Glen Powell and His "Twisters" Castmates Go Wild After David Corenswet Replaces Henry Cavill as the New Superman in the DCU

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Glen Powell recently shared the screen with the future face of the DCU, David Corenswet, in the film Twisters. Corenswet reportedly auditioned for the role of Superman while filming Twisters, and his castmates celebrated his announcement with enthusiasm.

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Glen Powell has become one of the most beloved celebrities on the Internet right now. With standout performances in films like Top Gun: Maverick, Hit Man, and Twisters, the actor has quickly risen to stardom. With his impressive track record, it seems only a matter of time before Powell makes his superhero debut.

While fans eagerly await Powell’s potential entry into either the DCU or the MCU, the actor has shown great enthusiasm for the DCU’s new Superman. Powell and his Twisters castmates were seen in a viral video cheering on their co-star David Corenswet after he was announced as the next Superman, succeeding Henry Cavill.

Glen Powell and "Twisters" Cast Celebrate David Corenswet’s DCU Casting

Glen Powell as Tyler Owens
Glen Powell in Twisters | Credits: Universal Pictures

Recently, rumors have circulated that Glen Powell might be in line for a significant role in the DCU. Although Powell has denied receiving a call from either James Gunn’s emerging universe or Kevin Feige’s MCU, his social media activity has fueled fan speculation that he might be considered for the role of Batman in the DCU (via Gamerant).

Powell, however, is clearly in a celebratory mood for his Twisters co-star and the DCU’s new Superman, David Corenswet. A recent video circulating online shows the cast of Twisters celebrating Corenswet’s selection as the new Clark Kent, with Powell enthusiastically jumping around upon hearing the news.

David Corenswet as Scott
A still from Twisters | Credits: Universal Pictures

Corenswet reportedly auditioned for the Superman role while filming the sequel to the ‘90s hit Twister. Other cast members, including Daisy Edgar-Jones and Brandon Perea, can also be seen joining in the celebration.

In Twisters, Corenswet portrayed Scott, a business partner to Anthony Ramos’ Javi. The film was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics.

Twisters Director Said David Corenswet Brought Superman’s Character Into The Film

David Corenswet as Superman
David Corenswet in James Gunn’s Superman | Credits: DC Studios

David Corenswet was chosen as the replacement for Henry Cavill after Cavill exited the franchise following James Gunn’s takeover of DC Studios and the decision to initiate a soft reboot. Corenswet is set to make his debut as Superman in July 2025. His selection sparked some controversy, but the excitement surrounding his casting has continued to grow.

While Corenswet’s role in Twisters was far from that of Superman, director Lee Isaac Chung mentioned that something changed after Corenswet’s audition for the superhero role. He shared with The Hollywood Reporter:

"He was doing some auditions for ‘Superman’ while we were filming, and David is the type of actor who keeps a little bit of his character within himself while he’s working through the day. He’s not full-out method, but he just has a bit of that [character’s] persona to him. And when he came back from auditions in L.A., he came back as Superman. I saw Clark Kent in the way that he smiled at me and in the way he talked to me, and I realized, ‘Oh, he brought that audition back.’"

The filmmaker also mentioned that he had a vision of Corenswet as Superman and suspected that he had secured the role upon his return from the auditions.

Twisters is currently playing in theaters.

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