Rachel Brosnahan is “Stalking” Her Journalist Friends to Prepare For Lois Lane in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy

Rachel Brosnahan's method as immersing in Journalism, stalking friends to perfect her Lois Lane role in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy.

Rachel Brosnahan is "Stalking" Her Journalist Friends to Prepare For Lois Lane in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy

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  • Rachel Brosnahan's unconventional preparation, "stalking" journalist friends, adds authenticity to her Lois Lane role in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy.
  • Brosnahan draws inspiration from Margot Kidder, expressing the significance of ambitious female characters in superhero universes.
  • Rachel Brosnahan promises a "feisty," "marvelous," and "fiercely intelligent" portrayal of Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy, generating widespread excitement.
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In a twist of narrative, Rachel Brosnahan, the adept actress set to portray Lois Lane in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy, is elevating her acting method to unprecedented levels. Delving deep into journalism’s world, the 33-year-old is immersing herself, reportedly shadowing and embracing an almost investigative approach. It revealed that she was stalking her journalist acquaintances.

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Recognized for her unwavering commitment to her craft. Brosnahan’s earnest exploration of the nuances of a reporter’s life has ignited fervent curiosity and anticipation within fan circles. 

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Rachel Brosnahan Shadows Journalist Friends For James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy

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In the upcoming film Superman: Legacy, we follow the iconic superhero as he grapples with his heritage and human upbringing. It embodies the values of truth and justice.

Enter Rachel Brosnahan, known for her stellar roles, taking an unconventional route to prepare for her role as Lois Lane in James Gunn’s latest creation.

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Chatting on the 2023 Emmys red carpet, Brosnahan spilled the beans on her unique preparation approach. As per EW, she casually shared, aiming to dive into the mindset that drives investigative reporting.

“I’m stalking my journalist friends right now.” Brosnahan, a nominee for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel recalled being inspired by Margot Kidder’s ambitious portrayal of Lane in the classic Superman films. The artist stated,

“There’s not a lot of women in these universes anyway. It was nice to see somebody onscreen who felt as ambitious as I felt as a younger woman.”

Encountering Anthony Carrigan, who plays Metamorpho, also added a pleasant twist to Brosnahan’s journey. The duo’s reunion, post-casting announcements, was a heartwarming moment for the long-time friends.

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Brosnahan’s commitment to understanding journalism intricacies fuels anticipation for her portrayal of Lois Lane. It promises a fusion of authenticity and the iconic character’s essence on the big screen.

The actress also teased a feisty and smart side to her Lois Lane, leaving fans intrigued about what’s to come.

Rachel Brosnahan Hints At A Spirited And Smart Portrayal Of Lois Lane

Brosnahan, known for her amazing acting, is dropping hints about her upcoming role as Lois Lane. She recently shared that her portrayal of the iconic character will be both “feisty” and “intelligent.

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Superhero casting can be controversial, as fans have different ideas about their favorite characters. However, the response to Brosnahan playing Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy has been universally positive.

Gunn’s choice to cast her as The Daily Planet’s intrepid reporter has generated excitement about what she’ll bring to the role. At the Critics Choice Awards, she talked about her goals for Superman: Legacy, expressing excitement, and acknowledging the responsibility of rebooting the hero. (Comicbook.com)

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“We have big shoes to fill. But we’re excited to try to fill them. I think the best part about working on this has been that, from top to bottom, from James [Gunn] to Peter Safran, everyone at DC, and David [Corenswet]…we’re all just nerds for this stuff.”

In another chat with Entertainment Tonight, she highlighted the thoughtful approach to Superman’s DCU debut.

“I’ve enjoyed the collaboration with James Gunn so far. Every single person involved with this production is such a perfect nerd for Superman. We all grew up watching the movies and some of us grew up reading the comics.”

Describing her take on Lois in three words, Brosnahan said, “Feisty. Dare I say, marvellous? And fiercely intelligent.” As she explores her character’s nuances, audiences eagerly await the big screen’s revelation of her dynamic portrayal.

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Written by Muskan Chaudhary

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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.