Rachel Brosnahan Stands by Superman Role, Criticizes Trend of Actors Bashing Superhero Films
As she debuts as Lois Lane in James Gunn’s “Superman,” Brosnahan calls out actors who blame comic book movies after they flop, urging accountability and pride in one’s work.
Rachel Brosnahan is stepping into the iconic role of Lois Lane in James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman, hitting theaters on July 11. But even before the film’s release, Brosnahan is making headlines—not just for her performance, but for her candid take on how actors treat superhero movies after the fact.
In a conversation with Amanda Seyfried for Interview Magazine, Brosnahan didn’t hold back. While she didn’t name names, she criticized actors who enthusiastically sign on to superhero projects but later distance themselves when those films underperform. “I don’t know why people say yes [to a project] only to then turn around and complain about it,” she said. “Look, I don’t want to shit 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. Do it or don’t do it, and then stand by it.”
Her remarks come amid a wave of comic book stars publicly criticizing their own films. Dakota Johnson, the lead in Sony’s Madame Web, recently downplayed her role in the film’s failure, saying, “It wasn’t my fault.” She attributed the film’s downfall to creative decisions made “by committee,” which, she claimed, turned the project into something unrecognizable from its original concept.
Similarly, Chris Hemsworth reflected on Thor: Love and Thunder’s critical failure by saying the film leaned too far into silliness. “I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness,” he admitted to Vanity Fair, “and I became a parody of myself.”
In contrast, Brosnahan appears committed to embracing the experience fully—regardless of how the film performs. “Yeah, I’d come back,” she told Seyfried when asked about doing a Superman sequel. “We had a great time. There’s also so many people in this cast who I didn’t get to work with.”
Brosnahan joins a long line of talented actresses who have portrayed the fearless Daily Planet reporter, including Margot Kidder and Amy Adams. Superman, which stars David Corenswet as the titular hero and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, marks the beginning of a new era in the DC Universe under Gunn’s leadership. With a cast aiming for longevity and a director known for bold reimaginings, all eyes are now on whether this new chapter can revive the franchise.
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