'Superman' Star David Corenswet Was Offered DCU Role Under One Condition

Aside from a solid script and director, one of the most significant factors in the success of a comic book movie is a cast that can bring their vision to life. Whether it was Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man or Heath Ledger as the Joker, certain castings have come to define a franchise or film, setting a precedent for other iconic comic book characters. One such casting was Christopher Reeve as Superman, who would embody everything about the character, leaving future actors with big red boots to fill. Now, David Corenswet is the latest actor to take on the role in James Gunn's Superman, and the writer/director had one requirement for Corenswet to play the character.