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USA Today
6 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
Kevin Spacey urges release of 'Epstein files,' despite FBI probe debunking 'client list'
The Trump administration may be ready to move on from the political specter of Jeffrey Epstein, but Kevin Spacey isn't. The Oscar-winning actor, whose Hollywood prestige has diminished in recent years thanks to a spate of legal troubles, weighed in on a recent probe by the U.S. Department of Justice and FBI on Epstein, the late financier and convicted sex offender, and his alleged network of high-profile associates. The FBI concluded that Epstein died by suicide in a Manhattan jail in August 2019 while awaiting federal sex trafficking charges. "Release the Epstein files. All of them," Spacey, 65, wrote in a July 15 X post. "For those of us with nothing to fear, the truth can't come soon enough. I hate to make this about me — but the media already has." Following a review of Epstein materials in the U.S. government's possession, the Justice Department and FBI concluded in a July 7 memo that there was no evidence that Epstein kept a "client list," contradicting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's past suggestion that such a list from the disgraced businessman existed. Debunking previous conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein's death, the agencies said there was no proof that Epstein blackmailed prominent people as part of his actions or that he was murdered while in custody. Additionally, the Justice Department and FBI said it found no evidence to prompt an investigation into uncharged third parties in the Epstein case. Prior to the "client list" probe, Spacey was alleged to be part of a sprawling list of celebrities who had ties to Epstein and his former girlfriend and convicted accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell. Spacey, whose career was derailed in 2017 following sexual assault allegations by fellow actor Anthony Rapp, has been the subject of infamy himself. In July 2023, after a series of additional assault allegations from other accusers, the "House of Cards" star was acquitted of nine charges at the end of a four-week long trial in London. A year and a half later, Spacey was sued by an unnamed individual at London's High Court for alleged sexual abuse. DOJ and FBI conclude Jeffrey Epstein had no 'client list,' died by suicide What is the Jeffrey Epstein 'client list'? Epstein's alleged "client list" stemmed from previously sealed court documents in a defamation lawsuit brought by Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre against Maxwell. In the 2015 filing, Giuffre — who died in April — claimed Maxwell facilitated years of sexual abuse at the hands of Epstein that began when Giuffre was 16. The lawsuit reportedly contained the names of more than 150 "John and Jane Does" linked to Epstein. Although the suit was settled two years later for an undisclosed amount, a New York judge granted a motion filed by the Miami Herald to unseal documents from the case in December 2023. Prior to the documents' release in January 2024, Epstein's former pilot, Larry Visoski, testified in 2021 that Spacey was among a group of A-list clientele who flew on Epstein's private plane, which included other alleged passengers such as President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew and former Senate Majority Leader George J. Mitchell. When the court materials were unveiled, a number of celebrities and politicians were reportedly identified, according to Newsweek, NPR and Time magazine. Spacey, who was not accused of wrongdoing, was named alongside Trump, Clinton and Prince Andrew, as well as actors Bruce Willis and Cameron Diaz, pop singer Michael Jackson and former Vice President Al Gore, among others. What has Kevin Spacey said about Jeffrey Epstein? In 2002, Spacey traveled with Epstein, former President Clinton and fellow actor Chris Tucker to Africa for Clinton's advocacy tour to promote HIV/AIDS awareness, according to a New York Magazine profile of Epstein. The plane that the star-studded group traveled on — a Boeing 727 — was owned by Epstein, per the outlet. Spacey addressed his rumored ties to Epstein during court testimony for his 2022 trial with accuser Anthony Rapp, according to Law & Crime. A jury later found Spacey not guilty of molesting Rapp when he was 14 during an alleged incident in the 1980s. Kevin Spacey's legal trouble: Actor sued for alleged sexual abuse in UK case "I was now being talked about as if I knew Jeffrey Epstein, as though I was some important and powerful friend of his, and because I'd been on this airplane, I had actually flown to what was being called Pedo Island," said Spacey at the time, referring to Epstein's private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Little Saint James. "While it is true that I met Jeffrey Epstein on that trip," Spacey concluded, "I never saw him again, and I have never been to any island." Contributing: Joey Garrison, Morgan Hines, Doug Stanglin, Kevin McCoy, Cybele Mayes-Osterman and David Jackson, USA TODAY; Sam Tobin and Michael Holden, Reuters
