Cast of Superman (2025) | Meet David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult & More Heroes

Written and directed by James Gunn.

The 2025 Superman movie premiered in theaters on July 11, 2025.

Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Movie Review

James Gunn’s Superman brings the Man of Steel back with warmth and humor.

David Corenswet plays Clark Kent with earnestness and quiet strength, while Rachel Brosnahan makes Lois Lane sharp and essential.

Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor is a chilling tech villain. The supporting cast, including Edi Gathegi, Isabela Merced and Nathan Fillion, add flavor, and Krypto the superdog steals scenes.

Gunn skips the origin story and instead shows a Superman balancing heroism with everyday life, which gives the film emotional room to breathe.

Visually the movie is bright and comic book inspired, with thrilling set pieces and a playful score. The film feels overstuffed at times, juggling too many subplots which affect pacing and focus.

Still, its hopeful tone and strong performances make it an engaging, feel good blockbuster that refreshes the character for a new audience and promises an exciting new chapter for the franchise. With room to grow.

Ratings

• IMDb: 7.3/10

• Rotten Tomatoes: 83%

• Google Audience Score: 88% liked this movie.

Superman (2025) Actors

David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman

DOB: July 8, 1993.

Bio: American actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, trained at the Juilliard School (BFA, 2016).

He got his start in theater as a child and later appeared in guest roles on series like House of Cards, Elementary, and Instinct.

He gained wider recognition through his work in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix dramas The Politician and Hollywood, the latter also earning him producer credits.

Role: Clark Kent and Superman, a fresh-faced, earnest Man of Steel who is three years into public life and struggling with how his choices affect the world and his identity.

Corenswet also briefly portrays Ultraman, an armored clone used against Superman.

What to Expect: An earnest, understated take on Superman that leans into kindness as a radical stance. Expect a performance that alternates gullibility and moral backbone.  

Favorite Things: Known for his quiet dedication to craft, Corenswet often emphasizes character work, text study, and physical preparation for roles, embodying a thoughtful, disciplined approach to performance.

Notable Works: Hollywood, The Politician, Pearl, Look Both Ways, Twisters, We Own This City.

Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane

DOB: July 12, 1990.

Bio: acclaimed American actress, celebrated for her Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performance in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

Trained at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she has built a career blending sharp comedic timing with dramatic depth.

Brosnahan is known for her meticulous preparation and has described her approach to Lois Lane as one that honors the character’s journalistic legacy while updating her for modern audiences.

Role: Lois Lane, Daily Planet reporter and Clark’s love interest.

This Lois is fiercely intelligent, skeptical of Clark at first, and a modern investigative journalist who grounds the film in human stakes.  

What to Expect: A sharp, modern Lois who can spar with Clark and push the plot forward as an active journalist rather than a passive romantic beat.  

Favorite Things: Brosnahan has expressed her love for theater, her dedication to research-heavy roles, and her admiration for strong, multidimensional female characters.

Notable Works: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, House of Cards, The Blacklist, I’m Your Woman.

Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor

DOB: December 7, 1989.

Bio: English actor who began his career as a child in About a Boy (2002) before successfully transitioning into complex adult roles across blockbuster franchises and acclaimed independent films.

A graduate of Sylvia Young Theatre School, Hoult is known for his versatility, balancing period dramas, comedies, and genre films.

Role: Lex Luthor, the brilliant billionaire CEO whose obsession with Superman drives him to orchestrate political, social, and personal challenges against the Man of Steel.

Hoult’s portrayal emphasizes Luthor’s genius and ego, presenting him as a calculating manipulator who can be just as dangerous in a boardroom as in open confrontation.

What to Expect: A cerebral, quietly menacing Luthor who is as much a public relations threat as a physical one. Expect scenes of calculated manipulation and theatrical confrontation.  

Favorite Things: Hoult has spoken about his love for varied roles, from historical dramas to dark comedies, as well as his appreciation for family life and his passion for cars and motorsports.

Notable Works: About a Boy, Skins, X-Men film series, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Favourite, The Great, The Menu, Renfield.

Edi Gathegi as Michael Holt / Mister Terrific

DOB: March 10, 1979.

Bio: Kenyan-American actor whose career spans television, film, and theater.

Born in Nairobi and raised in California, he trained at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

Known for his commanding presence and thoughtful performances, he has built a reputation through roles in both independent projects and major series like StartUp and For All Mankind.

Role: Michael Holt, aka Mister Terrific, one of the smartest men in the DC Universe and a technologically gifted hero.

