DAVID CORNSWEET is winning hearts online after proving he’s a real-life Superman to his co-star Millie Alcock.The actor, who will appear in the upcoming “Supergirl” film, attended the film’s world premiere in New York City, where he joined Millie on the red carpet.
The actors, who play cousins on the big screen, were seen chatting away on the sidelines of the premiere, where they were joined by co-stars Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult.A video from the event that went viral shows the four co-stars getting lost in conversation when a photographer appears to tap Millie on the back, trying to get her attention. However, Corenswet quickly noticed the man touching his co-star and immediately separated from the group and got between the photographer and the actress.
The actor was seen extending his arm towards the photographer and reprimanding him while the man appeared to defend himself and take a step back.The clip quickly gained attention online, with fans praising Cornsuite’s reaction. Sharing the video on X, one DC fan wrote: “Why would you put your hands on an actress at her movie premiere as a photographer.”Another said: “This is not David Corensweet…this is Superman protecting his cousin in real life.”
Thermal vision loaded.”Many social media users praised the actress’ actions, saying: “David is Superman in movies and in real life,” while another wrote: “This is what women talk about. There is no reason for you to put your hands on her. All the other paparazzi caught her attention without even touching her.”But some defended the photographer, saying: “He politely placed his hand on her back for a second to move her in a direction to get a better picture.”Another said: “I don’t see anything wrong with what the photographer did. Most of you are too sensitive and reactionary in the wrong way.”Corenswet first appeared as the Man of Steel in director James Gunn’s Superman, and is set to reprise the role in the upcoming Supergirl film.Alcock was first introduced to the new DC Universe at the end of Superman, where she appeared as Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, and reclaimed her pet dog Krypto.According to the film’s official synopsis, Supergirl “reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.”“Supergirl” hits theaters on Friday, June 26.