Elle
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
First Look: Olivia Cooke and Robin Wright Face Off in 'The Girlfriend'
Landing the man of your dreams is one thing, but impressing his mom? That's a whole other challenge. Prime Video's The Girlfriend takes that obstacle course to a dangerous extreme, turning the clash between a mother and her son's new flame into a juicy, gripping psychological thriller. Adapted from Michelle Frances's bestselling 2018 novel of the same name, the story follows Laura, a successful art gallerist and protective mother—played by star, director, and executive producer Robin Wright—and Cherry, an alluring real estate agent with a mysterious past, played by Olivia Cooke. The six-episode series, which premieres on September 10, will have you constantly second-guessing whose side you're on. Laura lives an exquisite life in London with her son, Daniel (Laurie Davidson), and husband, Howard (Waleed Zuaiter). The three have in an elegant home (plus a vacation property in Spain), and she boasts a fruitful career. But Cherry's arrival, in her high heels and flashy dresses, sends Laura spinning. After an awkward first meeting over dinner, Laura believes Cherry, who hails from a working-class background, is hiding something. Is she with Daniel for the right reasons? Meanwhile Cherry has her own suspicions. Is Laura just out to get her? Amid their snooping and sabotage, things get taken too far. Naomi Sheldon and Gabbie Asher adapted the book for TV. The cast also includes Tanya Moodie as Isabella, Shalom Brune-Franklin as Brigitte, Karen Henthorn as Tracey, Anna Chancellor as Lilith, Leo Suter as Nicholas, and Francesca Corney as Millie. Frances remembers beginning to write the story around 2015. 'I was toying with the idea of this thriller about these interlocking two women fighting over this guy, and it's such a universal problem,' she tells ELLE. At the time, her children were young 'and I became a real tiger mother,' and the story evolved from there. Wright agrees on the universality. 'I think you would ask any mother, and they probably had a little bit of that, where they're like, is she good enough for him?' she says. The project came her way a few years ago during COVID, when Imaginarium Productions reached out for her to possibly direct. (Wright has previously directed episodes of House of Cards, Ozark, Tell Me Lies, as well as the film Land.) 'I read the pilot, and I could see the show just from that one episode,' she remembers. Filming ultimately took place from the end of May to end of September last year. The team had to move fast, though. With meetings quickly approaching to pitch the series to streamers, they were running out of time to find an actress for Laura's role. 'At the end of the day, I think [they] all were like, 'Why don't you just play Laura?' And I was like, 'Okay,'' Wright says. 'But it worked out great in the end, and then we got Olivia, which was heaven.' Cooke was her top choice for Cherry after watching her in Thoroughbreds, Vanity Fair, and Slow Horses. 'I liked the kind of toughness that she has embedded in her,' Wright adds. Cooke, on the other hand, had no idea she was favored. 'I thought that I was having to beg, borrow, and steal that part,' she jokes. The House of the Dragon star loves 'an underdog story' and is a fan of Wright's work, hence why she was drawn to The Girlfriend. 'There was something that was so ballsy and confident about Cherry that I just really wanted to play,' she says. The character is 'so daring and cutthroat and sort of Machiavellian, but also just with a heart of gold, in a way.' Cherry clashes with Laura's seemingly perfect life and tight-knit bond with Daniel. After suffering a personal tragedy in the past, Laura put all her energy into her son. 'He was her buddy until Cherry moved in,' Wright adds. 'It's just almost like the rug got ripped up from under Laura, and she's like, I don't like her. I don't trust her, and I need to get my son away from her.' And while they're on opposing sides, Cooke believes Laura and Cherry have some things in common. 'I don't think they're that dissimilar, really. There are moments in the show where you're like, oh God, these two people could really be friends. ... I think Cherry, at the start, looks up to Laura and thinks, 'God, what an amazing, just incredibly accomplished woman who I would want to be.'' And in the middle of them both is Daniel. 'Through one lens, you see it as this beautiful thing,' Davidson says of the mother-son relationship. But it's 'hard for someone [else] coming into that. Laura occupies a lot of the same space that a girlfriend [or] a partner would occupy or should occupy. So when Cherry turns up, she's like, 'Where do I fit in?' And that's where some of the problems start.' To exaggerate the drama, the series is told from Laura and Cherry's two different points of view. 