DC’s fresh Superman David Corenswet has now officially confirmed that neither Henry Cavill nor Tyler Hoechlin DC’s former two Supermen coached or motivated him on portraying the legendary red cape hero. Contrary to the expectations of fans, some symbolic torch passing or even words of encouragement from the previous Supermen, none of them ever contacted or encouraged him for his upcoming role in Superman (2025).
Henry Cavill & Tyler Hoechlin: No Communication at All
Speaking at a recent interview at the promotional events of another project, David Corenswet said straight out: “No, I haven’t talked to them. I didn’t get any advice.”
This sudden but sarcastic remark has shocked many, particularly in the context of Superman and respect which generally must be mutually shared by actors who acted out the same iconic character. Henry Cavill played Superman from Man of Steel (2013) to Justice League (2017), while Tyler Hoechlin is currently playing the character on television in Superman & Lois.
Despite this shared bond, there doesn’t appear to be any covert camaraderie or knowledge-sharing between the males who have played the “S.” According to the news, there is a highly noticeable shift in tone for James Gunn’s next Superman film, which may be deliberately distancing itself from previous adaptations.
DC Universe’s Fresh Direction: A New Era Without the Past’s Influence
David Corenswet’s Superman is the beginning of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s fresh DC Universe. Gunn already declared the movie will not be connected to any of the previous DCEU entries and will reinterpret the superhero for a new generation.
With this new beginning, Corenswet’s silence thus far as regards Cavill and Hoechlin can be deliberate or at least not surprising. Corenswet explained that he approached things differently by immersing himself in comic book lore and collaborating extensively with director James Gunn to create a Superman who’s emotionally rich but symbolically powerful.
Corenswet, as per sources, has been physically and vocally training for months to be unlike his predecessors. The tone of the next Superman is said to be lighter and old-school-flavored, drawing inspiration from comics, and departing from Cavill’s brooding, dark take on the character.
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