Isabela Merced, who plays Hawkgirl in James Gunn’s newSupermanmovie, said she couldn’t stop geeking out on set when wearing the character’s costume. Hawkgirl is one of many iconic DC heroes, joining David Corenswet’s Superman in the new movie, which will reboot the DC Universe. Production is still underway on the film, with new set photos being leaked online every other day. Merced couldn’t reveal anything about the film’s plot. But, the actress has nothing but praise for the universe James Gunn is creating, and she’s ecstatic to be a part of it.
Isabela Merced is the subject ofEmpire Magazine’s latest spotlight, and the actress discussed her upcoming role in James Gunn’sSupermanduring the interview. While the journalist tried getting some plot revelations about the film, Merced remained tight-lipped out of fear of James Gunn’s wrath, joking:
“I can feel James Gunn’s eyes boring into the back of my head.”
Written and directed by James Gunn, Superman is the first movie in Warner Bros.' rebooted DC Universe to center around the titular comic book hero. It introduces a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill’s departure from the role, honoring the character’s roots as “the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way.”
While Merced revealed nothing about the plot, she couldn’t help but geek out about getting to portray Hawkgirl in the film. The actress discussed wearing the character’s suit during production. Theleaked set photos of Merced in characterhave shown an alternate version of her suit, but the actress has previously revealed that she’s tried on Hawkgirl’s iconic helmet, and it will likely show up in the movie. Merced said:
“Honestly, inside I’m just a nerdy guy. I feel like that’s who I actually am. I’m geeking out every time I try on the supersuit! It’s just the coolest thing in the world to me.”
Isabela Merced Also Stars in Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus
Alien: Romulus takes the phenomenally successful “Alien” franchise back to its roots. While scavenging the deep ends of a derelict space station, a group of young space colonizers come face to face with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Isabela Merced is no stranger to major franchises. The actress has previously starred inTransformers: The Last Knight- which Merced considers to be her big break in Hollywood - and Sony’sMadame Web. As well as joining the DC Universe, Merced is also joining one of Ridley Scott’s mostbeloved franchises inAlien: Romulus.During the interview, Merced touched upon her starring role in the new film as Kay, one of the colonists on board a ship infested with Xenomorphs. Again, Merced didn’t give anything away, but did reveal the intimidating feeling of acting against a seven-foot-tall Xenomorph whilst being 5' 1". Merced said:
“There was not a point where I was just used to it! It is just terrifying all around.”
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While the Xenomorphs inAlien: Romuluswere terrifying, Merced said they didn’t compare to the horrifying creatures in her next big TV role. Joining yet another major franchise, Merced will be playingDina in HBO’sThe Last of UsSeason 2. Dina is a long-time friend of Elly (Bella Ramsay), who joins her on her journey to find the Washington Liberation Front (WLF). Merced revealed that she played the games in prep for the role and agreed that the infected zombies in the show are far scarier than a Xenomorph. Merced said:
“There’s the dumber ones, then there’s the Clickers, then in the game you have the Stalkers… But the Bloaters are ter-ri-fy-ing! Oh my God. My heart’s racing now just thinking about it!”
Supermanreleases in theaters on June 07, 2025.Alien: Romulushits theaters on August 25, 2025.
