David Corenswet
Videos
David Packard Corenswet is an American actor. After graduating from The Juilliard School in 2016, he began guest-starring in television series, including House of Cards in 2018. He played lead roles i
Corenswet in 2025
Corenswet as Clark Kent on the set of Superman in 2024
Superman (2025 film)
Videos
Superman is a 2025 American superhero film written and directed by James Gunn. Based on the DC Comics character Superman, it is the first film in the DC Universe and a reboot of the Superman film seri
David Corenswet
…the miniseries Lady in the Lake (both 2024), he rose to prominence with his portrayal of the titular superhero in James Gunn's DC Universe (DCU) film Superman (2025). David Packard Corenswet was born on July 8, 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up there and in Lower Merion with his older sister…
Theatrical release poster
Superman stars David Corenswet (left) and Rachel Brosnahan (right) promoting the film in July 2025.
Writer and director James Gunn, pictured during filming in June 2024, began work on a new Superman film in August 2022, after turning down a previous opportunity.
Writer and director James Gunn took specific inspiration from the comic book series All-Star Superman (2005–2008) by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. He included the cover art for the comic's first issue (pictured) in the film's announcement.