Draft:Superman (DC Universe)

In October 2018, filmaker James Gunn was hired to write and direct The Suicide Squad (2021), a standalone sequel to Suicide Squad (2016), an earlier film in the DCEU. Gunn worked with producer Peter Safran, who also produced the DCEU films Aquaman (2018) and Shazam! (2019). Warner Bros originally asked Gunn to write and direct a Superman film, but he was uncertain if he wanted to take on the character. He did not have a clear vision for such a film, especially since Superman was a well-known character unlike the Guardians of the Galaxy who he had adapted for Marvel Studios in the film Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). Besides Gunn's and Safran's work, DC Films president Walter Hamada was planning around 25 other live-action and animated DC-based series.

In April 2022, Discovery, Inc. and DC Films's owner WarnerMedia merged to become Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), led by president and CEO David Zaslav. The new company was expected to restructure DC Entertainment so the film, television, and video game divisions of the company could be aligned. Even before the merger was complete, Zaslav began meeting with candidates to take over DC—including film executive Emma Watts—with the hope of finding an equivalent to Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. Despite some recent successes with DC films and series, Zaslav and WBD felt DC lacked a "coherent creative and brand strategy" and was underusing key characters such as Superman. Besides Watts, producer Dan Lin and filmmaker Todd Phillips were prominent candidates in the running to take over DC, though both declined.

Gunn was hired around late August to work on a Superman film that was not a sequel to Man of Steel and would be standalone from the DCEU. Ultimately, Gunn and Safran were announced as the co-chairmen and co-CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios at the end of October 2022 and were set to take over from Hamada on November 1. Gunn was expected to focus on the creative side of the company while Safran focused on the business and production side. A week after starting their new roles, the pair began working with a group of writers to develop an eight-to-ten-year plan for the new DCU, and Gunn presented Zaslav this plan, and mentioned his love of Superman. The duo announced a slate of DCU projects, which featured DC's well-known "diamond characters" including Superman, with a new Superman film included.

{{Quote box|quote="[my resemblance to DCEU Superman actor Henry Cavill] came to my attention before the internet got a hold of me. But my pie-in-the-sky ambition is definitely to play Superman. I would love to see somebody do an upbeat, throwback [take on Superman]. I love the Henry Cavill dark and gritty take, but I would love to see the next one be very bright and optimistic."|source=—David Corenswet on the role of Superman in 2019.|align=right|width=30%}}

The casting process for the Superman film began in April 2023. Gunn was looking for an actor to play Superman who possessed the character's humanity, kindness, and compassion, and was "somebody who you want to give a hug". Audition tapes for the main roles, including Superman, were submitted by early May 2023. Gunn began watching them later that month, while he was storyboarding the film. David Corenswet was a top contender for Superman and was set to do a screen test at the end of the month or in early June. Other actors in consideration included Jacob Elordi, Tom Brittney, and Andrew Richardson. Elordi declined the role, feeling it was "too much" and "too dark" for him. Nicholas Hoult, the runner-up to play Batman in The Batman (2022), was eyed for Lex Luthor but chose to pursue the role of Superman. Despite this, Hoult ended up taking the role of Luthor. Patrick Schwarzenegger, Supergirl (2015–2021) guest star Pierson Fodé, and Jack Quaid—the voice of Superman in the animated series My Adventures with Superman (2023–present)—all submitted self-tapes for Superman.

At the same time as casting for Clark, actresses tried out for the role of Clark's partner Lois Lane, with Emma Mackey, Rachel Brosnahan, Samara Weaving, and Phoebe Dynevor in the mix; Dynevor was one of the final contenders for that role. In-person screen tests took place at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, California, with Gunn and Safran in mid-June 2023. The actors tested in makeup and costume as Clark and Lois in the following pairs: Hoult and Brosnahan, Brittney and Dynevor, and Corenswet and Mackey. The Clark contenders then tested in costume as Superman against Mackey. During these tests, Brittney "messed up" an original costume Henry Cavill wore in his iteration that according to Gunn "wasn't in the best shape to begin with", and this combined with Corenswet's height while he wore it left it "torn to shreds". Gunn edited the tests together to be played for a deciding committee that included Zaslav, and the casting of Corenswet as Superman and Brosnahan as Lane was announced on June 27. Corenswet had previously said in a 2019 interview that Superman was a "pie-in-the-sky ambition" of his, and that he was aware of his resemblance to previous portrayer Henry Cavill. He was a fan of Cavill's dark and gritty interpretation, but said that he wanted a brighter take on the character.

