‘Madame Web’s Isabela Merced On Working With James Gunn In ‘Superman Legacy’ & Teases ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2
deadline.comIsabela Merced is one of the stars of Sony and Marvel’s Madame Web. However, the actress will soon cross over to the DC Universe to play the role of Hawkgirl in Superman Legacy.
While attending the world premiere of the Marvel film she co-stars with Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney, Merced talked to Deadline about landing the part in the DC film. “James Gunn is one of those guys that like has a group of people around him at all times taking care of his movies, and they’re just the best of the best,” Merced told us. “They’re so good at what they do and you trust them so much that the communication is uncanny.
And I’m just happy to be a part of it. I’m happy that he trusts me.” About the audition process for the role in the film, Merced said “The tests were extensive” and “The auditions were extensive.” The perk of being in a Gunn film is that now she has the director’s direct phone number “and we just text him.
It’s crazy.” Superman Legacy is about to start production and is set to roll out in theaters on July 11, 2025. Isabela Merced on joining the DCU as Hawkgirl for ‘Superman: Legacy,’ her audition process and texting with James Gunn pic.twitter.com/lB5y3oYw5l Merced has a tight shooting schedule this year as she also revealed that she has begun shooting the second season of The Last of Us. “The stars are truly aligning.
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