Superman and Lois Lane cast in James Gunn movie

James Gunn has found his new Superman and Lois Lane in David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.

The DC Studios co-chairman, who is also writing and directing “Superman: Legacy” for July 2025, tweeted Tuesday about the casting, which was also handled by a Warner Bros. representative. was confirmed.

There’s been a lot of speculation about who would fill Superman’s shoes after Henry Cavill played the character on the big screen for a decade. Corenswet reportedly won the role over Nicholas Hoult and Tom Brittney. The 29-year-old Philadelphia native starred in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series “The Politician” and “Hollywood” as an aspiring actor, and more recently he played a theater owner who runs afoul of Mia Goth’s aspiring actress in Ti West’s Pearl. “

Brosnahan is the more famous of the two having recently concluded her run as the leader of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” for five seasons. Her portrayal of Midge Maisel earned her an Emmy and two Golden Globe awards. Emma Mackey and Phoebe Dynevor were among the actors also reportedly testing for the role of Lois Lane.

Gunn was hired last year along with veteran producer Peter Safran to direct Warner Bros.’ to help innovate.’ DC strategy. Their ambitious 10-year plan begins with “Superman: Legacy,” which Gunn said is about the superhero’s journey to understand both his aristocratic Kryptonian heritage and his small-town, Midwestern upbringing as Clark Kent.