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Corenswet Embraces Superman's Legacy as Pattinson Stays Silent
5 Aug
Summary
- David Corenswet's warm, golden retriever personality wins over the public
- Robert Pattinson did not reach out to Corenswet after joining the DCU
- Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin's messages encourage Corenswet's Superman

As of August 6th, 2025, David Corenswet's tenure as the new Superman in the DCU has been met with widespread public acceptance. The actor's warm, golden retriever-like personality has shone through both on and off screen, contributing to the ongoing charm offensive of the DCU's Chapter 1 plans.
In a recent joint interview with Nicholas Hoult for MTV, Corenswet jokingly expressed "anger" over Robert Pattinson, the new Batman, not reaching out to him after joining the DCU. This humorous exchange highlights the camaraderie among the actors portraying the iconic superheroes.
The article also reflects on the legacy of previous Superman actors. Henry Cavill's darker incarnation of Kal-El in the Snyderverse has been contrasted with Tyler Hoechlin's more lighthearted portrayal in the CW's "Superman and Lois," which some saw as an antidote to the previous version. As Hoechlin's run on the show came to an end last December, he offered words of encouragement to his successor, Corenswet, in a true Clark Kent-esque gesture.
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The article suggests that the Metahumans in the DC Comics universe are banding together, making Pattinson's lack of communication with Corenswet all the more fitting, as the Batman character does not possess any superpowers.