3 Reasons Why David Corenswet Might Already Be a Better Superman Than Henry Cavill

The excitement surrounding the upcoming phase of DC movies helmed by James Gunn is palpable. With the announcement of actors and expected storylines, fans are waiting with bated breath to see how the filmmaker bridges the gap and goes one step ahead of the Zack Snyder movies.

The much-awaited aspect of it all? David Corenswet taking over the baton from Henry Cavill. While the latter is hailed as one of the best live-action Supermen in cinema, the possibility of Corenswet stealing that title is looming.

The movies with Corenswet in the iconic red cape are yet to be released, but that’s not stopping fans from making deductions and speculations about his performance as the superhero. Here are three reasons that hint at Corenswet turning out to be a better Superman than Cavill.

David Corenswet’s Supermen Vision Aligned With James Gunn

Before David Corenswet takes to the skies as Superman in 2025, he stated his vision for the next Superman movies which turned out to be exactly what James Gunn had in mind. This alignment in vision and character trajectory proves that the lead actor and the director are on the same page and capable of creating magic on screen.

Back in 2019, Corenswet shared how he wanted Superman to be portrayed on screen after Henry Cavill stepped down. He told Entertainment Weekly,

It came to my attention before the internet got a hold of me, but my pie-in-the-sky ambition is definitely to play Superman. I would love to see somebody do an upbeat, throwback [take on Superman]. I love the Henry Cavill dark and gritty take, but I would love to see the next one be very bright and optimistic.

Gunn also aspires to go back to happier times after Zack Snyder took a gritty stance on the DC characters and their respective storylines. Perhaps this is the reason why Corenswet shined the brightest among all actors Gunn saw in auditions for the role.

David Corenswet Has the Appropriate Build for Superman

Superman is known for his incredible strength and muscle. Without that, he’s just a man in a cape. With an impressive 1.93 m height as compared to Cavill’s 1.85 m, Corenswet’s build is lean yet muscular. He worked out every day at the gym and between filming scenes, sometimes for hours at a stretch to get into the perfect shape.

Though Cavill clearly understood the assignment and looked dashing on screen as Clark Kent, fans believe Corenswet’s height can give him that extra edge over The Witcher actor and take him one step ahead in the race to be the best live-action Superman.

Even when Gunn revealed the image of Corenswet dressed in the memorable blue and red suit, fans went gaga over the actor’s look. He exuded charisma as Superman with that slick back hairstyle and muscular definition that would give other Superman actors a run for their money.

James Gunn Calls David Corenswet The Best

Looking at Corenswet’s past projects and ventures, it comes as no surprise that Gunn chose him to play the next Superman on screen. He has the ability to charm and inspire others with his words alone, an exceptional expression and emotional capacity that instantly make people connect with him.

Moreover, Gunn has publicly called him one of the best actors he has worked with, consolidating his belief in the actor’s talent. Gunn shared,

Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, David Corenswet is going to freak everyone out with how great he is. He is one of the best actors I’ve ever worked with, and he can do everything. The man is incredible.

On and off camera, Corenswet embodies the ultimate Boy Scout attitude which makes him seem trustworthy and relatable. The 29-year-old actor is teeming with the right energy that can make him the next big star of Hollywood.

Ultimately, Gunn’s vision for superhero movies has never failed him in the past, which actually made DC trust him with the next set of movies. With Corenswet as Superman, fans are hoping Gunn does not let them down.

Superman is set to release on July 11, 2025.