Shocking Twist in the DC Universe: Henry Cavill Reprises Superman Role Alongside New Lois Lane!
DC's iconic power couple gets a fresh face! Exciting details emerge about the new actors set to don the roles of Superman & Lois Lane in the latest DC installment
David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been chosen as the lead actors in James Gunn's upcoming film, Superman: Legacy, which will mark the beginning of the new DC Universe. As the DCEU is drawing to a close this year, DC Studios has been diligently searching for their next stars for one of their highly anticipated movies: Superman: Legacy. Under Gunn's direction, the casting process has been underway for the past few weeks.
The long wait is now over, as Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Studios have officially announced that Corenswet and Brosnahan will portray the iconic characters of Clark Kent and Lois Lane in Superman: Legacy. This decision follows recent speculation that Corenswet was a strong contender for the role of Superman. Gunn has subsequently confirmed this casting news in a tweet, which can be found below.
Everything We Know About DC's New Superman & Lois Lane Actors
Corenswet has garnered a tremendous amount of popularity ever since the official announcement of Superman: Legacy by DC Studios. As for Brosnahan, her emergence as a frontrunner sparked swift and widespread online support advocating that she takes on the role of Lois in the upcoming adaptation.
While Corenswet may not be as recognizable as Brosnahan, the 30-year-old actor has made a name for himself through his roles in The Politician, Hollywood, and We Own This City. Brosnahan, on the other hand, is already well-established and has received critical acclaim for her leading role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. According to casting reports, both Corenswet and Brosnahan were top contenders for the roles of Superman and Lois, with a few other actors in the mix as well.
With the possibility of an upcoming SAG-AFTRA strike, it appears that DC Studios wanted to secure the two stars for Superman: Legacy. The impact this will have on DC's presence at San Diego Comic-Con is uncertain. However, having Lois and Clark locked in makes it a significant promotional event for the upcoming DC Universe movie if they are brought in for a potential Hall H presentation.
Now that Superman: Legacy has chosen their Lois and Clark, there will be future announcements about other roles in the movie in the upcoming weeks and months. Characters like Jimmy Olsen and Lex Luthor are said to be part of the film, with rumors circulating about Alexander and Bill Skarsgård playing the renowned DC Comics villain. While it has not been confirmed or denied, The Authority characters are also reportedly being cast for Superman: Legacy as a lead-up to their own movie.
Source: Deadline, James Gunn
