David Corenswet Proves He’s a Real-Life Superman After Defending Milly Alcock at ‘Supergirl’ Premiere
David Corenswet is already playing Superman on screen, but fans believe he showed the same heroic qualities in real life after a moment at the Supergirl premiere in New York City.
The actor, who plays Clark Kent/Superman in James Gunn’s new DC Universe, gained attention after video footage from the event appeared online. The clip, which was shared on X, shows Corenswet stepping in after a photographer touched his Supergirl co-star Milly Alcock on the back during the red carpet event.
The reason behind the photographer’s action is unclear, but the moment appeared to make Corenswet uncomfortable. The actor quickly moved between Alcock and the photographer, creating space and making sure the actress was okay.
The video quickly spread across social media, with many fans praising Corenswet for stepping in. The original post questioned why a photographer would touch an actress without permission during a public event.
Many fans shared their support for Corenswet’s reaction, saying he handled the situation in a respectful way. Several people compared the actor’s actions to Superman’s values, pointing out that he seemed to show the same kindness and protection associated with the superhero he plays.
One fan called it a “protective cousin moment,” referring to the fact that Corenswet and Alcock play family members in the upcoming Supergirl movie. Another fan praised the actor, writing, “Good on David Corenswet for stepping in. A photographer has no business putting their hands on an actress at a red carpet event, or anywhere else.”
Other reactions focused on the connection between Corenswet’s role and his real-life behavior. One viewer wrote, “bro’s superman in the movies & superman in real life too it seems.” Another added, “Ugh I love David Corenswet he really is Superman.”
The clip gained significant attention online, collecting hundreds of thousands of views and thousands of likes. For many fans, the moment helped strengthen their excitement for Corenswet’s future as the new Man of Steel.
Corenswet will appear in Supergirl alongside Milly Alcock, who takes the lead role as Kara Zor-El. While Superman returns as an important character, the movie will focus mainly on Supergirl’s journey through the galaxy.
According to the film’s official story details, Supergirl follows Kara as she teams up with an unexpected companion on a mission filled with revenge and justice. The story will also introduce a major threat that brings personal danger to her, with trailers showing her beloved dog Krypto facing serious trouble.
Supergirl is part of James Gunn’s new DC Universe and follows the success of Superman as the franchise continues to introduce new versions of iconic heroes.
With his recent red carpet moment, Corenswet has already gained even more support from fans who believe he represents the spirit of Superman both on and off screen. Supergirl arrives in theaters on June 26.
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