'Halfway through the episodes, you're going to get the other perspective of what actually happened,' Wright says. Often, you'll see the same event portrayed differently depending on who's telling the story. It's not far from real life: Frequently, two people won't remember an incident in the same way. But that meant the actors had to tweak their performances slightly based on how each of the two women would view a scene. 'In Laura's perspective, it needs to look like Daniel is moving away from her completely and is going towards Cherry, and she's trying to hold onto … her son. So in those moments, Daniel would seem like he was just kind of ignoring his mom and moving towards Cherry,' Davidson says. 'And in Cherry's perspective, we probably pushed the sense of him being a bit of a manchild, a bit of a mummy's boy, because that's what she sees. And my job was to try and make sure that these are part of the same person and that there's continuity of character there, so they're not just two completely different people.' That added a 'tricky' layer to Wright's responsibilities, as both an actor and director on the series. 'When you're in the scene with Laurie or Olivia, I'm looking at that actor going, oh yes, they got that beat, they nailed it, but then you have to remember you have a line. … So, you're looking out of two sides of your brain at the same time.' Cooke, for one, was amazed to see Wright's brain in action. 'One of our first days was her filming this really emotional scene, and she'd be bringing this really gut-wrenching performance, and then she'd be like, 'Okay, and cut. Okay, we're going to go to a mid shot. What lens is that? Okay, yeah, let's go with that.'' The series also dives into more than just mother-girlfriend rivalry and family dynamics. It also explores wealth disparity, privilege, and the lack of social mobility, as Daniel grew up wealthy and Cherry did not. 'When I was much younger, I remember just wanting to try and change where I came from socially,' Frances says of her experiences that inspired The Girlfriend. 'Classism in our country is so embedded in our daily lives. It sort of feels innate at this point,' says Cooke, who hails from Manchester. And though the series is set in the U.K., there's no doubt it'll resonate across the pond and elsewhere, especially in an era of TV that is obsessed with analyzing the rich (think The White Lotus and Your Friends & Neighbors). But even if the series doesn't radicalize viewers against the 1 percent, Cooke hopes that, at the very least, audiences can 'sink their teeth into this world for a little bit and have some reprieve.' After all, The Girlfriend boasts plot twists, steamy scenes, jet set-worthy filming locations, and bold wardrobe, on top of all the drama. As for Wright, 'I'm hoping that they get hooked, and they're like, I can't wait to go to episode 2.' If the response is anything like it was for Frances's book, that's likely. The author remembers receiving personal messages from readers debating whether they're 'Team Laura' or 'Team Cherry.' 'That was really exciting,' she says. 'And I'm sure it'll be the same with the TV [version].'
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Superman': What the Critics Are Saying
Superman officially hits theaters this Friday, but the reviews are already pouring in. The film, directed by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, kicks off the new DC Universe with the superhero. Superman sees David Corenswet (Twisters, Pearl) as the title character and as Clark Kent, a reporter for The Daily Planet. The role has previously been played by Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh and Tyler Hoechlin, among others. More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Superman' Review: James Gunn Gives DC Studios' Crown Jewel a Gleaming Polish With Help From David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan 'Superman' Star Skyler Gisondo Thought He Was Auditioning for Clark Kent: "Would Have Been a Bad Casting Choice" 'Superman' First Reactions: "A Terrific Start for the New DC Studios" Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, House of Cards) plays his love interest and journalist, Lois Lane; and Nicholas Hoult (Nosferatu, Juror #2) portrays the villain, Lex Luthor. At the film's L.A. premiere on Monday, Gunn mentioned what he hoped to show differently in this superhero. 'I wanted to believe Superman, so I wanted to show him in this gigantic DC universe, this magical world that's like from the comic books, where we're entering how I entered as a child — with Superman, with superhuman friends, with giant robots, with Kaiju, with all of that,' Gunn said. 