Superman Soars Again Corenswet and Brosnaham Cast in ‘Superman: Legacy’

In a groundbreaking move set to reshape the DC Universe, David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnaham, two of Hollywood’s newest talents, take on two of pop culture’s most iconic characters, Clark Kent/Superman and Lois Lane. Corenswet, a Philadelphia native and Juilliard graduate, is no stranger to the spotlight. He has made his mark in both television and film, with roles in Netflix’s “The Politician”, where he portrayed River Barkley, and “Hollywood”, in which he played Jack Castello, a role that was considered his “breakout role.” His casting of the Kryptonian hero and the reporter, Clark Kent, fits perfectly into what we know about James Gunn’s narrative arc, which will focus on both the duality of Superman’s Kryptonian heritage and human upbringing and the challenges that come with that.

On the other side of the superhero dynamic duo, Brosnaham, a Wisconsinborn actress, has a more well-established profile and a mantle of awards for her work on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Her performance in the show earned her numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and two Golden Globe Awards.

Before her breakout role in Amazon series, she had a recurring role in Netflix’s “House of Cards,” which landed her an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress.

The new film, set for release on

July 11, 2025, promises a fresh take on the iconic Superman story, focusing largely on a workplace origin story.

I grew up surrounded by various interpretations of the characters ranging from animated to live-action, but this one is the one I am most eager about.

In 2019, Corenswet had an interview with Entertainment Weekly in which he stated the following, “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.”

This quote alone has me over the moon for the next interpretation of the character as I believe a heartwarming, moving and soul-filled Superman film could be crucial in today’s day and age. entertainment.ed@ocolly.com

“Superman: Legacy” is a part of the lengthy block of planned DC films and series a part of the new “reboot” unveiled by director James Gunn, known for his work on the “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise and producer Peter Safran, who is known for his work on “Aquaman” and the “Conjuring” franchise. The narrative focuses on Superman’s embodiment of “Truth, Justice and the American Way,” and his unprecedented kindness in a world that often deems such values old-fashioned. As the DC universe embarks on this reboot, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting to see how Corenswet and Brosnaham bring life into these iconic roles. Only time will tell.