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Rachel Brosnahan Urges Actors to Own Their Superhero Roles Before ‘Superman’ Debut

Her remarks highlight a push for accountability in a genre often criticized by its own stars.

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.
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Overview

  • Rachel Brosnahan said actors who agree to appear in superhero movies should not chastise their own work later, urging them to “stand by” their choices.
  • The comment came during an Interview Magazine discussion with Amanda Seyfried, who praised the film’s blend of genre spectacle and human storytelling.
  • Brosnahan recounted acting against an unseen Krypto the Superdog, highlighting the difficulties of working with CGI placeholders.
  • Superman, directed by James Gunn, co-stars David Corenswet as the titular hero and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and hits theaters July 11, 2025.
  • Her remarks respond to recent public critiques of superhero projects by actors including Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney.