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  • David Corenswet’s Sweet ‘Superman’ Pickup Line Has the Internet Swooning

    David Corenswet’s Sweet ‘Superman’ Pickup Line Has the Internet Swooning

    David Corenswet might be playing the Man of Steel on screen, but in real life, he’s melting hearts with wholesome awkwardness.

    During a promo segment with Silverspot Films for the new Superman film, Corenswet and co-star Rachel Brosnahan took turns reading cheesy pickup lines. But one particular line had the internet collectively swooning, and giggling.

    “Is your outfit the square root of 64? Because it’s an 8… it ate,” Corenswet read, stumbling over the punchline. Realizing what he said, he paused and innocently added, “That’s so mean. I think it’s a 10.” Brosnahan immediately chimed in, laughing, “It ate… you are too pure for this!”

    The brief moment, both awkward and adorable, quickly went viral, turning Corenswet into the internet’s favorite himbo. Fans across social media praised the actor for his sweet demeanor and comic timing, dubbing him the most “earnest Superman since Christopher Reeve.”

    A Hero at the Box Office, Too

    Corenswet’s off-screen charm isn’t the only thing winning over audiences. Superman, directed by James Gunn and produced alongside Peter Safran under the revitalized DC Studios banner, is proving to be a major summer success.

    In its second weekend, Superman added $57.2 million domestically, bringing its North American total to $235 million, a promising hold with just a 54% drop, particularly for the often-volatile superhero genre. The film has soared past Marvel’s Thunderbolts’ entire run and is closing in on Captain America: Brave New World‘s global total of $415 million.

    David Corenswet charmed fans with a hilarious pickup line during the Superman press tour as the film soars past box office expectations.
    Photo: Warner Bros.

    Worldwide, Superman has now earned $406.8 million, including $171.8 million from international markets, despite the character’s traditionally lukewarm overseas performance. The strong global showing marks a much-needed win for Warner Bros., which now leads in domestic market share for 2025.

    Corenswet’s Moment in the Sun

    The actor’s viral pickup line moment arrives on the heels of a steamy GQ spread that reintroduced Corenswet as Hollywood’s new leading man. The photoshoot, filled with tailored suits, tousled hair, and smoldering stares, has only cemented his status as a sex symbol, albeit one who blushes over a math joke.

    Starring alongside Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Corenswet leads a stacked ensemble that includes Skyler Gisondo, Isabela Merced, Nathan Fillion, and Edi Gathegi.

    But with Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps arriving in theaters on July 25, Superman will soon face stiffer competition and lose out on Imax and premium format screens. Still, with its viral press tour moments and steady momentum, the film, and its endearingly dorky star, may just fly a little higher.

  • Pedro Pascal Explains ‘C*nty’ to Vanessa Kirby in the Most Fabulous Way

    Pedro Pascal Explains ‘C*nty’ to Vanessa Kirby in the Most Fabulous Way

    Pedro Pascal is many things, acclaimed actor, Internet’s favorite zaddy, and now, queer slang interpreter. While promoting Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Pascal gave co-star Vanessa Kirby a heartfelt (and hysterical) lesson in one of the queer community’s most powerful adjectives: cunty.

    Pedro Pascal, Queer Lexicon Professor

    The moment happened during an interview with Australian outlet Pedestrian TV, where journalist Bek Manibog complimented Kirby’s intense performance look as Invisible Woman.

    “You’re giving forcefield snatched cunty fierceness face,” Manibog said, referring to Kirby’s superhero power pose.

    Kirby, understandably caught off guard, looked puzzled. “I don’t know if that’s a good thing,” she said.

    Cue Pedro Pascal with the rescue, and the receipts.

    “Cunty face is good, babe,” he assured her, without missing a beat. “Cunty face just means fierce, fabulous, beautiful, strong. It’s good, it’s good.”

    And just like that, Vanessa Kirby received her honorary queer linguistics degree, courtesy of Professor Pascal.

    A Message for Trans Fans Down Under

    As the conversation wrapped, Manibog thanked Pascal for his well-known support of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly the trans community, and asked if he had a message for his trans fans in Australia.

    “You are a symbol of courage and you inspire fear in those that are afraid of being their true selves,” Pascal said earnestly. “And I think that that’s the threat. Your joy and your radical bravery in living your life in joy.”

