SUPERMAN: LEGACY Star Rachel Brosnahan Teases "Feisty" Lois Lane; Says This Superman Has A Sense Of Humor

SUPERMAN: LEGACY Star Rachel Brosnahan Teases "Feisty" Lois Lane; Says This Superman Has A Sense Of Humor

Superman: Legacy star Rachel Brosnahan has shared more details about what fans can expect from her take on the "marvellous" Lois Lane in the upcoming reboot, teasing a Man of Steel with a sense of humour.

By JoshWilding - Jan 15, 2024 10:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy

Superhero movie casting decisions are often divisive, usually because every fan has a much different idea of how they'd like their favourite character to be portrayed on screen. However, in the case of Superman: Legacy and Rachel Brosnahan, the response to her playing Lois Lane has been unanimously positive.

Choosing her to take on this role as The Daily Planet's most intrepid reporter has proven to be a genius move on James Gunn's part and there's plenty of excitement surrounding what she brings to the role. 

Talking to the Associated Press at last night's Critics Choice Awards, Brosnahan opened up on what she hopes to achieve with Superman: Legacy. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star also explained how the approach to this movie justifies the hero being rebooted...again. 

"We have big shoes to fill. But we're excited to try to fill them," she enthused. "I think the best part about working on this has been that, from top to bottom, from James [Gunn] to Peter Safran, everyone at DC, and David [Corenswet]...we're all just nerds for this stuff."

"There's so much love and care that's being taken to make this film both a film that honours the source material and also justifies making another one."

During a separate conversation with Entertainment Tonight, Brosnahan shared similar sentiments by reiterating how much thought is being put into the Man of Tomorrow's DCU debut. 

"I've really enjoyed the collaboration with James Gunn so far. Every single person involved with this production is such a perfect nerd for Superman. We all grew up watching the movies and some of us grew up reading the comics," the actress said. "I feel like it's being made with so much love. This Superman will have a sense of humour...we're excited to both put our own spin on things but also honour the material we love so much."

Asked to describe her take on Lois in three words, Brosnahan responded with, "Feisty. Dare I say, marvellous? And fiercely intelligent."

Superman: Legacy tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

David Corenswet is playing the Man of Steel, while Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to star as Lois Lane. Other recent casting additions include Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. 

Superman: Legacy is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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AnthonyVonGeek
AnthonyVonGeek - 1/15/2024, 10:05 AM
Curious to see her Lois.
This is still my favorite Lois
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 1/15/2024, 10:24 AM
@AnthonyVonGeek - I didn't like the show or Dean Cain as Supes, but I believe Hatcher nailed Lois perfectly in that show.
Batmangina
Batmangina - 1/15/2024, 10:29 AM
@AnthonyVonGeek - I'm a Margo Kidder Lois Lover but Teri Hatcher was hot like the surface of the sun.
Origame
Origame - 1/15/2024, 11:14 AM
@AnthonyVonGeek - with that pic, I wonder why 🤔
The1st
The1st - 1/15/2024, 11:37 AM
@AnthonyVonGeek - Yes, for reasons I'm not proud of lol, but Rachel's growing on me. We may well get a definitive live action Lois. Yes, I'm being optimistic.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 1/15/2024, 12:06 PM
@AnthonyVonGeek - 1. Noel Neil.
2. Margot Kidder.
3. Erica Durance.
4. Teri Hatcher.
5. Dana Delaney.
Saga
Saga - 1/15/2024, 10:14 AM
Oh no she said humour officially confirmed to be a comedy
blitzkreg
blitzkreg - 1/15/2024, 10:17 AM
@Saga - humor does not necessarily mean comedy. The original superman got the humor right.
Fogs
Fogs - 1/15/2024, 10:23 AM
@blitzkreg

blitzkreg
blitzkreg - 1/15/2024, 10:16 AM
Humor was missing from Zack's dark take. Glad they going back to the roots of what made the character so much fun. Superman: The Movie is my favorite movie of all time, not just a superhero movie. If Gunn can give us a third of what made that movie so wonderful, I will be happy !
jst5
jst5 - 1/15/2024, 12:30 PM
@blitzkreg - As a child of that era of Superman...you can't do Supes better than that!Gunn would be very wise to pull from the Reeve Supes....of course put his own touch on it(that should be expected) but movie Supes should always been very close to the Reeve Supes.
Fogs
Fogs - 1/15/2024, 10:24 AM
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 1/15/2024, 10:25 AM
@Fogs -
CaptainFlapjaks
CaptainFlapjaks - 1/15/2024, 11:18 AM
@Fogs - i mean, henrys supes might have killed zod, but reeves supes killed himself. Also did so by shoving him into a machine that crushes you to death. Much more brutal
Origame
Origame - 1/15/2024, 2:26 PM
@CaptainFlapjaks - and that was after killing zod with a big old smile on his face.

He wasn't even a threat anymore since he lost his powers. Just tossed him into the abyss never to be seen again.
grif
grif - 1/15/2024, 2:34 PM
@Fogs - sm3 is my favorite
CaptainFlapjaks
CaptainFlapjaks - 1/15/2024, 4:19 PM
@Origame - yep. And lois also killed too. Henry cried like the joyous murderer he is haha.
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 1/15/2024, 10:26 AM
I feel very good about this. Sounds like the film is on a wise, carefully constructed track from what's been put out there so far info-wise. Just what Supes needs.
Forthas
Forthas - 1/15/2024, 10:40 AM
"Says This Superman Has A Sense Of Humor"

Get ready for the Superman Comedy hour...
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