Writer-director James Gunn and producer Peter Safran, co-heads of DC Studios since late 2022, have found a successor to Henry Cavill as Superman for the reboot of the series
As reported The Hollywood Reporter, After weeks of auditions, Gunn and Safran chose David Corenswet, 29, and Rachel Brosnahan, 32, to play the new Clark Kent and Lois Lane, respectively, in Superman: Legacy, the new chapter of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU), directed by the filmmaker behind Guardians of the Galaxy.
As reported by The Hollywood ReporterCorenswet beat out Nicholas Hoult and Tom Brittney, who were in contention for the coveted role to the very end.
The New Superman: Who is David Corenswet?
Corenswet is still relatively unknown in the industry. His most important roles to date have been in Netflix productions The Politician, hollywood and my two lives. In addition, she was part of the acclaimed series The city is our and had a supporting role in the horror movie Pearlwhich premiered this year.
The new Lois Lane: Who is Rachel Brosnahan?
The Lois Lane of the new DC universe is best known for the Amazon series The wonderful Mrs. Maisel and the western Dead for a Dollar with Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe, among others. Brosnahan will assume the role of the reporter of the Daily Planetwith whom Clark Kent/Superman falls in love, previously played by Amy Adams.
When it reaches Superman: Legacy to the theaters?
Superman: Legacy it’s the starting line for the new DC universe currently being conceived by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Based on what we know so far, his big screen debut is scheduled for July 11, 2025.
Gunn is currently fine-tuning a plot script that will focus on “Superman’s desire to find a balance between his Kryptonian roots and his human upbringing” and take us into a world where superheroes existed long before Kal-El arrived. to the earth. In addition, it remains to be announced who will complete the cast, especially the identity of the next villain.
Not everyone is happy with the new Superman
After the announcement of the protagonists of the controversial reboot of Superman, in particular of the one who will follow in the footsteps of Henry Cavill for one of the most coveted film roles of all time, the reactions on Twitter did not wait, since the great physical resemblance between the two actors went unnoticed by no one, as well as the enormous gap that Cavill leaves after interpreting, according to the fans, to the best Superman of history.
1. It looks like a throwback picture by Henry Cavill
2. We couldn’t agree more.
No matter how many actors come to play Superman, but for me Henry Cavill is, was and will be #superman. Only #HenryCavill defines the character, personality and aura of Superman.
HENRY CAVILL = SUPERMAN 🦸#supermanlegacy pic.twitter.com/ZKO6P5qvzC— Atharva राज🚩 (@RajAtharva30) June 28, 2023
No matter how many actors come to play Superman, for me Henry Cavill is, was and will be #Superman. Only #HenryCavill defines Superman’s character, personality and aura.
3. Same vibes
4. They are irreplaceable
The new ‘Superman’ cast looks good and the movie might even be great, but cast-wise, you just can’t beat Henry Cavill as Superman (and Clark) and Amy Adams as Lois Lane. It is perfect.
5. Replacing Henry Cavill with someone identical to him is absurd
6. We couldn’t find a better explanation
7. The best Superman ever!
Henry Cavill will always be my Superman.
Source: Okchicas
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