'I wanted to have that but at the same time, really get to know him — get to know his personality, who he is, what his relationship with Lois is like, what his beliefs are, what his strengths are, what his flaws are.' Superman has an 85 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of Wednesday. Below, see what critics are saying about the film. The Hollywood Reporter's chief film critic David Rooney praised Corenswet and Brosnahan's performances in his review, 'David Corenswet makes an outstanding Superman/Clark Kent, his performance loaded with self-irony, charm and poignant vulnerability as he wrestles with doubts as to whether his mission to do good and protect humankind was based on a lie. Corenswet's funny, scrappy rapport with Rachel Brosnahan's whip-smart Lois Lane — possibly the sharpest and most captivating interpretation of the ace Daily Planet reporter since Margot Kidder — makes their every scene together a delight.' For the film as a whole he said, 'Gunn's Superman is overloaded, even muddled at times, but relentlessly entertaining. Perhaps its biggest strength is that it sidesteps all the revisionist murk of superheroes onscreen in the last decade or two and reverts almost to an enchanting state of child-like wonder.' The New York Times' movie critic, Alissa Wilkinson, wrote in her review, 'By all of these measures, Gunn's charming take on the Superman myth succeeds — it even won over a particular superhero-weary critic. It's a sincere but also goofy movie, with a few well-timed twists on the mythology and a couple of added characters who keep things light at just the right moments.' She later in her review added, 'And most of all there's Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane, a woman who doesn't really need saving, who is preternaturally calm in the face of breaking news and knows, contra most female reporters in the movies, how to actually grill a source regardless of her personal feelings about the story. So maybe this Superman is set in the real world after all.' Collider's senior editor, movies Ross Bonaime, wrote, 'Superman is a magnificent feat, a film that makes the Man of Steel fascinating in a way we've rarely seen on film, with a take on the hero that is trenchant, clever and delightful. Gunn is paying tribute to the past while also making a very clear mark on this world's future, crafting an introduction to the DCU that inherently makes the viewer want to know where this world goes from here. At this point, it's rare for superhero films to give a sense of wonder and a reminder of how beautiful these films can be when executed well. But Gunn has brought optimism, hope and care back to Superman. It ends up becoming one of the best DC films in years and one of the best movies of the summer. This universe could be great, and Gunn has the light to show the way for where the DCU could go.' USA Today's movie critic Brian Truitt, wrote, 'Gunn fills his Superman with plenty of action, from the title character's flying jaunts — filmed as searing, windswept experiences — to Superman throwing down with a giant kaiju. But what makes the movie, and Supes himself, endearing is how the dude tackles any and all problems with empathy and sincerity.' Also in his review, he continued, 'That said, there are no false notes or wasted energy in making this revamped DC universe stand out from the previous, overly dour DCU or the quippy, slick Marvel movies. Superman is more conventional than Gunn's Guardians flicks, or even his DC outings The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker, yet he's carried over the unhinged, off-kilter fun of those films. And while Gunn doesn't overdo it with political stakes, themes and personalities, he certainly drives home the point that kindness is the superpower we all should be using on the regular.' Empire's Sophie Butcher was more critical of the script in her review, writing, 'Hoult is having fun as Luthor, dishing out witty comebacks and maniacal screams, as well as genuine flashes of emotion. But there are problems in the writing. Luthor lacks depth, portrayed simply as an abusive sociopath who's targeting Superman out of spite, and indulging in 'reckless science' at the cost of destroying the world entirely. Supes himself, meanwhile, is almost the pure-of-heart hero you want him to be, the one that Richard Donner and Christopher Reeve so masterfully achieved in their iteration — but some clunky dialogue and a cocky edge means the character never quite meets the mark.' The Associated Press' film critic and writer Jake Coyle wrote in his review, 'Mileage will inevitably vary when it comes to Gunn's idiosyncratic touch. He can be outlandish and sweet, often at once. In a conversation between metahumans, he will insert a donut into the scene for no real reason, and cut from a body falling through the air to an Alka-Seltzer tablet dropping into a glass. Some might call such moments glib, a not-unfair label for Gunn. But I'd say they make this pleasantly imperfect 'Superman' something quite rare in the assembly line-style of superhero moviemaking today: human.' IGN's Tom Jorgensen gave his verdict in his review, saying, 'Superman is a wonderfully entertaining, heartfelt cinematic reset for the Man of Steel, and a great new start for the DC universe on the big screen. David Corenswet is a natural, benevolent Superman, Nicholas Hoult's egomaniacal Lex Luthor gives him the perfect foil, and by minute two, you'll be willing to burn a thousand Kryptons if it means saving Supes' chaotic, good-boy companion Krypto the Superdog. Director and DCU maestro James Gunn throws a lot at us here and trusts that decades of practice watching superhero movies will carry us through any storytelling corners he's cutting in favor of keeping the pace brisk and the fun abundant. It's a dense and at times overwhelming adventure, but it feels like the right one for the moment.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
