American filmmaker James Gunn was trolled online after he revealed that he did not know who Logan Lerman was. On Wednesday, March 29, the 56-year-old star addressed the latest round of speculation regarding Superman: Legacy's film development and casting.Gunn was responding to a tweet made by journalist Grace Randolph, where she claimed that his "top choice" was Lerman to play the lead in the upcoming superhero film. To this, he responded:James Gunn@JamesGunnFor the record, I don’t know who that is. twitter.com/gracerandolph/…Grace Randolph@GraceRandolphInteresting, since it’s “not true” I guess I can say I heard his top choice is #LoganLerman We’ll see what happens!#DC #Superman #DCStudios twitter.com/i/web/status/1…15956764Interesting, since it’s “not true” I guess I can say I heard his top choice is #LoganLerman We’ll see what happens!#DC #Superman #DCStudios twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/2VKi5pt9HVFor the record, I don’t know who that is. twitter.com/gracerandolph/…Several users trolled the director for not knowing who the actor was while feeling sorry that Logan got sandwiched between Gunn and Randolph's Twitter feud.Andrew@2ndrateAndyKingLogan Lerman losing the role of a lifetime because of a twitter feud lmao twitter.com/gracerandolph/…Grace Randolph@GraceRandolphInteresting, since it’s “not true” I guess I can say I heard his top choice is #LoganLerman We’ll see what happens!#DC #Superman #DCStudios twitter.com/i/web/status/1…2107Interesting, since it’s “not true” I guess I can say I heard his top choice is #LoganLerman We’ll see what happens!#DC #Superman #DCStudios twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/2VKi5pt9HVLogan Lerman losing the role of a lifetime because of a twitter feud lmao twitter.com/gracerandolph/…Twitter reacted to the news by sharing Logan Lerman memesAfter James Gunn's tweet about not knowing Logan Lerman went viral, Twitterati reacted with memes. Several users shared memes on how sad Lerman would feel after scrolling through Twitter. Others shared GIFs and videos of the Percy Jackson actor enjoying the feud between Grace and James Gunn.Neb | 🏳️‍🌈@NebsGoodTakesjames gunn scribbling out logan lerman from his superman shortlist214280james gunn scribbling out logan lerman from his superman shortlist https://t.co/ChZGj8khbMAJ | 🏳️‍🌈@AjepArtsGunn when Grace said Logan Lerman is rumored for Superman23227Gunn when Grace said Logan Lerman is rumored for Superman https://t.co/tF9WQc5YU2Unbiased Gaga Hater@AkkiZac019James only knows his wife and his friends, he doesn’t know any good actors. So expect him to cast them all in DC movies. #LoganLerman4711James only knows his wife and his friends, he doesn’t know any good actors. So expect him to cast them all in DC movies. #LoganLerman https://t.co/avPP6vIeeqpanthers fan@BrosephSZNLogan Lerman reading this twitter.com/jamesgunn/stat…James Gunn@JamesGunnFor the record, I don’t know who that is. twitter.com/gracerandolph/…21223For the record, I don’t know who that is. twitter.com/gracerandolph/…Logan Lerman reading this twitter.com/jamesgunn/stat… https://t.co/FoCol2xbWdBLURAYANGEL 🦇@blurayangel@JamesGunn James Gunn to Logan Lerman2919@JamesGunn James Gunn to Logan Lerman https://t.co/OQD38p4OcEAxel Droga@AxelRDrogaLogan Lerman after seeing Gunn's tweet336Logan Lerman after seeing Gunn's tweet https://t.co/LpITKrEjtnBLURAYANGEL 🦇@blurayangelJames Gunn doesn’t know who Logan Lerman is 1159James Gunn doesn’t know who Logan Lerman is 😭 https://t.co/lmNcI8cs9pAnastasia SAW MCR@PlatinumllamasLogan Lerman while Grace Randolph and James Gunn are beefing over his superman casting rumours 32Logan Lerman while Grace Randolph and James Gunn are beefing over his superman casting rumours https://t.co/XZt02atFbgkarl@scorpihobabelogan lerman logging onto twitter to see james gunn say he doesn’t know who he is7logan lerman logging onto twitter to see james gunn say he doesn’t know who he is https://t.co/IaBKoSJUJiThomas ✨@ThomasEsmoreHe doesn't even know who Logan Lerman is twitter.com/JamesGunn/stat…James Gunn@JamesGunnFor the record, I don’t know who that is. twitter.com/gracerandolph/…245For the record, I don’t know who that is. twitter.com/gracerandolph/…He doesn't even know who Logan Lerman is twitter.com/JamesGunn/stat… https://t.co/HW83R7sdZtDavid S. Caballero@DavidSCaballer2Logan Lerman seeing his name thrown around by Grace Randolph and James Gunn10Logan Lerman seeing his name thrown around by Grace Randolph and James Gunn https://t.co/7yNaIQrgdiWhat happened between James Gunn and Grace Randolph?Logan