In James Gunn’s Superman, there’s a lot to unpack in its 129-minute run, as it lays the foundation for the future of the DC Universe. However, what we won’t see on the big screen is the secret romantic connection that Maria Gabriela de Faria, who plays The Engineer, hints at between her character and Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor.
In the latest posters for Superman, it’s been revealed that The Engineer will join forces with the more antagonistic figures in the upcoming DC Universe movie. This character, whose powers stem from nanotechnology integrated within her body, has been depicted in promotional materials assisting Lex Luthor in his mission to thwart Superman.
What can we expect from Superman’s Lex Luthor and The Engineer?
During a recent podcast on the DC Studios Showcase Official Podcast (through ComicBookMovie), De Faría discussed her character’s relationship with Lex Luthor in the film and proposed an underlying romantic connection to Gunn, stating that she suggested they had a “hidden romance”. She often hinted to James that “I sense there is a hidden romance between [The Engineer and Lex]. I feel like they have a secret affair. I feel like Lex is so serious, and he has this beautiful girlfriend whom he mistreats. So what if, after hours, The Engineer becomes harsh with Lex and he finds this appealing?” Unfortunately, it seems that Gunn did not adopt this idea in the final version of Superman.
Check out De Faría’s entire chat with the DC Studios Showcase Official Podcast below:
In the movie Superman, the Engineer appears before the character’s scheduled appearance in a film about The Authority, a superhero team that originated from the comics. This group was developed by writer Warren Ellis and artist Bryan Hitch and made their debut in 1999 through the comic book The Authority, which was published under DC Comics’ Wildstorm imprint.
A comic book adaptation titled “The Authority” was initially included in the lineup unveiled for the first chapter of the DC Universe (DCU) back in January 2023. However, despite Matthew Vaughn’s expressed interest, the progress on this film has been somewhat sluggish, with whispers from February 2025 suggesting that it is no longer a top concern at DC Studios.
Written and directed by Gunn, Superman is scheduled to open in theaters on July 11, 2025.
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