, the bar is set quite high and Taylor Vince sure has a lot to prove.
Fans are Divisive When it Comes to Jonathan Kent’s Casting
Taylor Vince’s casting has sparked a debate on social media. While some fans are excited to see the actor in Gunn’s film, others don’t seem to be on board. The latter group even went as far as calling the actor a “downgrade” from Costner’s time as Pa Kent, and “terrible casting.” However, the other half is convinced that Taylor Vince is the perfect choice for the role.
There are also a few fans who are confused about the decision but wholeheartedly trust Gunn’s instinct. Take a look at what netizens have to say about it all:
This is the strangest casting choice so far for this movie..
— Chris Cutaneo (@chriscutaneo1) April 16, 2024
What a downgrade pic.twitter.com/RwV0fh3a9K
— 𝑨𝑲𝑰𝑹𝑨/𝑪𝑽𝑳𝑻𝑽𝑹𝑬 (@RON1NSenju) April 16, 2024
Terrible casting
— Keysor Soysè (@MrS1n1ster2) April 17, 2024
That's perfect casting! Pruitt Taylor-Vince has such a compelling screen presence that will definitely bring a unique depth to Pa Kent. Can't wait to see his interpretation in James Gunn’s vision of #Superman! 🌟🎬
— Alan (@robofsd) April 16, 2024
I can see it pic.twitter.com/16rHyAPMQn
— ⚡ℝ𝕒𝕪⚡ (@KhaosKontroller) April 16, 2024
Knowing James Gunn, this guy is gonna give the best performance of Pa Kent
— Jonathan🎃 (@Razorjamon91) April 16, 2024
The first L for this casting but i trust Gunn
— Omni man (@omnimanfan) April 16, 2024
Well, only time will tell if Taylor Vince will be able to blow the audience away with this version of Pa Kent or not. Until then, there is nothing fans can do except put their faith in Gunn’s vision.
Superman flies into theatres on July 11, 2025.
