Superman was one of the first major superheroes created and has become a popular character over more than 80 years. Recently it became known which actor will play the new Superman in the movie. I suggest you see who else played this role in films and TV series of previous years 
The director and screenwriter of the new film about the most famous comic book superhero, James Gunn, named the new Superman. It was actor David Corenswet, who will play Clark Kent in the film “Superman: Legacy.” Filming will not begin until next year, and the film itself will most likely be released in the summer of 2025.
David Corenswet is the new actor to play Superman. 
American, 29 years old, height 193 cm. Known for such projects as the mini-series “Hollywood” (2020) and the film “Pearl” (2022). Appeared in the TV series House of Cards and Elementary.
The star of the series “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (2017-2023), Rachel Brosnahan, was cast in the role of the superhero’s friend Lois Lane.
Let's take a look back at other Superman actors who have appeared in the superhero costume in previous years.
Kirk Elin 
He played the superhero in the TV series Superman (1948), Atom Man vs. Superman (1950) and the film Superman and the Mole Men (1951).
George Reeves 
He played the superhero in the series The Adventures of Superman (1951-1958) and in the only released episode of the series The Adventures of Superboy (1961) - after the pilot it was immediately canceled.
Ben Affleck 
He played the aforementioned George Reeves (whose cause of death is still a matter of debate) in The Death of Superman (2006). That is, he actually played the role of an actor who, in turn, played Superman. But Affleck was wearing a suit, so it counts!
Christopher Reeve 
He played a superhero in the films “Superman” (1978), “Superman 2” (1980), “Superman 3” (1983) and “Superman IV: The Fight for Peace” (1987).
Dean Cain 
He played a superhero in the series “Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman” (1993-1997).
Tom Welling 
He played a superhero in the TV series Smallville (2001-2011).
Brandon Routh 
He played a superhero in the film “The Return of Superman” (2006).
Tyler Hoechlin 
He played a superhero in the series “Arrow” (2012-2020), “The Flash” (2014-2023), “Supergirl” (2015-2021) and “Superman & Lois” (2021-...).
Henry Cavill 
He played the superhero in Man of Steel (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), both versions of Justice League (2017 and 2021), and also appeared in Shazam! (2019) and Black Adam (2022).
Bonus: Nicolas Cage 
Tim Burton's Superman Lives, starring Nicolas Cage, was in development in 1998; the actor even appeared in a test photo shoot in costume, but filming never began.
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