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After landing her recent successful role as young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen inHouse of the Dragon, Milly Alcock secured the role of Woman of Steel in DC Studios, DC boss James Gunn recently confirmed.
Egyptian-American comedian and television presenter Bassem Youssef recently claimed that he was cast out of Gunn’s upcomingSuperman: Legacydue to his public support of Palestine during the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian. However, it was not exactly accurate as the official confirmation nullified the claim.
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Bassem Youssef Claimed That DC Cut Him Out Of ASuperman: LegacyRole Amid Milly Alcock’s Supergirl Casting
Bassem Youssef has been vocal about the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian war reflecting his public resentment towards Israel. The comedian recently appeared in a Salon Talksinterviewalleging DC Studios has cut a role fromJames Gunn’supcoming flickSuperman: Legacydue to his support for Palestine. As he claimed, he auditioned for the role of Rumaan Harjadi in the film, but the part was eventually cut out.
“Because of that, I was cast in the movie, Superman, and then they told me, ‘We changed the script,’ after this Piers Morgan interview. I want to assume good faith. I want to know, I want to believe that this is true. I was a little bit bitter, and I wanted to go, I was like, ‘Oh, screw DC, screw Warner Bros.’ But then I understand, I understand the emotional burden that those people have. I mean, those people have a connection with Israel.”
During hisPiers Morgan: UncensoredOctober interview, the comedian extended his support for Palestine, and he believed his comments cost him the role. But, perDeadline, Youssef taped an audition for the role before Hollywood actors strike, but he was not offered the role. Gunn later confirmed it via anXpost,“This is accurate”as he referred to an IGN article chronicling the debate. Now, asMilly Alcockjoinsthe movie as Supergirl, a geopolitical reflection has cast a spell of debate among fans.
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A Geopolitical Debate Surrounding James Gunn
Opinions of celebrities on certain geopolitical events tend to create an uproar among fans, of course, several stars have been careful about their comments but Gunn found himself in a debate that has indirectly involved the DC boss.
He also cast Skyler Gisondo, who is a zionist
— Aaronado (@CRSCNDLLS)August 16, 2025
Conclusion, he doesn’t care about politics.
— When Batmen Fly (@whenbatmenfly)June 03, 2025
It was 100% due to script changespic.twitter.com/Y1UHyx8Sh0
— 💙 (@Cloudy_Bozo)June 17, 2025
It’s a script change just leave it as that
— Ronniedodge1994 (@Ronniedodge4)July 03, 2025
Rachel brosnahan lois lane posted on her story a charity for the Palestinians
But if what Bassem Youssef said was true, it’s disgusting
— Chase🍉 (@Ccwimbish1)August 13, 2025
Well there is it the guy wasn’t fired for his comments Gunn really must have changed the script and what was needed for the movie.Story closed
— Moosey (@0nlyMeez)July 13, 2025
For Gunn, his stance on his vision was never affected by politics, andAlcock’s castingwas a reflection of that.
“Strangely, Milly was the FIRST person I brought up to Peter [Safran] for this role, well over a year ago, when I had only read the comics. I was watching House of the Dragon & thought she might have the edge, grace & authenticity we needed for the DCU’s Supergirl. And now here we are. Life is wild sometimes,”he wrote onThreadson casting Alcock as Kara Zor-El.
Following Youssef’s interview, fans bashed the director, but his reflection on the matter after bringing Alcock— who also supported ceasefire— on board clarified the confusion.Superman: Legacyis scheduled to hit the theaters on11 July 2025.
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