    It’s a reminder that his allyship isn’t performative, it’s personal. In June, Pascal drew headlines after publicly denouncing transphobia online, prompting backlash from the usual suspects including J.K. Rowling and Martina Navratilova.

    But Pascal remains unbothered, and unwavering.

    Whether he’s teaching Marvel co-stars the art of the “cunty face” or showing up for queer fans around the globe, Pedro Pascal continues to prove that he’s not just the Internet’s daddy, he’s also one of its most devoted allies.

  • Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Cast Stuns at Retro-Futuristic Paris Launch

    Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ Cast Stuns at Retro-Futuristic Paris Launch

    Marvel’s First Family begins their global promo tour in style.

    Marvel’s First Family just made their first stop — and they did it with serious style. Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach kicked off the global promotional tour for The Fantastic Four: First Steps with a glamorous photo call in Paris, posing for cameras at the futuristic Espace Niemeyer building.

    The Paris location, designed by famed Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, felt like a fitting backdrop for the film’s retro-futuristic 1960s vibe. With sleek lines, bold curves, and architectural flair, the setting teased the energy of Marvel’s newest cinematic universe.

    Pascal leads the cast as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, with Kirby as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, and Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/The Thing. Together, they bring fresh energy and major star power to Marvel’s First Family — and from these first images alone, fans are ready to follow them anywhere.

    PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 07: Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby attend “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” Paris Special Event at Espace Niemeyer on July 07, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images for Disney)

    What is Fantastic Four: First Steps About?

    Set in a stylized version of the 1960s, First Steps introduces the team as they face off against their most terrifying foe yet: the planet-consuming Galactus, played by Ralph Ineson. Julia Garner joins the action as his mysterious Herald, the Silver Surfer.

    Balancing their new roles as heroes and the challenges of chosen family, the Fantastic Four must save Earth — and each other — in what promises to be one of Marvel Studios’ boldest, most visually striking films to date. Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision), the film also stars Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles.

    The Fantastic Four: First Steps hits theaters July 25, 2025.

    Check out the official photos from the Paris launch below.

    PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 07: Joseph Quinn attends “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” Paris Special Event at Espace Niemeyer on July 07, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images for Disney)
    PARIS, FRANCE – JULY 07: Ebon Moss-Bachrach attends “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” Paris Special Event at Espace Niemeyer on July 07, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images for Disney)
  • Pedro Pascal Is Suiting Up and Serving Looks in Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’

    Pedro Pascal Is Suiting Up and Serving Looks in Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’

    Pedro Pascal is back, hotter than ever—and this time, he’s saving the world and starting a family in Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, hitting theaters July 25.

    The beloved Internet Daddy officially joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Reed Richards, aka Mr. Fantastic, in a film that promises sci-fi spectacle, retro-futuristic flair, and, of course, plenty of thirst-worthy moments from one of Hollywood’s most adored leading men.

    Double Daddy Duty in the MCU

    Pascal stars alongside Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm/The Thing) as the latest iteration of Marvel’s “First Family.” But don’t expect your standard superhero origin tale.

    Set on a “1960s-inspired retro-futuristic parallel Earth,” the trailer skips the backstory and jumps straight into action—with a twist. Reed and Sue are expecting a baby, setting Pascal up for a double dose of daddy duty: one on-screen, and the other as the Internet’s favorite zaddy.

    Between the heartfelt family dynamics and universe-threatening stakes, fans are already swooning over Pascal’s mix of intellect, scruff, and superpowers.

    A Stellar Cast—and a New Silver Surfer?

    The MCU isn’t pulling punches with this star-packed reboot. Julia Garner plays the Silver Surfer, delivering a chilling warning: their planet is marked for destruction by none other than Galactus, played by Ralph Ineson.

    Additional cast members include Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, Natasha Lyonne, and Sarah Niles. And in what might be the buzziest post-credits twist yet, Robert Downey Jr. is rumored to return not as Iron Man—but as Doctor Doom.

    A Fantastic Year for Our Favorite Daddy

    Fantastic Four: First Steps caps off a run of high-profile projects for Pascal, including The Mandalorian, The Last of Us, Gladiator II, and the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. His mix of rugged charm, emotional depth, and social consciousness makes him one of Hollywood’s most irresistible leading men.

    Whether he’s battling Galactus or melting the internet with a smoldering glance, Pedro Pascal is, without a doubt, the hottest superhero dad the MCU has ever seen.