On this episode I’m honoured to welcome Neva Howell, the actress who brought the heart and soul of Ma Kent to life in James Gunn’s Superman.
From her small-town beginnings and community theatre roots to becoming one of the most important figures in Superman’s world, Neva shares the incredible journey that led her to star in the 2025 movie.
We talk about the surreal moment she discovered she’d been cast, the first time she saw David Corenswet in the Superman suit and the responsibility of portraying the woman who helped shape the Man of Tomorrow.
Neva opens up about drawing inspiration from her own family, the beautiful on-screen partnership with Pa Kent and why Ma Kent’s kindness, compassion and unwavering belief in doing the right thing are just as important today as they’ve ever been.
This is a conversation about family, hope, following your dreams and the enduring legacy of Superman’s greatest strength, not his powers, but the love and values instilled by Ma and Pa Kent.
Join me for a heartfelt chat with Neva Howell as we celebrate the woman behind Superman’s greatest superpower: his humanity.
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