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South Wales Guardian
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Superman star David Corenswet to read CBeebies Bedtime Story
The 32-year-old US star will read What Does Daddy Do? by Rachel Bright on the BBC children's channel on Friday at 6.50pm. What Does Daddy Do? follows the story of Daisy, who wonders what her father does all day while she is at nursery. She knows that Dexter's father is a fireman and Rosie's dad is a doctor, but Daisy is not sure what her father does all day, despite knowing he has 'mountains of paperwork to climb', and he always has to 'fly' and his boss is a dragon. Corenswet plays Superman in James Gunn's remake of the classic superhero movie, with the character, whose everyday alter ego is Clark Kent, having made his first appearance on the big screen in 1978. He is joined in the cast by Nicholas Hoult as villain Lex Luthor and Marvellous Mrs Maisel actress Rachel Brosnahan as Superman's love interest, Lois Lane. The new film has been described as 'the true beginning of the DC Universe' and sees Twisters actor Corenswet protecting Earth from Hoult's scheming villain. Corenswet has also appeared in CBS Sherlock Holmes drama Elementary, Netflix political thriller House Of Cards, and Netflix comedy drama film Look Both Ways. CBeebies Bedtime Story is on weekdays at 6.50pm on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, with more than 300 episodes available on the iPlayer CBeebies channel. Other previous CBeebies readers include Olivia Colman, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish, Lewis Hamilton, Harry Styles, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Sir Elton John, and Idris Elba. Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose-Ayling Ellis read the first ever story in British Sign Language, rugby champion Rob Burrow read the first story told using an eye-controlled computer, and cyclist Lora Fachie read the first ever braille story on the show.
Leader Live
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Superman star David Corenswet to read CBeebies Bedtime Story
The 32-year-old US star will read What Does Daddy Do? by Rachel Bright on the BBC children's channel on Friday at 6.50pm. What Does Daddy Do? follows the story of Daisy, who wonders what her father does all day while she is at nursery. She knows that Dexter's father is a fireman and Rosie's dad is a doctor, but Daisy is not sure what her father does all day, despite knowing he has 'mountains of paperwork to climb', and he always has to 'fly' and his boss is a dragon. Corenswet plays Superman in James Gunn's remake of the classic superhero movie, with the character, whose everyday alter ego is Clark Kent, having made his first appearance on the big screen in 1978. He is joined in the cast by Nicholas Hoult as villain Lex Luthor and Marvellous Mrs Maisel actress Rachel Brosnahan as Superman's love interest, Lois Lane. The new film has been described as 'the true beginning of the DC Universe' and sees Twisters actor Corenswet protecting Earth from Hoult's scheming villain. Corenswet has also appeared in CBS Sherlock Holmes drama Elementary, Netflix political thriller House Of Cards, and Netflix comedy drama film Look Both Ways. CBeebies Bedtime Story is on weekdays at 6.50pm on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, with more than 300 episodes available on the iPlayer CBeebies channel. Other previous CBeebies readers include Olivia Colman, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish, Lewis Hamilton, Harry Styles, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Sir Elton John, and Idris Elba. Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose-Ayling Ellis read the first ever story in British Sign Language, rugby champion Rob Burrow read the first story told using an eye-controlled computer, and cyclist Lora Fachie read the first ever braille story on the show.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Inside Superman actor David Corenswet's rollercoaster life from role in Netflix hit to how he beat Brit star to the role
IN an industry known for playing it safe, Hollywood has taken a real gamble by casting the relatively unknown David Corenswet as Superman. The 6ft 4in hunk certainly has the looks to become the Man of Steel — his wave of black hair and chiselled jawline making him look like he has been drawn by a DC comic illustrator. 14 14 But can he lead this blockbuster, out tomorrow, and break the curse of those who flew before him? It has been a bumpy ride for actors who have sported the superhero's giant S with pride on the big and small screens. And having got the part over 400 other wannabe Clark Kents, Corenswet understands the weight of the role, saying: 'There is an amazing, solemn responsibility to be the person to play this character. 