Before David Corenswet was chosen to play Superman, several actors were expected to put on the famous cape. Back on these five actors who almost became the face of the emblematic superhero in the cinema.
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- David Corenswet embodies a lighter and funny superman.
- Several known actors have auditioned for the role.
- The film “Superman” is already in theaters.
David Corenswet, new face of Superman
On the screens, David Corenswet Now puts the cape of the famous hero in the latest opus signed James Gunn.
After a period marked by the severity of the era Zack Snyderthis new film injects an unexpected dose of humor and freshness to the myth of Man of Steel. Impossible not to note this change of tone: Corenswet interprets a playful and accessible Clark Kent, contrasting clearly with its predecessors.
Behindstones of a disputed casting
Behind this success, the choice of the new performer turned out to be fiercely disputed. According to information from The Hollywood Reporterno less than six players were on the restricted list to embody the vigilante from Krypton. Among them, Nicholas Houltfinally retained for the role of the terrible Lex Luthoras well as Tom Brittney, Andrew Richardson, Patrick Schwarzenegger or Jacob Elordi.
Everyone tried their luck during sometimes singular auditions: Brittney tells, for example, having accidentally torn a costume formerly worn by Henry Cavill during his test. For his part, Schwarzenegger never received a return after sending his demo: ” I think it was just “no, not for you” He says.
Alchemy sought with Lois Lane
The quest for the perfect duo on the screen also guided the tests. The contenders for the main role have been associated with different actresses approved to embody Lois Lanedont Rachel Brosnahanwhich finally obtained this emblematic role in the face of competition from Phoebe Dynevor et Emma Mackey.
Funny fact: Jacob Elardi preferred to decline the invitation to hear, judging the “too dark” project, even though he illustrated himself in works like “Saltburn” or “Euphoria”.
The future of superhero at DC Studios
If the release of the film already arouses the enthusiasm, there remains a part of uncertainty as to the future place of the character in the cinematographic universe in full (re) construction of DC Studios.
For the time being, studios favor a progressive expansion via various projects. The fact remains that Corenswet will have marked its first appearance by a singular tone which gives life to this timeless hero, expected in new adventures … Even if these could be long in arriving.
