DC UniverseLois Lane star Rachel Brosnahan speaks about the biggest challenge she faced while filming the newSupermanmovie. A new era for the Man of Steel is about to begin this summer asJames Gunn’sSupermanis finally getting closer to arriving in theaters, while getting deeper into Chapter 1: “Gods and Monsters.” While Superman is being rebooted for the big screen, so are many of the crucial characters in his mythology, Lois Lane being one of them.
In a new interview withS Magazine, Brosnahan, who is set to portray Lois Lane in the DCU franchise, shared insight into her experience shooting theSupermanmovie. For the first two days of filming, she worked alongside David Corenswet on certain Lois and Clark scenes, saying,“I was like, ‘Fun! Turns out superhero movies are just like all the other ones!'“Then more superhero theatrics were added in, and Brosnahan explained the challenge of working with CGI elements.
I’ve never felt like a worse actor in my life! We started hanging from wires, shooting with fake animals that weren’t actually there, and doing all sorts of other jazz that’ll get added in post. But it was great. You learn really quickly what you are and aren’t good at.If we do another one, I’m going to have to go to mime school and learn a thing or two about acting with invisible stuff—because that was a first for me.
What Rachel Brosnahan’s Superman CGI Comments Mean For The DCU Movie
For many actors in Hollywood,getting used to filming scenes that are heavily reliant on CGI is easier said than done, and it’s not a surprise that Brosnahan had that experience duringSuperman. With major productions likeSuperman, a massive superhero story dealing with sci-fi and fantasy elements, there are bound to be many scenes where actors have to use their imagination to get filming done, as things are added in post-production.TheSupermanmovie trailershave already showcased multiple comic book elements that may have been some of the scenes Brosnahan referred to in her interview.
However, a huge takeaway from Brosnahan’s commentary is that she is eager to learn more,especially for future DCU installments that she may be involved with, including a hypotheticalSupermansequel. The more CGI-heavy productions an actor gets involved with, the easier it gets over time. Hopefully, depending on whatDCU movie or TV showLois may appear in next, her time onSupermanwill have helped prepare her to take on new production elements that involve CGI.
Our Take On Rachel Brosnahan’s Superman CGI Comments
While it definitely sounds like it was a challenge for Brosnahan,it will still be exciting to see some of the material she worked on as Lois in theSupermanmovie. With post-production work reaching its end, andthe Superman movie’s ratingfinally being set, it won’t be long until the world gets to finally witness the finished product. But from everything that is known about Gunn’sSupermanmovie thus far, and what has been marketed about his film, the wait for the DCU film’s arrival next month will have been worth it.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
