Rachel Brosnahan, best known for her role as Lois Lane, revealed to Jimmy Fallon that she had endured a disruptive travel curse for ten years, which consistently interfered with her journeys. Recently, she claims to have found relief after consulting with a travel witch who helped “cure” the curse, enabling her to attend global promotions for her new Superman film without incident.
During her appearance on The Tonight Show, Brosnahan described her constant travel challenges, explaining how the curse often made trips difficult but never prevented her from reaching her destinations. The curse’s interruptions were so persistent that Peter Safran, co-CEO of DC Studios, jokingly refused to fly with her. Brosnahan recalled hearing airline staff apologize repeatedly for unusual travel mishaps she encountered.
The Severity of Brosnahan’s Travel Challenges
Brosnahan shared several accounts illustrating the curse’s impact. Once, after filming in New Mexico, she faced a 36-hour journey to attend the Cannes Film Festival, only to be detained by an apocalyptic snowstorm blocking the highway to the airport. On another occasion, she was stranded for eight hours at Los Angeles International Airport due to lost baggage en route to the Paris Olympics.
Concerned for her Superman promotional tours in Asia and South America, Brosnahan sought alternative help, consulting an energy healer and a past-life reader. She identified the travel curse as the work of a petty witch and eventually invited a travel witch to her home. This visitor arrived bearing a wishing well and a wand, and asked Brosnahan to sign a nondisclosure agreement before they began working together.
Reflecting on the treatment, Brosnahan stated,
“I’m happy to report that it worked.”
and admitted,
“I believe in witches and curses now.”
She even offered to share the witch’s contact information with Fallon.
How the Travel Curse Nearly Jeopardized Brosnahan’s Iconic Role
Brosnahan explained how her travel misfortunes almost cost her the opportunity to play Lois Lane. While engaged in a Broadway show, she needed to catch a 6 a.m. flight to attend an important audition. Upon arrival at the airport, her flight was delayed and later canceled, causing her to scramble for alternative tickets. While attempting to book another flight, she witnessed seats sell out before she could secure one. After running through the JFK terminal in a frantic rush, she arrived at her audition an hour and a half late.
She reflected on her chaotic arrival by saying,
“I made it on by the skin of my teeth. But I got there.”
She added,
“I got there, and honestly, I feel like the chaos that came with me after what I’d been through that morning must have felt so Lois Lane-coded or something. It worked out just fine.”
Brosnahan expressed great relief and gratitude for her eventual healing from the curse, crediting the travel witch for ending her ordeal.
Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet Display Remarkable Chemistry in Superman
In James Gunn’s updated Superman film, Brosnahan stars alongside David Corenswet as Lois Lane and Clark Kent. Fans have responded enthusiastically to the visible chemistry between the leads, which many believe bodes well for the movie’s success. Promotional footage from Entertainment Weekly featured the cast participating in four unique tests—‘Eye to Eye,’ ‘Mind Mirror,’ ‘I See,’ and ‘Hug It Out’—to showcase their connection.
Viewers widely praised their interaction, as reflected in comments like,
“Their spouses deserve Green Lantern Rings with how strong their wills are.”
Another viewer confessed,
“As a grown man, I shouldn’t be smiling at my phone like this.”
while a third remarked,
“Bro, I can’t even watch it without pausing — the chemistry is so intense, it’s on fire.”
With such palpable chemistry driving the film, Superman is currently enjoying a successful theatrical run, fueling speculation about its potential to become a blockbuster in James Gunn’s debut DC Universe entry.
