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James Gunn and DC Studios have found their new Clark Kent and Lois Lane for the upcoming film “Superman: Legacy.”
David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan are set to play the iconic couple in the latest retelling of Superman’s story, Deadline reported.
Audiences would know Brosnahan from Amazon’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and Corenswet from projects like “Pearl,” “The Politician,” and “Look Both Ways.”
“Superman: Legacy” will be Corenswet’s first leading role in a major studio film, a part once held by British actor Henry Cavill.
Warner Bros and DC Studios extensively searched for the two actors to play the popular couple and lead the new franchise. Gunn, who is slated to direct the new film, and Peter Safran announced the project at the beginning of the year in an attempt to revamp the Superman franchise, Deadline reported.
Both Gunn and Safran are also co-chairs at DC Studios.
Insiders told Deadline that Corenswet and Brosnahan auditioned in front of Gunn and Safran in full costume and makeup for the role.
The actors up for the role also had closed test deals that expired in two business weeks, a move that signaled that all parties wanted the parts to be filled before a potential SAG-AFTRA strike, according to Deadline.
SAG-AFTRA, a union that represents more than 160,000 entertainment and media professionals, could potentially hit the picket lines should they not reach a deal with the AMPTP, an association that represents the major motion studios.
The current SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Agreement with the AMPTP expires at midnight on June 30.
As for when the new Superman and Lois Lane will be introduced to the world, dates are still up in the air since Warner Bros has not publicly stated if it will be attending San Diego’s Comic-Con next month.
Movie studios usually visit the convention to announce new projects and the actors portraying beloved roles.
With the casting of Superman and Lois Lane complete, Gunn is expected to look for actors to play Lex Luthor, Superman’s arch-nemesis and other supporting characters like Clark Kent’s friend Jimmy Olsen.
Superman: Legacy is slatd to debut worldwide on July 11, 2025.
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