David Corenswet, who will soon appear as Superman, has hinted that his Superman might make a cameo in the upcoming DC series Lanterns and expressed interest in seeing the character in R-rated projects. With the David Corenswet Superman Lanterns cameo on fans’ minds, Corenswet spoke openly about new directions for the hero, including possible appearances outside traditional settings.
Corenswet Opens Up About Superman’s Role in Future DC Projects
During a conversation with The Nerdist, the cast of Superman discussed the character’s future within the DC universe. David Corenswet shared his perspective on playing Superman across different projects and how James Gunn’s approach embraces a range of tones and genres. Corenswet spoke of his ambition for Superman in an R-rated story, emphasizing the flexibility of his portrayal and the broader storytelling possibilities offered by the new DC vision.
“One thing that excites me so much about James’ vision for the DCU is the different genres and tones that the movies can take on. And I know people are skeptical that certain genres and characters can mix. I would love to see this Superman in an R-rated project.”
—David Corenswet, Superman Actor
Superman in Lanterns: Mixing Brightness with Grit
Corenswet stopped short of confirming a cameo but specifically mentioned Lanterns as a project he’s interested in. Lanterns is described as having a “True Detective” atmosphere—a gritty, crime-oriented tone not typically associated with Superman. Corenswet voiced enthusiasm about the contrast between his character’s optimism and the show’s darker mood.
“In a detective, you know, in a thing like Lanterns, where it’s a True Detective feel. I just think it can happen in spite of how bright and playful this version of the character is.”
—David Corenswet, Superman Actor
Set to begin airing in 2026, Lanterns started filming at the start of 2025. The series will feature Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, two prominent Green Lanterns from DC Comics.
James Gunn Connects Lanterns and Superman
James Gunn, director of the upcoming Superman film, confirmed that there is a link between the new Superman and the Lanterns series. He noted that Guy Gardner, another Green Lantern, will appear in Lanterns, establishing crossover potential. Gunn highlighted the diversity in tone between Superman’s story and Lanterns’ narrative.
“It’s connected to Superman because we’ve got Guy Gardner in that, and then we’ve got these Green Lanterns over here.”
—James Gunn, DC Director
“It’s just such a different tone from what Superman is.”
—James Gunn, DC Director
What’s Next for Superman and the DC Universe?
The arrival of David Corenswet’s Superman, directed by James Gunn, is set for July 11, 2025, at theaters. The prospect of a David Corenswet Superman Lanterns cameo and potential R-rated projects suggest that the DC universe is poised for new creative risks, blending iconic characters like Superman with unexpected genres and settings. Fans can look forward to seeing how these crossovers and tonal experiments evolve as Lanterns and other series roll out new stories in the DCU.