Metro
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Netflix renew drama watched for 331,000,000 hours - I can't understand why
After nearly all my favourite TV shows have been cancelled one after the other, Netflix's renewing the uninspired, run-of-the-mill drama Virgin River for an eighth season feels like a slap in the face. The series has risen from the ashes of all those fallen shows and series that never got past season 2t cement its position as the Netflix English-language drama series with the most number of seasons. That's right, it's beaten The Crown, House of Cards and Stranger Things to secure its place in Netflix history. Even Orange is the New Black has been left in Virgin River's dust. The show will now be tied with Spanish drama series Elite (which also has eight seasons), although Virgin River still exceeds it in number of episodes. Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. For the uninitiated (allegedly not that many, given its popularity), Virgin River is based on the book series by Robyn Carr. The show follows nurse practitioner Melinda Monroe (Alexandra Breckenridge), who swaps out her Los Angeles life for a fresh start in a remote town in northern California where she soon meets the rugged and charming Jack Sheridan (Martin Henderson). As Mel entrenches herself in the local community, we soon get caught up in the dramatic comings and goings of the neighbourhood – from shock pregnancies to gun crime to drug smuggling and everything in between. At the beating heart is Mel and Jack's love for one another, as they try to navigate a romance burdened by past trauma and fears for the future. Essentially, all the ingredients for your stereotypical US drama that centres on a straight white couple and their woes. I tried to give the show a try myself a few years ago and didn't really get the appeal. The plots, characters and tropes all felt surface-layer and well-worn, so I ended up clicking off after a few episodes. Although I could see myself returning to the show in mid-winter when I am looking for some cheesy, mid-stakes TV to watch. Whatever they have put into this adaptation, it is clearly working because the show continues to produce astonishing viewing numbers. In a Netflix report tracking viewing numbers from July to December 2023, they confirmed season five of the show notched up an incredible 331million viewing hours with a total of 35.8million viewers. And they'll be anticipating similar – if not better – results for their sixth season in December. I have no doubt that shows like this have a valuable space in the streaming ecosystem, and the dramatic, but ultimately feel-good nature of the series is likely an important form of escapism for millions. Yet I can't help but despair for the future of TV if these are the only shows with any chance of longevity. Deputy Entertainment Editor, Alicia Adejobi explains the show's appeal. It was the early days of the pandemic and like the rest of the world, I was bored at home one evening, endlessly scrolling through Netflix trying to find something to take my mind off the perils of the outside world. I then came across something I'd added to My List a little while ago before the world as we knew it changed forever: a brand new show called Virgin River was sitting there among the hundreds of other films and shows I'd added over time but never got round to starting. It featured a recognisable face; Alexandra Breckenridge who I knew from American Horror Story and The Walking Dead, and one unfamiliar face; Martin Henderson who I grew to love. Lo and behold, it took just one episode for me to become swept up in the will they, won't they tangled romance between Mel and Jack and I've been hooked ever since. There's no romantic arc that I love more than the friends-to-lovers trope and Virgin River offers that in abundance. It's escapism viewing at its finest with feel-good storylines and drop-dead gorgeous scenery, which is what we all needed during lockdown when I first started the binge. Over the past few seasons, the show has now become synonymous with Christmas for me, helped in part by the plot finally making it to the cosy festive holiday. Yes, Virgin River has been on screens for five years but the time frame across five seasons is actually less than a year which makes Charmaine's elephant pregnancy (she must have been the longest-pregnant woman on TV), Jack's shooting and recovery, Preacher helping Paige go on the run and her eventual return, and all the other ridiculous events even more bonkers. Virgin River is absolutely melodramatic and, at times, unrealistic but that's part of its charm. It gives you grit without having to be depressed and leans into its absurdity without pretending to be anything more than it is: a whole lotta wholesome goodness In the past few