David Corenswet NOT Part of Pro-Palestine Israel Boycott — Online Hoax Revealed

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Claims circulating yesterday that David Corenswet, the actor playing Superman, was participating in a boycott of Israeli films are false.

We mistakenly reported that David Corenswet hadn’t signed the Film Worker Pledge to End Complicity. Our usual verification process failed in this instance, and we sincerely apologize for the error.

— Film Workers For Palestine (@FW4Palestine) November 4, 2025

Last September, a group of prominent film professionals—including actors Joaquin Phoenix, Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton, Javier Bardem, and Olivia Colman, as well as directors like Yorgos Lanthimos and Ava DuVernay—signed a commitment organized by Film Workers for Palestine. They pledged to avoid working with Israeli film organizations—such as festivals, cinemas, and production companies—that they believe are involved in oppression and discrimination against Palestinians.

After several users on X noticed Corenswet’s name appeared on the list, many were surprised, as the actor had previously remained private about his personal beliefs and hadn’t publicly shared any political or social opinions.

However, looking at the list today, Corenswet’s name is nowhere to be found.

What Happened and Whose Names Are Still There?

David Corenswet hasn’t addressed the recent discussions surrounding him, and he hasn’t been active on social media for several months.

It seems a post about David Corenswet allegedly signing a pledge was mistakenly added to the Film Workers for Palestine Instagram account. According to a screenshot, the account asked for the post to be deleted, explaining that someone pretending to be Corenswet had falsely added his name. They confirmed his name has since been removed from the pledge and requested the post’s removal.

It seems David Corenswet didn’t actually sign the Film Workers for Palestine pledge, and his name has now been taken off the list of signatories.

— absolute jerry 🦇 (@RatiodbyJerry) November 4, 2025

Interestingly, Milly Alcock, who plays Supergirl, is still listed as supporting the pledge, along with Indira Varma and Zoë Chao, both of whom provide voices for characters in the DCU’s Creature Commandos.

For now, David Corenswet seems to be steering clear of the Israel-Palestine controversy.

Boravia and Israel

The recent Superman movie features a conflict between the fictional nations of Boravia and Jarhanpur. Some viewers saw this as a parallel to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, noting that Boravia initiates the conflict with the smaller Jarhanpur. However, a larger number of people believed Boravia actually represented Israel in the story.

Similar to Israel, Boravia is portrayed as a close ally of the United States. According to the Times of Israel, the film seems to use its relationship with Boravia as a way to showcase and test advanced weapons created by a character representing the military-industrial complex. Additionally, the inclusion of a Palestinian falafel vendor, Malik Ali, who assists Superman in a fight against a Boravian villain, has led some to interpret the film as being sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.

James Gunn stated the storyline about Borvia in the new Superman movie wasn’t meant to reflect the situation in the Middle East, but many people weren’t convinced by his explanation. Even if that wasn’t his intention, avoiding a direct link between a big, important movie and a sensitive, controversial topic was likely a smart decision.

It would also be wise for Corenswet to remain neutral, even though some people are clearly trying to influence him to pick a side.

Conclusion

With David Corenswet now connected to the discussion around Film Workers for Palestine, it will be interesting to see if he makes a statement. He hasn’t signed their pledge yet, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he won’t.

He could also publicly oppose the boycott, joining figures like Debra Messing and Liev Schreiber who have already done so. However, given how quickly news changes, he might choose to stay quiet, as he often does.

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2025-11-04 23:57