Highlights:
- Neva Howell joins the ranks of actresses to portray Ma Kent, aka Martha Kent, including Diane Lane and Annette O’Toole.
- The new Superman film will launch DC Studios’ reboot of the DC universe.
- The casting news comes just a day after it was announced that Pruitt Taylor Vince will play Jonathan Kent.
Martha Kent Is Coming Home to Kansas
Hot off the heels of yesterday’s Jonathan Kent casting news, we have our Martha Kent for the upcoming Superman reboot. The Wrap broke the news of Neva Howell’s casting in an exclusive reveal. Read on to find out what we know so far.
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Superman is the first film in DC Studios’ relaunch of the DC Universe. With director James Gunn at the helm, the film is currently in production in Atlanta. The upcoming slate of movies is referred to as “Chapter One: Gods and Monsters.”
The Superman cast also includes David Corenswet as the Man of Steel himself, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Also on board are Nathan Fillion as the Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.
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It makes sense that we’re learning of Martha Kent’s casting at the same time as Jonathan Kent’s. Howell joins the ranks of actresses who’ve portrayed the Man of Steel’s adoptive mother. Phyllis Thaxter originally embodied the role in the 1978 Superman film. Since then, other actresses have included Eva Marie Saint, Diane Lane and Annette O’Toole.
Howell has few big credits to date, so this will definitely be an exciting role for her. She has most recently been seen in films such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Long Haul and Logan Lucky. Her television roles include appearances on The Resident and The Originals.
Superman hits theaters on July 11, 2025. What do you think of the latest casting news? Let us know below, then keep an eye out for more updates.
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