As a member of the Justice Society in James Gunn’s Superman (2025), Holt uses his advanced inventions and intellect to fight injustice.

What to Expect: A smart, gadget-forward hero who offers a pragmatic counterpoint to Superman’s idealism. Expect witty beats and grounded moral perspective.  

Favorite Things: Gathegi has expressed passion for playing layered, morally complex characters. Off-screen, he values authenticity in storytelling, world cinema, and collaborative creative work.

Notable Works: House, Twilight, X-Men: First Class, StartUp, For All Mankind, Princess of the Row.

Anthony Carrigan as Rex Mason / Metamorpho

DOB: January 2, 1983.

Bio: American actor best known for his transformative performances and ability to bring depth to eccentric or villainous roles.

Born in Winchester, Massachusetts, he graduated from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama.

Carrigan lives with alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that causes hair loss, and he has become a vocal advocate for greater visibility and acceptance in Hollywood.

Role: Rex Mason, aka Metamorpho, a tragic superhero whose body can transmute into any element or compound.

In Superman (2025), his arc introduces body horror elements and emotional weight, as his powers come with both incredible strength and deep personal struggle.

What to Expect: A layered turn balancing monstrous physicality and deeply human emotion. Expect sympathetic beats and a distinct tonal flavor.  

Favorite Things:Carrigan frequently discusses his love for character-driven storytelling and his advocacy for those with alopecia.

Notable Works: Barry, Gotham, Bill & Ted Face the Music.

Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern

DOB: March 27, 1971.

Bio: Canadian-American actor celebrated for his mix of charm, wit, and grounded charisma.

Born in Edmonton, Alberta, he moved to the U.S. in the 1990s to pursue acting.

He first rose to prominence on Two Guys and a Girl and earned cult status as Captain Malcolm Reynolds in Joss Whedon’s Firefly.

Role: Guy Gardner, one of the Green Lanterns of Earth.

Known for his brash, cocky attitude and confrontational style, Gardner serves as both comic relief and a foil to Superman’s earnest heroism.

What to Expect: A crowd-pleasing, roguish Green Lantern who plays off Superman’s earnestness.  

Favorite Things: Fillion is a longtime supporter of fan culture, regularly appearing at Comic-Con and other conventions.

Notable Works: Firefly, Castle, The Rookie, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl

DOB: July 10, 2001.

Bio: Isabela Merced (born Isabela Yolanda Moner) is an American actress and singer who began her career on Broadway before moving into television and film.

Merced has steadily transitioned from family-friendly roles into more mature projects, earning praise for her mix of youthful charisma, strong screen presence, and emotional depth.

Role: Hawkgirl, a fierce warrior hero with deep roots in DC Comics lore.

Known for her resilience, combat skill, and often tragic backstory, Hawkgirl is expected to bring both edge and complexity to James Gunn’s Superman (2025).

What to Expect: High energy action, grounded emotional undercurrents, and a heroine who complicates the Justice Gang dynamic.  

Favorite Things: Merced has been vocal about her passion for music, frequently writing and performing her own songs.

Notable Works: Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, Let It Snow.

María Gabriela de Faría as Angela Spica / The Engineer

DOB: September 11, 1992.

Bio: Venezuelan actress and singer who first rose to prominence in Latin America through Nickelodeon’s Isa TKM and Grachi, both of which made her a household name across the region.

Known for her sharp charisma and versatility, she transitioned into English-language television with roles in Yo Soy Franky (later adapted by Nickelodeon US) and the Syfy/DC series Deadly Class.

Role: Angela Spica, better known as The Engineer, a DC Comics antihero-turned-villain.

In Superman (2025), she is depicted as a nanotech-enhanced antagonist whose body is infused with liquid metal, giving her the ability to manipulate technology and form weapons from her own skin.

What to Expect: Coldly efficient villainy, plausible tech menace, and an antagonist who expands the movie beyond simple good versus evil.  

Favorite Things: Outside of acting, de Faría has a background in music and remains closely connected to her Venezuelan roots.

Notable Works: Isa TKM, Yo Soy Franky, Deadly Class.

Wendell Pierce as Perry White

DOB: December 8, 1963.

Bio: American actor with a career spanning stage, film, and television.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he trained at the Juilliard School, where he honed the craft that has defined his commanding presence on screen. 

Role: Perry White, the Daily Planet editor in chief with personal stakes in the Luthor-Superman conflict.

His backstory and moral disposition add newsroom heat to the story.  

