Dean's A-List Interview: 'Superman' Actor David Corenswet and Director James Gunn on New Reboot
PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 08 – David Corenswet embraces the iconic Superman role while balancing family life and honoring his grandfather Edward Packard's literary legacy, with the film launching the new DC Universe.
- David Corenswet stars in James Gunn's new Superman reboot, which opens in cinemas on July 10, 2025, marking a tonal shift in the DC Universe.
- The reboot follows fan backlash from Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill supporters and aims to present a brighter, more optimistic take on Superman.
- Corenswet gained 40 pounds for the role and emphasizes Superman’s principle-driven choices and belief that ordinary people can be heroic.
- Co-Star Nicholas Hoult plays Lex Luthor, Rachel Brosnahan portrays Lois Lane, and Gunn revives classic Superman elements from the 1940s comics.
- The film’s bright tone and new characters intend to inspire audiences to embrace responsibility and feel energized by the story’s message.
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For DC Studios, James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad) enlists David Corenswet as Superman, in a version centered on the superhero's humility, self-doubt, and quest for self-discovery. An interview with the American director ahead of the film's release this Wednesday.
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