LOS ANGELES – Actress Rachel Brosnahan has been cast as Lois Lane in the upcoming film “Superman: Legacy,” joining David Corenswet on screen. In an interview at the Golden Globes red carpet, Brosnahan provided some insight into her role in the new DC Universe project by James Gunn and Peter Safran.
“We’ve been having a lot of great conversations, David and I, with James Gunn, the director,” Brosnahan told Extra. “We’ve been talking a lot about where this project fits into the canon of the Supermans that we know. So hopefully, this’ll be…we’ll be putting our own stamp on things.”
When asked if Lois Lane would be wearing glasses in the film, Brosnahan expressed uncertainty, stating, “I don’t know, actually. Maybe. We haven’t gotten that far in the fittings yet.”
“Superman: Legacy” is set to premiere on July 11, 2025. The superhero film will also star Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer. The cast includes Skyler Gisondo, Sara Sampaio, Sean Gunn, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Isabel Merced, and Nathan Fillion.
Director James Gunn has emphasized that “Superman: Legacy” is not an origin story but will instead explore Superman’s journey in reconciling his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. The film will showcase Superman as the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that increasingly sees kindness as old-fashioned.
The upcoming film presents an opportunity for Brosnahan and Corenswet to bring their own interpretation to the iconic characters of Lois Lane and Superman, adding new dimensions to the beloved franchise.