DC’s new Superman is already getting swole
Nov. 17, 2023David Corenswet has started training for Superman: Legacy
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David Corenswet is getting swole for Superman: Legacy.
The first movie inJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s new DC slate follows a younger Superman as he embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. It was announced thatCorenswet would take on the classic hero back in June, with Rachel Brosnahan starring as Lois Lane.
“I would love to see somebody do an upbeat, throwback [take on Superman]. I love the [Zack Snyder] dark and gritty take, but I would love to see the next one be very bright and optimistic,” Corenswet toldEntertainment Weeklyat the time.
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The Bold and the Beautiful starPierson Fodewas previously considered a frontrunner, with Saltburn andPriscillastarJacob Elordi recently revealingthat he was asked to read for Superman: Legacy but immediately turned it down.
Corenswet is currently filming Twisters, a sequel to the 1996 disaster movie, and romantic musical The Greatest Hits. He’s also set to star in Apple TV Plus’s upcoming series Lady in the Lake.
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Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently based in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent’s Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker. Her work has been published in Fandom, Nerdist, Paste Magazine, Vulture, PopSugar, Fangoria, and more.
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