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New York Post
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rachel Brosnahan was offered ‘Superman' role in a public restroom: ‘Prayed toilet didn't flush'
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Rachel Brosnahan in a public restroom. The actress, 34, revealed what she was doing when James Gunn called to offer her the role of Lois Lane in the new 'Superman.' 'I was in SoHo, in a public bathroom,' she said on 'Jenna & Friends' Wednesday. 'I had my phone in my hand and picked it up. It said, 'Maybe James Gunn.'' 10 Rachel Brosnahan attends CinemaCon 2025. Getty Images for CinemaCon 'I was like, 'I gotta get this. What do I do?' and just prayed that a toilet didn't flush behind me,' confessed Brosnahan. 'And he said, 'How'd you like to be Lois Lane?'' 'I said yes,' she noted. 'And then a toilet flushed behind me.' 'Really glamorous,' she teased. 'All glamour all the time in Hollywood.' 10 Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet attend the 'Superman' premiere at the TCL Chinese theatre. REUTERS 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' star also admitted she was a bit apprehensive to play Clark Kent's colleague-turned-love interest. 'Stepping into shoes this big, we knew that the fans were counting on us to deliver,' Brosnahan told host Jenna Bush Hager and her guest co-host Dwyane Wade. 'I am excited for people to see it, and hopefully we've done that.' 'I also had said to James, and now he's told everybody, that usually I look for something scary in any role that I'm approaching,' she explained. 'And weirdly, the scariest thing about this one is that I think I understand her pretty intimately.' 10 Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet. REUTERS Brosnahan added that his role 'feels the closest to myself that I've ever played and that was brand new for me.' 'We're all drawn toward comfort naturally,' she continued. 'Of course, it's most comfortable.' 'One of the great gifts of being an actor is that we get to keep putting ourselves in situations where we feel like we're walking off the plank and that's part of the fun. It's good for us to keep challenging ourselves and find different ways to do that.' 10 Rachel Brosnahan in a scene from 'Superman.' AP Brosnahan stars opposite David Corenswet as the beloved superhero Superman in the upcoming action sci-fi remake. This was also the actress' first time working with computer-generated imagery (CGI). 'We talked about fear,' Brosnahan quipped. 'That was one of those scary things. You never know what it's going to look like in post, or whether or not you can pull it off until you get inside it.' 10 Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet in a scene from 'Superman.' AP 'I had one scene with the dog, Crypto,' she recalled. 'Because of some restraints of the set, we couldn't use one of the actors who was sometimes playing Crypto or the reference dog Jolene, who sometimes played Crypto. So, I just had to do it with nothing.' Brosnahan teased that if the film is greenlit for a sequel, Gunn, 58, who is the CEO of DC Studios, will pay for mime school. While at the 'Superman' premiere in London on July 2, 'The Amateur' vet opened up about some of her favorite moments from set. Brosnahan recalled working with Edi Gathegi, who plays Mr. Terrific, on a scene with 'one of those balls for VFX.' 10 Rachel Brosnahan, Skyler Gisondo, and David Corenswet in a scene from 'Superman.' AP 'Edi grabbed my arm and gasped and I thought something had gone wrong,' she told People, adding the actor, 46, 'was really misty-eyed and said, 'I just saw us in the movie.' ' 'And it's one of those moments where, as long as the days can get and as challenging as things can sometimes be on a set, you're reminded that you're a part of something that makes you feel the magic that you felt as a kid who loved movies and I'm excited to be able to share that.' Alongside Brosnahan and Gathegi, the movie stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern. 10 David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Warner Bros. Pictures Just last month, Brosnahan doubled down on her gratitude for this project when she sat down with Amanda Seyfried. 'That's the thing about these movies: You can feel it when people are doing it with passion and grace and curiosity,' the 'Mean Girls' alum, 39, said in the Interview Magazine piece. Brosnahan responded, 'I don't know why people say yes only to then turn around and complain about it. Look, I don't want to s–t on other actors, but there was a minute where it was cool to not like superhero movies and to look back on projects like this and pooh-pooh them.' 10 Rachel Brosnahan attends the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. 'Superman.' WireImage 'Do it or don't do it, and then stand by it,' she added. Seyfried, who has yet to star in a superhero film, praised Gunn for what he created. 'I honestly don't think you should call it a superhero movie ever again, because it isn't just that, and I think people are going to see that,' she expressed. 'It's really important to have this kind superhero, this guy who's just trying to do his best.' 'The cool thing about it is that it's what you expect, and then there's more,' Brosnahan concurred. 'Of course, there's great fighting and stunts and big monsters and good and evil.' 10 Rachel Brosnahan in a scene from 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' AP 10 Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam Maisel. AP Over the years, many stars have bashed their superhero films that have flopped. Dakota Johnson didn't hold back her disdain after the 2024 Marvel movie 'Madame Web' performed poorly at the box office. 'I had never done anything like it before. I probably will never do anything like it again because I don't make sense in that world,' the actress, 35, told Bustle last year. 'And I know that now. But sometimes in this industry, you sign on to something, and it's one thing and then as you're making it, it becomes a completely different thing, and you're like, 'Wait, what?'' Christian Bale, meanwhile, starred as the villain Gorr the God Butcher in 2022's 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' 'I mean, the definition of it is monotony,' the 51-year-old told GQ of using a green screen. 'You've got good people. You've got other actors who are far more experienced at it than me. Can you differentiate one day from the next? No. Absolutely not.' 'Superman' hits theaters on Friday, July 11.
