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Top 5 Things to Know About 'Superman' Star and Philadelphia Native David Corenswet
PHILADELPHIA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, JUL 11 – David Corenswet, 32, takes on Superman in a DC reboot directed by James Gunn, following a career from TV guest roles to major film projects, with approval from Reeve's family.
- David Corenswet stars as Superman in a new movie released in theaters today, marking his biggest role to date.
- Corenswet grew up in Lower Merion, a Philadelphia suburb, and openly pursued playing Superman since 2019.
- He graduated from Juilliard, appeared in series like The Politician and Hollywood, and acted in films including Pearl and Twisters.
- Will Reeve approved Corenswet’s casting as Superman, saying, "I told him he had the seal of approval" at the premiere this week.
- This film, directed by James Gunn, begins Warner Bros.' rebooted DC Universe and may reset the comic-book movie genre.
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‘Superman’ Star David Corenswet Recalls Getting ‘Wildest Bruise’ on His Groin During ‘Epic’ Flying Scene: ‘There’s Footage From Filming’
Even Superman gets hurt. On a recent episode of Vanity Fair’s “Lie Detector Test,” David Corenswet, while hooked up to a polygraph, was asked by co-star Nicholas Hoult about the “wildest bruise” he got while starring in “Superman.” Corenswet said while filming an “epic” flying scene with a harness, he got a bruise on his […]
“Superman” Star David Corenswet Was Asked Who His First Hero Was, And His Answer Was Just So Wholesome
"I think that is what's cool about the great superheroes – especially Superman – it's not that he's perfect and can do everything and is invincible. It's that he's willing to take responsibility for what he can do and to try to do it as best he can and to hopefully inspire that in other people."View Entire Post ›
INTERVIEW. Overview in " Pearl" and "Twisters", this 32-year-old actor once spotted by Ryan Murphy remains the best reason to go to James Gunn's blockbuster.
In 'Superman's' return to theaters, Philly represents
A new Superman is coming to theaters on Friday, and David Corenswet dons the red cape in this outing. Corenswet, a Philadelphia native, shared via “CBS This Morning” what drew him to wanting to play the legendary superhero.
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