{{Quote box|quote="It's not just Clark. It's not just Superman. It's Clark/Superman. ... People said ... "Clark's the real one." They said, "Superman's the real one and Clark's the secret identity." But I don't [believe in looking at it that way], and it says it in my script on the second page - I don't believe either of those things. I don't think anybody knows Superman unless they know both of him. And when they know both of him, they know the real guy.|source=—James Gunn speaks about his take on the Clark Kent / Superman identity|align=left|width=30%}}

Clark Kent / Superman is a survivor from the destroyed planet Krypton who lives on Earth as a superhero. He hides his identity at his day job, working as a journalist for the Daily Planet in Metropolis. Clark's Kryptonian parents are Jor-El (Bradley Cooper) and Lara Lor-Van (Angela Sarafyan), his Kryptonian uncle and aunt are Zor-El (David Krumholtz) and Alura In-Ze (Emily Beecham), and his Kryptonian cousin is Kara Zor-El / Supergirl (Milly Alcock). Clark's adoptive human parents are Jonathan (Pruitt Taylor Vince) and Martha Kent (Neva Howell).

A key element of Clark Kent / Superman's character is his dual identity. Concerning this take, Gunn said unlike other interpretations, which are more partial to one identity, his take did not observe one or the other as the "true" identity, and that to understand the character was to know both sides of him. Gunn said that while Clark was a powerful alien, he was also "deeply, deeply" human, a character who tries to make the best decisions he can, but one also prone to failure. Gunn said the character, and his debut film being about human values, kindness and love, made the story accessible for most everyone.

In Superman (2025), Safran described the film's take on the character for the DCU as "the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way" and "kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned". Gunn said Clark is around 25 years old, making him more established than Tom Welling's version from the CW series Smallville (2001–2011) but younger than Henry Cavill's version in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Gunn said Clark is becoming successful as both a journalist and a superhero in the film, but new elements in his life leave him unbalanced. These include being "madly in love" with his colleague Lois Lane, and making friends with other superheroes who think he is naive. The film shows how these elements impact Clark's values and choices, which are flawed and put him on a personal journey. Corenswet differentiated the role between Clark's interactions with his parents, his job at the Daily Planet, and as Superman. He described Superman as a "public facing character" who wants to present himself as calm but with authority. Corenswet observed that Gunn felt the relationship between Clark and Lois Lane was integral to the narrative of Superman.

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Superman's suit features design inspired by comic book iterations of the character; the trunks are a feature of classic Superman design; the s-symbol is similar to the crest of Mark Waid and Alex Ross's iteration of the character in their 1996 miniseries Kingdom Come; the mock neck and textural design are invocative of the 2011 the New 52 reboot's design. Gunn originally was conflicted about including the character's trunks present in the comics, feeling that including them was respectful of the source material—Gunn even consulted with Man of Steel director Zack Snyder over the issue, who informed him that his own extensive testing led to their exclusion in the DCEU adaptation. He finally agreed with the inclusion of trunks once Corenswet explained to him that Superman did not want children to fear him and he wanted to be a symbol of hope and positivity, considering he is "this incredibly powerful, could be considered scary individual", so he dresses like a professional wrestler in light of this. While the suit Corenswet wore in Superman had no zipper for direct bathroom access, Corenswet's dresser worked with him to ensure he took breaks, developing a proficiency at getting Corenswet out of the costume quickly. Corenswet's hair is styled with a curl similar to the character's appearance in the comics. Corenswet drew inspiration from the posture of Christopher Reeve's portrayal from the 1978–87 Superman film series. Corenswet was also inspired for Clark's voice and demeanor by his brother-in-law, whom he described as the "quietest, most wonderful man" despite his tall {{Height|ft=6|in=8|abbr=no}} height and weighing 270 pounds, and described Clark as a "big presence" who is "desperately trying to be as small as possible and as quiet as possible".

To physically prepare for Superman, Corenswet trained for 5 to 6 days a week with trainer Paolo Mascitti beginning in July 2023, with a goal to build muscle mass and size rather than become "shredded". Corenswet's workout routine was structured around a "push-pull-legs split", which Business Insider described as "meaning they focused on 'push' exercises, such as bench presses" on the first day, "then 'pull' exercises, such as pull-ups" on the second day, and finally "they'd do leg exercises like squats" on the third day. This was strategized with progressive overload, gradually increasing the intensity of the routines, and the the repetition range was normally 6 to 12, increasing to 15 to 20 to fatigue his muscles at the end of each workout. They had dedicated time to core workouts to prime Corenswet's body for stunts and being in a harness. Corenswet ate high-carb meals before workouts to gain energy. After working out, Corenswet had bulked up from 195 to 238 pounds. He lost a small amount of weight before principal photography on Superman began in March 2024, ending up at 228–230 pounds. Mascitta said it was challenging to adhere to their regimen during filming. Corenswet said he "wanted this to be my excuse to see what it felt like to gain essentially as much weight as I could", and said the spontaneous change was not an easy adjustment for his body initially. Corenswet's diet included building up to an intake of 4,500 calories per day—building muscle without putting on excessive fat—dropping to 3,500 during filming to shed body fat. Mascitti described his high protein diet as "50% carbs, 30% protein, and 20% fat", with carbs including rice, oats, sweet potatoes, and vegetables; his calculation of "0.75 grams to one gram of protein per pound of body weight daily" fulfilled by eggs, dairy, chicken, red meat, fish, and whey protein eaten spread out over a day; and fats including olive oil, avocado, and seeds.

