SUPERMAN Takes Flight In New Promo Art As Frank Grillo Compares David Corenswet To Christopher Reeve

SUPERMAN Takes Flight In New Promo Art As Frank Grillo Compares David Corenswet To Christopher Reeve

Newly released promo art for DC Studios' Superman shows the Man of Tomorrow taking flight. Frank Grillo, meanwhile, has praised David Corenswet's take on the hero and compares him to Christopher Reeve.

By JoshWilding - Dec 05, 2024 08:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman

Despite taking on roles in the likes of Hollywood and Twisters, it's not unfair to say David Corenswet was a relative unknown before being cast as the title character in James Gunn's Superman

Everything we've seen of the 6'4" actor suggests he's been perfectly cast as the iconic superhero. He looks the part, towers over his co-stars, and has packed on plenty of muscle to bring the Kryptonian to life in the new DCU. 

Now, Creature Commandos and Superman star Frank Grillo shared what he thinks makes Corenswet so perfect for the role in an interview with Kristian Harloff.

"Henry Cavill, beautiful dude. I mean, God touched him on the shoulder and said, 'I’m going to make you handsome,'" he started. "But with David, there’s something very Christopher Reeve about him. He’s got a stoicism. There’s a seriousness."

"First of all, I’m 5’10. The guy stepped out from behind the curtain with the suit on, I was like, 'Oh my, God! You are Superman!'" Grillo said of Corenswet's impressive stature. "He encompasses this aura. Superman to me was never morally derelict. Superman stood for something. He was steadfast. He was a naivete and a vulnerability about him - when I was watching Superman as a kid."

"And there’s something about this guy. I don’t know if I can articulate it but I was like, 'Oh, this guy is Superman. He’s Superman,'" he concluded. 

That's high praise indeed and it's starting to feel like we're in store for something really special with Corenswet's Superman. Gunn appears to be setting the stage for him to become the face of this shared world, anyway, and recently said the actor will "freak everyone out with how great he is."

New Superman promo art has also been revealed at CCXP in Brazil and it features a stunning shot of the Man of Steel taking flight. It's an iconic pose and one we hope is based on the movie itself. 

You can take a closer look at that in the X post below.

Superman tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

David Corenswet is playing the Man of Steel, while Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to star as Lois Lane.

The cast includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, and Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer.

Supporting characters include Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Pa Kent, Neva Howell as Ma Kent, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover as Cat Grant, Christopher MacDonald as Ron Troupe, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Milly Alcock as Supergirl.

Superman is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

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MisterBones
MisterBones - 12/5/2024, 8:39 AM
“…Compares David Corenswet To Christopher Reeve”

I’m rooting for Corenswet but
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TheVandalore
TheVandalore - 12/5/2024, 8:41 AM
@McMurdo - I think James Gunn is more over rated than Taika.
HagridsHole1
HagridsHole1 - 12/5/2024, 8:48 AM
A ridiculous proposition, to be sure.
Forthas
Forthas - 12/5/2024, 8:49 AM
"Everything we've seen of the 6'4" actor suggests he's been perfectly cast as the iconic superhero."

Shill baby, Shill!
bobevanz
bobevanz - 12/5/2024, 8:50 AM
@Forthas - stay mad clown
TheJok3r
TheJok3r - 12/5/2024, 9:13 AM
@Forthas - What are they talking about ? We haven't seen anything ?
Forthas
Forthas - 12/5/2024, 9:17 AM
@TheJok3r - EXACTLY!!!!!
bobevanz
bobevanz - 12/5/2024, 8:49 AM
I like my Superman full of hope and dignity, not some crybaby emo who has a temper problem. Snyder's supes is basically a Kyle
Slotherin
Slotherin - 12/5/2024, 10:39 AM
@bobevanz - how?
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/5/2024, 8:49 AM
Frank Grillo’s Opinions are moot.
Highflyer
Highflyer - 12/5/2024, 8:52 AM
I don't want an imitation. I'm hoping he'll make it his own.
Superspecialawesomeguy
Superspecialawesomeguy - 12/5/2024, 9:02 AM
Man I can't wait to see Corenswet in action.

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Thing94
Thing94 - 12/5/2024, 9:10 AM
Release the Kraken! Um, trailer!
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 12/5/2024, 9:20 AM
He's right about Cavill being handsome and Superman not being morally ambiguous. Really hope the new Superman really is the latter. Some superheroes don't need to be in the grey.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/5/2024, 10:00 AM
From the thumbnail/title picture I was about to rip into the CGI looking Gumby muscles. But now I see we’re all supposed to get hype from a coffee mug graphic.
NickScryer
NickScryer - 12/5/2024, 10:18 AM
So they're going for Reeves vibes. Can't be worse than Superman Returns right?
Timerider
Timerider - 12/6/2024, 12:25 PM
@NickScryer - he’s better than Routh, and I’m guessing the story is better than Superman Returns. I think we have nothing to worry about then. We’ll be ok, I think.
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 12/5/2024, 10:49 AM
Man, between Gunn and Grillo they are Hyping the F*CK out of Corenswet as being the "perfect" Superman. Thats kind of alot of pressure on the kid .. and this movie. Buckle up kiddos, i hope this movie knocks it out of the park, but if it doesn't

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Slotherin
Slotherin - 12/6/2024, 4:52 PM
@TheVandalore - exercise? You typed a whole ass paragraph response... But okay.
I hope all those words made you feel better about your sensitivity to criticism
PatientXero
PatientXero - 12/5/2024, 12:37 PM
Well that was clickbait.
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