Phoebe Dynevor, Nicholas Hoult, and Emma Mackey are all in the running for Clark Kent or Lois Lane.Jeff Spicer / Getty Images / Chris Delmas / Getty Images / Joe Maher / BAFTA / Getty Images for BAFTA
- DC Studios is currently searching for actors to lead its new "Superman" movie.
- Deadline reported that a group of actors will screen test for roles in James Gunn's "Superman: Legacy."
Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult attends the premiere of "Renfield" in New York City on March 28, 2023. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images
Nicholas Hoult is the best-known actor of the three reported by Deadline to be auditioning for the role of Clark Kent.
The English actor's first breakout role was in "About A Boy" when he was just 11. He then got further recognition for playing Tony Stonem in the British teen drama "Skins."
While Hoult has played several obnoxious characters over the years, such as Tyler in "The Menu" and Peter III in "The Great," he is also no stranger to superhero movies, having played Beast in four "X-Men" movies.
Hoult has also starred in "Mad Max: Fury Road," "Warm Bodies" and "Renfield."
David Corenswet
David Corenswet starred in "Pearl" and "The Politician." Jemal Countess / Getty Images
David Corenswet is an up-and-coming actor and writer.
Last year, Corenswet starred in Ti West's horror movie "Pearl."
He has also starred in multiple Netflix movies and series such as "The Politician," "Hollywood," and "Look Both Ways."
The "Pearl" star has also written and starred in his own short movie, "Following Chase," and the comedy series "Moe & Jerryweather."
Tom Brittney
Tom Brittney is another English actor in running for Superman. Gareth Cattermole / Getty Images
Tom Brittney is the final actor who is reportedly up for the role of Superman.
The English actor is best known for his role in the British TV series "Grantchester."
Brittney has also appeared in the Emmy-nominated series "Unreal" and the Apple TV+ movie "Greyhound."
Emma Mackey
Emma Mackey is best known for her role in "Sex Education." Antoine Flament / Getty Images
Rachel Brosnahan
Rachel Brosnahan attends the 2022 Emmys. Momodu Mansaray/Stringer/Getty Images
Award-winning actor Rachel Brosnahan is also in the running for Lois Lane.
Brosnahan began acting while in high school, going on to book minor roles in "Gossip Girl," "Grey's Anatomy," and "The Good Wife."
After college, Brosnahan had breakout performances in "The Blacklist, "Blackbox" and "House of Cards."
However, she's best known for her lead role in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," for which she has won two Golden Globes, one Emmy, and a Critics' Choice award.
Phoebe Dynevor
Phoebe Dynevor arrives at the 28th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on January 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Steve Granitz/Getty Images