Kal-El, the last son of the destroyed planet Krypton, was jettisoned to Earth as an infant in the 1990s by his biological guardians Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van, who left a message for the child partially scrambled in the transit towards his destination. He would be found and raised as Clark Kent in Smallville, Kansas by his human adoptive parents Jonathan and Martha Kent, subsequently developing immense powers due to his exposure to the yellow sun's radiation. Inspired by the partially complete message left behind by his Kryptonian family, Clark would debut as the heroic metahuman "Superman" in 2022 while assuming a civilian identity as a reporter for the Daily Planet in Metropolis, Delaware, forming a friendship with photographer Jimmy Olsen and beginning a relationship with journalist Lois Lane, who subsequently discovers his dual-identity. At some point, Clark is made aware of and meets both his cousin Kara Zor-El and her pet dog Krypto, acquainting him with more of his surviving species. Kara in turn often asks Clark to tend to Krypto whenever she is absent.

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In 2025, Clark intervenes in an ongoing war between the neighboring nations of Jarhanpur and Boravia, the latter being allied with the United States and with whom billionaire inventor-industrialist Lex Luthor has a controlling interest. In response, Luthor engineers "Ultraman," a genetic, unintelligent clone of Superman masquerading as the "Hammer of Boravia" to engage and successfully defeat the hero, being programmed to mimic his combat patterns over his three years of activity. Clark is knocked into Antarctica and calls on Krypto to escort him to the Fortress of Solitude, where his helper Superman Robots assist in healing him using a high concentration of solar energy while replaying the message left behind by his biological parents. The following night, Clark offers Lois the opportunity to interview him as his Superman persona, but resolves to end early after being pressured into discussing the ethics of his intervention with overseas conflicts, further complicating their relationship.

Superman is diverted towards the presence of a giant kaiju monster mutated and released by Lex Luthor in central Metropolis, and is eventually aided by the Justice Gang, a local team of metahumans sponsored by LordTech comprising Guy Gardner / Green Lantern, Kendra Saunders / Hawkgirl and Michael Holt / Mister Terrific. Despite Superman's insistence on incapacitating the creature so it could be safely escorted away from Earth, the Justice Gang kill the monster to his dismay. Luthor, having infiltrated the Fortress the prior day with the help of Ultraman and metahuman Angela Spica / Engineer, broadcasts the complete message intended for Clark by Jor-El and Lara Lor-Van, in which they encourage him to suboordinate humanity and conquer Earth—the other half Clark was not able to hear. After apologizing to Lois about the failed interview and amidst the escalation of public scrutiny against Superman, Kent voluntarily turns himself into government custody, and is taken to a LuthorCorp camp outside Metropolis. He is escorted to a pocket universe created by Lex to hold his various enemies and critics captive, being imprisoned with Rex Mason / Metamorpho, a metahuman with the ability to transmute any chemical element using his body, and whose son Joey is similarly being held prisoner. Lex forces Mason to transmute Kryptonite to substantially weaken Superman, and kills a civilian supporter of his heroics in front of him as a form of intimidation. Moved by his sadness towards such violence, Mason allies himself with Superman, creating concentrated solar energy to restore his vitality and allowing him to free Luthor's other prisoners. Superman fights a legion of Lex's Raptors while protecting Joey, and is eventually saved by Mister Terrific and Lois Lane alongside Metamorpho.

Lane takes the significantly injured Kent back to his childhood home in Smallville, where he recuperates overnight. Clark has a talk with his adoptive father the next morning, feeling guilty over the true nature of the message from his Kryptonian family. Jonathan Kent reassures him that he is only defined by his choices and actions, encouraging him to return to Metropolis when news breaks of Luthor's pocket universe tearing an artificial black hole that threatens to consume the planet. Superman teams up with Mister Terrific to fight both Ultraman and the Engineer while the Justice Gang, including Metamorpho, intervene with an attempted second Boravian invasion on Jarhanpur. Superman defeats Ultraman by calling on Krypto to disarm him, and enabling him to throw the clone into the black hole. Superman and Mister Terrific travel to LuthorCorp Tower and shut down the reactor, closing the rift entirely as Lane and Olsen reveal Luthor's cooperation in the Boravian invasion to the public, successfully exonerating Superman.

As Luthor and his accomplices are arrested and his former captives are liberated, Superman meets with Lois Lane inside the Daily Planet building and the two share a kiss. Superman subsequently returns to the Fortress of Solitude and is visited by Kara, who has arrived to pick up Krypto and thanks Clark for looking after him. Superman heals while watching home videos of his childhood with Jonathan and Martha Kent, whom he regards as his true parents. Later, Superman and Mister Terrific participate in restoring Metropolis after the black hole split the city apart, with the former commenting on Holt's imperfect attempt to realign a building to his chagrin.

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In an alternate dark future, the royal family of Pokolistan made a pact with Gorilla Grodd to mobilize their forces in preparation for a world conquest. Princess Ilana Rostovic rallied her Amethyst Knights and successfully took over the United States and killed the world's superheroes, metahumans, and vigilantes, including Superman.

