US EditionMeet David Corenswet, cinema’s new Superman
- David Corenswet, a 31-year-old actor, was cast to lead James Gunn's new Superman film releasing on July 11, 2025.
- Corenswet’s long-time ambition to play Superman began as a seemingly impossible goal, fulfilled after an extensive audition process he found very satisfying.
- He prepared by studying Clark Kent’s three facets—public figure, son, and community member—and drew vocal and physical inspiration from his brother-in-law.
- James Gunn described Corenswet as having “a lot of Superman in him” and confirmed the film offers a personal, fresh journey for the character.
- The film is set to begin a new era for DC movies and is expected to significantly raise Corenswet’s industry profile.
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Meet David Corenswet, cinema’s new Superman - Entertainment News
In true Clark Kent form, the new Superman would like to correct the record. David Corenswet gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly in 2019 where he said his 'pie in the sky ambition' was to play Superman. At that point, the role was not on the market. And Corenswet, a Julliard graduate and Philad...
Meet David Corenswet, cinema’s new Superman - News Talk Florida
In true Clark Kent form, the new Superman would like to correct the record. David Corenswet gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly in 2019 where he said his “pie in the sky ambition” was to play Superman. At that point, the role was not on the market. And Corenswet, a Julliard graduate and Philadelphia native, was just making a name for himself in the industry, with plum breakout roles in two Ryan Murphy Netflix series: “The Politician” and “…
The Top 12 Best Live-Action Superman Actors in Order of Appearance, Ranked
Over the years, many talented actors have portrayed Superman, and here’s a list of every live-action Superman actor in order of appearance. The Top 12 Best Live-Action Superman Actors in Order of Appearance, Ranked Written by Tito Pernalete for Fortress of Solitude
Gunn: "Superman" & Corenswet Are Square
There are various attributes about Superman, but one of the most obvious is that the guy is square – he’s honest, old-fashioned, conventional, reliable, sincere, noble and anything but hip or cool. It’s a trait the new “Superman” film director James Gunn thought was key to his take on the Man of Steel, one that moves away from Zack Snyder and Bryan Singer’s interpretations of the character towards something a bit more like Christopher Reeve used…
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