'I know a lot of fantastic actors, better than I am, who may never be seen by more than an audience of 50 or 100 people at a regional theatre.' The Pennsylvania-born 32-year-old had a pretty standard entry into the world of acting, attending the famous Juilliard School of performing arts in New York. 'Seal of approval' Soon after graduating, he had a range of parts in TV shows, including House Of Cards, The Politician and mini-series Hollywood. All while living just outside Philadelphia, near the same small town in Pennsylvania where he grew up. Two years ago, he married fellow actor Julia Best Warner, who he first met at a youth summer theatre programme. The couple had their first child, a daughter, in 2024 — the year after he was cast as Superman. One fellow auditionee was his movie co-star Nicholas Hoult. The British actor got the role of baddie Lex Luthor instead, and graciously describes Corenswet as 'otherworldly', adding: 'He's got this Old Hollywood persona which makes him feel even more relevant and timely to this version of Superman and Clark.' Superman seen flying over iconic London landmark in Britain's highest public sculpture 300m above ground James Gunn, who wrote and directed this splendid new Superma n — which I found had more style, heart and humour than any before it — said: 'From the very beginning, he was the guy to beat, frankly.' Corenswet apparently sent Gunn a 'beautiful' handwritten letter following his audition. And Gunn was confident the actor had all the attributes he was looking for, revealing: 'I couldn't go for someone that had the look, but didn't have the chops. 'I couldn't go for someone that had the chops, but didn't have the look. I couldn't go for someone that had the looks and the chops, but couldn't do the comedic parts, or couldn't do the more vulnerable aspects.' Even the family of the late Christopher Reeve — who played Superman in the Seventies and Eighties — give Corenswet their blessing, with youngest son Will Reeve making a cameo appearance in the film. 14 14 14 Hope and goodness At the premiere, Will said: 'Getting to see David in his suit was a trip, he looked great. I told him he had the seal of approval. 'And then afterwards, he walked off to take care of his, at that time, infant daughter, and seeing him in his full get-up, cape and all, pushing a stroller so that she would rock off to sleep, felt like an all-American image. "It was a lot of fun to see that.' But having won the role, Corenswet's initial feeling was one of trepidation. He said in a rare interview with GQ magazine: 'A role like Superman seems like something that everybody would want, and that's not true. There are some people who wouldn't want that role and who would, if given the opportunity, say no. I am obviously not one of those people David Corenswet 'There are some people who wouldn't want that role and who would, if given the opportunity, say no. I am obviously not one of those people. But I certainly tried to think of reasons not to.' And he was right to be cautious, as those who have taken on the character before him have endured many problems over the decades. In 2022, British actor Henry Cavill revealed his shock over being let go from the role in the DC Universe films. He made sure his fans — along with everyone else — knew he was blindsided, saying in a public statement: 'I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran, and it's sad news, everyone. 'After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn't the easiest, but that's life.' And Henry was not the only actor who found the role to be kryptonite. There is a talk of a 'curse' that has struck the supposed indestructible hero time and time again. Legend has it that co-creator Jerry Siegel put a hex on the character because his bosses at DC Comics did not give him a cut of the millions in profits Superman earned them. 14 14 14 He is said to have written in capital letters: 'I put a curse on you.' Kirk Alyn was the first actor to have the S emblazoned on his chest, appearing in a 1948 movie titled simply Superman. He once said: 'Playing Superman ruined my acting career and I've been bitter for many years about the whole thing.' The American died in 1999 at the age of 88 after developing Alzheimer's disease. Playing Superman ruined my acting career and I've been bitter for many years about the whole thing Kirk Alyn Next up as Clark Kent was the chisel-chinned George Reeves in the 1951 film Superman And The Mole Men, and more than 100 episodes of the TV show Adventures Of Superman. In 1959, having hung up his cape, George was found dead aged 45 with a single gunshot wound to his head. The official cause of death was suicide, but with no gunpowder residue found on his hands and witnesses reporting multiple shots, this verdict has long been in doubt. Theories about the true killer include him being bumped off by a Mafia hitman hired by the jealous husband of one of his lovers. But it was Christopher Reeve who truly brought bumbling reporter Clark Kent and his superhero alter-ego to life in the hit 1978 movie, Superman. The previously unknown actor became a global star, appearing in four of the DC films. In 1995, eight years after leaving the role, he was paralysed from the neck down when he was thrown from his horse. He died in 2004, aged 52, from an infection linked to his long-term condition. 