Corenswet is the first actor of Jewish heritage to portray Superman. Corenswet's casting as a person of Jewish ancestry was the subject of media attention upon announcement, with several publications penning articles on the significance of the character's Jewish roots, such as Inverse and with Rolling Stone writing a 1,400-word piece. Inverse{{'}}s Lyvie Scott said "Superman: Legacy represents a promising step forward—even if it's just behind the scenes"; Rolling Stone{{'}}s Jay Michaelson said "it's nice to have a Jewish actor play a role that owes so much to the American Jewish experience", and anticipated that Gunn and Corenswet's iteration could bring back the "courageous, progressive decency" of the early interpretations; MovieWeb{{'}}s Jack O'Neill said "finally having an actor from a Jewish background playing a character who was inspired so heavily by Jewish folklore is a proud moment for the entire community". O'Neill said that since the character's inception was based around Siegel's and Shuster's experience with antisemitism, the casting was honoring and this made the film among the most important and progressive adaptations.

Gunn released a first-look image of Corenswet in costume in early May, which depicts Superman suiting up while an alien-looking threat attacks in the background. Commentary on the image focused on the return of red briefs which were not included in the Man of Steel design. Elements of the costume were also compared to the design used in the New 52 comics by Jim Lee, while the character's pose and the attack in the background led to speculation about Superman's characterization in the film and what threats he may face. Further public reaction to Corenswet's look in the costume came from unauthorized photography during filming in June 2024, with IGN noting there was some fan disappointment over his look. Journalist Scott Collura characterized this as normalcy and ritualistic, and said that these raw images were not like to be how the character would appear in the final film, noting costumes in films such as these were designed "specifically to be photographed under professional lighting by Hollywood’s top craftspeople", and that "super suits can and most certainly will undergo an entire overhaul" by visual effects and editing during post-production. Forbes observed a negative response from "hardcore fans" of Henry Cavill's portrayal, and criticized this angle as "like fans getting mad that Peter Parker is no longer being played by Tobey Maguire, or who still agonize over Michael Keaton no longer playing Batman". Further public response from a TV spot advertisement aired later in January 2025 was derisive, with a close-up shot of Corenswet's face taken by wide angle lens being criticized for perceived oddity. Numerous "loyalists"—as The Hollywood Reporter described them—to Henry Cavill's version were among the critical public. Gunn refuted the criticisms, insisting that "people's faces can look different" when shot in that particular fashion. Gunn later described the shot as "funky", composited from a drone shot and Corenswet's face, and said the shot was not included in the final cut of the film—a lapse in his attention to what makes it into the commercials.

Corenswet's portrayal of Superman received positive reviews from critics, who contrasted his performance from Cavill's rendition as more empathetic and possessing a lighter gravitas.{{Cite web |last=Jorgensen |first=Tom |date=2025-07-08 |title=Superman Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/superman-2025-review-james-gunn-david-corenswet-rachel-brosnahan-nicholas-hoult |access-date=2025-07-11 |website=IGN |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Truitt |first=Brian |title='Superman' movie review: David Corenswet soars as an empathetic Man of Steel |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/07/08/superman-2025-movie-review/84443569007/ |access-date=2025-07-11 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}

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{{Cite magazine |last=Vary |first=Adam B. |date=January 31, 2023 |title=New DC Universe Unveils First 10 Projects: Superman: Legacy in 2025, Batman & Robin Movie, Green Lantern Series, Wonder Woman Prequel and More |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/dc-universe-superman-legacy-batman-green-lantern-supergirl-booster-gold-1235507426/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131171516/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/dc-universe-superman-legacy-batman-green-lantern-supergirl-booster-gold-1235507426/ |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |access-date=January 31, 2023 |magazine=Variety}}

{{Cite magazine |last1=Kit |first1=Borys |last2=Galuppo |first2=Mia |date=May 13, 2023 |title=Searching for Superman: Inside the Quest to Cast DC's New Top Hero (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-cast-james-gunn-1235486603/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230513164918/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-cast-james-gunn-1235486603/ |archive-date=May 13, 2023 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |magazine=The Hollywood Reporter}}

{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=May 13, 2023 |title=Superman: Legacy Audition Process Gears Up As James Gunn Dives Into The Search To Find The Next Clark Kent, Lois Lane And Lex Luthor |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/superman-legacy-james-gunn-clark-kent-lois-lane-lex-luthor-1235365908/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230515033414/https://deadline.com/2023/05/superman-legacy-james-gunn-clark-kent-lois-lane-lex-luthor-1235365908/ |archive-date=May 15, 2023 |access-date=May 13, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Jackson |first=Angelique |date=January 3, 2024 |title=Phoebe Dynevor Breaks Down Her Bold Fair Play Role and Auditioning to Be James Gunn's Lois Lane: 'It Was a Whirlwind' |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/features/phoebe-dynevor-fair-play-superman-audition-lois-lane-1235858559/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103181102/https://variety.com/2024/film/features/phoebe-dynevor-fair-play-superman-audition-lois-lane-1235858559/ |archive-date=January 3, 2024 |access-date=January 5, 2024 |magazine=Variety}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=April 18, 2023 |title=Superman: Legacy Starts Pre-Production, James Gunn Says: 'Costumes, Production Design and More Now Up and Running' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/superman-legacy-pre-production-costumes-set-design-1235586713/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418140619/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/superman-legacy-pre-production-costumes-set-design-1235586713/ |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=April 18, 2023 |magazine=Variety}}

