James Gunn reveals first look at David Corenswet in ‘Superman’ costume
nme.comSuperman in James Gunn‘s upcoming reboot – check it out below.Last night (May 6), Gunn took to social media to share a picture of Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman in the upcoming DC film reboot, now simply titled Superman after initially being titled Superman: Legacy.In the picture, Corenswet is seen wearing the iconic red and blue Superman suit, albeit with changes to its logo and seemingly the return of the Kryptonian’s iconic red briefs.
It also includes an ominous beam firing behind Superman.Check out the first look at David Corenswet as Superman below.A post shared by James Gunn (@jamesgunn)Posting on Threads, Gunn also noted that the photo was taken “entirely in-camera”.James Gunn’s Superman is due for release on July 11, 2025.
Helmed by Gunn – who is now the co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran – Superman will also star Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner and more.In January last year, Peter Safran revealed more about the plot for Superman, telling reporters: “It focuses on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.
He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks that kindness is old-fashioned.”Gunn confirmed in December 2022 that longtime Superman actor Henry Cavill will not be involved in his vision of the DC Universe.
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