A resurfaced quote from a 2019 reveals that David Corenswet, the new Superman, is interested in seeing the character in a more mature setting. Long before he was cast, Corenswet stated he would "love to see a really gritty, dark version of Superman in a more R-rated context," citing his appreciation for Frank Miller's take on the character in comics like The Dark Knight Returns.

The article clarifies a few key points:

• This is not a new statement: The quote is from years before his casting and does not reflect the direction of his upcoming solo film.
• The new Superman film will be optimistic: Writer-director James Gunn has emphasized that his movie will have a hopeful and optimistic tone.
• A crossover is possible: The new DC Universe (DCU) will include R-rated projects, such as the upcoming film The Authority. The article speculates that while Corenswet's solo movie will be more traditional, it's possible his Superman could appear in a crossover with one of these more mature, R-rated titles in the future.

In short, while Corenswet once expressed a desire to see a darker, R-rated Superman, his own solo film is not expected to be that. However, the structure of the new DCU makes a future appearance in an R-rated project a possibility.

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