{{Cite magazine |last1=Flam |first1=Charna |last2=Malkin |first2=Marc |date=April 28, 2023 |title=James Gunn Wants a Superman Who Has 'Humanity' and Is 'Somebody You Want to Hug' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/james-gunn-superman-legacy-actor-1235598076/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230428181354/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/james-gunn-superman-legacy-actor-1235598076/ |archive-date=April 28, 2023 |access-date=May 11, 2023 |magazine=Variety}}

{{Cite web |last=Tinoco |first=Armando |date=May 20, 2023 |title=James Gunn Blasts DC Rumors As He Begins Storyboarding Superman Legacy |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/james-gunn-blasts-dc-rumors-begins-storyboarding-superman-legacy-1235374473/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230520225543/https://deadline.com/2023/05/james-gunn-blasts-dc-rumors-begins-storyboarding-superman-legacy-1235374473/ |archive-date=May 20, 2023 |access-date=May 22, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Paiella |first=Gabriella |date=November 13, 2023 |title=How Jacob Elordi Became The New King |url=https://www.gq.com/story/jacob-elordi-men-of-the-year-cover-2023 |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113235142/https://www.gq.com/story/jacob-elordi-men-of-the-year-cover-2023 |archive-date=November 13, 2023 |access-date=November 13, 2023 |magazine=GQ}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=June 26, 2023 |title=Inside the Superman: Legacy Screen Tests as Decision 2023 Drags Into Second Week |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-inside-james-gunns-search-1235523954/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626212227/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/superman-legacy-inside-james-gunns-search-1235523954/ |archive-date=June 26, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023 |magazine=The Hollywood Reporter}}

{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Umberto |date=December 11, 2023 |title=Nicholas Hoult to Play Lex Luthor in Superman Legacy, James Gunn Confirms |url=https://www.thewrap.com/nicholas-hoult-to-play-lex-luthor-in-superman-legacy-james-gunn-confirms/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211180625/https://www.thewrap.com/nicholas-hoult-to-play-lex-luthor-in-superman-legacy-james-gunn-confirms/ |archive-date=December 11, 2023 |access-date=December 11, 2023 |website=TheWrap}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Lenker |first=Maureen Lee |date=November 26, 2019 |title=Breaking Big: How The Politician{{'}}s David Corenswet became Hollywood material |url=https://ew.com/tv/2019/11/26/breaking-big-the-politician-david-corenswet/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240717033605/https://ew.com/tv/2019/11/26/breaking-big-the-politician-david-corenswet/ |archive-date=July 17, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}

{{Cite news |last=Sarkar |first=Ishani |date=June 29, 2024 |title=Meet the new Superman: David Corenswet dreamed of one day playing the Man of Steel, and will be the first Jewish actor in the role ... but what is his kryptonite? |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3268450/meet-new-superman-david-corenswet-dreamed-one-day-playing-man-steel-and-will-be-first-jewish-actor |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628235217/https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3268450/meet-new-superman-david-corenswet-dreamed-one-day-playing-man-steel-and-will-be-first-jewish-actor |archive-date=June 28, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |newspaper=South China Morning Post }}

{{Cite web |last=Ankers-Range |first=Adele |date=July 19, 2024 |title=The Boys Star Jack Quaid Reveals He Auditioned for Title Role in James Gunn's Superman |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/the-boys-jack-quaid-auditioned-title-role-james-gunn-superman |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240725155440/https://www.ign.com/articles/the-boys-jack-quaid-auditioned-title-role-james-gunn-superman |archive-date=July 25, 2024 |access-date=July 30, 2024 |website=IGN}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Malkin |first=Marc |date=June 1, 2023 |title=James Gunn's Superman Search Includes Former Bold and the Beautiful Star Pierson Fodé |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/superman-james-gunn-pierson-fode-bold-and-the-beautiful-1235628571/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601220417/https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/superman-james-gunn-pierson-fode-bold-and-the-beautiful-1235628571/ |archive-date=June 1, 2023 |access-date=June 1, 2023 |magazine=Variety}}

{{Cite web |last=Carson |first=Lexi |date=March 1, 2025 |title=Patrick Schwarzenegger Recalls Auditioning for 'Superman': "I Don't Think I Got Any Feedback" |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/patrick-schwarzenegger-superman-audition-1236151404/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250302093508/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/patrick-schwarzenegger-superman-audition-1236151404/ |archive-date=March 2, 2025 |access-date=March 2, 2025 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

