Corrie's Janice and Leanne Battersby star in Superman promo
Coronation Street's Janice and Leanne Battersby, no less.
A user posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: "Janice and Leanne Battersby being used in promo for the new Superman film is causing my brain to malfunction".
Janice and Leanne Battersby being used in promo for the new Superman film is causing my brain to malfunction https://t.co/MO7FaH4tKR — Amy Van Gar (@amyvangar) June 29, 2025
It was quoting a separate post from Warner Brothers, announcing that the Superman cast 'are on their way to London...Yes, London!'
People in the comments were quick to share their enjoyment at the soap reference.
One said: "I hope Vicki Entwistle and Jane Danson get royalties x".
Another commented: "#Superman referencing the UK soap Coronation Street was not on my Bingo Card. Bravo to the marketing team, you all need a raise!"
Someone else replied: "Never thought I'd see them referencing this coronation street moment".
Whilst another said: "Supernation street".
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A new Superman mural appeared in the West End ahead of the new blockbuster's release next week.
The mural allows fans to pose like Clark Kent and has been painted by the team behind the film, Warner Bros., as part of the promotion for the James Gunn-directed flick.
It's the second mural to appear across the city, following one that was spotted at Queens Park Boating Shed in the Southside last week.
This mural states 'the summer of Superman begins' while offering fans a chance to pose like the famous superhero.
Superman will be released in the UK on July 11, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
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