After a lengthy casting process, newcomer David Corenswet has been cast as Superman in the upcoming film “Superman: Legacy”. The film will be directed by James Gunn and is set to be released in 2025.
Corenswet will star alongside Rachel Brosnahan, who will play Lois Lane. The film will follow Corenswet’s Clark Kent/Superman as he learns to balance his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.
He is a 29-year-old actor who has starred in several Netflix originals, including “The Politician” and “Hollywood”. He is also known for his roles in the HBO series “We Own This City” and the Netflix movie “Look Both Ways”.
The actor is no stranger to playing iconic characters. He previously starred as Jack Castello in the Netflix movie “Look Both Ways”, which explored two possible realities. In one reality, he is a successful actor, while in the other, he is a struggling single father.
**Corenswet is excited to take on the role of Superman and believes that he can bring something new to the character. He said in a statement, “I’m honored to be playing Superman. He’s an incredible character with a rich history, and I can’t wait to bring him to life in a new way.”
“Superman: Legacy” is set to begin filming in early 2024. The film will also star Jon Bernthal, Josh Charles, and Mia Goth.**
Corenswet is the latest actor to take on the role of Superman. The character has previously been played by Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill.
The film is part of a new DC universe that is being overseen by James Gunn and DC Studios co-boss Peter Safran. The universe is expected to include several other films, including “Batgirl” and “Black Adam”.
