Amy Adams says Henry Cavill ‘was a brilliant superman’, responds to Rachel Brosnahan taking over Lois Lane: ‘She’s going to be amazing’

When James Gunn’s “Superman” hits theaters in July 2025, Amy Adams will be watching. The six-time Oscar nominee, who played Lois Lane in several DC Extended Universe films, says she’s looking forward to the “Guardians of the Galaxy” director’s new take on the beloved superhero.

“I’ve just always been a big fan of the franchise,” she says Variety in her Power of Women cover story.

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Adams says she’s especially excited to welcome Rachel Brosnahan, star of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, seen taking on the role of the tenacious reporter and love interest of Clark Kent. ‘I love her. She’ll be great. Hopefully the role will be infused with her sensitivity and her natural wit, strength and humor,” she says. “I’m really looking forward to it. I really like her.”

The “Nightbitch” star also confirms that she was never under the impression that she would return for more “Superman” adventures after her last appearance as Lois in 2017’s “Justice League.” moved towards the Justice League,” she says.

Adams’ own Man of Steel, Henry Cavill, said in October 2022 that he would return as Superman in a new Warner Bros. film, following his cameo at the end of “Black Adam.” But that return was short-lived, as Warner Bros. and DC Studios announced Gunn and Peter Safran as the latter company’s new bosses about a month later. The duo’s overhaul plans include a new Superman actor to anchor their universe. They eventually cast David Corenswet.

Adams made a point of praising Cavill’s performance, adding: “Henry was a truly brilliant Superman. I bid any Superman luck and all, but I think he was awesome. I just wanted to say that. It’s so in his mind.”

Adams says she always knew these iconic roles would only be theirs for a fleeting moment, explaining: “When you come out of the theater, a role is never yours. You just make an offer on it. That’s how I feel about that franchise.”

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