Superman's new Lois Lane hopes latest superhero reboot 'does the fans proud'
Rachel Brosnahan shared her hopes that the new Superman movie 'does the fans proud' ahead of the release.
The actress shot to fame playing Miriam 'Midge' Maisel on Amazon Prime Video's comedy drama Marvelous Mrs Maisel, which aired for five seasons until 2023.
In her next project, the 34-year-old is starring as the iconic Lois Lane in James Gunn's upcoming superhero reboot, opposite David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, Wendell Pierce and Alan Tudyk.
Speaking to Metro ahead of the blockbuster – which is released in cinemas on July 11 – she opened up about following in the footsteps of some incredible actresses who had the role before her, and what she is excited to bring to the 2025 version of the Daily Planet's best reporter.
'Well, I feel like everybody who's taken the mantle has brought a little bit of themselves to this iconic character, and so I was excited to take a swing at it,' she told us.
'I understand her quite deeply. She's somebody who can be intense, but is really passionate, and is motivated by the word 'no'.
'She's relentless in her pursuit of the truth and what she perceives as justice. It was fun to play somebody who was so invested, so determined and unflappable. It was a blast.
'I hope that we've been able to do the fans proud with this one.'
While details are thin on the ground about what we can expect from David's efforts as Clark Kent, there has already been a lot of chatter about the footage released so far – including a trailer which has been met with criticism from fans who questioned why Superman looked a little 'off'.
Unpacking her time on set, Rachel shed light on the most surreal aspects of bringing the superhero to the big screen.
When asked about the weirdest moments behind the scenes, she continued: 'This isn't new, I suppose everybody knows this, but probably how much stuff wasn't actually there!
'We've seen from the trailer that there's a dog in the movie, but most of the time that dog wasn't actually there, or was a tennis ball on a stick, or was sometimes played by an actor in a motion capture suit. I think that was probably the most surprising.
'There's a lot of make-believe involved in superhero movies.'
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Aside from spending time on countless film sets, Rachel has teamed up with McCain for the Taste Good. Feel Good. campaign, promote the brand's regenerative farming efforts and emphasizing how simple it is to still eat great fries, while also celebrating positive farming methods.
The self-proclaimed queen of fries added of the project: 'When I heard about the work that McCain was doing in the sustainability space, and around this regenerative agriculture work, I was really excited to hear it.
'I feel like this campaign combines two of my favorite things, food sustainability and French fries.
'I hope it leads to an increased awareness around regenerative farming, and also the role that it plays in transforming the way we produce food. For people, it can be as simple as a swap in your product choice, and it can help support the journey to a more resilient food system over time. More Trending
'It feels so obvious to me. We only have one planet, and we have to take care of it. It feeds all of us, and we have to feed it … That's how we make huge movement towards a more sustainable future.'
Rachel partnered with McCain for the 'Taste Good. Feel Good' campaign to highlight the brand's journey to implement regenerative agricultural practices at 100% of the farms they partner with by 2030. Find out more at www.regenfries.com.
This article was first published on March 5.
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