Who Is David Corenswet? James Gunn"s Superman Actor Explained

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David Corenswet has officially been cast as Clark Kent in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy, leading many to wonder about his prior acting experience and the primary reasons why he was cast as the DCU's talisman. Since Superman: Legacy was officially announced in January 2023, the topic of who will play the titular role has been hotly debated. This was only fueled by DCEU fans who wished for Henry Cavill to remain in the role, despite Gunn's insistence on a new, younger take on the character of Superman.
Since announcing Superman: Legacy as the official beginning of the DCU's first phase - "Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters" - Gunn has been hard at work finalizing the script he wrote for the film. This is all ahead of a planned January 2024 filming date, with Gunn finally casting Corenswet as his Superman alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane after an extensive casting period. With that being said, here is everything needed to know about David Corenswet, James Gunn's DCU figurehead in Superman: Legacy.