David Corenswet as Superman was not an idea that just dropped out of thin air. In fact, that idea has been gestating for at least six years. The actor even told Men’s Health writer Evan Romano at the time in 2020 that it was his “pie-in-the-sky” dream to play the ultimate comic book hero.

There are several ways for actors and actresses to land parts in movies, and depending on the role, the task is surely easier for some than others. When it comes to the latest box office juggernaut, Superman,

The new DC Cinematic Universe all started with James Gunn bringing in fresh talent for his rebooted Superman movie. As actor David Corenswet steps into the red cape for Gunn’s Superman , fans still love and appriciate former Man of Steel,

DC Comics' competitor, Marvel Studios' chief, Kevin Feige, watched James Gunn's recently released superhero film, Superman starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. He appreciated the movie.

David Corenswet’s portrayal of Superman in James Gunn’s 2025 film is earning high praise, most recently from Jack Quaid, who voices the Man of Steel in My Adventures with Superman.

He’s a great actor. I mean, some might say he’s better than David in certain ways, but he just didn’t fit the role, and that’s why he didn’t get that,” the director said of Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor in the new movie.

David Corenswet, who continues the legacy, opened up about how Gunn asked him to calm down when he had too many questions.David Corenswet - James Gunn bond...In a conversation with GQ, David revealed the atmosphere on the set,

The first reactions to "Superman" are in, and they have some positive things to say about David Corenswet and the future of the DC Universe.