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Rachel Brosnahan Urges Actors to Own Their Superhero Films

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star makes her case during promotions for James Gunn’s Superman reboot ahead of its July release.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 01: (L-R) James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult attend the Warner Bros. Pictures "The Big Picture" Presentation at 2025 CinemaCon at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 01, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Lois Lane and Superman standing in crumbling Metropolis.
File photo of Rachel Brosnahan

Overview

  • In a joint Interview Magazine conversation with Amanda Seyfried, Brosnahan argued that performers should fully commit to superhero projects or decline them, rather than criticize films after the fact.
  • Brosnahan debuts as Lois Lane opposite David Corenswet’s Clark Kent/Superman in James Gunn’s DC Studios reboot, which also stars Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.
  • Superman premieres July 11, 2025, kicking off the new DC Universe slate from DC Studios and Warner Bros. with trailers showcasing its blend of epic action and character-driven storytelling.
  • Both Brosnahan and Seyfried praised the film’s passion and depth, with Seyfried insisting it transcends the typical superhero label.
  • Her stance responds to high-profile critiques from actors like Dakota Johnson and Christian Bale, highlighting an industry-wide debate over creative ownership in blockbuster tentpoles.