How Old is David Corenswet?

The DCU’s new Man of Steel — live age, birthday and a short biography.

33 years old

Born July 8, 1993 · 33 years, 3 months, 13 days

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Quick biography

David Packard Corenswet was born on July 8, 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He began as a child actor on Philadelphia theatre stages — All My Sons (2002), Macbeth (2003) — then attended the Shipley School and spent a year at the University of Pennsylvania before transferring to the Juilliard School, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama in 2016. His maternal grandfather is Edward Packard, creator of the Choose Your Own Adventure book series.

His breakthrough came through Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series: River Barkley in The Politician (2019–2020), followed by the lead role of aspiring actor Jack Castello in Hollywood (2020). Film and prestige TV followed — The Projectionist in Ti West’s acclaimed horror film Pearl (2022), Netflix’s Look Both Ways (2022), HBO’s We Own This City (2022), a supporting turn in Twisters (2024) and the miniseries Lady in the Lake (2024).

Career highlights

✦2002 — Stage debut at nine in All My Sons at Philadelphia’s Arden Theatre.
✦2016 — Graduates from the Juilliard School with a BFA in drama.
✦2019–2020 — TV breakthrough as River Barkley in Netflix’s The Politician.
✦2020 — Lead role as Jack Castello in Ryan Murphy’s Netflix series Hollywood.
✦2022 — The Projectionist in Ti West’s acclaimed horror film Pearl; stars in HBO’s We Own This City.
✦2023 — Announced as James Gunn’s new Superman in the rebooted DC Universe.
✦2025 — Superman hits cinemas; his portrayal launches the new DCU.
✦2027 — Returns as the Man of Steel in Superman: Man of Tomorrow (July 9).

Personal life in brief

Married Julia Best Warner in 2023; they have one child. His maternal grandfather is Edward Packard, creator of the Choose Your Own Adventure books.

Legacy & influence

In June 2023 he was announced as James Gunn’s new Superman, and Superman (2025) made him the face of the rebooted DC Universe. The sequel, Superman: Man of Tomorrow, wrapped filming in August 2026 and is scheduled for July 9, 2027 — Corenswet has compared it to The Empire Strikes Back for its darker, more established stakes. He has been married to Julia Best Warner since 2023 and they have one child.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is David Corenswet?

David Corenswet is 33 years old. He was born on July 8, 1993, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

What movies has David Corenswet been in?

Corenswet starred as Superman in Superman (2025); his film credits include Pearl (2022), Look Both Ways (2022), Twisters (2024) and Affairs of State (2018). He returns as the Man of Steel in Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2027).

Is David Corenswet still Superman after the Warner Bros. merger?

Yes. Reports in October 2026 indicate Paramount Skydance intends to keep him as Superman for years to come, and the sequel Superman: Man of Tomorrow is already in post-production for a July 9, 2027 release.