SHOCKING NEWS: Coronation Street’s Janice and Leanne Battersby appear in Superman film promo
Yes, you read that correctly. Coronation Street has officially entered the world of the most famous superhero of all time, Superman.
With James Gunn’s highly anticipated film coming to cinemas soon, the cast are currently on a promotional tour, and have now used a British staple to promote their London visit.
Coronation Street’s Janice and Leanne Battersby, no less.
A user posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Janice and Leanne Battersby being used in promo for the new Superman film is causing my brain to malfunction”.
It was quoting a separate post from Warner Brothers, announcing that the Superman cast ‘are on their way to London…Yes, London!’
People in the comments were quick to share their enjoyment at the soap reference.
One said: “I hope Vicki Entwistle and Jane Danson get royalties x”.
Another commented: “#Superman referencing the UK soap Coronation Street was not on my Bingo Card. Bravo to the marketing team, you all need a raise!”
Someone else replied: “Never thought I’d see them referencing this coronation street moment”.
Whilst another said: “Supernation street”.