During the London premiere of James Gunn’s “Superman,” star David Corenswet revealed that Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin, who both played the DC superhero before, refused to give him influential advice before he stepped into the role.

David Corenswet talks about how he wore Henry Cavill's Superman Suit for his screen test to Star in James Gunn's Superman (2025). Let me know what you all think in the comments below. Like and subscribe for more!

Henry Cavill apparently wasn’t very willing to give tips to the new Superman actor, David Corenswet, on how to portray the DC hero.

As David Corenswet takes over the big red cape for James Gunn's 'Superman', he had some support from previous Men of Steel.

Former Supermen Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin showed support for David Corenswet as he took on the renowned role in James Gunn's new Superman, but the two actors were reluctant to give him any explicit advice on how to tackle the part.

Two of Suerpman's previous portrayers, Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin, helped pass the cape to the franchise's new star, David Corenswet.

Henry Cavill or David Corenswet — fans, critics, and Rotten Tomatoes scores all collide in a Kryptonian clash.

There isn't another superhero as iconic as Superman. Instantly recognizable with his blue suit and red cape – and occasionally trunks – the hero has been embodied on the big screen countless times, from Christopher Reeve's timeless depiction to Henry Cavill's grittier take.