Rachel Brosnahan Shares First ‘Superman’ Video With David Corenswet & Nicholas Hoult

The cast of Superman came together to celebrate the start of principal photography, marking a significant milestone for the upcoming DC Universe blockbuster written and directed by James Gunn. Rachel Brosnahan, who steps into the role of Lois Lane, took to her TikTok to share the excitement with fans.

In a new TikTok video, Brosnahan appears alongside David Corenswet, the new face of Superman, and Nicholas Hoult, who portrays his arch-nemesis Lex Luthor. Brosnahan captioned the clip with a light-hearted jest, “A supervillain, a journalist, and an alien walk into a bar,” while John Williams’ Superman theme plays in the background.

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A supervillain, a journalist and an alien walk into a bar…

♬ Superman 1978- Main Theme – Geek Music

This Superman-related social media post follows an official announcement from James Gunn, marking the start of production on February 29. The director not only celebrated the first day of filming but also took the opportunity to reveal the film’s final title, confirming that “Legacy” has been dropped as its subtitle. Accompanying his announcement was a behind-the-scenes photo, offering fans a sneak peek at David Corenswet’s Superman suit.

James Gunn recently provided fans with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of the upcoming Superman movie, showcasing the cast following a table read. The ensemble also includes Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Skyler Gisondo, María Gabriela de Faría, Sara Sampaio, Anthony Carrigan, and Terence Rosemore.

Superman’s DC Universe Future

Superman is a much-anticipated project, given that Clark Kent has been an integral part of the DC Universe for over 80 years, with various iterations and adaptations across different media. The movie promises to explore the character’s origins and his struggles to balance his dual identities as Clark and Superman while fighting off villains and saving the world.

James Gunn and his DC Studios partner Peter Safran told journalists that their vision for the DC Universe includes locked scripts, wiggle room, and a unified storyline across film, television, animation, and video game projects. The two explained that the DC Universe could bring back elements from previous DC regimes, meaning that their eight-to-year plan is not a full reboot.

Superman is currently scheduled to hit theaters on July 11, 2025. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of the DC Universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!