Lerman's name came into the conversation after Grace Randolph stated that the production company was "very very close" to choosing the lead actor for Superman: Legacy, which will be written and directed by James Gunn.Grace Randolph@GraceRandolphI hear they are VERY close to a #Superman casting - might not be announced for awhile but it could leakVery very close…Role MIGHT even be cast or in final talks #DC #DCStudios twitter.com/i/web/status/1…154291I hear they are VERY close to a #Superman casting - might not be announced for awhile but it could leakVery very close…Role MIGHT even be cast or in final talks #DC #DCStudios twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/Go0wb0jsKrTo this, a Twitter user tagged Gunn and asked if this was true. The 56-year-old responded that these were all rumors and that he is making "making private lists, prepping material for auditions."James Gunn@JamesGunnNot true. Haven’t had a single talk with a single actor about the role. Just making private lists, prepping material for auditions. twitter.com/darkmaheimer/s…Blitz Wing@darkmaheimer@JamesGunn @Ananasi01 True?twitter.com/GraceRandolph/…9015507@JamesGunn @Ananasi01 True?twitter.com/GraceRandolph/…Not true. Haven’t had a single talk with a single actor about the role. Just making private lists, prepping material for auditions. twitter.com/darkmaheimer/s…Grace responded to Gunn's tweet and said that she heard Logan Lerman was his top choice to play the lead in the film.Grace Randolph@GraceRandolphInteresting, since it’s “not true” I guess I can say I heard his top choice is #LoganLerman We’ll see what happens!#DC #Superman #DCStudios twitter.com/i/web/status/1…2620157Interesting, since it’s “not true” I guess I can say I heard his top choice is #LoganLerman We’ll see what happens!#DC #Superman #DCStudios twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/2VKi5pt9HVGunn was trolled online for being insensitive towards Logan and not knowing who he was since he had been in the industry for several years.zae@itszaeokjames gunn and grace randolph beefing is so funny. i'm sorry but i'm on grace side even tho she nasty cuz why james diss logan lerman like that?99439james gunn and grace randolph beefing is so funny. i'm sorry but i'm on grace side even tho she nasty cuz why james diss logan lerman like that?After facing backlash, James Gunn clarified that he was not taking a dig at Lerman and hadn't met him in real life. He added that he thinks Logan is talented, but "he's never been part of a conversation about playing Superman."James Gunn@JamesGunnGuys, this isn’t a dig at the actor. I don’t know lots of actors’ names. Now that you tell me who he is, I recognize him from stuff and think he’s talented. But I’ve never met him, and he’s never been part of a conversation about playing Superman.9899272Guys, this isn’t a dig at the actor. I don’t know lots of actors’ names. Now that you tell me who he is, I recognize him from stuff and think he’s talented. But I’ve never met him, and he’s never been part of a conversation about playing Superman.Gunn has been engaged in Twitter's back-and-forth on the upcoming Superman rumors since fans are excited to know the details of the project.On March 11, 2023, Gunn again refuted the apparent rumor that he had sent out a casting call for the role. He stated that he had not even hired a casting director yet.James Gunn@JamesGunn@ANTHONY_IU @Prime_76 @Superman @thealexrossart No. A casting director hasn’t even been hired.1195108@ANTHONY_IU @Prime_76 @Superman @thealexrossart No. A casting director hasn’t even been hired.Aside from Superman: Legacy, James Gunn has several projects in the pipeline (as stated on his IMDb profile) like Starsky & Hutch, Creature Commandos, Coyote v. Acme, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.Brief information about Logan LermanBorn on January 19, 1992, Logan Lerman is a native of Beverly Hills, California. He began his acting career by starring in The Patriot as William Martin. He rose to fame by starring as Percy Jackson in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief alongside Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, Kevin McKidd, Steve Coogan, Sean Bean, Pierce Brosnan, Rosario Dawson, Uma Thurman, etc.His other credits include What Women Want, A Painted House, The Butterfly Effect, Jack & Bobby, 3:10 to Yuma, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Noah, End of Sentence, Hunters, etc.As per his IMDb profile, he will next star in We Were the Lucky Ones, The Threesome, and College Republicans.