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Gunn’s Superman Unveils Empowered Lois Lane and Hidden DC Easter Eggs

On the eve of its July 11 release, James Gunn’s meticulous direction paired with Rachel Brosnahan’s immersive research brings a fiercely independent Lois Lane to life with hidden nods to the franchise’s past.

Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch in Superman & Lois
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Overview

  • The film has generated strong early buzz and positive reviews ahead of its premiere, officially launching James Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC Universe continuity.
  • Rachel Brosnahan prepared for her role by interviewing investigative reporters and grounding her portrayal in Lois Lane’s Pulitzer-winning ethics and journalistic integrity.
  • James Gunn directed Brosnahan to explore Lois Lane’s realistic reactions to metahumans, ensuring she drives her own narrative rather than serving as a damsel in distress.
  • The movie features Easter eggs that honor Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel’s wife, Joanne, and include brief cameos by his grandsons in the Daily Planet office.
  • On-set interactions between Brosnahan and co-star David Corenswet reveal a strong creative rapport that elevates the film’s key character dynamics.