‘Superman’ Star Skyler Gisondo on Being Fancast as Jimmy Olsen and the Character’s Surprising Romantic Appeal: ‘I Don’t Think He’s on the Apps’

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains some plot details for “Superman,” now playing in theaters.

In the eyes of many fans, Skyler Gisondo playing Jimmy Olsen in “Superman” is perfect casting.

The 28-year-old actor — best known for “The Righteous Gemstones,” “Licorice Pizza” (“Bien. Bien.”) and “Vacation” — stars in James Gunn’s superhero movie as the plucky, redheaded Daily Planet reporter and sidekick to Clark Kent (David Corenswet) and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan). But even before he was announced in the role, there was chatter among comic book fans online about how he would make a great Jimmy.

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