What to Expect: Gravitas, wry anger, and a newsroom leader who has skin in the game.  

Favorite Things: Pierce is passionate about theater, jazz (deeply tied to his New Orleans roots), and civic engagement.

Notable Works: The Wire, Treme, Waiting to Exhale, Jack Ryan.

Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen

DOB: July 22, 1996.

Bio: American actor who began his career as a child performer and has steadily built a reputation for versatility in both comedy and drama.

Gisondo has appeared in everything from family-friendly projects to acclaimed indie films, demonstrating a knack for portraying earnest, quirky, and heartfelt characters.

Role: Jimmy Olsen, Daily Planet photographer and Clark’s closest colleague.

This Jimmy is ingenuous, loyal and implicated in the film’s love and loyalty subplots.

What to Expect: Warm comic relief, emotional loyalty scenes, and a character who helps humanize Clark’s world.  

Favorite Things: Gisondo gravitates toward indie projects, offbeat comedies, and ensemble storytelling.

Notable Works: Licorice Pizza, Booksmart, The Righteous Gemstones, Santa Clarita Diet.

Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard

DOB: October 1, 1984.

Bio: American actor, comedian, and voice artist best known for his eight-year run as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (2013–2021).

Born in Wilmette, Illinois, he studied theater at USC before making a name for himself with viral comedy videos and commercials.

Role: Steve Lombard, brash Daily Planet reporter who brings newsroom heat and macho banter.

He can be comic or combustible depending on the scene.  

What to Expect: Comic set pieces, snappy one liners, and a classic newsroom foil for Clark and Jimmy.  

Favorite Things: Bennett has a strong love for improv and sketch comedy, frequently returning to live performance.

Notable Works: Saturday Night Live, DuckTales, Sing 2.

Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant

DOB: July 12, 1984.

Bio: American actress known for her frequent collaborations with director James Gunn and appearances across both TV comedies and superhero films.

Born in Colbert, Washington, she studied theater at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles before launching her career with guest roles in sitcoms and genre shows.

Role: Cat Grant, a media personality and columnist whose perspective and gossip play into the film’s public image and PR threads.  

What to Expect: Sparkly, pointed scenes that comment on celebrity culture and media spin.  

Favorite Things: Hoover often highlights her love of theater, comedic acting, and her long-standing collaborations with James Gunn.

Notable Works: Guardians of the Galaxy (small roles), The Suicide Squad (cameo), recurring TV guest work.

More Actors

• Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher.  

• Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe.  

• Pruitt Taylor Vince as Jonathan Kent.  

• Neva Howell as Martha Kent.  

• Bradley Cooper as Jor-El (voice).  

• Angela Sarafyan as Lara Lor-Van (voice).  

• Alan Tudyk as Gary (robot voice).  

• Michael Rooker as Robot One (voice).  

• Pom Klementieff as Robot Five (voice).  

• Grace Chan as Robot Twelve (voice).  

• Dinesh Thyagarajan as Malik Ali.  

• Jolene the dog as Krypto the Superdog 

FAQ – Superman (2025) Movie

How long is the movie and what is its rating?

Superman (2025) runs approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes) and is rated PG-13.

Where does this Superman film fit into the DC Universe?

This movie starts a brand-new continuity, the DCU’s Chapter One, overseen by James Gunn and Peter Safran. It’s not connected to the previous DCEU films.

Who is the new Superman? Why wasn’t Henry Cavill in this one?

David Corenswet plays the new Superman. Henry Cavill confirmed he would not be returning, and the film is a fresh reboot of the franchise.

Are there plans for sequels?

Yes. James Gunn is already developing a follow-up (though not officially titled Superman 2) as part of a longer Superman arc, potentially spanning four films in total.  More on Vulture

Conclusion

Superman (2025) is more than just another superhero film, it is James Gunn’s heartfelt attempt to remind audiences why the Man of Steel matters.

With David Corenswet’s grounded performance, Rachel Brosnahan’s magnetic Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult’s menacing Lex Luthor, the movie blends sincerity with spectacle.

While the narrative occasionally feels crowded, its hopeful spirit, humor, and vibrant energy set it apart from previous darker versions.

It reintroduces Superman not only as a symbol of strength but also as a beacon of optimism in a cynical world.

Fans can expect breathtaking action, sharp character dynamics, and the foundation for a bold new era in the DC Universe.

At its core, Superman (2025) succeeds in rekindling the hero’s timeless essence, a story of hope, love, and the courage to stand tall even when the world is falling apart.