There’s nothing as huge as Superman when it comes to star-making roles. After months of auditions, James Gunn has picked David Corenswet to play the Kryptonian hero in ‘Superman: Legacy.’ The young actor edged over Nicolas Hoult and Tom Brittney for the role during the final auditions.

A graduate of Juilliard, he started with guest appearances in television shows like ‘One Bad Choice,’ ‘Elementary,’ and ‘Instinct.’ His breakout role was River Barkley in the Netflix series ‘The Politician.’ He’s also starred in films ‘Pearl’ and ‘Look Both Ways.’ And now, it’s his turn to put on the cape!

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David Corenswet Net Worth

David Corenswet is an American actor whose net worth is $5 million, as reported by opoyi.com. Most of his net worth comes from his acting jobs. With his casting as Superman, his net worth will surely skyrocket and bring him equally lucrative film and television projects.

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David Corenswet Family And Personal Life

David Packard Corenswet was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 8, 1993. His father, John Corenswet, worked as a stage actor in New York City before becoming a lawyer. His mother is also a lawyer. He has a sister named Amy.

As a freshman at the University of Pennsylvania, Corenswet applied to Juilliard School and got in. In 2016, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in drama. The actor, known for being notoriously private about his family and dating life, is believed to be currently single.

David Corenswet Career

David Corenswet appeared as a child actor in the theater productions of ‘All My Sons,’ ‘Macbeth,’ ‘La Ve En Blue,’ and ‘The Forgiving Harvest.’ As an adult, he wrote and starred in the 2011 short film ‘Following Chase.’ He also co-wrote, produced, and started in the sketch comedy series ‘Moe And Joeweather,’ which ran for two seasons.

‘The Superman: Legacy’ actor’s first film role straight out of Juilliard was the 2018 political thriller ‘Affairs Of Street.’ He rose to fame with the Netflix series ‘House Of Cards,’ ‘The Politician,’ and ‘Hollywood.’ He was recently seen in A24’s slasher thriller ‘Pearl’ and Netflix’s ‘Look Both Ways.’ Corenswet also appeared in the HBO limited series ‘We Own This City.’

The ‘Hollywood’ actor will be seen in the Apple TV series ‘Lady In The Lake’ and FX’s ‘The Answers.’ Corenswet will also be seen in the romantic musical movie ‘The Greatest Hits.’ But undoubtedly, the most significant role for the actor will be playing Superman/Clark Kent in James Gunn’s ‘Superman: Legacy’ opposite Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.

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