Adria Arjona is already looking dramatically different for her mysterious role in James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow, and the actress is making it clear that this is not a casual superhero workout. The Andor and Hit Man star has revealed that she is training for two to three hours every day while following a demanding diet, leaving her with “muscles that I’ve never had in my life.”
The biggest question is still unanswered: who exactly is Arjona playing? DC Studios has not officially revealed her character, but the physical transformation is giving fans plenty to speculate about. As Man of Tomorrow moves toward its 2027 theatrical release, Arjona’s intense preparation is turning her undisclosed role into one of the DCU sequel’s most intriguing mysteries.
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Adria Arjona’s ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Training Is Already Transforming Her Body
While promoting her current film Onslaught, Arjona spoke with Screen Rant about preparing for Man of Tomorrow, the highly anticipated sequel to James Gunn’s 2025 Superman. Her comments revealed just how seriously she is approaching the physical demands of the mysterious role.
“I have muscles that I’ve never had in my life. I’m training two to three hours a day on a crazy diet. Drinking coffee is the only thing that keeps me up. And I’m really excited!”
That is a pretty clear indication that Arjona’s preparation goes far beyond simply getting into general shape. She has also previously shared glimpses of her workouts on social media, including gym sessions with trainer Paolo Mascitti.
The timing is especially interesting because production on Man of Tomorrow has already reached a major milestone. Deadline reported that principal photography on the Superman sequel had wrapped, with Gunn marking the end of filming.
Yet Arjona’s comments suggest that her physical commitment remains a major part of the conversation surrounding the project.
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Is Adria Arjona Playing Maxima or Wonder Woman in the DCU?
Here is where things get seriously mysterious. Arjona’s exact Man of Tomorrow character remains officially undisclosed, but speculation has already started circulating among fans.
Two names that have emerged in discussions are Maxima and Wonder Woman.
Neither possibility has been confirmed by Arjona or DC Studios, meaning fans should treat both as speculation rather than established casting information. Still, her demanding physical preparation has only added more fuel to the conversation.
Arjona herself is clearly not interested in giving away the answer. Instead, she has focused on the personal significance of returning to work with James Gunn and Peter Safran, the filmmakers connected to one of the earliest major opportunities of her career.
“I’m excited to be reunited with the family that started everything for me, which is Peter Safran and James Gunn. They gave me my first movie. I wouldn’t have done any of the movies that we’ve spoken about today if not for them.”
She also explained just how important that relationship has been to her career.
“I wouldn’t be in Andor if it hadn’t been for Peter Safran and James Gunn, so it feels really f*ing cool and really exciting to reunite with that team and to be in that family. And that’s all I’m going to tell you!”**
And with that, the mystery remains firmly locked.
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Arjona’s connection with Gunn and Safran stretches back to The Belko Experiment, the 2016 movie that became a major early career opportunity for the actress. Gunn wrote the film, while Safran produced it.
That collaboration ultimately became an important part of Arjona’s career journey. She later appeared in projects including Andor, making her return to Gunn and Safran’s orbit especially meaningful.
Now, more than a decade after The Belko Experiment, Arjona is stepping into the DC Universe under Gunn’s creative leadership. The full nature of that role remains secret, but the actress’ training suggests it is physically demanding.
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Who Is Returning for James Gunn’s ‘Man of Tomorrow’?
Arjona’s mystery role is only one piece of a much larger ensemble. David Corenswet returns as Clark Kent/Superman, while Nicholas Hoult reprises his role as Lex Luthor and Rachel Brosnahan returns as Lois Lane.
The cast also includes Lars Eidinger as Brainiac, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.
Aaron Pierre, who plays John Stewart in HBO’s Lanterns, will also make the jump to the big screen for the sequel. Xolo Maridueña is returning as Jaime Reyes/Blue Beetle, reprising the role from the 2023 movie.
| Official Detail | Information |
| Film | Man of Tomorrow |
| Director | James Gunn |
| Superman | David Corenswet |
| Lex Luthor | Nicholas Hoult |
| Adria Arjona’s role | Officially undisclosed |
| Theatrical release | July 9, 2027 |
With such a stacked cast, Arjona’s secret character has become one of the movie’s biggest unanswered questions.
When Does ‘Man of Tomorrow’ Release?
James Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to open exclusively in theaters on July 9, 2027.
For now, Arjona is giving fans just enough information to keep the speculation alive. Her two-to-three-hour daily workouts and “crazy diet” reveal that whatever character she is playing requires a serious physical commitment.
And while fans may have theories about Maxima, Wonder Woman or another DCU character entirely, Arjona is keeping the actual answer under wraps. Her excitement about reuniting with Gunn and Safran, meanwhile, suggests that this mysterious role is personally significant as well as physically demanding.
Disclaimer and Sources
This article is based on publicly available interviews, reports and promotional information concerning Adria Arjona and Man of Tomorrow. Arjona’s specific character in the film has not been officially confirmed at the time of writing. Speculation surrounding characters such as Maxima or Wonder Woman should therefore not be treated as confirmed casting information. Release dates, casting details and production information may also be subject to change.
The information in this article was researched from the following sources: Deadline’s report on Adria Arjona’s Man of Tomorrow training, Screen Rant’s interview with Arjona concerning Onslaught and Man of Tomorrow, and Deadline’s report on the Superman sequel wrapping filming.
Sources
- Deadline — Adria Arjona On Training For ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Role: “I Have Muscles That I’ve Never Had In My Life”
- Screen Rant — Adria Arjona Teases Man Of Tomorrow Role & Major Reunion With James Gunn / full Onslaught interview profile
- Deadline — ‘Superman’ Sequel ‘Man Of Tomorrow’ Wraps Filming: “Truly A Joyful Experience”
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