David Corenswet on SUPERMAN Casting Criticism: "I Don’t Take It Personally"
David Corenswet, the next actor to take flight as the Man of Steel in James Gunn’s Superman, knows all too well that stepping into the the role of this iconic character is a huge deal.
Since his casting, reactions have been mixed, with some fans eager to see his take on the character while others remain skeptical. But for Corenswet, the criticism he’s receiving is just part of the job.
In a recent interview with Esquire, the actor addressed the backlash, saying: "I like to grow and improve myself with criticism. I don’t take it personally. Quite the opposite, it’s a learning experience. And all actors must accept it as what it is in order to grow professionally."
Every actor who has taken on the role of Superman rom Christopher Reeve to Henry Cavill has faced their share of skeptics. This goes for pretty much any actor who is cast as an iconic comic book character. Corenswet seems to understand that it just comes with the territory.
Corenswet added: “James Gunn has a tremendous imagination. I’m only here to deliver the lines he’s written. It’s a very particular vision, spiced up with some wonderful elements and performances. I hope I measure up to it in the audience’s eyes.”
It’s a tough gig, steeping into the boots of Superman, but Corenswet seems ready for the challenge. Now, it’s just a matter of seeing if he can really soar as the character.
Superman will tell the story of “Superman’s journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas.
“He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
“It's set in a world very different from ours and far removed from the DCEU. Heroes have been around for ages, and we'll see how it affected this world's history and has shaped the DCU."
Superman will launch the movie part of DC Studios’ Gods and Monsters: Part 1. It’s scheduled for a theatrical release on July 11, 2025.