Before David Corenswet steps into the iconic shoes of Clark Kent in James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman: Legacy film, with Rachel Brosnahan playing Lois Lane, delve into these five significant roles he’s undertaken in both film and TV.
Pearl’s Projectionist
One of David Corenswet’s striking roles was in the film Pearl, where he played an audacious projectionist. Directed by Ti West, his character introduces Pearl, played by Mia Goth, to her first risqué film and dramatically ends their relationship with the words, “You’re scaring me, Pearl.”
The Politician’s River Barkley
In the Netflix series The Politician, crafted by Ryan Murphy, Corenswet brings to life the character River Barkley. Over the two seasons, he portrays a student at Saint Sebastian High School who romantically entangles with both Payton Hobart (Ben Platt) and Astrid Sloan (Lucy Boynton). Despite River’s popularity at school, he grapples with internal emptiness.
Investigator David McDougal in We Own This City
In HBO’s crime drama We Own This City, Corenswet embodies Investigator David McDougall from the Harford County Narcotics Task Force. The narrative revolves around Sgt. Wayne Jenkins (Jon Bernthal) from the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force, which is under scrutiny for corruption. Based on true events, the series is an adaptation of the real-life book penned by Baltimore Sun’s Justin Fenton.
Reed from House of Cards
David Corenswet’s role in House of Cards might be brief, but it’s pivotal, especially as it takes place in the series’ second-last episode. Through a nostalgic journey, he plays Reed, a young lover of Claire Underwood (Robin Wright). Despite Reed’s persuasion against accepting Frank Underwood’s (Kevin Spacey) marriage proposal, Claire chooses a path she believes will unlock opportunities for her.
Jake in Look Both Ways
In the Netflix rom-com Look Both Ways, Corenswet shines as Jake, the “what could have been” love interest of Lili Reinhart’s character, Natalie. The film explores an alternate reality where Natalie chooses her ambitions in Los Angeles over a life-altering event with her close friend Gabe (Danny Ramirez).
With such a diverse portfolio, David Corenswet’s Superman role is eagerly anticipated.