Get to Know Your New Superman, David Corenswet
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James Gunn confirmed the casting of his new Clark Kent/Kal-El on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, along with Rachel Brosnahan of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel fame being named the newest Lois Lane.
While Corenswet obviously has talent and acting experience under his belt to get cast as the Kryptonian who came to Earth, he's largely a new face for most mainstream audiences. Get to know the Superman: Legacy star.
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Is David Corenswet the new Superman?
He sure is! Gunn confirmed Corenswet's casting. He was up against critical darling Nicholas Hoult, as well as Tom Brittney.
As it turns out, Corenswet may have manifested the role.
In 2019, Corenswet told Entertainment Weekly that he's frequently told he resembles Henry Cavill, the last star to rock the cape for Man of Steel, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, Justice League and Black Adam.
"My pie-in-the-sky ambition is definitely to play Superman. I would love to see somebody do an upbeat, throwback [take on Superman]," he said, perhaps foreshadowing his own success. "I love the Henry Cavill dark and gritty take, but I would love to see the next one be very bright and optimistic."
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What are some David Corenswet movies and TV shows?
Corenswet has appeared in:
Pearl (2022) as a projectionist
Look Both Ways (2022) as Jake
We Own This City (2022) as David McDougall
Project Pay Day (2021) as a lifeguard
The Politician (2019-2020) as River Barkley
Acting for a Cause (2020) as Romeo
Hollywood (2020) as Jack Costello
The Sunlit Night (2019) as Scott Glenn
House of Cards (2013-2018) as Reed
Instinct (2018) as Spencer Barrymore
Affairs of State (2018) as Michael Lawson
Controversy (2017) as Brian Meadows
The Tap (2017) as Kirk Lewis
Elementary (2012-2019) as Houston Spivey
Moe & Jerryweather (2014-2016) as Jerryweather
One Bad Choice (2015) as Reggie Shaw
Following Chase (2011) as Ted
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Is David Corenswet in a relationship?
Corenswet appears to keep his personal life private, and there's no indication whatsoever whether or not he's single or taken. We respect it!
Who we do know he loves? His dog. We stan.
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Where is David Corenswet from?
Corenswet is from Philadelphia, where he was a child actor in theater. His father, John, is a lawyer and was a stage actor, and his mother is a lawyer.
Corenswet is a graduate of Juilliard, which means he's a classically trained actor.
"I didn't have a dream of being an actor, even though my dad was a theater actor for many years," Corenswet previously told MTV News. "When I auditioned for my first play in Philadelphia when I was 9, he knew the territory a little bit."
Part of why he was more familiar with theater is because his family didn't let him watch TV growing up, instead introducing him exclusively to comedic movies and classic Old Hollywood fare.
Who did David Corenswet play in House of Cards?
Corenswet played Reed in House of Cards Season 6, Episode 7 titled "Chapter 72." Blink and you might miss him!
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How tall is David Corenswet?
You'll likely have to look up at Superman even when he's got both feet on the ground because Corenswet is a cool 6'4"!
What episodes of The Politician is David Corenswet in?
Corenswet appears in nine episodes of The Politician as River Barkley. They are:
Season 1, Episode 1: "Pilot"
Season 1, Episode 2: "The Harrington Commode"
Season 1, Episode 3: "October Surprise"
Season 1, Episode 6: "The Assassination of Payton Hobart"
Season 1, Episode 7: "The Assassination of Payton Hobart: Part 2"
Season 1, Episode 8: "Vienna"
Season 2, Episode 1: "New York State of Mind"
Season 2, Episode 2: "Conscious Unthroupling"
Season 2, Episode 7: "Election Day"
How old is David Corenswet?
As of this writing, Corenswet is 29 years old. His birthday is July 8, 1993, so he'll be in his 30s when Superman: Legacy is filmed and released.
