Two familiar faces from the DCEU are popping back in forJustice League. As part of an official press kit for Warner Bros.’ upcoming release slate for the 2017 year, a cast list for the superhero team-up namesJesse EisenbergandConnie Nielsenamong the roster.
Eisenberg already made his first appearance as Lex Luthor inBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and the film’s ending and teaser-y deleted scene seemed to solidify his reemergence in the follow-up: after the DC Holy Trinity foiled his Doomsday plans, he kept spouting about how “the bell has been rung and cannot be unrung,” on top of his Apokolip-tic vision of villain Steppenwolf, reportedly played byCiaran HindsinJustice League. One would assume Batman will want him to clarify his ramblings before the invasion begins.
Nielsen will make her first appearance inWonder Womannext year as Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons on Themyscira and the mother of Diana Prince. Her return inJustice Leaguealso makes sense, given the plot, though it’s unclear how big of a role she’ll have. The Mother Boxes, the intergalactic devices first glimpsed inBatman v Superman, will be a part of the mythos and each of the meta-human societies — including the Themyscirans — are said to have one in their possession for safe keeping.
Also confirmed in the release areWillem Dafoein an undisclosed role,Jeremy Ironsas Alfred,Diane Laneas Mrs. Kent, andJ.K. Simmonsas Commissioner Gordon. The cast is rounded out byAmber Heardas Queen Mera,Henry Cavillas Superman,Ben Affleckas Batman,Gal Gadotas Wonder Woman,Jason Momoaas Aquaman,Ray Fisheras Cyborg, andEzra Milleras The Flash.
Justice Leaguewill hit theaters on July 28, 2025. Here’s the official synopsis:
Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.
