Months after Henry Cavill announced he would not be reprising his role as Superman – bringing an end to a decade of him donning the red cape – director James Gunn announced his replacement: 29-year-old Netflix actor David Corenswet.
Corenswet, who starred in Ryan Murphy’s “The Politician” and “Hollywood” series, will play the lead in “Superman: Legacy,” a film that Gunn is writing and directing. The film will be the first in DC’s new ambitious 10-year plan.
The actor reportedly won the role over the likes of Nicholas Hoult and Tom Brittney. He will be joined on screen opposite Rachel Brosnahan, who won the role of Lois Lane.
Gunn confirmed the castings on Twitter, saying: “They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people.”
David Corenswet will replace Henry Cavill, who played the role of Superman for 10 years. (Tolga Akmen/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
David Corenswet starred in Ryan Murphy’s “The Politician” and “Hollywood” series. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
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“Superman: Legacy” is scheduled to be released in July 2025.
“Superman: Legacy” is scheduled to be released in July 2025. Director James Gunn is writing the film. (Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
Gunn previously said he was eyeing a younger actor for the role as the film deals with the superhero’s life journey, including his aristocratic Kryptonian heritage and his small-town Midwestern upbringing as Clark Kent.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.