If fans weren’t already in love with David Corenswet’s depiction of the Symbol of Hope in the DCU’s Superman, then his kind gesture will make them true believers. While filming the project, Corenswet took the time to meet with athletes from Buddy Strong Academy, an organization where people with Down Syndrome express their love for training and athletics.
Therefore, through this kind gesture and an attempt to raise awareness of the medical condition, many fans are convinced that DC Studios’ co-CEO James Gunn made the right call in choosing Corenswet as Superman.
David Corenswet Personifies Superman’s Ideals and Morals IRL
It’s one thing to play a character in a film or a TV show; it’s a whole different thing to truly inhabit that character in your real life. That’s exactly why David Corenswet’s portrayal of Superman feels so genuine, as he himself is a firm believer in Superman’s ideals and teachings from the pages of DC comics.
Along with showing support and engaging with the specially-abled fans while also promoting awareness towards the cause, he also made his political stances clear, like the Israel-Palestine conflict, which got him fan support. Therefore, it’s no wonder that the fandom is swooning over him.
At the end of the day, Superman is more than just a fictional character, as he’s truly the Symbol of Hope for people all across the globe, and when a star personifies the ideology, they become the Superman for the world.
Comic Book Films Need to Return to the Old Days, Like Superman
When the claim of James Gunn redeeming DC comes up, it is usually associated with the encompassing theme of the DCU, which is a brighter, more hopeful comic book cinematic universe.
This is all thanks to the vision for the franchise that Gunn had when developing the DCU, and especially, the kind of Superman he wants in it. Thus, looking back at the lore of the character, the Golden Age of Comics version of the Kryptonian was what resonated with him the most.
A time when Superman was more than just the total personification of humanity, but someone who always strived to live above his flaws and shortcomings. This theme, combined with a light-hearted and approachable undertone, is the reason why Superman and the DCU were received so well, which the MCU can take notes from as well.
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Superman is available to stream on HBO Max (US).
