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New Superman actor has a bold take on how to watch Star Wars

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Now that David Corenswet, who plays Superman, has moved up to leading blockbuster roles, fans are getting a better understanding of what makes this actor so interesting. Interestingly enough, it’s not just that he’s a fan of Star Wars – he’s actually quite passionate about it.

In the latest installment of “Royal Court” hosted by Brittany Broski, Corenswet shared his recommended sequence for watching the Star Wars Skywalker Saga, a suggestion that might cause even avid Star Wars enthusiasts to furrow their brows.

Corenswet’s chosen sequence? IV, V, I, II, III, VI.

As a Star Wars enthusiast, I kick things off by revisiting the original trilogy, starting with “A New Hope” and following it up with “The Empire Strikes Back”. The iconic twist that leaves audiences in awe, “I am your father”, is preserved. Afterward, I delve into the prequels as a tragic backstory, culminating in “Return of the Jedi”.

When bringing new people up-to-speed with them, Corenswet advises that you should first watch episodes IV, V, I, II, III, and VI in this order. This way, you keep the surprise element intact. Start by watching episodes I through III as a flashback. Later, watch episode VI which ties everything together nicely. If you’ve seen episodes I to III earlier, the subsequent events will feel like a captivating saga with higher stakes due to your prior knowledge.

Corenswet’s way of watching Star Wars movies is much like a popular fan approach called the Machete Order, but with a significant change. He adds “The Phantom Menace,” which fans who follow the Machete Order often skip (hence the name). According to Corenswet, including the entire prequel arc provides emotional depth to Anakin Skywalker’s transformation and fall, making his redemption in “Episode VI” even more impactful. It’s definitely a unique perspective on the Star Wars saga.

Corenswet’s affection for Star Wars extends beyond just watching it. In a lie detector test with his Superman co-star Nicholas Hoult for Vanity Fair, he was asked if he’d prefer to star in a Superman sequel or take on the role of a Jedi. He opted for the latter, expressing a desire to be an X-wing pilot, potentially making him a great candidate for the abandoned Rogue Squadron project.

Despite this, there are upcoming Lucasfilm ventures on the rise – such as Shawn Levy’s “Star Wars: Starfighter” and James Mangold’s “Dawn of the Jedi.” These could very well fulfill Corenswet’s dreams. He’s currently basking in the glory of a successful superhero role, seems well-versed in the Star Wars universe, and his genuine fandom is similar to the types Lucasfilm has preferred for recent casting choices, as demonstrated by Diego Luna, Rosario Dawson, and Amandla Stenberg.

Corenswet’s unusual viewing pattern makes for an engaging discussion topic. It shifts the narrative from solely focusing on Luke Skywalker to encompassing a family saga spanning generations. This approach maintains the original trilogy’s rhythm and intrigue, but provides more weight to the prequels’ storyline beyond questionable scriptwriting, politics, and podraces. For those new fans who have discovered Star Wars through Disney+ shows (let’s call them “the Mandalorian group”) or standalone films like Rogue One, this viewing sequence presents a novel perspective on the galaxy’s central conflict.

Without a doubt, David Corenswet might be sporting a cape at present, but it’s possible we could find him navigating an X-Wing in the near future. It’s not often that a budding A-list star has both a deep understanding of the Force and a fondness for “Return of the Jedi”.

It seems impossible that Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni won’t take notice.

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2025-07-19 22:00

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