Rachel Brosnahan, now taking on the role of Lois Lane, has been actively promoting the upcoming Superman film and sharing her enthusiasm about joining the comic book universe. Her recent remarks during an interview have caught attention, appearing to respond indirectly to Dakota Johnson‘s recent criticisms of her own superhero project. The Rachel Brosnahan Superman interview comments surfaced as Johnson discussed her struggles with Madame Web, creating a notable contrast between their attitudes toward participation in major franchise films.
Dakota Johnson’s Reflections on Madame Web and Industry Challenges
During her press tour and in recent follow-up interviews, Dakota Johnson has openly described her disappointment with the outcome of Madame Web. In conversation with The LA Times, Johnson reflected on the difficulties of creative input in big-budget movies.
“There’s this thing that happens now where a lot of creative decisions are made by committee. Or made by people who don’t have a creative bone in their body. And it’s really hard to make art that way. Or to make something entertaining that way. And I think unfortunately with ‘Madame Web,’ it started out as something and turned into something else,”
—Dakota Johnson, Actress.
She further explained how she had limited influence over the final product, stating,
“And I was just sort of along for the ride at that point. But that happens. Bigger-budget movies fail all the time. I don’t have a Band-Aid over it. There’s no part of me that’s like, ‘Oh, I’ll never do that again’ to anything. I’ve done even tiny movies that didn’t do well. Who cares?”
—Dakota Johnson, Actress.
Johnson’s remarks suggest resignation and frustration about the film industry’s collaborative yet sometimes impersonal process, and her comments have become widely discussed across social platforms like Flipboard and Reddit.
Brosnahan Responds with Strong Advocacy for Project Commitment
Rachel Brosnahan’s own perspective came through during a discussion with Amanda Seyfried for Interview Magazine. Without directly naming Dakota Johnson, Brosnahan made her stance clear about supporting projects that actors sign onto.
“I don’t know why people say yes [to a project] only to then turn around and complain about it. Look, I don’t want to [sh–] on other actors, but there was a minute where it was cool to not like superhero movies and to look back on projects like this and pooh-pooh them. Do it or don’t do it, and then stand by it,”
—Rachel Brosnahan, Actress.
Her approach has been seen as encouraging artists to take ownership of their choices and to publicly support projects regardless of their eventual success or failure. Brosnahan’s words have further fueled discussion on how actors navigate the unpredictable outcomes of major cinematic investments.
She added that while she is open to returning for a sequel, her willingness might be influenced by how Superman performs, referencing the challenging reception that Madame Web received.
Brosnahan Finds Connection with Lois Lane Amidst New Challenges
In an interview with S Magazine, Brosnahan opened up about her affinity for Lois Lane and how the character has evolved through comic book history.
“She’s one of the characters that’s evolved the most in the history of the comics,”
—Rachel Brosnahan, Actress.
She identified with Lois’s drive, stating,
“On the surface, I understand this character pretty well. We’re very similar in a lot of ways. I understand her passion, her determination, and her feeling motivated by the word ‘no’.”
—Rachel Brosnahan, Actress.
Despite her enthusiasm for the character and the genre, Brosnahan admitted there was a significant learning curve on the Superman set, particularly as she adjusted to special effects work common in superhero films.
“I’ve never felt like a worse actor in my life!”
—Rachel Brosnahan, Actress.
She elaborated on her experiences, saying,
“I was like, ‘Fun! Turns out superhero movies are just like all the other ones!’ And then we started hanging from wires, shooting with fake animals that weren’t actually there, and doing all sorts of other jazz that’ll get added in post.”
—Rachel Brosnahan, Actress.
Brosnahan found humor and growth in the process, noting,
“But it was great. You learn really quickly what you are and aren’t good at. If we do another one, I’m going to have to go to mime school and learn a thing or two about acting with invisible stuff — because that was a first for me.”
—Rachel Brosnahan, Actress.
Industry Reaction and the Weight of Superhero Film Expectations
The differing attitudes of Rachel Brosnahan and Dakota Johnson have fueled debate on artistic accountability and the nature of blockbuster filmmaking. With Brosnahan championing project loyalty and Johnson highlighting the difficulties that arise when creative control transitions from artists to larger production committees, both actresses reflect the conflicted dynamics of working within the modern superhero movie landscape. As discussions continue among movie news circles and fans across platforms such as NewsBreak and Reddit, the long-term impact of these comments may shape how audiences and actors alike view commitments to franchise films moving forward.
