Martin Harris on Landing a Role in SUPERMAN and How Kobe Bryant Pushed Him Into Acting

Welcome to The Following Films Podcast, where we explore the stories behind the stories on screen. I’m your host, Chris Maynard.

Today, I’m joined by a truly fascinating guest—Martin Harris, who delivers a memorable turn as the Boravian General in the latest entry in the DC Universe, Superman. Sharing the screen with the likes of Nicholas Hoult and Zlatko Burić, Martin’s role is small but powerful—appearing in several key scenes that fans won’t forget.

But Martin’s journey to the big screen is as compelling as any superhero origin story. Before acting, he was a sports journalist in Poland, and it was none other than Kobe Bryant who encouraged him to follow his heart and pursue a career in the arts. That leap of faith took him from the press box to sets across Hollywood, with appearances in Stranger Things, NCIS: Los Angeles, Young Sheldon, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, just to name a few.

Today, we talk about his professional journey, the surreal moments of working within the DCU, and the passion that drives his creative journey.

Here’s my conversation with Martin Harris.