David Corenswet: The New Superman Frontrunner Who Looks Like Henry Cavill

David Corenswet is a frontrunner for the role of Clark Kent in Superman: Legacy, a reboot by James Gunn.

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He looks very similar to Henry Cavill, who left the role after 2022’s Black Adam.

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Superman: Legacy will focus on a younger Clark Kent.

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A new fan art by @21xfour shows how Corenswet could look like as Superman.

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Corenswet has been a fan favorite for the role for years.

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John Krasinski played Reed Richards in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness after a similar fan casting situation.

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There are related articles and videos about David Corenswet and James Gunn’s hints about his Superman movie.

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The casting process for Superman: Legacy is still ongoing.

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Gunn does not comment on who is auditioning for the role.

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