Fans eagerly awaiting James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie were hit with a massive spoiler recently, sending shockwaves across the internet. The highly anticipated film, which has been making waves since its announcement, may have just had one of its biggest surprises revealed far earlier than intended. In an unexpected twist, it was reported that Bradley Cooper, the star known for Guardians of the Galaxy, has been cast in a major role—Jor-El, the father of Superman.
Bradley Cooper's Surprising Role as Jor-El in Superman
While the news of Cooper’s casting had not been officially confirmed by DC Studios or James Gunn, a leak from industry insider Daniel RPK recently fueled excitement and speculation. RPK, a well-known figure in entertainment circles, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts on a Superman test screening. According to his sources, the screening was a huge success, with audiences raving about the upcoming film. Gunn’s ability to deliver on his promises of high-quality, exciting comic book adaptations is certainly on display once again. However, things took a dramatic turn when a different scooper, known as ViewerAnon, inadvertently spoiled a key detail about the film. During an online argument with a Reddit user, the leaker dropped a major spoiler—revealing that Bradley Cooper would be playing Jor-El. The response quickly set social media ablaze, as fans voiced their frustration with the untimely leak.Spoiler Drama Unfolds on Reddit
The controversy began when ViewerAnon, in a bid to defend himself from accusations of dishonesty, revealed that Cooper had been cast in the role of Jor-El. For those unfamiliar with the character, Jor-El is the Kryptonian scientist and father of Superman, who sends his son, Kal-El, to Earth before the destruction of their home planet. The revelation, while not entirely unexpected given Cooper’s history with Gunn (having starred in the Guardians of the Galaxy series), still came as a shock to fans who preferred to discover such twists in theaters, not through online squabbles. ViewerAnon’s unintentional leak led to significant backlash, with fans accusing him of being “childish†and irresponsible for revealing such a major plot detail. One user tweeted, "Spoiled the movie to prove yourself to a Reddit user lmao," while another called it a “childish move†to spoil such an important part of the movie simply to settle an argument. These responses highlight the delicate balance leakers must walk between offering tantalizing tidbits and respecting the audience’s desire for a spoiler-free experience.
Fans React: Anger and Disappointment Over Spoilers
Despite ViewerAnon’s attempt to downplay the spoiler—claiming that Jor-El’s appearance in the film would be brief—fans were not pleased with the disclosure. In an effort to calm the situation, the leaker stated that Jor-El’s role would be limited to the first few minutes of the movie. This clarification, however, did little to soothe the anger of fans who felt that spoilers, no matter how small, should be kept under wraps until the film’s release. Reactions continued to pour in, with some fans openly criticizing the scooper for revealing the spoiler in the first place. One commenter questioned, “Are you a literal child?†while others expressed disappointment that the leak came at all, especially when there had been so many other opportunities to drop spoilers without ruining such a pivotal part of the movie.Insider Opinions on the Leak
Even other industry insiders weighed in on the controversy. Jeff Sneider, a well-known Hollywood reporter, chastised ViewerAnon for the leak, stating that there is a clear distinction between reporting on a cameo appearance and spoiling a major character reveal before the film has even finished screening. Sneider expressed his frustration with the amateurish nature of the leak, stating, “Ashamed of my entire profession,†and calling the incident a “professional†misstep. Despite the uproar surrounding the leak, it’s clear that fans are still excited about Superman, which is slated for release on July 11, 2025. James Gunn’s vision for the film is already sparking conversations, and while the spoiler may have soured some of the buzz, the anticipation surrounding the movie’s release continues to build.