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Actress Rachel Brosnahan is playing Lois Lane in the upcomingSupermanmovie directed by James Gunn. Fans recently got their first look at the style and tone Gunn is aiming for with his take on the iconic superhero and his supporting cast of characters including the feisty and spunky journalist Brosnahan is portraying in the movie.
During an interview, Brosnahan talked about her role in the movie and the challenges of playing an investigative journalist who is also a love interest to David Corenswet’s titular character. Brosnahan admitted to going to the extreme lengths of stalking to get into character which is perfectly on-brand for Lois Lane. Here is what she had to say about playing the iconic comic book character.
Rachel Brosnahan stalked her friends for playing Lois Lane inSuperman
Rachel Brosnahanrose to prominence with her multiple Golden Globe-winning role in the comedy-drama seriesThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. In June 2023, Brosnahanwas cast as Lois Lanein the upcoming DCU film then known asSuperman: Legacy.
In January 2024, Brosnahan talked about playing the Daily Planet journalist in the upcoming film during a chat withEntertainment Tonight. The actress revealed that she was busy preparing for the part and even stalked some of her journalist friends to understand the finer details of her character.
I’m stalking my journalist friends right now. I’m just trying to understand a little bit more deeply kind of how that mindset works.
Brosnahan made the above statement regarding her preparation for the role of Lois Lane.
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Given that she is set to play an investigative journalist, stalking comes with territory and confirms that the actress is on the right path when researching for the character. Moreover, Brosnahan admitted to being a fan of the Christopher Reeve movies which is a bonus.
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Fans got their first glimpse at Brosnahan’s Lois Lane and David Corenswet’s Clark Kent / Superman in the teaser trailer for the movie that was recently released. The teaser trailer confirmed a brighter and more upbeat take on the character after the dark and intense depiction inZack Snyder’s Henry Cavill-led DCEU.
During the same interview, Brosnahan talked aboutJames Gunn‘s take on the character and promised the film would have more comedic elements. Brosnahan stated (viaVariety):
I feel like it’s being made with so much love. And I think this Superman will have a sense of humor.
Throughout Gunn’s filmography, humor has been a mainstay prominently featured in hisGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy.
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However, in a separate interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Gunn revealed that the movie won’t be a comedy like his previous films. Nonetheless, the filmmaker confirmed the movie will have some humor. As a result, Gunn’s take promises to be very different from previous installments.
Supermanflies into theaters on June 20, 2025.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
