Superman: Legacy star David Corenswet looks a lot like Henry Cavill, the previous DCEU Superman, in new photos, fueling comparisons between the two actors.
Summary. David Corenswet replaces Henry Cavill as the new Superman in DC Universe's "Superman: Legacy." Mixed responses about the new Man of Steel for the upcoming DC Universe have been circulating. James Gunn confirms that "Superman: Legacy" is not a young Superman movie, but rather a Superman movie set in his 20s.
After months of searching and secret auditions, Gunn finally announced his two leads for Superman: Legacy in late June 2023. Newcomer David Corenswet will be our new Clark Kent, Kal-El and Superman, while The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Rachel Brosnahan will be his Lois Lane.
With Henry Cavill's Man of Steel era ending, James Gunn, who took DC Studios under his wing, has cast David Packard Corenswet as the new Superman for his upcoming movie, Superman: Legacy. Releasing on May 11, 2025, David Corenswet will be seen playing the role of Superman and Rachel Brosnahan will play Lois Lane.
Does DAVID CORENSWET Look TOO Similar To HENRY CAVILL?
Why are they changing Superman actor?
The folks at Warner Bros Discovery, or more precisely the folks at newly christened DC Films called DC Studios, thought it best to abandon Henry Cavill's Superman. The reason for the recasting is that filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran are looking for a younger Superman in their burgeoning DC Universe.
No, not Superman. That's how Nicolas Cage characterizes his cameo as the Man of Steel in The Flash. In an interview with USA Today, Cage said he was happy to finally play the role after a 1990s plan to have him play Superman fell apart.
The role of Jonathan Kent in Superman and Lois season 3 was recast, sparking curiosity among viewers. Jordan Elsass, the original Jonathan Kent actor, did not return for season 3 for personal reasons, and as such the role was later taken on by Michael Bishop.
What's next for Cavill? Cavill has several upcoming projects, including a Highlander reboot and the spy films Argylle and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. However, the actor's biggest recent news is his partnership with another fantasy franchise close to his heart.
Gunn revealed that he was writing a new Superman movie, which would follow a younger version of Clark Kent: so Cavill would no longer play the role. The new film is titled Superman: Legacy and is set for release July 11, 2025. "This is really the start of the DCU," Safran said in a statement (via Deadline).
Back in 2005, Henry Cavill was actually one of the final picks to play 007 in the reboot Casino Royale, only for producers to overrule director Martin Campbell and select Daniel Craig. The latter actor spent the next 16 years playing James Bond, finally bowing out with No Time to Die (2021).
DC Studios unveiled its new cinematic universe's leading man in late June, with David Corenswet replacing Henry Cavill as the Man of Steel for the character's next outing in Superman: Legacy. Gunn previously indicated one of the main reasons behind the casting change was because of when the story takes place.
Henry Cavill confirms he has been dropped as Superman: 'This news isn't the easiest, but that's life…' Hollywood star Henry Cavill will not be returning as Superman, the actor announced via his social media.
“I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill said in a new post on Instagram on Dec. 14, “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn't the easiest, but that's life. The changing of the guard is something that happens.
Jordan Elsass originally played the role of Superman and Lois' son, Jonathan Kent. Elsass unexpectedly left the show due to personal issues, with Michael Bishop replacing him in the role.
James Gunn is working on a Superman movie with a new actor in the role instead of Henry Cavill, and these are the best picks for the Man of Steel. The DCU is in need of a new Superman. Despite previously confirming his return following a cameo in Black Adam, Henry Cavill will no longer play Superman.
Gough explained that the reason Jonathan Kent was chosen to die was because "going into season five, this is the year the boy becomes the man, so at some point the mentor/father figure has to die, in order for Clark to ultimately step up and really embrace his destiny".
Ben Affleck's Batman movie was cancelled due to a combination of factors, including changes to Justice League and Affleck's dissatisfaction with Warner Bros. ' management of the DCEU.
Tim Burton Says Scrapped Superman Movie Is a Loss That 'Affects You the Rest of Your Life' While Burton wasn't able to make his "Superman Lives" movie with Nicholas Cage, the director says he has "no regrets" about the work he put into it.
Some people merely have a patch of a different color in one iris. That's segmental heterochromia or heterochromia iridis. A good example is Henry Cavill, who has a patch of brown in his left iris, but otherwise his eyes are blue.
In 2014, Cavill dated Kaley Cuoco for a little over a week before the pair publicly called it quits. "He's always wanted to date her," a source told Us Weekly in July of that year. However, as another source explained after their breakup: "Things fizzled as quickly as they heated up. They are still friends."
Ellen Whitaker (2009-2012) Cavill proposed to the English show jumping rider in 2011 after two years of dating. "I couldn't believe it when he asked me to marry him.
