In the ever-evolving DC universe, mantles being passed, symbols being reborn, and legends echoing through time are not uncommon. Henry Cavill
, the former Man of Steel, folded his Superman cape and took his final flight, making way for David Corenswet to step into the role. Cavill, though, did not vanish into the sky. To Corenswet, the next son of Krypton, Cavill offered not powers, not praise, but something quieter — an unexpected shard of wisdom. The kind spoken not by Superman, but by the man beneath.
It was not a grand speech, but Henry Cavill’s quiet counsel may be what defines David Corenswet’s Superman.
Henry Cavill’s unexpected note for David Corenswet — It perfectly captures the spirit of Superman
David Corenswet is busy promoting the upcoming Superman
film ahead of its release. The actor on Wednesday, July 2, found himself interacting with Beat 102 103 for the same reason, where he revealed getting in touch with not only Henry Cavill but also Tyler Hoechlin, who played the beloved DC superhero in Superman & Lois
. Corenswet revealed how both the legends echoed each other when it came to offering him advice. “I’m not gonna try and give you any tips,”
they both said, per the next Clark Kent.
🦸 Superman actor David Corenswet reveals that both previous Supermen, Henry Cavill and Tyler Hoechlin have been in contact supporting him in the new role#redcarpet #superman #davidcorenswet #henrycavill #tylerhochelin #interview pic.twitter.com/N55R0IrW1L
— Beat 102 103 (@beat102103) July 2, 2025
The actor expressed how he felt that both Cavill and Hoechlin conveyed a sense of “have fun with it.”
Fans are convinced Cavill’s humility has never allowed him to play the senior card in Hollywood without feeling the weight of it. While the actor seems done with Superman
, his fans appear not very comfortable with the fact, having recently bashed Corenswet’s turn in the new Superman
teaser.
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As David Corenswet dons the cape, Cavill loyalists are not not backing down — and the battle of Supermen has taken over the internet.
Henry Cavill fans flag DC sleuths’ hypocrisy over their support of David Corenswet
Fans recently drew a parallel over how Henry Cavill’s Superman was bashed for reacting to Lex Luthor kidnapping his mom, and David Corenswet is being forgiven for reacting with greater aggression to the same antihero for merely hiding his dog. Cavill loyalists asked on X how their favorite’s acting prowess was questioned over the sequence in the past, while Corenswet gets a free pass. The latter’s admirers shut the discord by simply labelling Cavill fans as blind in their devotion towards him and being unjustifiably unwelcoming of Corenswet.
Irony of real DC fans to call Cavill’s Superman evil for being angry on lex for kidnapping and threatening to kill his mother
And to celebrate a manchild version of Homelander who’s bout to pulp lex because he hid his dog 😭 pic.twitter.com/lJCjOBi59Z
— 👑 (@DahiyaKnight) June 26, 2025
Neutral X users, meanwhile, just sipped their beverages and enjoyed the show, explaining how they were not even aware of the internal DC rivalry until that very moment. Though there is truth to the fact that Corenswet has not yet had his turn as Superman and thus should not be the target of any criticism, there is no denying that Cavill has left an undeniable mark on the character. At least with the actor’s words to Corenswet, it is clear he himself is not harboring any bad blood for the new Superman.
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