María Gabriela de Faría Joins James Gunn's Superman: Legacy as The Engineer

The Engineer's Cinematic Debut

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Warner/DC Villain Team

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Gunn's Behind-the-Scenes Reveal

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The Exorcism of God Star

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Storyline Insights

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Nanotechnology and Machines

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Cinematic Universe Connection

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Release Date

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María Gabriela de Faría Joins James Gunn's Superman: Legacy as The Engineer

By: Nitin Singh

The Engineer's Cinematic Debut

The Engineer's Cinematic Debut

Warner/DC Villain Team

Warner/DC Villain Team

Gunn's Behind-the-Scenes Reveal

Gunn's Behind-the-Scenes Reveal

The Exorcism of God Star

The Exorcism of God Star

Storyline Insights

Storyline Insights

Nanotechnology and Machines

Nanotechnology and Machines

Cinematic Universe Connection

Cinematic Universe Connection

Release Date

Release Date

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