The cast of James Gunn’s new Superman film has finally been revealed, with newcomer David Corenswet donning Kal-El’s iconic red and blue suit for 2025’s Superman: Legacy. This comes after a protracted casting process and many fruitless rumors.
Director James Gunn confirmed Tuesday that rising US star David Corenswet will be the latest actor to don Superman’s famous red cape.
Given Superman’s popularity, the role is regarded as one of the most high-profile and scrutinised in Hollywood.
Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, and, most recently, Henry Cavill have all played Superman on the big screen.
Cavill, who has played Superman in films such as 2013’s “Man of Steel,” briefly reprised the role in the post-credits scene of last year’s “Black Adam.”
But last year, Warner – itself under new leadership after merging with Discovery – placed “Guardians of the Galaxy” director Gunn in charge of all movies tied to DC Comics superheroes, alongside “Aquaman” producer Peter Safran.
The duo was charged with revitalizing the DC films, which have lagged at the box office in comparison to the rival, record-grossing Marvel superhero films, and have endured a series of recent duds including “The Flash.”
They quickly signaled a new direction for the franchise, and have been busy recasting the role of Superman since.
Corenswet’s other credits include the Netflix series “The Politician,” the HBO drama “We Own This City,” and the horror flick “Pearl.”