Overview

• On July 9 in Midtown Manhattan, David Corenswet recreated Nicholas Hoult’s signature white tank-top look with a gray sweater knotted over his shoulders as part of their promotional antics.
• Corenswet captioned his Instagram photo “Dude’s been jacking my style since 1998,” prompting Hoult to respond with twin emojis and an Instagram Story set to Rosemary Clooney’s “Sisters.”
• The matching outfits were punctuated by contrasting accessories: Hoult carried a Prada tote bag while Corenswet held a plastic Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop bag.
• Their staged rivalry builds on earlier press tour moments, including a trust fall video in which Hoult joked “never trust a super villain” after letting Corenswet drop.
• These lighthearted exchanges align with James Gunn’s and DC Studios’ strategy to humanize blockbuster heroes and villains as Superman’s July 11 release nears.