A new clip from the set ofSupermanshowcases a day in the life ofSkyler Gisondo’s Jimmy Olsen, a young photographer at the Daily Planet who is a close friend of Clark Kent/Superman’s in DC Comics. Directed by James Gunn, the film also stars David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, Isabela Merced, Sean Gunn, Sara Sampaio, Anthony Carrigan, and Wendell Pierce, among others.
Shared toGunn’s X account, the footage starts with Gisondo introducing his character and maintains the point of view that someone is shooting Jimmy on their phone. Though these scenes offer little by way of new knowledge about the setting, it does set up Jimmy’s relationships with Clark and Lois Lane. The latter is shown chastizing Jimmy, and he explains that “as head reporter, she’s technically, on paper, above” him, but he “like[s] to think [they’re] equals.” He classifies their relationship as “friendly” and says she doesn’t mean to take that tone with him–prompting Lois to say “shut up.”
In contrast, Jimmy says “Clark’s the man,” before noting that “he steps out a lot” and “skips a little bit when [Lois] looks at him.” The clip concludes with whoever is recording Jimmy asking about a photo of him with two women on his desk, which the photographer dodges answering.
What The Jimmy Olsen Daily Planet Promo Means
Though Jimmy has appeared in a few trailers forSuperman,this footage gives the first substantial look at Gisondo in character. Moreover, it establishes his dynamic with Lois and Clark, while also contrasting their personalities. The young photographer is eager to please and gives people the benefit of the doubt, namely Lois and their boss, Perry White.Jimmy is also often depicted as closer to Clark than Lois, so this characterization aligns with the comics.
Interestingly,the snapshot of Jimmy with the women has already drawn some speculation from the internet,with fans questioning whether he may be a secret ladies' man. The irony is that this promo was likely shot before eagle-eyed fans caught the picture. Nonetheless, Jimmy’s awkward response that they’re just “friends” seems like a gag that may crop up in the actualSupermanfilm in some form.
Our Take On The Jimmy Olsen Daily Planet Promo
Jimmy may not be as essential a character as Lois, but he is still a big part of the overall Superman mythos.Seeing him faithfully adapted to the DCU is an exciting prospect, and the promo sets this up through his interactions with Lois and Clark. Gisondo’s Jimmy will make his official debut whenSupermanopens on June 13, 2025.
