Following the reveal of Pa Kent, we now know the face of Ma Kent in James Gunn’s Superman movie.
Neva Howell has been cast as Martha Kent, the adopted mother of Clark Kent and devout wife of humble farmer Jonathan Kent, who Pruitt Taylor Vince will portray.
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The revelation of Martha’s casting should alleviate any concerns about any of Superman’s human parents being absent from the film. Whether or not both characters will live to see the film’s climax remains to be seen. What also remains to be seen is the involvement of Superman’s biological parents, Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van. Given that the movie does not rehash the classic origin story, we can expect minimal involvement from the Kryptonian parents, if any.
Throughout the years, many great actresses portrayed Martha with the grace you can expect from a woman who quite literally nurtured Superman. Neva Howell becomes the latest in a long line of supermoms following Diane Keaton in Man of Steel and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.
Neva Howell is known for Ghosts of the Ozarks, Fever Dreams Movie, and Burden among others. She does not seem to be a well-known actress but was chosen in an expansive search for a reason.
About Superman
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Director and Writer: James Gunn
Studio: DC Studios
Distribution: Warner Bros. Pictures
Cast: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nicholas Hoult
Synopsis: Superman follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice, and the American way in a world that views kindness as old-fashioned.
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Source: The Wrap
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