SUPERMAN Star Rachel Brosnahan Talks "Courageous" Lois Lane And How She Operates In World Of Fake News

SUPERMAN Star Rachel Brosnahan Talks "Courageous" Lois Lane And How She Operates In World Of Fake News

Superman star Rachel Brosnahan has talked more about her interpretation of Lois Lane, weighing in on how the character fits into a world where print journalism is dead and fake news is prevalent...

By JoshWilding - Dec 24, 2024 10:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: ComicBook.com

The response to the new Superman trailer bodes well for James Gunn's DCU plans but is it possible for the Man of Steel to be relevant in today's world? That's a question we'll get the answer to next summer. 

Another character who will be updated for 2025 is Lois Lane. The intrepid Daily Planet reporter is a print journalist in a digital world. Social media and fake news aren't something we've ever seen Lois forced to tackle, something Superman star Rachel Brosnahan is all too aware of. 

"I’ve always been inspired by this character," the actor started. "She’s somebody who is ambitious and courageous and hungry and determined to get the greatest story almost at any cost. I’ve always loved this character and was so excited by the opportunity to bring all of those things that have been true of her in every iteration."

"One of the things I love about this character is that almost more than any other character in these comics, and in the movies, she evolves to fit what it would mean to be an intrepid journalist of each generation or each decade that she’s presented in," Brosnahan explained.

"So, I think our challenge... Today we’re living in a world where print journalism to some is perhaps an endangered art form and she’s somebody who has dedicated her entire life to it," she continued. "I think as far as what else is different, you’ll have to check out the movie to see, but I love that she’s somebody who doesn’t understand what the word 'no' means and it’s motivating for her. We definitely see that side of her in this film."

Lois is a fascinating and complex character in her own right and, unlike other comic book love interests, she's not defined by romance. The trailer showed her getting close to both Clark Kent and the hero, of course, but she was also spotlighted in the Daily Planet newsroom. 

The most exciting part of Superman will be seeing Lois potentially match wits with Lex Luthor and, if Brosnahan's comments are any indication, this version isn't someone who takes "no" for an answer.

Superman, DC Studios' first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures. In his signature style, James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a Superman who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.  

Superman arrives in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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krayzeman
krayzeman - 12/24/2024, 10:51 AM
TITS UP!
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 12/24/2024, 10:59 AM
@krayzeman - DICKS DOWN!
McMurdo
McMurdo - 12/24/2024, 11:08 AM
@krayzeman - VAGINAS SIDEWAYS!
EarlChai
EarlChai - 12/24/2024, 11:15 AM
@krayzeman - WEIRD DEFORMED BIRTH DEFECT GENITALS DIAGONAL!
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 12/24/2024, 11:58 AM
@EarlChai - How did you know!? Oh wait..
McMurdo
McMurdo - 12/24/2024, 12:06 PM
@UncleHarm1 - "The Hills Have Guys"
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 12/24/2024, 3:36 PM
@EarlChai - CBM has clearly must've banned/blocked Malatrova15. There's no way she or he is missing input on this...
McMurdo
McMurdo - 12/24/2024, 3:55 PM
@KennKathleen - lol she's celebrating Festivus
KennKathleen
KennKathleen - 12/24/2024, 5:26 PM
@McMurdo - THAT makes sense. Thank you non-puny human.
CyberNigerian
CyberNigerian - 12/24/2024, 10:51 AM
Interesting. This is a good take
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 12/24/2024, 10:57 AM
Cool , it sounds like she “gets” the character or her version of it atleast which is good!!.

She’s gonna be great acting wise , I have no doubt and she’s absolutely gorgeous aswell.

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McMurdo
McMurdo - 12/24/2024, 11:08 AM
@Lisa89 - VAGINAS SIDEWAYS!
Deadinside
Deadinside - 12/24/2024, 1:36 PM
@McMurdo - Is that the next Bond girl...? ☮️😜
lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 12/24/2024, 11:29 AM
Wait 😳,Lois is in this?!
UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 12/24/2024, 11:59 AM
@lazlodaytona - Lo and behold
MisterBones
MisterBones - 12/24/2024, 11:40 AM
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RolandD
RolandD - 12/24/2024, 12:39 PM
@MisterBones - Blast from the past. Wow!
MisterBones
MisterBones - 12/24/2024, 12:49 PM
@RolandD - a true throwback
GiverOfInfo
GiverOfInfo - 12/24/2024, 11:51 AM
They're supposed to be reporters originally, not journalists, but nice take. Looking forward to her Lois Lane
TK420
TK420 - 12/24/2024, 12:07 PM
Print journalism = fake news. That's why it's dying.
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 12/24/2024, 1:26 PM
@TK420 - There are reliable print journalism outlets, and unreliable ones, just like online and even a few TV sources. I'm glad they are tackling this. The difficulty in distinguishing between reliable and fake news is one of the biggest issues of the day.
Kadara
Kadara - 12/24/2024, 6:14 PM
@Izaizaiza - Cross reference any major story across multiple news sources, even the ones you don't normally agree with. Parts of their narratives add up to the real story. It gets exhausting though so I get why people jump on the first thing they hear.
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 12/24/2024, 9:17 PM
@Kadara - Yep, lots of work. But crucial for a functioning democracy
Forthas
Forthas - 12/24/2024, 12:15 PM
Will she be part of the obligatory dance number?
CoHost
CoHost - 12/24/2024, 1:34 PM
@Forthas - No but she'll be shown on the toilet.

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Forthas
Forthas - 12/24/2024, 1:37 PM
@CoHost - She should make James Gunn proud....
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 12/24/2024, 1:15 PM
She was really "Courageous"...even to the point of turning black in 1970.

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Deadinside
Deadinside - 12/24/2024, 1:40 PM
@Nomis929 - 🤔 I wonder if they'll do this in the movie...! ☮️😜
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 12/24/2024, 1:54 PM
@Deadinside - LOL!!!!
EskimoJ
EskimoJ - 12/24/2024, 3:36 PM
@Deadinside - Well, folks do want comic accuracy... 🤔
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 12/24/2024, 1:29 PM
Glad they are tackling this. The prevalence of fake news and echo chambers is one of the biggest threats to "Truth, justice and the American way".
SpiderParker14
SpiderParker14 - 12/24/2024, 1:55 PM
Why do I feel like there’s gonna be a smear campaign against Superman? I don’t like that.
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 12/24/2024, 3:37 PM
@SpiderParker14 - It would fit with the scenes where the crowd is booing at him and throwing him stuff as he enters the Stagg Industries building.
Knightrider
Knightrider - 12/24/2024, 4:39 PM
@SpiderParker14 - Because one of the books this is based on is Birthright where this happens.

NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 12/24/2024, 3:38 PM
She'll be fighting back the fake news Lex spreads about Superman. Always the most influential people can do that.

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