New Superman Actor Candidates: Who Are They?
Devil works hard, but the fan casting works harder.
As the iconic Superman remains a timeless superhero, James Gunn has begun the search for a new actor to don the red cape and blue tights in his film Superman: Legacy.
With Henry Cavill 's departure from the role, speculation has been swirling about who will step into the Man of Steel's shoes.
Superman: Legacy will tell us a story of Superman at the beginning of his superhero career and will likely require a younger actor for the role.
Clark Kent was 33 years old when he became Superman, and these 5 candidates may be a perfect match for continuing Henry Cavill's legacy.
1. David Corenswet
The best candidate so far. We mean, look at him. If you open the AI Art Generator and type in The New Superman, you will probably get his face.
David Corenswet is a 29-year-old American actor who already has an impressive list of roles for such a young age.
He has already worked with Ryan Murphy in The Politician and Hollywood and fans believe that he would give an outstanding performance as James Gunn's Superman.
2. Jacob Elordi
The 25-year-old Australian actor gained popularity through his performances in projects like The Kissing Booth film series and Euphoria.
His portrayal of bad boys has immediately stolen women's hearts and pronounced him one of the Hollywood heartthrobs.
Fans believe that he would be able to successfully play the good guy this time, as his striking physical presence could lend itself well to portraying Superman.
3. Nicholas Hoult
The most experienced actor on the list, he started his career in the British TV drama Skins 16 years ago and hasn't left the screen since.
Nicholas has already been rumored to play Batman in 2019, and if the emo role wasn't quite right for him, fans believe that the role of the blue-eyed orphan from outer space is something his career is missing.
4. Tom Brittney
Tom Brittney is known for his role as Reverend Will Davenport in the television series Grantchester which proved to fans that he is capable of acting versatility.
His acting skills and superhero looks are considered by fans to be a perfect fit for the upcoming Man of Steel movie.
5. Glen Powell
It's not the first time for Glen Powell, who is known for his performances in films like Devotion and Top Gun: Maverick, to be associated with a superhero, as a lot of fans have considered him a good choice for a role of the Green Lantern recently.
And after the rumors for new Superman have escalated enough, Glen's candidate bumped high in a list of possible Clark Kents.
Who knows, maybe Glen Powell's charisma and witty personality would bring something new to the Man of Steel's character.
Although James Gunn refuses to give any comments on the audition process, it would be interesting to see if in the end these actors would join the list of fan-casts that came true.