After plenty of speculation, it’s official: David Corenswet will be replacing Henry Cavill as Superman in James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy.
Casting for the role of Superman has been contentious, with plenty of fans still rallying for Cavill to portray the beloved superhero. Others were rooting for Nicholas Hoult and Tom Brittney, the other two finalists for the part in Gunn’s reboot.
But it’s clear just from looking at him that the 29-year-old Corenswet is the perfect pick for the role. Standing at 6’4 with coiffed dark hair and a chiseled jawline, everything about Corenswet screams classic Clark Kent.
Back in 2019, Corenswet told Entertainment Weekly that he’s always dreamed of playing the role of Superman.
“My pie-in-the-sky ambition is definitely to play Superman,” Corenswet said. “I would love to see somebody do an upbeat, throwback [take on Superman]. I love the Henry Cavill dark and gritty take, but I would love to see the next one be very bright and optimistic.”
Some diehard Superman fans are worried Corenswet isn’t muscular enough to play the superhero, but rest assured: beyond the fact that he’ll no doubt be working out ahead of filming, beach pics of Corenswet from last October prove that he’s more than equipped for the job.
You might recognize Corenswet as one of Ryan Murphy’s favorite actors. In Murphy’s The Politician, Corenswet played River, the lover/rival of Ben Platt’s character Payton. In 2019, he chatted with Queerty about the nuances of playing a sexually fluid character.
“I think in a weird way the sex and the romance is some of the truest stuff for these characters,” Corenswet said. “Their sexuality and the fluidity and the possibility of everyone being an option — you could find yourself attracted to anyone at any second — that’s actually their undoing, their weaknesses. It’s like they can’t help themselves.”
Corenswet teamed up with Murphy again for Netflix’s Hollywood, where he played Jack Costello, a sex worker and aspiring actor. Last year, he also starred opposite Mia Goth in Pearl, where he played a sexy but manipulative movie theater projectionist.
If you can’t wait to watch Corenswet on the silver screen when Superman: Legacy releases in 2025, there are plenty of pics to peruse in the meantime:
his eyes are up here! pic.twitter.com/VesT50sLzB
— best of david corenswet (@bestofcorenswet) May 21, 2020
david corenswet by zoey grossman. pic.twitter.com/tGlUMkn5yT
— best of david corenswet (@bestofcorenswet) May 16, 2020
powersthatbe
Yes please!
Perfect choice.
Obsessed already.
Diplomat
I remember thinking how super hot he was in The Politician. I think he could definitely pull off Superman.
FreddieW
Well he looks like a younger Henry Cavill without the fantastic body hair. So no, he isn’t the perfect pick, and I don’t understand why the hottest man on the planet had to be replaced.
Diplomat
However, I’d take Cavill over him in a NY second.
FreddieW
I’m not happy with replacing Amy Adams, either. Lois Lane is an annoying character, and Amy Adams is the only actress who made her likeable.
Bonerboy
If anyone can make Lois likable again, it’s the great Rachel Brosnanhan!!
man5996853
I agree with your sentiments on HC’s hotness and Amy Adams likeability but, so long as she doesn’t play Lois Lane as Mrs. Maisel, I think that Rachel will be a similarly good fit for Lois Lane.
Rambeaux
I am not worried that he doesn’t have a muscular enough physique.
Cavill said that he had padding in the costume they put on him.
Corenswet is the perfect replacement.
That face….that jawline…..that everything….(sigh)
Pietro D
You are a sick man!
dbmcvey
The character is a super powered alien. How big does he really need to be?
gstanescu84
Pietro D, why is Rambeaux a sick dude. Corenswet is a babe mmmm.
WillParkinson
Probably just me, but the hell with DC. They did too many people dirty.
Seth
No, thanks. Trading Cavill for Corenswet is like knocking a plate of filet mignon off the counter to eat cat litter off of the floor.
Pietro D
I want Henry Cavill back……..
DC sucks big time!!!!!!!!!
Rambeaux
Poor thing.
Did DC hurt your fee-fees at some point?
Pop a Xanax and go to bed.
andrewl
I am sure he will do fine but I think he will need to pack a bit of meat onto his bones to fill out superman’s costume.
PapaBearPgh
Sweet Jesus on a Ritz Cracker, how many Supermen and reboots do we need? I feel the same about Batman and the Flash and Spiderman!! And with a new lead, we will get a new origin story. Oh well, wake me up before you go-go!!
Kangol2
It’s endless. Hollywood has been DOA when it comes to new ideas for some time!
dbmcvey
Very handsome!
Peter
He’s a very handsome and talented actor; however, I don’t see the need to replace the otherworldly Henry Cavill. Was he too old for the 12-year-old ticket buyers? Henry will be fine; something far better will come along for him. David needs to pack on a lot more muscle to be believable, but I’m sure he knows that.
sterlings8
Yes to Him, way no to Her.