Superman star David Corenswet reached out to Henry Cavill about the DC role, but the Man of Steel actor wanted him to do his own thing: "Superman isn't one for dictating how other people should be"

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David Corenswet "exchanged letters" with former Superman actors Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin

Henry Cavill as Superman in Man of Steel
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New Superman actor David Corenswet has revealed he's been in correspondence with Man of Steel's Henry Cavill and Superman & Lois' Tyler Hoechlin about the iconic DC role – and received a very Superman reply in response.

Speaking to Heart at the recent Superman red carpet in London, Corenswet said he "exchanged letters" with the pair.

Corenswet is taking over the cape – and trunks – of Superman as part of James Gunn's DCU. He's set to appear alongside Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor in July 11's Superman, which is set to kick off DCU Chapter One and its rebooted universe.

Henry Cavill, meanwhile, met a low-key end as Superman, being replaced in the role just weeks after appearing in the Black Adam post-credits scene. Hoechlin at least got to fly off in the sunset on his CW series last year, which came to a poignant end after four seasons.

For more, be sure to check out our guide on how to watch the DC movies in order, plus a larger look at all the upcoming DC movies in development.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell
Senior Entertainment Writer

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.

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