David Corenswet as Superman was not an idea that just dropped out of thin air. In fact, that idea has been gestating for at least six years. The actor even told Men’s Health writer Evan Romano at the time in 2020 that it was his “pie-in-the-sky” dream to play the ultimate comic book hero.

DC Comics' competitor, Marvel Studios' chief, Kevin Feige, watched James Gunn's recently released superhero film, Superman starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult. He appreciated the movie.

There are several ways for actors and actresses to land parts in movies, and depending on the role, the task is surely easier for some than others. When it comes to the latest box office juggernaut, Superman,

David Corenswet’s portrayal of Superman in James Gunn’s 2025 film is earning high praise, most recently from Jack Quaid, who voices the Man of Steel in My Adventures with Superman.

David Corenswet's constant acting questions on the set of "Superman" became writer/director James Gunn's Kryptonite

David Corenswet got a super injury on Superman. Playing Superman seems to have been a dream come true for David Corenswet, but that doesn’t mean he didn’t leave the experience with his share of injuries. Some of them one might consider a little personal, but Corenswet seems more than happy to discuss his significant testicle injuries.