James Gunn Casts David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan as Superman and Lois Lane in SUPERMAN: LEGACY

Director James Gunn has officially cast David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane in his upcoming DC Studios movie Superman: Legacy.

There’s been a lot of discussions and reports about the casting of the lead roles in this movie, but now it’s done, and the filmmaker is going to start building a supporting cast around these two actors.

The decision came shortly after Gunn and Peter Safran shot screen tests with several actors in costume. These were actually my two hopefuls! Corenswet has got that Superman look, and from what I’ve seen of his work, he’s a good actor. As for Brosnahan, when I first learned she was up for the role, my first thought was… “She is Lois Lane!” She’s such a perfect fit for the character, and I believe that she’s going to steal the show.

I’ve very happy and excited about this casting, and I’m excited to see what other actors join them. It was previously reported that Alexander and Bill Skarsgard were up for the role of Lex Luthor. Nicolas Hoult was initially on that list but then was considered for the Superman role. Maybe now he’s back in the running for Lex.

Gunn is also looking to cast Jimmy Olsen and members of a superhero team named The Authority. The story will involve “Superman joining a world in which superheroes already exist,” which will be interesting.

The movie will introduce a new version of Superman, and it will tell the story of “Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.”

Superman: Legacy will launch the movie part of DC Studios’ Gods and Monsters: Part 1. It’s expected to begin in early 2024, just on track for its currently scheduled theatrical release on July 11, 2025.

What do you think about Corenswet and Brosnahan being cast as Superman and Lois?

Source: Deadline