EntertainmentThe highly anticipated reboot ‘Superman: Legacy’ is being directed by James Gunn, know for ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and other popular films. Actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will play the new Clark Kent and Lois Lane in James Gunn’s film Superman: Legacy. The latest on-screen iteration of the iconic comic book hero will largely be a workplace origin story, Gunn said when he and fellow DC steward Peter Safran laid out their narrative plans in January, reports ‘Variety’. Corenswet, who broke out in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Hollywood, will play cub reporter Kent at the fictional newspaper 'The Daily Planet'. Brosnahan will be his coworker and co-lead. Gunn is directing the project from his own screenplay, based on the character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Safran will produce. The project is set for release on July 11, 2025. “It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Los Angeles, June 28 (Ians) Actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will play the new Clark Kent and Lois Lane in James Gunn’s film ‘Superman: Legacy’.
The latest on-screen iteration of the iconic comic book hero will largely be a workplace origin story, Gunn said when he and fellow DC steward Peter Safran laid out their narrative plans in January, reports ‘Variety’.
Corenswet, who broke out in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series ‘Hollywood’, will play cub reporter Kent at the fictional newspaper ‘The Daily Planet’. Brosnahan will be his coworker and co-lead.
Gunn is directing the project from his own screenplay, based on the character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Safran will produce. The project is set for release on July 11, 2025.
“It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing,” Safran said earlier this year when he and Gunn unveiled a lengthy block of planned DC films and series.
The latest on-screen iteration of the iconic comic book hero will largely be a workplace origin story, Gunn said when he and fellow DC steward Peter Safran laid out their narrative plans in January, reports ‘Variety’.
Corenswet, who broke out in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series ‘Hollywood’, will play cub reporter Kent at the fictional newspaper ‘The Daily Planet’. Brosnahan will be his coworker and co-lead.
Gunn is directing the project from his own screenplay, based on the character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Safran will produce. The project is set for release on July 11, 2025.
“It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing,” Safran said earlier this year when he and Gunn unveiled a lengthy block of planned DC films and series.
- 6/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A new Man of Steel has arrived. After an extensive search for the actor to fill the role of Superman in writer/director James Gunn’s upcoming DC reboot “Superman: Legacy,” 29-year-old American actor David Corenswet has won the coveted role. He’ll star alongside Emmy-winning “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” actress Rachel Brosnahan in the new Warner Bros. film, which is slated for release in 2025 and will officially kick off Gunn’s rebooted (and interconnected) DC universe.
Much like the actors who donned the tights before him, Corenswet isn’t a complete unknown but also isn’t (yet) an incredibly recognizable performer. Consider this your primer to get to know the new Man of Steel.
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Corenswet, who was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, cut his teeth as a child actor in theater before studying at Juilliard.
Much like the actors who donned the tights before him, Corenswet isn’t a complete unknown but also isn’t (yet) an incredibly recognizable performer. Consider this your primer to get to know the new Man of Steel.
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- 6/27/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Stop the (Daily Planet’s) presses: James Gunn has found his Superman and Lois Lane. David Corenswet will play the lead of Clark Kent/Superman in Gunn’s “Superman: Legacy.” Rachel Brosnahan has been selected as Lois.
Corenswet broke out in the A24 horror hit “Pearl.” He’s also known for Netflix’s “Look Both Ways” and HBO miniseries “We Own This City.” Corenswet also wrote, directed, and starred in the web sketch-comedy series “Moe & Jerryweather.” He will next be seen opposite Natalie Portman in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series “The Lady in the Lake.”
Brosnahan just ended her five-season run as the title star in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Brosnahan earned an Emmy Award and two Golden Globes for “Maisel.” She was nominated for an 2015 Emmy for “House of Cards.” Brosnahan recently starred opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Lionsgate’s “The Courier,” and alongside Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe...
Corenswet broke out in the A24 horror hit “Pearl.” He’s also known for Netflix’s “Look Both Ways” and HBO miniseries “We Own This City.” Corenswet also wrote, directed, and starred in the web sketch-comedy series “Moe & Jerryweather.” He will next be seen opposite Natalie Portman in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series “The Lady in the Lake.”
Brosnahan just ended her five-season run as the title star in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Brosnahan earned an Emmy Award and two Golden Globes for “Maisel.” She was nominated for an 2015 Emmy for “House of Cards.” Brosnahan recently starred opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Lionsgate’s “The Courier,” and alongside Christoph Waltz and Willem Dafoe...
- 6/27/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
DC Studios has knighted a new Clark Kent and Lois Lane. David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will play the coveted parts in James Gunn’s “Superman: Legacy.”
The latest on-screen iteration of the iconic comic book hero will largely be a workplace origin story, Gunn said when he and fellow DC steward Peter Safran laid out their narrative plans in January. Corenswet, who broke out in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series “Hollywood,” will play cub reporter Kent at the fictional newspaper The Daily Planet. Brosnahan will be his coworker and co-lead.
Gunn is directing the project from his own screenplay, based on the character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Safran will produce. The project is set for release on July 11, 2025.
“It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing,” Safran said earlier this year when he and Gunn unveiled a lengthy block of planned DC films and series.
The latest on-screen iteration of the iconic comic book hero will largely be a workplace origin story, Gunn said when he and fellow DC steward Peter Safran laid out their narrative plans in January. Corenswet, who broke out in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series “Hollywood,” will play cub reporter Kent at the fictional newspaper The Daily Planet. Brosnahan will be his coworker and co-lead.
Gunn is directing the project from his own screenplay, based on the character created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Safran will produce. The project is set for release on July 11, 2025.
“It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing,” Safran said earlier this year when he and Gunn unveiled a lengthy block of planned DC films and series.
- 6/27/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
David Corenswet has won the coveted role of Clark Kent and will be the new Man of Steel in DC Studios’ inaugural “Superman: Legacy,” the studio announced on Tuesday.
Rachel Brosnahan has also been cast as Lois Lane.
Corenswet replaces Henry Cavill, who had played the role since 2013’s “Man of Steel.”
“Superman: Legacy” tells the story of Superman’s (Corenswet) journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
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Corenswet earned widespread acclaim for his breakout performance in Netflix’s “The Politician.” He also recently starred in the acclaimed A24 indie “Pearl,” Netflix’s “Look Both Ways” and...
Rachel Brosnahan has also been cast as Lois Lane.
Corenswet replaces Henry Cavill, who had played the role since 2013’s “Man of Steel.”
“Superman: Legacy” tells the story of Superman’s (Corenswet) journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
Also Read:
Henry Cavill Was ‘Dicked Around by a Lot of People,’ James Gunn Says of Superman Actor’s DC Limbo
Corenswet earned widespread acclaim for his breakout performance in Netflix’s “The Politician.” He also recently starred in the acclaimed A24 indie “Pearl,” Netflix’s “Look Both Ways” and...
- 6/27/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
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