The main competitor to David Corenswet for the titular role in James Gunn’sSupermanhas recently commented on missing out as the DCU’s Man of Steel.James Gunn’sSupermanis undoubtedly one of the most anticipated movies of 2025, with audiences looking forward to seeing how the iconic character will be treated after a tumultuous tenure in the DCEU. This anticipation was only bolstered by thecast assembled forSuperman,led by David Corenswet as Clark Kent. As theupcoming DC movieedges closer, those who missed out onSupermanhave begun speaking out about their experiences.
Perhaps the main competitor of Corenswet in this regard was Tom Brittney, with the actor recently appearing on theHellishpodcast. Naturally, Brittney was asked about his thoughts on Corenswet being cast as Clark Kent in the DCU’s Chapter One. As expected, Brittney gave a classy answer that did nothing other than praise Corenswet:“David Corenswet got it - I mean the guy was born to play Superman, he looks exactly like him… I think he’s a wonderful actor.”
What Tom Brittney’s David Corenswet Comments Mean
Overall, Brittney’s comments are as simple as they seem. Brittney is correct in his statement that Corenswet looks exactly like Superman and, as such, is often labeled as being born to play the character. Corenswet was possibly the leading candidate to play Clark Kent as soon as Henry Cavill’s tenure ended, with fan castings worldwide placing the former as the next Man of Tomorrow in Gunn’s fledgling universe.
As evident by Brittney’s comments, it seems he would agree; Brittney clearly does not hold any hard feelings towards Corenswet. Although many might find this obvious given both actors are prominent within the industry and are no strangers to losing out on roles, it would be difficult not to place a lot of hope on being cast as a character as iconic as Superman. Thankfully, Brittney has nothing but nice things to say about Corenswet, echoing many of the sentiments that DC fans have held since his casting as Superman was announced.
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I must admit, it is nice to see Brittney taking the reality that Corenswet pipped him to theSupermanrole well. In a world that is often so filled with negativity and hatred, it would have been easy for Brittney to hold a grudge against Corenswet. After all, it is not lost on me that a role like Superman could change someone’s life, especially given that it is expected to last for a long time after Chapter One: Gods and Monsters in the DCU’s case.
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However, I am thankful that Brittney chose to praise Corenswet in light of this. If anything, this proves to me that James Gunn’s casting choices, regardless of who ended up in the role, were perfect. Superman is a character that embodies everything humanity should be: goodness, positivity, grace, and humility. Brittney seems to typify these traits in his comments about Corenswet, just as the actor eventually chosen as Clark Kent is sure to do onceSupermanhits theaters in 2025.
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Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
