After months of hiding under sweatshirts, we can now see what David Cornsweat looks like to play Iron Man.
Gone are the days when Superman star David Cornswait was hidden in a baggy sweatshirt. Finally, the actor showed off his impressive physique for the DC Universe movie. As he prepares to fly high as the next Man of Steel, Cornsweat was recently spotted shirtless, giving DC fans a glimpse of his physical transformation for the iconic role.
Superman’s body is revealed
Social networks, especially the X account @dcuworld, have become the scene of these shocking revelations. A fan managed to capture Corenswet in Mexico filming a commercial. Dressed in black shorts and a tank top, the actor left nothing to the imagination. The four published photos clearly show the results of their grueling sessions at the gym. A week ago, the actor hinted that the vibe of the 2025 superhero movie was inspired by the Superman stories “For All Seasons” and “All-Star,” though he said the plot is entirely “original.”
While Kornswet was in Mexico, production of Superman seemed to be halted. James Gunn, writer, director and head of DC Studios, is gearing up for the second season of Peacemaker. The John Cena-starring series will be the second in the DCU and the first live-action debut in this universe. Like the first season, which is part of the DC Extended Universe, Peacemaker’s second season will take place in the DCU, with ongoing changes that Gunn promises to address.
Although fans have already seen Cornsweat’s new workout routine, they have yet to see the actor in the Iron Man suit. The fan community is eager for an official statement, but Gunn says he’s in no rush. Although he initially commented on Threads that it was “too soon” for the film to be revealed, given that it hasn’t been released for over a year, he later backtracked and said he was “closer to showing them”. Although the production is 18 percent incomplete,
A cultural icon more than a hero
Since his appearance in Action Comics #1 in 1938, Superman has not only been a mainstay in the comics world, but a cultural icon that has influenced numerous film and television adaptations. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, this character rose from humble beginnings on the planet Krypton to become a symbol of hope and justice on Earth. With each new interpretation, from the classic representations of Christopher Reeve to the modern incarnation in the DC Extended Universe, Superman has reflected the concerns and hopes of the times, adapting to the expectations of new generations without losing his original identity.
The arrival of David Cornswett as Superman in this new DCU production not only restarts the saga, but also proposes a reinterpretation of the hero who seeks to reconcile his duality between being an alien with unimaginable powers and a man of values. Kindness and justice. This new episode aims to delve deeper into the psyche of the characters, showing how their Kryptonian heritage is intertwined with Clark Kent’s life. With an approach that promises to be different from its predecessors, fans will be eager to see how this film contributes to the legacy of Iron Man.
Stars in the first DCU movie
In addition to Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman, the cast of the DCU movie includes Rachel Brosnahan as Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane. Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen; Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher; Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern; Isabella Merced as Hawkgirl; Eddie Gathegi as Mr. Terrific; Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho; Maria Gabriela de Faria as an engineer; Terence Rosemore as Otis and Wendell Pierce as Perry White.
The new Superman saga, previously titled Superman: Legacy, follows the hero as he tries to reconcile his Kryptonian roots with his human upbringing. Opting not to tell the Man of Steel origin story, the film begins with Clark Kent already working as a superhero in Metropolis and working at the Daily Planet. The film is slated to hit theaters on July 11, 2025, marking a new era for Superman and the DCU.