A year has passed since David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, the chosen actors for the roles of Clark Kent and Lois Lane in the upcoming Superman film, took their screen test. Director James Gunn, reflecting on this milestone, shared his admiration for the duo on Threads, a social media platform. He described their chemistry as “magic” and commended them for their dedication and talent.
The casting process for these iconic roles was highly competitive. Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, and Tom Brittney were the final contenders for Superman, while Brosnahan, Phoebe Dynevor, and Emma Mackey were considered for Lois Lane. After rigorous screen tests, Corenswet and Brosnahan emerged as the winners.
Gunn’s Superman film, originally titled Superman: Legacy, promises a fresh take on the superhero’s story. Set in the present day, the film will not be an origin story but will explore Clark Kent’s life as both a human in Kansas and the extraterrestrial Superman.
The film’s ensemble cast is an impressive lineup. Besides Corenswet and Brosnahan, it includes Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner/Green Lantern, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt/Mister Terrific, María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica/The Engineer, and Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason/Metamorpho. Terence Rosemore as Otis, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent, Neva Howell as Martha Kent, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Sean Gunn as Maxwell Lord, and Wendell Pierce as Perry White round out the ensemble cast.
This project marks the beginning of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters in the DC Universe and is set to arrive in theaters on July 11, 2025. Fans eagerly await the release of this highly anticipated film.