14 14 Those who tried to follow Reeve have struggled with the weight of the cape. Brandon Routh only managed one movie, Superman Returns in 2006, before falling into relative obscurity. The role was then given to Henry Cavill. Among the most tragic of fates was that of Reeve's co-star in all four Superman movies. Margot Kidder, who was the romantic interest Lois Lane, suffered a spinal injury in a car accident while filming a Nancy Drew TV series in October 1990. I know a lot of fantastic actors, better than I am, who may never be seen by more than an audience of 50 or 100 people at a regional theatre David Corenswet Unable to work for two years, she ended up homeless, was diagnosed with manic depression and, in 1996, suffered from delusions one of her ex-husbands was trying to kill her. The Canadian actress was found dead at her home in Montana in May 2018, aged 69, following what the coroner ruled was 'a self- inflicted drug and alcohol overdose'. Meanwhile, Lee Quigley — who played baby Superman, sent to Earth in a spaceship by his parents in the 1978 film — died in 1991, aged 14, of a heart attack linked to solvent abuse. It followed years of bullying at school and developing a habit of glue-sniffing. Despite all this, Corenswet still sees the role as one of hope and goodness. Explaining what sets Superman apart from other movie heroes, he says: 'The fact that he is essentially free from angst and turmoil internally. 'He's a good guy who had a great upbringing, loving parents, has wonderful relationships with his friends and a romantic relationship and loves what he does.' However rose-tinted Corenswet's view of the role may be, the seemingly shy actor — who describes himself as an 'introvert' — might not yet have grasped its magnitude. Admitting he is not sure how he will cope with being spotted in public, he says: 'Most great things come with trade-offs. Who knows? Maybe nobody will recognise me.' I have a feeling they just might, David. 14 14
France 24
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- France 24
Robin Wright on career choices, equal pay and her new series
Culture 11:19 Issued on: 11:19 min From the show "House of Cards" actress Robin Wright speaks to Genie Godula from the Monte Carlo Television festival, where she received a special career honour. The Crystal Nymph Award pays tribute to her 40 years in the TV industry. Wright talks about her career choices, her family and the fight for equal pay with her male counterparts.
The Guardian
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Squid Game season three breaks Netflix viewership record
The third and final season of hit Korean series Squid Game has broken records to achieve the biggest ever TV launch for Netflix. Over its first three days, there have been over 60.1m views, a new high for the streamer with over 368.4m hours viewed. The second season launched with 68m views but over a four-day period last December. It has already become the ninth biggest non-English language season ever with the first and second seasons occupying the top two slots. Reviews have been mixed to positive with the Guardian's Rebecca Nicholson calling it 'nowhere near as pointed as it was' in previous seasons. While this has been called the final season, David Fincher has been rumoured to be developing an English language remake for the streamer. The director has worked with Netflix before on political drama series House of Cards, film industry biopic Mank and Michael Fassbender action thriller The Killer. Earlier this year, it was announced that he would work with them once again to direct a sequel to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood based on a script by Quentin Tarantino. The streamer has already found success with competition spin-off Squid Game: The Challenge with a second season on the way. When asked about future Squid Game projects, series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk told Variety that he hadn't heard anything official yet about a remake. 'If they wanted to do a following season, then I think it's obvious I would have to participate and lead,' he said. 'But if it's the US version that they're making, I think sharing of ideas would be enough. I have no intention of being completely hands-on in a project like that. Having said that, if Netflix asks and if I feel like my contribution is needed, then as long as it's not something that would interfere with whatever I'm working on at that time, I would be happy to provide what they need from me.'
