British actor Tom Brittney has come forward about losing the lead role in the DC Universe movie Superman: Legacy. David Corenswet has ultimately been chosen to don the cape of Superman, also known as Clark Kent or Kal-El, with the actor expected to step into the shoes of the DC Comics icon when Legacy begins production in 2024.
Tom Brittney, who was among the lead candidates for the role of Superman, was understandably disappointed with the outcome but demonstrated grace in his response. After the official casting of David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, Brittney expressed his sentiments through the social media platform Twitter. With simplicity and heartwarming sincerity, the rising actor posted a single, yet impactful symbol to Twitter — a heat emoji.
David Corenswet has been steadily making a name for himself in the entertainment industry with his impressive performances in various projects. He gained significant recognition for his roles in the hit Netflix series The Politician and the slasher movie Pearl.
David Corenswet’s Superman: Legacy portrayal is expected to offer a more traditional take on the beloved superhero and his alter-ego, Clark Kent. While recent iterations of the Man of Steel have explored different aspects of the character, James Gunn has suggested that Legacy features a return to the classic essence of Superman.
Superman’s DC Universe Future
Superman: Legacy is a much-anticipated project, given that Clark Kent has been an integral part of the DC Universe for over 80 years, with various iterations and adaptations across different media. The movie promises to explore the character’s origins and his struggles to balance his dual identities as Clark Kent and Superman while fighting off villains and saving the world.
James Gunn and Peter Safran told journalists that their vision for the DC Universe includes locked scripts, wiggle room and a unified storyline across film, television, animation and video game projects. The two explained that the DC Universe could bring back elements from previous DC regimes, meaning that their eight-to-year plan is not a full reboot.
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