Hunt for the new Superman for the upcoming movie Superman: Legacy is still going on. Henry Cavill who created the magic on screen as Clark Kent aka Superman has made things difficult for the makers about replacing him. Many young actors have joined the race of becoming the next Superman, but no name has been confirmed yet by the makers of the movie. 

Henry Cavill as Superman
Henry Cavill as Superman

Reportedly, the makers are trying to find the perfect actor to do justice to Superman’s incredible past performances. 

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List of actors who are in the race to play the next Superman 

David Corenswet can be the next Superman
David Corenswet can be the next Superman

The makers of the upcoming Superman movie are trying to hunt a fresh face for the movie. Many renowned young actors are also auditioning for the role but the decision is yet to be made. Reportedly, James Gunn has started to watch the audition tapes to finalize who can play the lead in his movie. Many names are making waves on the internet who have auditioned for the Superman role.

Apparently, David Corenswet is the running ahead and is the top choice of the makers. The young actor was seen in Netflix’s Hollywood to The Politician and the horror movie Pearl. His performance in these projects was appreciated by the audience. Reports suggest that people on social media want Corenswet to play the role of Superman in the upcoming movie as he is much more similar to Henry Cavill.

Alden Ehrenreich at an event
Alden Ehrenreich at an event

Another name that the makers are thinking of is Alden Ehrenreich. The 33-year-old actor doesn’t have many big hits in his movie career but he has worked with many great filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola, Park-Chang Wook, and the Coen Brothers. His past performances in the movies suggest that he is capable to play the character. 

Joseph Quinn in Stranger things
Joseph Quinn in Stranger Things

Joseph Quinn rose to prominence when he was seen in season four of Stranger Things. Quinn played Eddie Munson and won people’s hearts. He is a rising talent but he hasn’t worked on many action projects that are making the makers still decide if he can play Superman in the upcoming movie. Reportedly the makers think that Quinn has a natural charm to play the part and he also has a very powerful on-screen presence.

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Actors that fans want to see as the next Superman

Glen Powell at an event
Glen Powell at an event

People are rooting for many big names from the industry. Makers of the upcoming Superman movie are thinking of casting Glen Powell for the lead role. Powell has that incredible Superman looks and acting skills that can make him the next Superman star. Powell’s performance in Top Gun: Maverick has turned all eyes on him. His performance in the movie was applauded by the critics and audiences. 

Jacob Elordi at an event
Jacob Elordi at an event

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The heartthrob teen sensation Jacob Elordi is also one of the characters trying to be the next Superman. His great height, looks and on-screen charisma is making Superman fans want him as the lead actor in the movie. The name is not yet confirmed and the cast of the film is yet to be finalized. For the female lead, Amy Adams’s replacement many names were suggested by the makers. Sex Education’s Emma Mackey, Phoebe Dynevor from Bridgerton, and Samara Weaving from Scream VI are the top contenders to play the female lead in the upcoming Superman movie. 

Source: The Direct; Movie Web

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