Henry Cavill apparently wasn’t very willing to give tips to the new Superman actor, David Corenswet, on how to portray the DC hero.

During the London premiere of James Gunn’s “Superman,” star David Corenswet revealed that Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin, who both played the DC superhero before, refused to give him influential advice before he stepped into the role.

David Corenswet earned $750K for Superman, surpassing Henry Cavill’s $300K for Man of Steel, while Nicholas Hoult topped the cast earnings at $2M.

David Corenswet talks about how he wore Henry Cavill's Superman Suit for his screen test to Star in James Gunn's Superman (2025). Let me know what you all think in the comments below. Like and subscribe for more!

As David Corenswet gets ready to take on Superman, the DC Universe star defends the previous dark version from Zack Snyder and Henry Cavill.

Former Supermen Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin showed support for David Corenswet as he took on the renowned role in James Gunn's new Superman, but the two actors were reluctant to give him any explicit advice on how to tackle the part.

As David Corenswet takes over the big red cape for James Gunn's 'Superman', he had some support from previous Men of Steel.

Two of Suerpman's previous portrayers, Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin, helped pass the cape to the franchise's new star, David Corenswet.

There isn't another superhero as iconic as Superman. Instantly recognizable with his blue suit and red cape – and occasionally trunks – the hero has been embodied on the big screen countless times, from Christopher Reeve's timeless depiction to Henry Cavill's grittier take.