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David Corenswet is look vast foresighted beforeSuperman : Legacyarrives in theatre . TheDC UniverseSuperman actor has been hitting the gymnasium before filming for the movie begins early next year , preparing to substantiate the Man of Steel . Having to come after Henry Cavill in the role , Superman : Legacy ’s Corenswethas quite the strong-arm challenge to sweep over .

On Instagram , Corenswet ’s personal trainer , Paolo Mascitti , shared a look at theSuperman : Legacystar ’s progress .

Corenswet usually sports a leaner look , with the image apportion by his personal trainer render the actor ’s physical transmutation to leadSuperman : Legacy ’s cast . While there are still no concreteupdates onSuperman : Legacy ’s exact filming start date , which was reportedly postponed to Spring 2024 due to the Hollywood strike , Corenswet is looking quick to put on the Superman costume .

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While he look even more remarkably like Superman now that he is abstruse into his education for the theatrical role , Corenswet ’s looks are only part of why he is a great choice to play the Cuban sandwich . Through his preceding roles , Corenswet has shown that he has what it takes to lead the DCU as a comic book - accurate version of Clark Kent . His lead sprain in Netflix’sHollywoodshowed that the histrion possesses the personal appeal for the role , and that he is capable to impersonate the dorky side of Clark Kent utterly .

InThe Politician , Corenswet show his certification for the other side of the character , Superman . In the series , Corenswet played the tragical River Barkley . The character was the most democratic mortal in his high schooltime , having to cope with the social pressure that came from everyone look up to him , something Corenswet should tap into for Superman . The actor also delivered multiple inspirational speeches in the series that mat up close to what his Superman might sound like .

More than that , Corenswet had his eye on the office years before Gunn even became the DCU ’s creative head and announcedSuperman : Legacy . In a 2019 interview withEntertainment Weekly , Corenswet revealed that he would love to " do an wellbeing , throwback [ take on Superman ] . " That description match what Gunn aim to do with the reference , as the DCU chief has already revealed the movie will take aspiration from classic Superman laughable ledger stories . Based on all those factors , Corenswet was truly the perfect histrion to leadSuperman : Legacy .

Custom image of David Corenswet side by side with comic book Superman, whose eyes are glowing red.

Source : Paolo Mascitti / Instagram

Custom image of David Corenswet as Superman in two different angles, with a red & yellow and a blue “S” shields behind.

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