A Superman Lost, a Superman Found! Netflix Celebrates the New Era of DCU With David Corenswet Replacing Henry Cavill

Published 06/28/2023, 8:30 PM EDT

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Fans have finally lost their favorite Superman today. Just hours back, the DCU announced the name that replaced Henry Cavill from his throne. And it is none other than the handsome and talented actor David Corenswet. The search for a perfect candidate to fit this iconic role has been going on for a long time. James Gunn and Peter Safran were aware of the consequences they would face if the new hero did not come as an equal to the British superstar.

They did it at last and found a man who could take on his legacy to another level of glory. Seeing this new dawn in the universe of Superman, even the streaming giant has become excited.

Netflix is mesmerized by David Corenswet taking the role of Henry Cavill

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The official account of Netflix on Twitter recently posted some pictures of the new Superman David Corenswet. The network lauded the 29-year-old star for this astounding achievement that has set his career on a successful path. They called the time when he first appeared in the show The Politician. The post stated that his acting in this drama made it quite clear that he is going to rule the entertainment industry.

In the snapshots, Corenswet looked really dashing as his brunette hair and physique shined out. Moreover, the last picture pointed out his resemblance to Henry Cavill. The same innocent smile and glistening blue eyes that fans have seen numerous times on the big screen whenever the 40-year-old showed up in his superhero avatar.

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Now fans will get to watch his younger version who left Gunn astounded with his performance during the screen test. Meanwhile, people who have not yet checked out his prowess in acting can watch his movies and shows listed below.

All the movies and shows starring David Corenswet on Netflix 

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Before entering the world of superheroes, David Corenswet worked alongside many famous faces. Just like Henry Cavill, he has worked in a Netflix original romantic comedy-drama starring Lili Reinhart. Look Both Ways is a romantic comedy-drama that focuses on Natalie, whose life diverges into two parallel realities.

The actor has also worked in two Netflix series, the first one we discussed above and the miniseries Hollywood which came out in 2o2o. Besides this, he has been featured in House of Cards, which received highly positive reviews and several award nominations, including 33 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and eight Golden Globe Award nominations.

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What do you think about the new Superman? Drop your comments below.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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