{{Cite web |last1=Kroll |first1=Justin |last2=D'Alessandro |first2=Anthony |date=June 8, 2023 |title=Superman: Legacy In-Person Screen Tests On The Horizon As Warner Bros And James Gunn Get Closer To Finding Clark Kent And Lois Lane |url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/superman-legacy-screen-tests-clark-kent-lois-lane-1235409997/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608210750/https://deadline.com/2023/06/superman-legacy-screen-tests-clark-kent-lois-lane-1235409997/ |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=June 8, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

{{Cite web |last=Wasserman |first=Ben |date=November 14, 2024 |title=James Gunn Confirms Henry Cavill's Costume Was Destroyed During DCU Superman Audition Process |url=https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-confirms-costume-destroyed-superman/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250526093935/https://www.cbr.com/james-gunn-confirms-costume-destroyed-superman/ |archive-date=May 26, 2025 |access-date=November 14, 2024 |website=Comic Book Resources}}

{{Cite web |last=Kroll |first=Justin |date=June 27, 2023 |title=Superman: Legacy: James Gunn Taps David Corenswet And Rachel Brosnahan For Clark Kent And Lois Lane In DC Studios Film |url=https://deadline.com/2023/06/superman-legacy-david-corenswet-rachel-brosnahan-cast-1235420180/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230627202401/https://deadline.com/2023/06/superman-legacy-david-corenswet-rachel-brosnahan-cast-1235420180/ |archive-date=June 27, 2023 |access-date=June 27, 2023 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

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{{Cite web |last=Vinha |first=Felipe |date=June 24, 2025 |title=Superman {{!}} Ator de Guardiões da Galáxia é confirmado como Jor-El no filme |trans-title=Superman {{!}} Actor from Guardians of the Galaxy is confirmed as Jor-El in film |url=https://www.omelete.com.br/filmes/superman-ator-jor-el-guardioes-galacia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250624133310/https://www.omelete.com.br/filmes/superman-ator-jor-el-guardioes-galacia |archive-date=June 24, 2025 |access-date=June 26, 2025 |website=Omelete |language=pt-BR}}

{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=January 17, 2025 |title='Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' Adds David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-david-krumholtz-emily-beecham-1236103434/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117212755/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-david-krumholtz-emily-beecham-1236103434/ |archive-date=January 17, 2025 |access-date=January 17, 2025 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

{{Cite web |last=Freitag |first=Lee |date=January 18, 2025 |title='A Mindblowing Privilege': Supergirl Star David Krumholtz Reacts to Joining James Gunn's DCU |url=https://www.cbr.com/dcu-supergirl-movie-mindblowing-privilege-david-krumholtz/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250118193305/https://www.cbr.com/dcu-supergirl-movie-mindblowing-privilege-david-krumholtz/ |archive-date=January 18, 2025 |access-date=January 18, 2025 |website=Comic Book Resources}}

{{Cite web |last=Lang |first=Robert |date=March 31, 2025 |title=James Gunn Shares New BTS Photo Of Milly Alcock From The Set of 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' |url=https://deadline.com/2025/03/james-gunn-milly-alcock-supergirl-photo-1236354679/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250331202049/https://deadline.com/2025/03/james-gunn-milly-alcock-supergirl-photo-1236354679/ |archive-date=March 31, 2025 |access-date=March 31, 2025 |website=Deadline Hollywood}}

{{Cite web |last=Kit |first=Borys |date=January 17, 2025 |title='Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' Adds David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham (Exclusive) |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-david-krumholtz-emily-beecham-1236103434/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117212755/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-david-krumholtz-emily-beecham-1236103434/ |archive-date=January 17, 2025 |access-date=January 17, 2025 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Umberto |date=April 16, 2024 |title='Superman' Finds Jonathan Kent in Pruitt Taylor Vince {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.thewrap.com/superman-jonathan-kent-actor-kent-pruitt-taylor-vince-james-gunn/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416212509/https://www.thewrap.com/superman-jonathan-kent-actor-kent-pruitt-taylor-vince-james-gunn/ |archive-date=April 16, 2024 |access-date=April 16, 2024 |website=TheWrap}}

{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Umberto |date=April 17, 2024 |title=Neva Howell to Play Martha Kent in 'Superman' {{!}} Exclusive |url=https://www.thewrap.com/superman-neva-howell-martha-kent-actor-james-gunn/ |url-access=limited |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240417191748/https://www.thewrap.com/superman-neva-howell-martha-kent-actor-james-gunn/ |archive-date=April 17, 2024 |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=TheWrap}}

{{Cite web |last=Bonomolo |first=Cameron |date=February 2, 2023 |title=All-Star Superman's Legacy: Inspiring the DC Universe's Superman Reboot |url=https://comicbook.com/movies/news/superman-legacy-dc-studios-all-star-superman-explained-dc-universe-james-gunn/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230202062950/https://comicbook.com/movies/news/superman-legacy-dc-studios-all-star-superman-explained-dc-universe-james-gunn/ |archive-date=February 2, 2023 |access-date=February 2, 2023 |website=ComicBook.com}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Dockterman |first=Eliana |date=April 1, 2025 |title=Meet David Corenswet, the New Superman |url=https://time.com/7273166/david-corenswet-superman-interview/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250403223626/https://time.com/7273166/david-corenswet-superman-interview/ |archive-date=April 3, 2025 |access-date=April 2, 2025 |magazine=Time}}

