Amy Adams Says Henry Cavill ‘Was a Brilliant Superman,’ Reacts to Rachel Brosnahan Taking Over Lois Lane: ‘She’s Gonna Be Great’

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

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

Adams says she’s particularly excited to watch “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Rachel Brosnahan as she picks up the role of the tenacious reporter and Clark Kent’s love interest. “I love her. She’s gonna be great. Hopefully the role will be infused with her sensibility and her natural humor and strength and wit,” she says. “I’m really looking forward to it. I really like her.”

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The “Nightbitch” star also confirms she was never under the impression she’d be returning for more “Superman” adventures after her final appearance as Lois in 2017’s “Justice League.” “I always understood they were moving in a more ‘Justice League’ direction,” she says.

Adams’ own Man of Steel, Henry Cavill, said in Oct. 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 included a new Superman actor to anchor their universe. They ultimately cast David Corenswet.

Adams made a point to praise Cavill’s performance, adding, “Henry was a really brilliant Superman. I offer every Superman luck and stuff, but I think he was great. I just wanted to say that. It’s so in his spirit.”

Adams says she always knew those iconic roles would only be theirs for a fleeting moment, explaing: “Coming from theater, a role never belongs to you. You just do a take on it. That’s how I feel about that franchise.”