A new Superman film is currently being directed by Guardians of the Galaxy mastermind James Gunn, which has nothing to do with the Man of Steel’s previous screen adventures. Instead, we learn one completely new version of the DC icon know. This is played by the still relatively unknown David Corenswet.
Now there is the first picture of Corenswet as Superman.
First picture of David Corenswet as Superman: Henry Cavill’s successor looks very tired
The first image of Corenswet’s Superman is quite surprising. Not a shining hero who enthusiastically saves the world. Instead, it works the new Superman bruised and exhausted. Corenswet sits in an armchair on one of the upper floors of a high-rise building. In the background we see the skyline of Metropolis.
The purple energy ball that is attacking the city looks particularly threatening. This Superman seems to have already fought a few battles. No wonder that his Looking downcast towards the ground walks while putting on his boots. No respite for the Man of Steel.
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We can’t wait to see how this image fits into the finished film. Last but not least, he has to carry out a special task: Superman, as the simple title goes, lays it Foundation stone of the new DC universe on the big screen. This was created by James Gunn in collaboration with producer Peter Safran.
The DC Extended Universe is officially dead. From now on, a new DC era is dawning. Welcome to the DC Universe! Or short: DCU. It’s full of superheroes here. In addition to Corenswet, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Milly Alcock as Supergirl and Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner have already been cast.
How do you know Superman actor David Corenswet?
David Corenswet has been on stage and in front of the camera since he was a child. The American, born in 1993, made his debut in 2011 Short film Following Chase before he made his way into well-known productions through various supporting roles, especially under the Netflix umbrella.
Corenswet appeared in a 2018 episode of House of Cards (Chapter 72) and starred in the Ryan Murphy series The Politician (2019-2020) and Hollywood (2020). He was also part of the cast of the Netflix film Look Both Ways (2022). In the cinema he impressed in the retro horror Pearl (2022) by genre master Ti West.
DC reboot: When does the new Superman film start in cinemas?
James Gunn’s Superman reboot opens on July 10, 2025 in German cinemas. However, the film will not be the first project we see from the new DC Universe. The animated series Creature Commandos is scheduled to be released on the US streaming service Max (formerly HBO Max) this year. Then comes the jump to the big screen.