New Superman flies onto the big screen. July 9, 2025. David Corenswet is the latest actor to don the blue and red suit of classic

David Corenswet is the latest actor to fill the Man of Steel's trunks. The "Superman" star goes deep on his caring nature, fatherhood and cereal.

When director James Gunn, steward of the high-flying new Superman reboot, was recently asked to list his favourite comic book movies, he singled out Richard Donner’s beautifully brash 1978 take on the Man of Steel – the film generally credited with firing the starter pistol for the modern cinematic superhero era.

"So I fell in love with you as Superman," she told Corenswet. As Goldberg shared her thoughts on the movie, she noted that she was friends with the late Christopher Reeve, the actor who originated the title role in Warner Bros.' Superman movies from the 1978 original through 1987's Superman IV: The Quest for Peace.

Superman is back, along with crowd-pleasing action, super-powered colleagues, vicious villains, and a star-studded cast that includes David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Skyler Gisondo, Edi Gathegi, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced.

James Gunn has showcased his unique approach and mindset in virtually every aspect of the movie industry. His comments during press appearances ahead of the release of Superman, paired with what members of the cast say about him,

David Corenswet, the actor starring as the Man of Steel in the new “Superman” movie sits down with Will Reeve, the son of the original Superman, and shares what it means to take on the iconic role.

The film, directed by DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn, kicks off the new DC Universe with the superhero. Superman sees David Corenswet ( Twisters, Pearl) as the title character and as Clark Kent, a reporter for The Daily Planet. The role has previously been played by Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh and Tyler Hoechlin, among others.

David Corenswet shares the key to balancing being ‘Superman’ by day and going into full dad mode by night: his wife, Julia Best Warner! 'Superman' flies into theaters on July 11.