"He really is Superman": Fans applaud David Corenswet for signing Film Workers For Palestine petition

New Superman actor David Corenswet made headlines by reportedly signing the controversial Film Workers For Palestine pledge, which calls for a boycott of complicit Israeli film institutions. Fans quickly applauded his move, viewing it as a real-life demonstration of the heroism associated with his superhero role. One fan reposted the news on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote:

David Corenswet, who is from a Jewish descendant from his father's side of the family, is getting praised by several fans claiming that he is indeed the real-life Superman. One X user wrote:

"He's Real Life Superman.🦸 We Love You David.💕" "Plus he's half jewish himself so this says a lot," another user added. "This is huge considering his own Jewish heritage," wrote another one.

Many fans also commented, "That's My Superman," on the post made by @homeofdcu on November 3, 2025. Others wrote:

"They choose the right guy to play the goodest guy ever," claimed another user. "THAT'S WHY HE'S THE GOAT," added another X user. "He really do have nerves of steel! 👍" claimed one user. "He's just one of those dudes who whenever I hear smthng good about him I kick my legs a lil," wrote another X user.

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More about Superman fame David Corenswet

David Corenswet at the Premiere of Warner Bros.' Superman (Image via Getty)

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1993, David Corenswet's family had ties to both law and the arts; his father was an actor turned lawyer, and his maternal grandfather created the popular Choose Your Own Adventure book series. As a child, he used to perform in local theater productions. The Superman star earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in drama in 2016 at the prestigious Juilliard School.

David Corenswet rose to prominence through his work with creator Ryan Murphy. He first gained notriety in the Netflix series The Politician (2019-2020) as River Barkley, the charming yet tortured political rival and former lover of the protagonist. He followed this with a lead role in the miniseries Hollywood (2020), portraying Jack Castello, an ambitious veteran navigating the post-WWII film industry.

He cemented his reputation in 2022 by playing a minor role in Pearl, Ti West's horror prequel. He further gained recognition for his portrayal of drug detective David McDougall in the grim HBO crime thriller We Own This City that same year. While his casting as the titular superhero in James Gunn’s Superman (2025) is what made him instantly famous, his earlier roles established him as a versatile actor.

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Edited by Suchita Patnaha