James Gunn says Rick Devens dropped cameo for Big Brother

Filmmaker James Gunn revealed that reality television star Rick Devens was set to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming DC Studios sequel "Man of Tomorrow" but had to withdraw after joining the cast of "Big Brother" Season 28. The connection between the two became public during a live eviction episode of the CBS competition series on Thursday, July 16, 2026, when Devens gave Gunn a shoutout after casting his vote.

Gunn, the co-chairman of DC Studios and director of the Superman franchise, shared a clip of the moment on his social media account. When a follower asked if Devens would appear in "Man of Tomorrow," Gunn responded directly, stating, "No because he's on Big Brother! Otherwise he would have been." He later confirmed their personal friendship and explained the planned cameo. "He was gonna appear in the background of MoT but he had to cancel," Gunn wrote, adding that Devens's wife and children still visited the set. He noted that Devens could not initially disclose his "Big Brother" casting but hinted it would excite Gunn.

Devens, a former news anchor best known for competing on "Survivor," is currently a houseguest on "Big Brother" Season 28, where contestants vie for...