Amidst the ‘Superman Legacy’ Speculations Fans Advocate for the ‘Sex Education’ Star in an Iconic Role

Published 05/14/2023, 8:30 AM EDT

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The quest for the cast of a newly rebooted world of Superman started quite a while ago. People are curious about who will James Gunn appoint to the Superman: Legacy that is worthwhile replacing Henry Cavill and other beloved characters. This new feature will kick off a crucial phase in the first chapter of DC Studios. While there are many names from the industry who are catching the eyes of creators and viewers, including the Sex Education star.

So it appears that fans are already charmed by her and considering her as a potential candidate for this iconic role.

The Sex Education star fits the crown of Superman: Legacy 

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The name that has been bubbling up for the role of Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy is narrowed down to Emma Mackey. She got her breakthrough as Maeve Wiley, a sardonic teenager, in Sex Education. Now fans have started imagining her in this role, creating scenarios for her actions.

A fan named Caleb Williams recently posted a GIF of the actress on Twitter, featuring her character Jacqueline de Bellefort from Death on the Nile. According to the user, if Mackey became Lois Lane, it would be a “slap.” Considering that Lane is a headstrong woman who is more than capable of handling herself in almost any situation, this casting would make sense. The 27-year-old is currently competing with Rachel Brosnahan, Phoebe Dynevor, and Samara Weaving for this role.

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The Hollywood Reporter earlier revealed that Brosnahan has delivered an “outstanding” audition for Lois Lane. However, nothing is clear now because her age can be a factor that does not match Gunn’s list. Not to mention, fans are profoundly impressed by Mackey who has starred in the highly anticipated film Barbie.

Fans show their faith in Emma Mackey

Following the spread of news that Emma Mackey is one of the top contenders for Superman: Legacy, fans have shown support to her. They have also flooded the comment section praising her. Many are saying that she is the best actress to play this independent and beautiful lover of Superman.

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Meanwhile, it has been confirmed that the shooting of this project will begin in January 2024.

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Would you like to see her as Lois Lane? Tell us your views in the comment section and stay tuned for updates.

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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