{{Cite web |last=Bahr |first=Lindsey |date=April 30, 2025 |title=Meet David Corenswet, cinema's new Superman |url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/meet-david-corenswet-cinemas-new-superman-121320616 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250501173105/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/meet-david-corenswet-cinemas-new-superman-121320616 |archive-date=May 1, 2025 |access-date=May 7, 2025 |publisher=ABC News |via=Associated Press}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Andersson |first=Eric |date=June 21, 2025 |title=Superman{{'}}s David Corenswet Says There's 'No Single Zipper' in the Suit for Easy Bathroom Access (Exclusive) |url=https://people.com/superman-david-corenswet-complicated-suit-zipper-bathroom-access-exclusive-11758570 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250621230620/https://people.com/superman-david-corenswet-complicated-suit-zipper-bathroom-access-exclusive-11758570 |archive-date=June 21, 2025 |access-date=June 21, 2025 |magazine=People}}

{{Cite web |last=Rangel |first=Felipe |date=December 17, 2024 |title="I Don't Think Anybody Knows Superman Unless They Know Both Of Him": James Gunn's Explanation Of Superman's Identity Shows He Truly Understands The Character |url=https://screenrant.com/superman-movie-character-identity-james-gunn/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220001442/https://screenrant.com/superman-movie-character-identity-james-gunn/ |archive-date=December 20, 2024 |access-date=January 1, 2025 |website=Screen Rant}}

{{Cite web |last=Hickson |first=Colin |date=December 26, 2024 |title='Sometimes He Fails': James Gunn's Teases David Corenswet's 'Deeply, Deeply Human' Superman |url=https://www.cbr.com/superman-james-gunn-clark-kents-humanity/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250123005728/https://www.cbr.com/superman-james-gunn-clark-kents-humanity/ |archive-date=January 23, 2025 |access-date=January 1, 2025 |website=Comic Book Resources}}

{{Cite web |last=Hambrick |first=Allison |date=December 22, 2024 |title=James Gunn Addresses Why The World Needs Superman Right Now |url=https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-why-the-world-needs-superman-right-now/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416023613/https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-why-the-world-needs-superman-right-now/ |archive-date=April 16, 2025 |access-date=January 1, 2025 |website=Screen Rant}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=May 6, 2024 |title=James Gunn's New Superman Suit Debuts: See David Corenswet as the Man of Steel in New Look at 2025 Superhero Film |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/superman-suit-david-corenswet-costume-james-gunn-1235927192/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506163643/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/superman-suit-david-corenswet-costume-james-gunn-1235927192/ |archive-date=May 6, 2024 |access-date=May 23, 2024 |magazine=Variety}}

{{Cite web |last=Goodman |first=William |date=May 7, 2024 |title=Superman Costume Revealed: We Have a Suit, and the Suit Has Trunks |url=https://www.gq.com/story/superman-costume-revealed-we-have-a-suit-and-the-suit-has-trunks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507005238/https://www.gq.com/story/superman-costume-revealed-we-have-a-suit-and-the-suit-has-trunks |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |access-date=May 23, 2024 |website=GQ}}

{{Cite web |last=Schedeen |first=Jesse |date=May 7, 2024 |title=Superman: What We Learned From James Gunn's Costume Reveal |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/superman-what-we-learned-from-james-gunns-costume-reveal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240507195656/https://www.ign.com/articles/superman-what-we-learned-from-james-gunns-costume-reveal |archive-date=May 7, 2024 |access-date=May 23, 2024 |website=IGN}}

{{Cite web |last=Collura |first=Scott |date=June 25, 2024 |title=Guys, the Superman Suit Probably Isn't Even the Version You'll See in Theaters |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/leaked-superman-suit-2025-david-corenswet-james-gunn-version-youll-see-theaters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240630182345/https://www.ign.com/articles/leaked-superman-suit-2025-david-corenswet-james-gunn-version-youll-see-theaters |archive-date=June 30, 2024 |access-date=October 24, 2024 |website=IGN}}

{{Cite web |last=Kain |first=Erik |date=June 27, 2024 |title=David Corenswet's Superman Looks Fantastic In New Images, And The Suit Is Great |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2024/06/27/david-corenswets-superman-looks-fantastic-in-new-images-and-the-suit-is-great/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006060730/https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2024/06/27/david-corenswets-superman-looks-fantastic-in-new-images-and-the-suit-is-great/ |archive-date=October 6, 2024 |access-date=October 24, 2024 |website=Forbes}}

{{Cite web |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=June 13, 2025 |title=James Gunn Asked Zack Snyder About Adding Superman's Trunks to New Suit; Snyder Revealed: 'I Tried a Billion Different Versions' and 'Couldn't Get There' |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/james-gunn-zack-snyder-superman-trunks-1236430600/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250615133904/https://variety.com/2025/film/news/james-gunn-zack-snyder-superman-trunks-1236430600/ |archive-date=June 15, 2025 |access-date=June 21, 2025 |website=Variety}}

