Local Theater Roots Give Philly Actor the Edge for 'Superman'
David Corenswet, 32, the newest face of Superman, credits his upbringing in Philadelphia's theater scene with preparing him for the role. As a graduate of Shipley School in Bryn Mawr and performer at the Upper Darby Summer Stage, Corenswet developed an acting style influenced by the immediacy of live theater.
Growing up watching rehearsals and performances sparked his passion for acting when he played the lead in a local production of 'All My Sons' over two decades ago. For Corenswet, the intense, in-person experience of live theater was intoxicating as a 9-year-old kid, setting him on the path to becoming an actor.
Corenswet's theatrical training taught him valuable lessons that carried over into his time filming 'Superman.' Rehearsing long dialogues with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane reminded him of theater scenes, and he felt at home in the role. In fact, the intense preparation helped him break free from traditional Hollywood superstitions, such as saying "Macbeth" on stage to avoid bad luck.
During an interview with 'Wicked: For Good' star Jonathan Bailey as part of Variety's Actors on Actors series, Corenswet discussed the commercial success of 'Superman,' which raked in over $350 million domestically and $500 million globally. The actor also opened up about his passion for scientific curiosity, which led to a viral video showcasing him intensely discussing the intricacies of scenes with director James Gunn.
The Philly native expressed a desire to be more involved in filmmaking by writing or directing, hinting at a future behind-the-scenes role alongside his acting career. When asked about 'Wicked: For Good,' Corenswet praised the production as "fantastic" and bonded with Bailey over filming kissing scenes while levitating.
In a lighthearted closing, the two actors jokingly agreed to check in on each other in 10 years before sharing a playful kiss goodbye.
David Corenswet, 32, the newest face of Superman, credits his upbringing in Philadelphia's theater scene with preparing him for the role. As a graduate of Shipley School in Bryn Mawr and performer at the Upper Darby Summer Stage, Corenswet developed an acting style influenced by the immediacy of live theater.
Growing up watching rehearsals and performances sparked his passion for acting when he played the lead in a local production of 'All My Sons' over two decades ago. For Corenswet, the intense, in-person experience of live theater was intoxicating as a 9-year-old kid, setting him on the path to becoming an actor.
Corenswet's theatrical training taught him valuable lessons that carried over into his time filming 'Superman.' Rehearsing long dialogues with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane reminded him of theater scenes, and he felt at home in the role. In fact, the intense preparation helped him break free from traditional Hollywood superstitions, such as saying "Macbeth" on stage to avoid bad luck.
During an interview with 'Wicked: For Good' star Jonathan Bailey as part of Variety's Actors on Actors series, Corenswet discussed the commercial success of 'Superman,' which raked in over $350 million domestically and $500 million globally. The actor also opened up about his passion for scientific curiosity, which led to a viral video showcasing him intensely discussing the intricacies of scenes with director James Gunn.
The Philly native expressed a desire to be more involved in filmmaking by writing or directing, hinting at a future behind-the-scenes role alongside his acting career. When asked about 'Wicked: For Good,' Corenswet praised the production as "fantastic" and bonded with Bailey over filming kissing scenes while levitating.
In a lighthearted closing, the two actors jokingly agreed to check in on each other in 10 years before sharing a playful kiss goodbye.
i mean, he's not just talking about scientific jargon for the sake of it, he actually knows what he's saying! 
and can we talk about how cool it is that he broke free from those traditional hollywood superstitions? 
like, who says you gotta say "macbeth" on stage to avoid bad luck? 
I'm so down for him to try his hand at writing or directing too, maybe we'll finally get a movie that's not just all special effects and drama. But for now, let's just enjoy the fact that Superman is back and David Corenswet is rocking it 
and can we talk about how passionate he is about scientific curiosity?! i love it when ppl are unapologetically themselves, and corenswet seems like that guy! btw, i'm still trying to get over the fact that he performed in shipley school 20 yrs ago... like, what's his age again? 
32? wow, time flies!!!
. Can't wait to see what he does next! 
. We need more of that raw, in-the-moment energy to feel truly alive. And it's cool that he's carrying that passion into his acting career. But what struck me was how his theatrical training helped him break free from traditional Hollywood norms 
They should also work on making the headings more descriptive, like "The Power of Live Theater" instead of just "Corenswet's Background". It makes a big difference in understanding what to expect from the article. 
. Has his training really prepared him to handle the nuances of a global blockbuster? Or is this just Hollywood PR looking to spin a feel-good story about an actor's humble beginnings 
? I'd love to see more info on how his theater background directly influenced his performance in Superman, like specific scenes or quotes from interviews. Sources, please! 
. Like, how many people have they had him rehearse for hours with Rachel Brosnahan? It's all about the hype now 
! Growing up in our city's theater scene really helped him develop an acting style that's all about connection and immediacy, you know? It's no surprise he nailed the role of Superman - the kid's got heart and a strong work ethic 
. And I love how he's not afraid to get weird or try new things on set... who needs superstitions when you're having this much fun 
! The way he talks about live theater being his 'onstage passion' is giving me all the feels I need a new show in my life ASAP 
. Its great to see someone using their passion to fuel more than just acting, maybe even filmmaking or directing in the future? Who knows, maybe one day we'll see a Philly-made Superman film 
.