But, with the 2027 Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, one Supe villain might be finally getting his due. And, thanks to some surprising casting, one comics-famous Supe villain, Brainiac, will be appropriately creepy as hell. Actor Lars Eidinger has been confirmed to be playing Brainiac in the 2027 Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow. And, if that’s the case, the surprise casting of Lars Eidinger might be hiding another twist that we can’t yet predict. Man of Tomorrow hits theaters on July 9, 2027.