Former 'Mrs. Maisel' Star Rachel Brosnahan Embracing New Superhero Role

Ahead of the newest Superman film release, there’s been ever-growing hype surrounding the David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan-led movie. The early returns and fan interest could point to Superman being one of, if not the biggest, movie of 2025.

While Corenswet (Superman), Brosnahan (Lois Lane) and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor), among others, have voiced their excitement for the film, fans have undoubtedly heard actors who portrayed superheroes in the past voice plenty of negativity.

That's especially true for an acrtress with Brosnahan's history. She gained a cult following as the brassy, comedic and gender-role-busting star of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, in which she played a trailblazing comedian in 1950s and 60s America.  

Hardcore fans of that show might not much appreciate her transition to an expected box-office mega-hit like Superman. But the new Lois Lane herself is embracing the superhero move, and said she knew she'd be a good fit as Clark Kent's love interest from the get-go.

"Maybe I feel like I’ve been doing this long enough that now I’m like, it’s either yours or it’s not yours," she said. "You’re not actually in competition with anyone else. You can prep all you want, but you have to have that thing that nobody can put their finger on." 

She also had some choice words for those who complain about donning a supersuit.

While speaking to fellow actress Amanda Seyfried during a sitdown for Interview Magazine, Brosnahan called out actors who complain about superhero roles.

"I don’t know why people say yes only to then turn around and complain about it," Brosnahan said. "Look, I don’t want to s--- 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."

To Seyfried's credit, she echoed the sentiment by adding that superhero movies are often about far more than just the hero.

"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," Seyfried replied. "It’s really important to have this kind superhero, this guy who’s just trying to do his best."

It's a fair point from Brosnahan, and while she's not technically the one wearing the supersuit, she's arguably the most central character outside of Superman himself.

Fortunately, regardless of how some former superhero actors have felt, there's no shortage of interest in the movie, and it'll be interesting to see how strong the early box office numbers look.

The James Gunn-directed Superman will hit theaters on July 11.

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