Reports from yesterday that Superman actor David Corenswet had joined the boycott of the Israeli film industry were untrue.
We would like to correct the record that David Corenswet did not sign the Film Worker Pledge to End Complicity. We have a stringent verification process but this one slipped through the cracks. We apologize for the confusion.
— Film Workers For Palestine (@FW4Palestine) November 4, 2025
Last September, thousands of industry elites, including actors like Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, Olivia Colman, and directors, including Yorgos Lanthimos, Ava DuVernay, signed a pledge organized by Film Workers for Palestine promising that they would not “work with Israeli film institutions—including festivals, cinemas, broadcasters and production companies—that are implicated in g***cide and a***theid against the Palestinian people.”
Superman withstands fire in the trailer for James Gunn’s Superman – YouTube, DC
When several X accounts noted that Corenswet’s name had been added to the list, many were surprised that the actor, who had never expressed any personal political or social opinions, would take this stand.
However, looking at the list today, Corenswet’s name is nowhere to be found.
What Happened and Whose Names Are Still There?
Corenswet has not responded to the controversy, or even posted on any of his social media accounts in several months.
However, a screenshot appears to show the Film Workers for Palestine Instagram account requesting deletion of a post about his alleged signing. The message reads: “Hi – sorry to say that this name was added because a troll went to great lengths to pretend to be David Corenswet in correspondence. Corenswet’s name has now been removed from the pledge. Can you please delete this post? Appreciate your help with this.”
Apparently David Corenswet never signed the Film Workers for Palestine pledge. They have now removed his name from the pledge. pic.twitter.com/pks9LPriBF
— absolute jerry 🦇 (@RatiodbyJerry) November 4, 2025
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Notably, Supergirl actress Milly Alcock’s name is still on the pledge, as are those of Indira Varma and Zoë Chao, who voice characters in the DCU’s Creature Commandos.
For now, David Corenswet seems to be steering clear of the Israel-Palestine controversy.
Boravia and Israel
In this summer’s Superman, the fictional countries of Boravia and Jarhanpur are in conflict. While some interpreted it as an analog to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as Borvia is the aggressor against its weaker neighbor, many more felt that Boravia was a stand-in for Israel.
Superman grimacing by a Stagg Industries sign in the trailer for James Gunn’s Superman – YouTube, DC
Boravia, like Israel, is called “an ally to the United States,” and Times of Israel notes “the United States appears to back Boravia in part to sell and test sophisticated weapons devised by Luthor, a stand-in for the military-industrial complex.” They go on to mention “a falafel vendor named Malik Ali who helps Superman during his duel with a pro-Boravian supervillain — which has also been seized upon as evidence that the film is pro-Palestinian.”
While James Gunn denied that the Borvia subplot in Superman was intended to parallel the conflict in the Middle East, his explanation wasn’t entirely satisfactory to many. Regardless of his actual intent, not wanting to overtly connect his much-needed blockbuster with a hot-button social issue was probably a wise move.
Superman saves a little girl in the Superman teaser trailer – YouTube, DC
Corenswet’s choosing not to take sides, despite a clear effort from others on his behalf, would be similarly prudent.
Conclusion
Now that David Corenswet has unwillingly had his name drawn into the Film Workers for Palestine conversation, it will be interesting to see if he responds. For now, we know that he has not signed their pledge, which also doesn’t mean that he won’t.
David Corenswet as Superman flying in James Gunn’s “Superman” – YouTube, DC
Alternatively, he could join Debra Messing, Liev Schreiber, and others who have spoken out against the boycott. But in our faster-than-a-speeding-bullet news cycle, he may decide to remain true to form and remain silent.
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