years, trailblazing series featuring vibrant, diverse casts very rarely represented on screen (especially for LGBTQ+ people of colour) have been ruthlessly cancelled before they even get a chance to thrive. First Kill, Kaos, Dead Boy Detectives, Shadow and Bone, Glamorous, Uncoupled, 1899, Partner Track, Dead End: Paranormal Park, Everything Now – need I go on? Not only did so many of these provide vital representation on the streaming platform for marginalised groups, but the vast majority also have steadfast fan groups who have tirelessly tried to save their favourite shows from an untimely demise. These shows provided not only brilliant premises (star-crossed vampires, quirky coming-of-age dramas and haunting fantasies) but also reshaped the boundaries of what we could expect from a show when it came to actually representing the world we live in. They pushed the needle forward, even if they didn't tot up millions of views in the first week they aired. It is clear to me that Virgin River – which is also considering several potential spin-offs – is not going to plug this gap. Although there is a base level of diversity when it comes to race, class and sexual orientation, the first few seasons were bland enough that there was an increasing pressure to do anything to make the show even slightly more representative. In 2022, Netflix drama head Jinny Howe reiterated that increased diversity was a focus on the show. 'I think it's fair to say that that is going to continue to be a focus and something the audience will get to experience more in Season 5. It's definitely a priority, and I think you will see, as we expand the Virgin River community, that there will be more diversity and inclusion,' she told Deadline. More Trending In fairness, some episodes have featured LGBTQ+ plotlines, but these characters are still so achingly rare on the screen that even two years later, you'll struggle to find pictures of the gay characters Johnny and Adrian on Google. That said, season five introduced recurring LGBTQ+ character Ava Anderson to hold up the fort with resident Hannah (played by Clare Filipow), so I suppose it's about the small wins. As I say, I'm sure Virgin River is the perfect gritty, yet somehow still cosy, drama for an autumn night in, but why should it be one of the only shows to get the treatment many others deserve? View More » If a stereotypical provincial drama – that deigns to slip in a 'progressive' plotline every now and then – is the bar for what gets renewed, then any ingenuity in the TV landscape has officially breathed its dying gasp. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix fans are obsessed with 'perfect show' after bingeing all 10 episodes MORE: Now I want to watch Netflix's 'ultimate grandmother of all bad movies ever made' MORE: WWE Saturday Night's Main Event 2025 UK start time for free YouTube live stream
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Superman OTT release: Where to watch James Gunn's superhero saga online after its run in theatres
Superman OTT release: Superman, directed by James Gunn, hit the screens on July 11, much to the delight of fans. The superhero saga has become the talk of the town because of its captivating trailer. Gunn's impressive track record and his long-standing association with Marvel blockbusters has further added to the curiosity surrounding Superman. The film will premiere on HBO Max after its run in theatres. There's no word, however, on the release date. That said, it will at least be a few months before it arrives on OTT. Superman plot Superman , directed by James Gunn, marks the beginning of a new chapter for fans of the iconic hero. David Corenswet takes up the iconic role, which most people associate with Henry Cavill. The story centres on Clark Kent as he tries to make peace with his Kryptonian origins while living a normal life on Earth. As Superman, he strives to find his place in a divided world while being a ray of hope. The film features both familiar and new characters, including fan favourites like Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. Superman is a more grounded, emotional take on the 'Man of Steel' . The narrative adds a new dimension to DC by mixing action, heart, and purpose. Superman cast and crew Superman features a talented ensemble cast led by David Corenswet, who plays the titular superhero. The star is known for his work in theatre and his guest appearance in House of Cards. He is joined by Rachel Brosnahan as the bold journalist Lois Lane. The character is synonymous with charm and intelligence. Nicholas Hoult essays the iconic villain Lex Luthor, Superman's nemesis, in the biggest film of his illustrious career. The cast also includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner (a Green Lantern), and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho. William Hoy and Craig Alpert serve as the editors. Henry Brahman is the cinematographer. Superman has been shot on a budget of $225 million. The film holds an impressive rating of 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator. based on 280 reviews. %
