American actor David Corenswet has gained widespread attention after being cast as Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman in the upcoming DC Studios film Superman: Legacy.
On September 14, 2022, Corenswet made an announcement by sharing a picture of himself alongside his co-star portraying Lois Lane, signaling his casting in the highly anticipated film Superman: Legacy.
Accompanying the post, Corenswet playfully captioned it with, “Leaving this comment here before he gets cast as Superman.”
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Following the post, an outpouring of congratulations from his followers flooded in, with one individual expressing, “Congrats! Can’t wait to see your take on the Man of Steel,” and another enthusiast writing, “Congratulations on becoming the new face of superheroes.”
Alongside the congratulatory messages, many individuals also expressed their curiosity about Corenswet’s sexuality and dating life.
David Corenswet was rumored to be gay
Respecting his boundaries, Corenswet maintains a private stance when it comes to his personal life, including his sexuality.
Nonetheless, he exhibits remarkable ease and talent in portraying gay characters on screen, as demonstrated in his notable performances in the series The Politician and Hollywood.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the actor shared his thoughts on his character, River, in The Politician. He stated, “My character is not perfect, but he’s sort of like a conscience—a voice of clarity and calm, unlike everyone else.”
He continued, “In the first episode, you find out he is the only one who is honest about his emotions and shares how he’s feeling. He’s able to do that with Payton.”
Fans have speculated about David Corenswet’s sexual orientation due to his onscreen roles. (Source: Instagram)
Likewise, in the series Hollywood, Corenswet portrays Jack Costello, a character who moves to Hollywood with his wife, hoping to achieve success in the film industry.
However, he quickly realizes that breaking into Hollywood is more challenging than he anticipated. As a result, he takes a job at a gas station that secretly operates as a gay brothel.
Even though he has portrayed the gay character on-screen, he does not seem comfortable openly discussing his sexuality at the moment.
David Corenswet’s current and past dating life
As previously mentioned, Corenswet prefers to keep his personal life private, and as a result, he has not publicly discussed his dating life.
By examining his Instagram profile, it becomes apparent that the actor predominantly shares pictures related to his professional life, such as behind-the-scenes moments and project updates.
Notably, none of these pictures provide any hints or indications suggesting that he might be in a romantic relationship.
Furthermore, Corenswet has not been reported to have any romantic relationships or connections with his co-stars or individuals in the public eye.
David Corenswet’s brief career
According to IMDb, Corenswet embarked on his acting career with roles in theater productions before transitioning to on-screen work.
David Corenswet has a successful career in the Hollywood industry. (Source: Instagram)
Later in 2018, the actor made his television debut with a guest appearance in the series Instinct. However, it was his role as River Barkley in the Netflix series The Politician that brought him significant recognition.
Continuing his success, Corenswet secured a role in the Netflix television series Hollywood in 2020. His portrayal of Jack Costello, a struggling actor, showcased his versatility and ability to embody multidimensional characters.
