Superman Star David Corenswet Links to Adventure Book Creator

David Corenswet, the actor cast as Superman in James Gunn's upcoming DC Studios film, is generating buzz with his portrayal of a compassionate and optimistic Clark Kent. The movie, set to release this summer, features a notable cast including Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and has been promoted with new TV spots and early screenings. Corenswet comes from a creative lineage, as his maternal grandfather, Edward Packard, created the popular 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book series. He has a strong acting background with training at Juilliard and roles in acclaimed TV series before landing the Superman role. Off-screen, Corenswet is married to Julia, whom he met in a Pennsylvania summer theater program, and they welcomed a daughter in early 2024. He balances his new fatherhood with his career, also sharing a lighthearted side as a dog dad to his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Ira.