David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Cindy Ord/GettyThe big screen has a new Superman: David Corenswet.ThePearlactor, 29, will play the superhero, aka Clark Kent in James Gunn’s upcomingSuperman: Legacy, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Additionally,The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselactressRachel Brosnahanwill play Lois Lane.Gunn confirmed the news on Twitter,writing, “Accurate! (They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people).“Brosnahan, 32,addressed casting rumorslast month when asked about them onThe View,saying she would be excited to play the part.“It would be extraordinary,” she said at the time. “I grew up watching Lois Lane, this incredibly talented journalist who is far from a damsel in destress. And I would jump at the chance if it arose.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013).Warner BrosCorenswet, who starred in Netflix’sHollywoodseries, joins a long list of actors to play the immensely popular comic book character, includingKirk Alyn,George Reeves,Christopher ReeveandBrandon Routh.Henry Cavillstarred in four DC Extended Universe films as the Man of Steel, starting with the 2013 film of the same name.Cavill, 40, last appeared as the character in a cameo at the end of the 2022 movieBlack Adam, and he said in October that hewould returnas Superman in DC movies moving forward.In December, however, Cavill confirmed that he wouldno longer play the big-screen superhero. In his Instagram post at the time, he said he has “respect” for DC Studios co-CEO Gunn and Peter Safran’s decision not to bring him back, writing, “The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.“James Gunn.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/ShutterstockCavill wrote to his fans, “We can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember …. Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there!“Gunn wrote in aseries of Twitter postsat the time that a future Superman movie he has been writing “for a while” will center around “an earlier part of Superman’s life,” creating a need for a new actor for the role.In April, the directorteased toVarietywhat he was looking for in the actor who will portray his Superman.“The next Superman has to be someone who has all the humanity that Superman has but he’s also an alien,” he said. “It’s gotta be somebody who has the kindness and the compassion that Superman has and be somebody who you want to give a hug.”
David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan.Photo:Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Cindy Ord/Getty
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Cindy Ord/Getty
The big screen has a new Superman: David Corenswet.ThePearlactor, 29, will play the superhero, aka Clark Kent in James Gunn’s upcomingSuperman: Legacy, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Additionally,The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselactressRachel Brosnahanwill play Lois Lane.Gunn confirmed the news on Twitter,writing, “Accurate! (They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people).“Brosnahan, 32,addressed casting rumorslast month when asked about them onThe View,saying she would be excited to play the part.“It would be extraordinary,” she said at the time. “I grew up watching Lois Lane, this incredibly talented journalist who is far from a damsel in destress. And I would jump at the chance if it arose.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013).Warner BrosCorenswet, who starred in Netflix’sHollywoodseries, joins a long list of actors to play the immensely popular comic book character, includingKirk Alyn,George Reeves,Christopher ReeveandBrandon Routh.Henry Cavillstarred in four DC Extended Universe films as the Man of Steel, starting with the 2013 film of the same name.Cavill, 40, last appeared as the character in a cameo at the end of the 2022 movieBlack Adam, and he said in October that hewould returnas Superman in DC movies moving forward.In December, however, Cavill confirmed that he wouldno longer play the big-screen superhero. In his Instagram post at the time, he said he has “respect” for DC Studios co-CEO Gunn and Peter Safran’s decision not to bring him back, writing, “The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.“James Gunn.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/ShutterstockCavill wrote to his fans, “We can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember …. Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there!“Gunn wrote in aseries of Twitter postsat the time that a future Superman movie he has been writing “for a while” will center around “an earlier part of Superman’s life,” creating a need for a new actor for the role.In April, the directorteased toVarietywhat he was looking for in the actor who will portray his Superman.“The next Superman has to be someone who has all the humanity that Superman has but he’s also an alien,” he said. “It’s gotta be somebody who has the kindness and the compassion that Superman has and be somebody who you want to give a hug.”
The big screen has a new Superman: David Corenswet.
ThePearlactor, 29, will play the superhero, aka Clark Kent in James Gunn’s upcomingSuperman: Legacy, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Additionally,The Marvelous Mrs. MaiselactressRachel Brosnahanwill play Lois Lane.
Gunn confirmed the news on Twitter,writing, “Accurate! (They are not only both incredible actors, but also wonderful people).”
Brosnahan, 32,addressed casting rumorslast month when asked about them onThe View,saying she would be excited to play the part.
“It would be extraordinary,” she said at the time. “I grew up watching Lois Lane, this incredibly talented journalist who is far from a damsel in destress. And I would jump at the chance if it arose.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Henry Cavill in Man of Steel (2013).Warner Bros
Corenswet, who starred in Netflix’sHollywoodseries, joins a long list of actors to play the immensely popular comic book character, includingKirk Alyn,George Reeves,Christopher ReeveandBrandon Routh.Henry Cavillstarred in four DC Extended Universe films as the Man of Steel, starting with the 2013 film of the same name.
Cavill, 40, last appeared as the character in a cameo at the end of the 2022 movieBlack Adam, and he said in October that hewould returnas Superman in DC movies moving forward.
In December, however, Cavill confirmed that he wouldno longer play the big-screen superhero. In his Instagram post at the time, he said he has “respect” for DC Studios co-CEO Gunn and Peter Safran’s decision not to bring him back, writing, “The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that. James and Peter have a universe to build. I wish them and all involved with the new universe the best of luck, and the happiest of fortunes.”
James Gunn.Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Cavill wrote to his fans, “We can mourn for a bit, but then we must remember …. Superman is still around. Everything he stands for still exists, and the examples he sets for us are still there!”
Gunn wrote in aseries of Twitter postsat the time that a future Superman movie he has been writing “for a while” will center around “an earlier part of Superman’s life,” creating a need for a new actor for the role.
In April, the directorteased toVarietywhat he was looking for in the actor who will portray his Superman.
“The next Superman has to be someone who has all the humanity that Superman has but he’s also an alien,” he said. “It’s gotta be somebody who has the kindness and the compassion that Superman has and be somebody who you want to give a hug.”
source: people.com
