Learn more about the life and career of David Corenswet, DC’s newest Superman
Last Monday, the 6th, the filmmaker james gunn released the first image of the actor David Corenswet using the classic Superman costume for the new Man of Steel film, which is scheduled to premiere in theaters on July 11, 2025.
David was announced as the hero’s new interpreter in June 2023 by the portal The Wrap, and confirmed by Peter Safran It is Gunn, who are the current heads of DC Studios. The actor will replace Henry Cavill, who retired from the character in 2022.
But who is David Corenswet?
The actor was born on July 8, 1993, and has been on stage since he was very little. In addition to passing through different theater companies, as reflected by Omelete, Corenswet He is also a graduate of one of the most prestigious acting schools in the United States: Juilliard.
To date, his most prominent film role was in the political thriller “Affairs of State” (2018), where he played Congressional aide Michael Lawrence, who falls in love with the wife of his boss, Senator John Baines (David James Elliott).
In the world of series, his most recognized work was in the Netflix streaming service series, “The Politician”, created by director Ryan Murphywhere he brought the character River Barkley to life.

However, David He has also participated in other productions, such as “Hollywood”, a miniseries also on Netflix; “We Own The City”, HBO miniseries; in the film “Pearl” (2022); and some cameos in series such as “House of Cards”, “Instinct” and “Elementary”.
Now, in addition to “Superman”, the actor also has other projects announced, including the miniseries “Lady in The Lake”, alongside Natalie Portmanand the film “Twisters”, with Glen Powell It is Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Source: Recreio
