Why Lois Lane From James Gunn’s Superman Looks So Familiar

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If you’re watching James Gunn’s new DC Universe reboot of “Superman” and wonder, “Where do I recognize the actress playing Lois Lane from?”, the answer is probably “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Although Rachel Brosnahan has been in various films, TV shows, and stage performances before taking on the Daily Planet reporter role, her most notable part prior to DCU is undoubtedly the housewife-turned-stand-up comedian Miriam “Midge” Maisel in Amy Sherman-Palladino’s popular Prime Video drama.

Over five seasons of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Rachel Brosnahan’s acting garnered numerous accolades such as an Emmy, two Golden Globes, two Critics Choice Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards. Despite some debate about her casting as a non-Jewish actress portraying a Jewish character with potential stereotypes, the series and Brosnahan’s performance were predominantly well-received by both critics and audiences.

Midge is a lively and assertive character with captivating charm, similar to the traits of Lois Lane from Superman. In fact, when talking to ET, Brosnahan characterized her portrayal of Lois using words that could easily apply to her most renowned role: “Spirited. Dare I say, remarkable? And incredibly intelligent.

Beyond Mrs. Maisel

Despite not having seen “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” it’s possible you may recognize Rachel Brosnahan from other productions. Prior to her role in “Maisel,” she gained significant attention with an Emmy-nominated breakout performance as Rachel Posner, a sex worker, on the first three seasons of “House of Cards.” She also had recurring roles as Delilah on “Black Box,” Lucy Brooks/Jolene Parker on “The Blacklist,” and Abby Isaacs on “Manhattan.” In the early stages of her career, she made guest appearances in numerous episodes of shows like “Gossip Girl,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Orange is the New Black.

Brosnahan has gained more acclaim for her television performances over her roles in movies. Her debut acting gig was in the poorly received 2009 horror movie “The Unborn.” Before Superman, her most-watched on-screen appearance was as police officer Wendy in the animated series “Spies in Disguise,” where she provided the voiceover. She played Rami Malek’s deceased wife in “The Amateur,” one of the survivors of the Boston Marathon bombing in “Patriots Day,” and a 19th-century witch in the young adult fantasy film “Beautiful Creatures,” which was not successful.

In 2013, Brosnahan first appeared on Broadway as Dixie Evans in a rendition of Clifford Odets’ play “The Big Knife.” Subsequently, she portrayed Desdemona in the 2016 New York Theatre Workshop production of William Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Her role as Iris Parodus Brustein in the 2023 revival of Lorraine Hansbury’s play “The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window” garnered her a nomination for an outstanding performance award from the Drama League Awards.

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2025-07-10 00:30