Deadline revealed today that David Corenswet has been cast as D.C. films newSupermaninJames GunnsSuperman: Legacy.
But beyond the requisite piercing blue eyes, exactly who is the 29-year-old Corenswet?
Corenswet graduated from Julliard in 2018 and two years later landed a role on House of Cards.
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In 2022, he appeared in the NetflixsLook Both Ways, the HBO miniseriesWe Own This Cityand A24sPearl.
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HOW DID HE GET THE JOB?
DC Studiosco-head (andSuperman: Legacywriter/director) Gunngave fans an updateon the casting call just this past Monday.
Amazing amazing weekend of auditions forSuperman: Legacy, the filmmaker shared onBluesky social.
Im blown away by some of these actors, among the best Ive ever seen or worked with.
Gunn wanting a thorough search to find the new leads for this new franchise.
WILL HE LOOK THE PART?
As mentioned, Corenswet has the requisite blue eyes.
He has an excellent widows peak and wavy, dark brown hair.
WHEN WILL IT BE RELEASED?
Superman: Legacyis scheduled to be released on July 11, 2025.
WHAT ELSE DOES HE HAVE IN THE WORKS?
He will next be seen starring opposite Lucy Boynton in the Searchlight picThe Greatest Hitsfrom writer-director Ned Benson.
