James Gunn Reveals Rick Devens’ Canceled Cameo in ‘Man of Tomorrow’
WHO:
NY Post - James Gunn stated that Rick Devens would have been in the "Superman" sequel if he wasn't competing on "Big Brother."
Variety - Rick Devens, a star from "Big Brother 28"
Deadline - James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios
WHAT:
Deadline - Gunn is a fan of "Big Brother," which influenced his decision to include Devens in the film.
Variety - Rick Devens was supposed to have a cameo in James Gunn's "Man of Tomorrow."
Deadline - Devens had to cancel his cameo due to filming obligations with "Big Brother."
WHERE:
Variety - The cameo was related to the film "Man of Tomorrow," produced by DC Studios.
Deadline - The shoutout from Devens occurred during the live broadcast of "Big Brother" on CBS.
WHEN:
Variety - The shoutout from Devens took place during the Thursday eviction episode of "Big Brother" Season 28.
WHY:
Variety - Devens had to cancel his cameo due to his commitments to the CBS competition show "Big Brother."
HOW:
NY Post - Gunn revealed that Devens' participation in "Big Brother" led to the cancellation of his cameo in "Man of Tomorrow."
Variety - James Gunn revealed the canceled cameo after Devens mentioned him during the live broadcast.
Deadline - Gunn shared the clip of Devens name-dropping him on social media.
(UPDATED July 19, 2026 19:19 UTC)
James Gunn announced that Rick Devens would have had a cameo in the upcoming "Superman" sequel if he weren't currently competing on "Big Brother." Gunn, a fan of the reality show, shared that Devens' involvement in the competition ultimately led to the cancellation of his appearance in "Man of Tomorrow." This decision highlights how reality television can intersect with major film projects in unexpected ways.
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(UPDATED July 19, 2026 18:12 UTC)
Rick Devens, a star from "Big Brother 28," had to cancel his cameo in James Gunn's upcoming film "Man of Tomorrow" due to filming obligations with the CBS competition show. Gunn revealed this news after Devens mentioned him during a live broadcast of "Big Brother," where he gave a shoutout that Gunn later shared on social media. The cameo was set to be a fun addition to the film produced by DC Studios, but unfortunately, Devens' commitments took precedence.