David Corenswet is the new Superman— Everything you should know

David Corenswet is taking on one of the biggest challenges of his career. The 31-year-old actor is taking on "Superman," a character that, while beloved and storied, is a challenging one to adapt to the screen. While Superman is the most famous of superheroes, he's also the least interesting in a world where Batman and Spider-Man have been adapted to the screen by multiple actors with enormous box office success.

"Superman" is Corwenset's big break. While he's developed a career in film and television, he brings a refreshingly new face to Metropolis. Here's what you should know about him:

He likes to keep his life private

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Corenswet likes his privacy, keeping details of his life away from the spotlight. He has an Instagram where he promotes his work. His first post was made following his casting as Superman, showing a glimpse of the iconic superhero suit. 

He's married to Julia Best Warner, a fellow actress, with the two sharing a daughter.

His big break was on the series 'The Politician'

Corenswet has been acting for over a decade, appearing in multiple TV series and films before his big break. In 2019, he starred in "The Politician," a Netflix series led by Ryan Murphy. He partnered up again with Murphy for the TV show "Hollywood," kickstarting his career. 

Following those TV shows, Corenswet played key parts in "Pearl" and "Twisters," playing handsome men with a twist to them, serving as an interesting base for what people can expect with Superman.

What we know about 'Superman'

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"Superman" is one of the most anticipated movies of the year, serving as the basis for a new stage of the DC universe of films. Details of the film are being kept under wraps, but at an appearance at CinemaCon, James Gunn, the film's director, revealed that the film finds a young Superman at the start of his career as a superhero and journalist. 

The film sounds like a love story

Superman's relationship with Lois Lane, played by Rachel Brosnahan, plays a key part in the story. 

"We have robots and monster babies and giant kaiju and all of that stuff. But that is also grounded around these incredibly real relationships with a couple that started dating a few months ago, and now they're really learning the ins and outs of each other," said Gunn to Entertainment Weekly.

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In an interview with Time Magazine, Corenswet shed some light on the headspace of his character. “He is starting to become successful in the big glitzy city so far away from home,” he said. 

“He’s madly in love with a woman who isn’t so sure about him. And he’s made a few superhuman friends who like him but think of him as naive. All these new elements in his life have unbalanced him a bit and as he’s tottering we’re going to see where he lands in terms of his values and choices.” 

Corenswet wants to embrace the challenge of 'Superman'

In a profile with TIME magazine, Corenswet revealed that he was ready to be identified with Superman for the rest of his life. “Would this be worth doing if this was the only thing I do as an actor for the rest of my life?” he asked in his interview. 

"I think the answer is yes.”