3 Reasons David Corenswet as Superman Can Outclass Henry Cavill’s Legacy

Published 10/21/2024, 3:47 AM EDT

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Superman, the man of steel, the paragon of heroism, the fellow with the unfortunate habit of wearing his underpants outside his trousers. And yet, it is not his sartorial choices but the departure of Henry Cavill from the role that has stirred the masses into such a frenzy. However, the updates regarding the new and improved Superman, as James Gunn is convinced that it is going to be, have given it a whole new shape.

What was once an imbalanced seesaw with shattered Cavill fans claiming the suit will never quite fit again is now balanced and even leaning towards David Corenswet primarily because of the three following reasons.

A James Gunn extravaganza

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Punch as hard as you may, it is hard to score when what you are punching at is a filmmaking maestro with all five fingers dipped in comic books. James Gunn has proven through various X discussions that he often engages in and the characters that he plans to make eminent in DC's new journey that he is all strapped in to make DC great again.

With him crafting the Superman of his dreams in David Corenswet, wisely chosen to be a fresh face, Gunn might bring forth a masterpiece as iconic as his Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy.

The 'bright' future of Superman

Even if the Snyder cut jokes in Barbie got you a little red in the face, there is no denying that irrespective of the arguable cinematic genius that they encompass, they do require the viewer to squint really hard to see what is unfolding on the screen. On the contrary, James Gunn's Superman is willing to stick closer to the comic book portrayal of the superhero being a symbol of hope and positivity. 

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David Corenswet brings forth a new age of Kal-El

From James Gunn's dispersal of Henry Cavill despite him being a proven weapon to attract audiences to doing away with the gills infused darker shade of the Superman costume for a brighter and simpler one, it was clear that David Corenswet's Superman was going to be different. However, that this difference was going to be something that fans found absolutely adorable was only registered when set photos of the actor surfaced online, making everyone hopeful for the new era of Superman helmed by David Corenswet and James Gunn.

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Aliza Siddiqui

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Aliza Siddiqui, a seasoned entertainment journalist and primary editor at Netflix Junkie, discovered her passion for storytelling through Anne Hathaway's iconic performance in Princess Diaries. Her love for film was further solidified by the thought-provoking climax of Don't Look Up, which left her in awe of its ability to balance humor and commentary, much like The Dictator and Cunk on Earth, which impressed her with their loud yet subtle haywire references. With a background in writing over a thousand articles at Otakukart, Aliza brings her unique voice and style to her editorial role, where she incorporates her idiosyncratic wit with engaging content.

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