Miami Herald
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Jenna Bush Hager emotionally talks dropping her kids off at another Texas camp
While chatting with her celebrity co-host, former NBA star Dwyane Wade, host of 'Jenna & Friends' Jenna Bush Hager discussed the tragic flooding in her home state of Texas that has claimed more than 100 lives. Hager opened up her show discussing the flooding, saying that she and Wade have 'heavy' hearts thinking about those affected by the flooding. Hager went on to mention Camp Mystic, where her mom, former First Lady Barbara Bush, was once a camp counselor, which sat along the Guadalupe River. Due to the heavy rainfall during the July 4 weekend, the river rose 26 feet in 45 minutes, CBS News reports, resulting in catastrophic flooding. Camp Mystic played a special role in the lives of many young woman throughout Texas and beyond, Hager shared, noting that many of the friends she grew up with attended the camp. 'I think, you know, as parents, we think about the horror of sending our kids to a place that that is supposed to be and is, you know, healing and fun and joyful and all the things that kids deserve to have, and then something like this to happen,' Hager said to Wade, who agreed. 'I'm sure all of our hearts are heavy, and all our thoughts and our prayers, our wishes, and our fingers are crossed for the families,' Wade added. 'You know that this community as well, you know, can overcome this together. This is going to be, obviously, it's going to be tough, but like we talked about upstairs, just as parents there are certain places that we send our kids, and we feel those are the places of safety for them, because we know the growth and evolution that happens at these places, but tragedy also occurs. So unfortunate.' Hager said on Sunday, July 6, she and her husband, Henry Hager, dropped their kids off at a different camp in Texas for the summer. Hager and her husband share Mila, Poppy and Hal. 'You know, putting them on the bus, saying goodbye to them, and I know so many parents whose kids are at camp or going to camp, feel that way, like, you know, we send our kids into the world with the faith that they can can have happy lives, joyful lives,' Hager explained. 'As adults, we know pain, we hope that our kids never face and never face it.' 'But you know, Texas is a resilient, incredible state. Y'all know I'm a homesick Texan living in New York, and it always is in my heart,' she added. According to Fox 7 Austin, Camp Mystic, a christian camp for girls, officials have confirmed that 27 campers and counselors have died as a result of the flooding. At least 10 campers and one counselor are still missing as first responders and other volunteers continue their search and rescue missions. On the camp's official website, it reads, 'Camp Mystic is grieving the loss of 27 campers and counselors following the catastrophic flooding on the Guadalupe river. Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy. We are praying for them constantly.' 'We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support from community, first responders, and officials at every level,' the statement continued. 'We ask for your continued prayers, respect and privacy for each of our families affected. May the Lord continue to wrap His presence around all of us.' A video of some of the campers evacuating the campgrounds on a bus has since gone viral. The video, shared by one of the campers who detailed her evacuation on TikTok, shows the girls singing a spiritual hymn as they made their way to safety together. 'The singing gave me chills,' one comment read. 'So beautiful and heartbreaking.'
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dwyane Wade quietly seals surprise Jenna and Friends comeback sparking social media storm
Dwyane Wade gave his fans a little surprise this week through his story. The former star didn't say much, but what he shared was enough to get people talking, he reposted a post from the Instagram page. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The post announced that Wade would be joining the show as a co-host for one full week. Without saying much, the former NBA star confirmed something new that's set to happen very soon. His post didn't just bring smiles. It brought clarity. Dwyane Wade to co-host ' Jenna & Friends ' from July 7 to July 11 On July 4, Dwyane Wade reshared a post from the official @jennaandfriends Instagram account on his own Instagram story. The post clearly revealed that Wade will return to co-host the popular show 'Jenna & Friends' next week. The show will run with him as co-host from July 7 to July 11. The original post, written by the show's account, read: 'He's baaaaack. Our friend @dwyanewade returns to the #JennaandFriends co-hosting chair all next week!' By reposting it on his story, Wade didn't need to add a caption. His repost was enough to confirm his participation. The update came from Wade's official Instagram handle @dwyanewade, which has over 20 million followers. The full story was also shared through the official @jennaandfriends account, which often features celebrity hosts, behind-the-scenes clips, and schedule updates, here's the proof in the pic. Dwyane Wade quietly seals surprise Jenna and Friends comeback sparking social media storm (Image Source: Instagram) 'Jenna & Friends' is a daytime entertainment show that mixes fun interviews with trending topics. Wade last appeared on the show in March 2025, where he was praised for his calm style and natural hosting ability. Dwyane Wade's life today and what fans can expect next Dwyane Wade, now 42, retired from the NBA in 2019 after a legendary basketball career with the Miami Heat. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Since then, he's stayed active in many roles. He's a father, a businessman, a TV analyst, and now a part-time host. Wade is also a part-owner of the Utah Jazz and appears often on TNT's basketball broadcasts. It is known to be very open about family life and personal growth. Dwyane Wade lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress and her daughter Kaavia. In social media, he usually shares updates of family moments, vacation and new business ventures. His growing interest in the media led him to programs such as "The Cube" and several guest hosting points. Appearing again on 'Jenna & Friends' shows that Wade is keeping his entertainment career active while still connecting with fans in fun, personal ways. Also Read: As Dwyane Wade is getting ready to host from July 7 to July 11, viewers look forward to seeing more of his personality beyond basketball. His return to the screen is another sign that his chapter after the pension is as exciting as his time on the field.
