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.

More than a dozen actors have etched their names in history by inhabiting the role of Superman through various film and TV adaptations. The latest is David Corenswet, whom critics and audiences have praised for his warm, sincere interpretation of the title character in 2025's Superman.

After breaking out as "Superman" in the title role, David Corenswet has become Hollywood's newest leading man. But for the 31-year-old actor, his newfound superhero stardom is also the town's most notorious career trap.

The actor has a man-out-of-time quality that makes him surprisingly like his character. But he is hyperaware of the present expectations riding on his performance.

A Funko Shop exclusive, this latest Superhero figure is a battle-damaged version ripped straight from the fight between him and Lex Luthor’s Kaiju monster. We've already gotten two waves of Superman Funko Pops at this point with a handful of Corenswet's titular hero to boot.

David Corenswet got a super injury on Superman. Playing Superman seems to have been a dream come true for David Corenswet, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t leave the experience with his share of injuries. Some of them one might consider a little personal, but Corenswet seems more than happy to discuss his significant testicle injuries.

The new DC Studios hero sits with Brittany Broski for a raucous “Royal Court” interview that shows him cutting loose

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 actor, who got his start on the city's stages, is a more fun Superman than most would imagine. The film has some other Philly-bred surprises too.

David Corenswet might be a DC star thanks to Superman, but he's also a massive Star Wars geek. In fact, Corenswet is so serious about his fandom for the galaxy far, far away that he has a preferred watch order for introducing the saga to newbies – and it's one that's particularly infamous: the Machete order.

As part of David Corenswet’s recent Superman press tour, he and his co-stars gamely tried international snacks, underwent a lie detector test, and, yes, swung by Buzzfeed to play with some darn adorable puppies!

Has Emily Henry found her next leading man? The romance author recently followed David Corenswet on Instagram, which sent many readers into a tizzy. Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation has already found its actors for Poppy and Alex,