LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: David Packard Corenswet, who was born on July 8, 1993, is well-known for his notable performances in a variety of television shows and motion pictures. Corenswet was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by his parents, father John Corenswet and his mother, who were prominent members of a Jewish family in New Orleans. The gifted performer got his start in theater at a very young age, appearing in plays by the Walnut Street Company and the Arden Theatre Company.
Corenswet may not be one of Hollywood's most familiar names yet, but he has been confirmed as the replacement for the coveted Superman role once the legendary Henry Cavill hangs up the cape. This follows the recent screen tests that DC Studios held with performers who might be considered for the parts of Superman and Lois Lane. The pairings included David Corenswet and Emma Mackey, Tom Britney and Phoebe Dynevor, and Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan.
Who are David Corenswet's parents?
Corenswet was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in a family with a strong tradition in the arts and literature. Before graduating and dedicating himself to the law, his father, John Corenswet, worked as a theater actor in New York City for several years.
As per IMDb, he has a family tie to the legal field because both his mother and father are lawyers. Corenswet has honed his aviation skills in addition to his acting career. He revealed in his New York Times story that he started learning to fly a plane while caring for his father, who died from cancer in June 2019.
Corenswet's maternal grandfather is Edward Packard, who is well-known for creating the beloved 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book genre. His father's ancestry could be linked to a notable Jewish family with roots in New Orleans. Corenswet's success in his own acting career is not surprising given the strong artistic and literary influences in his family.
'My pie-in-the-sky ambition is definitely to play Superman'
Corenswet is a Juilliard alumnus with a tall, dark, and handsome appearance that seems cut out for Hollywood. The 6-foot-4 writer and actor made a guest appearance in 'House of Cards' in 2018. Since then, he has played parts in 'Pearl', 'We Own This City', and two Ryan Murphy programs. The turning point fin Corenswet's career came when he starred in the critically acclaimed Netflix series 'The Politician', developed by Murphy.
At the end of 2019, rumors began spreading that Warner Bros might cast Corenswet as the DC Entertainment Universe's next Superman in place of Henry Cavill. In an earlier interview with Entertainment Weekly, Corenswet admitted his resemblance to Cavill and indicated an interest in portraying the man of steel, stating, "My pie-in-the-sky ambition is definitely to play Superman. I would love to see somebody do an upbeat, throwback [take on Superman]."
