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Coincidence and luck is merely a factor when it comes to Hollywood. But there are a few cases that baffled fans like the one surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow’s 2019 seriesThe Politician. The series is now believed to have predicted Henry Cavill’s Superman successor years before James Gunn confirmed it.
According to a particular scene in the show featuring David Corenswet, it is seen that the actor is being told that he looks like Henry Cavill’s Superman. Years later, when the actor eventually got hired by DC to replace Cavill’s position, fans are now losing their minds over that one scene.
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Gwyneth Paltrow’sThe PoliticianPredicted DC’s Future
Appearing in several acclaimed projects and even working with MCU alongside Robert Downey Jr.,Gwyneth Paltrowlanded a role in the two-seasoned Netflix comedy-dramaThe Politician.Sharing the screen with Ben Platt, David Corenswet, Zoey Deutch, and more, the Oscar-winning actress played the role of Georgina Hobart.
While the show was highly appreciated by fans upon its release, it’s now making headlines for a different reason. According to X and other social media platforms, netizens have found out that Gwyneth Paltrow’sThe Politicianhad shockingly predicted the future of DC, way beforeJames Gunnbecame DCU CEO.
According to a scene in theNetflixshow, when Ben Platt’s Payton Hobart experiences a near-death situation, he talks to David Corenswet’s River Barkley and wonders how someone who “looks like Superman” could kill himself. In that scene, the lead actor is heard saying to Corenswet’s character, “you look like Superman and you speak Chinese.”
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David Corenswet Became Henry Cavill’s Superman Successor
Currently, the particular scene from Gwyneth Paltrow’sThe Politicianis breaking the internet, especially after the prediction turned real in 2023. David Corenswet indeed became the new Superman, replacingHenry Cavillin the DCU. James Gunn recently confirmed that the actor will play the role of Clark Kent inSuperman: Legacyalongside Rachel Brosnahan.
David Corenswet therefore became Henry Cavill’s Superman successor as predicted by the 2019 Netflix comedy. And apparently, way before the actor joined DC and was hailed by netizens for being a spitting image of Cavill, Corenswet claimed to have been aware of the resemblance for a long time.
But now while Henry Cavill’s passionate fanbase is lamenting his replacement as Man of Steel, many DC fans believe thatDavid Corenswetis more than a worthy successor. Considering his experience and versatility in acting, Corenswet proves that he has all the right qualities that the Last Son of Krypton demands.
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Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
