It’s been one of the most anticipated casting announcements in recent years but a new Clark Kent and Lois Lane have been revealed. David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan will play the roles in James Gunn‘s Superman: Legacy.

The story will focus on the early years of Clark Kent as he starts out at The Daily Planet where he works with Lois Lane. The film is about Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Gunn sees him as the “the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old-fashioned.”

This is a breakout role for Corenswet who has earned praised for his performance in The Politician and Pearl. Brosnahan has already earned praise and awards for her work on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

The film is being directed by Gunn from his own screenplay. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. It is set for release on July 11, 2025.