{{Cite web |last=Gonzalez |first=Umberto |date=December 17, 2024 |title=James Gunn's 'Superman' Takes Flight: No Universe-Building, 'Top Gun'-Style Action and Why the Trunks Won Out |url=https://www.thewrap.com/james-gunn-superman-reboot-universe-building-action-casting/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250327104921/https://www.thewrap.com/james-gunn-superman-reboot-universe-building-action-casting/ |archive-date=March 27, 2025 |access-date=December 17, 2024 |website=TheWrap}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Buenahora |first=Andrés |date=September 28, 2024 |title='Superman' Star David Corenswet Bulked Up to 230 Pounds to Play Man of Steel: 'I Didn't Fit Into Any of My Pants' |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/superman-david-corenswet-workout-weight-gain-1236159019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002162127/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/superman-david-corenswet-workout-weight-gain-1236159019/ |archive-date=October 2, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |magazine=Variety}}

{{Cite web |last=Hosie |first=Rachel |date=May 31, 2025 |title=How 'Superman' actor David Corenswet ate and trained to get buff for the movie, according to his personal trainer |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/superman-david-corenswet-diet-workout-routine-build-muscle-2025-5 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250609192727/https://www.businessinsider.com/superman-david-corenswet-diet-workout-routine-build-muscle-2025-5 |archive-date=June 9, 2025 |access-date=June 21, 2025 |website=Business Insider}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Donnelly |first=Matt |date=March 15, 2023 |title=James Gunn to Direct Superman: Legacy |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/news/james-gunn-superman-legacy-director-1235555507/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230315201429/https://variety.com/2023/film/news/james-gunn-superman-legacy-director-1235555507/ |archive-date=March 15, 2023 |access-date=March 15, 2023 |magazine=Variety}}

{{Cite web |last=Scott |first=Lyvie |date=June 28, 2023 |title=Superman: Legacy is Finally Making History in One Major Way |url=https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/superman-cast-david-corenswet-jewish-roots |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230630153958/https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/superman-cast-david-corenswet-jewish-roots |archive-date=June 30, 2023 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |website=Inverse}}

{{Cite web |last=Schwartz |first=Roy |date=July 11, 2023 |title=Opinion: The new Superman is half Jewish. Here's why that's making waves |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/opinions/superman-david-corenswet-superhero-jewish-identity-schwartz/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802110904/https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/opinions/superman-david-corenswet-superhero-jewish-identity-schwartz/index.html |archive-date=August 2, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |publisher=CNN}}

{{Cite web |last=Schwartz |first=Roy |date=July 11, 2023 |title=Opinion: The new Superman is half Jewish. Here's why that's making waves |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/opinions/superman-david-corenswet-superhero-jewish-identity-schwartz/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240802110904/https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/11/opinions/superman-david-corenswet-superhero-jewish-identity-schwartz/index.html |archive-date=August 2, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |publisher=CNN |quote=The casting has been making some waves. Corenswet is half Jewish, which has prompted articles in pop culture sites like Inverse, Jewish press like The Jewish Chronicle and even a 1,400-word piece in Rolling Stone on why that matters.}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Michaelson |first=Jay |date=June 28, 2023 |title=David Corenswet Is the First Jewish Superman. Here's Why That Matters. |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/david-corenswet-first-jewish-superman-why-matters-james-gunn-dc-comics-1234780413/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240926005112/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-features/david-corenswet-first-jewish-superman-why-matters-james-gunn-dc-comics-1234780413/ |archive-date=September 26, 2024 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |magazine=Rolling Stone}}

{{Cite web |last=O'Neill |first=Jack |date=July 11, 2023 |title=Why Superman: Legacy Will Be a Jewish Allegory |url=https://movieweb.com/superman-legacy-will-be-jewish-allegory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712145221/https://movieweb.com/superman-legacy-will-be-jewish-allegory/ |archive-date=July 12, 2023 |access-date=October 25, 2024 |website=MovieWeb}}

{{Cite web |last=Abramovitch |first=Seth |date=January 28, 2025 |title=James Gunn Says New Shot of Superman's Face Is "Zero CG"; Fans Say, "We Can Tell" |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-gunn-superman-face-zero-cg-googly-eyes-1236120382/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250130165921/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-gunn-superman-face-zero-cg-googly-eyes-1236120382/ |archive-date=January 30, 2025 |access-date=January 31, 2025 |website=The Hollywood Reporter}}

{{Cite magazine |last=Romano |first=Nick |date=June 19, 2025 |title=DC's Man of Tomorrow: James Gunn on Superman, Gods and Monsters, and what's next (exclusive) |url=https://ew.com/james-gunn-interview-superman-gods-and-monsters-future-dcu-titles-exclusive-11755992 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250620003540/https://ew.com/james-gunn-interview-superman-gods-and-monsters-future-dcu-titles-exclusive-11755992 |archive-date=June 20, 2025 |access-date=June 21, 2025 |magazine=Entertainment Weekly}}

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