James Gunn Gave 'Big Brother' Star Rick Devens a Cameo in 'Man of Tomorrow'
The director confirmed the reality star had to back out of a background appearance due to his filming obligations on the CBS competition series.
“No because he’s on ‘Big Brother’! Otherwise he would have been,”
- Director
- James Gunn
- Starring
- David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan
- Release
- 2027
- Genre
- Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
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James Gunn confirmed that reality star Rick Devens was slated for a cameo in his upcoming DC film, "Man of Tomorrow," but had to cancel. The director revealed the news on social media, according to a report by Variety.
Gunn shared a clip from the live broadcast of "Big Brother" Season 28's Thursday eviction episode, where Devens gave the DC Studios co-head a shoutout. When a follower asked if Devens would appear in the Superman sequel, Gunn replied on Threads.
What did James Gunn say about the cameo?
Gunn provided a direct answer about the canceled appearance. "No because he’s on ‘Big Brother’! Otherwise he would have been," he wrote. In a follow-up post, Gunn elaborated: "We do. He was gonna appear in the background of 'MoT' but he had to cancel (his awesome wife and kids still came). He couldn’t tell me why but told me I’d be excited. Obviously I was!"
Who is Rick Devens?
Rick Devens is a former contestant on "Survivor" who was revealed as one of three surprise houseguests during the "Big Brother" Season 28 premiere.
When does 'Man of Tomorrow' release?
"Man of Tomorrow" is the sequel to Gunn's "Superman," which was released in 2025. The film, starring David Corenswet as Superman and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, is slated for a July 9, 2027, theatrical release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What role was Rick Devens supposed to play in 'Man of Tomorrow'?
James Gunn stated that Rick Devens was set to appear in the background of the film. Gunn did not specify a named character, describing it simply as a cameo appearance.
Why did Rick Devens have to cancel his cameo?
He had to cancel due to filming obligations for CBS's "Big Brother," where he is currently a contestant on Season 28. His participation in the reality competition series created a scheduling conflict.
How did James Gunn and Rick Devens know each other?
According to Gunn's social media posts, the two men are acquainted. The director confirmed they know each other, which led to the initial offer for the cameo role in the film.
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