David Corenswet might be playing the Man of Steel on screen, but in real life, hes 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 its an 8 it ate, Corenswet read, stumbling over the punchline. Realizing what he said, he paused and innocently added, Thats so mean. I think its 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 internets 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, TooCorenswets off-screen charm isnt 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 Marvels Thunderbolts entire run and is closing in on Captain America: Brave New Worlds global total of $415 million.Worldwide, Superman has now earned $406.8 million, including $171.8 million from international markets, despite the characters 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.Corenswets Moment in the SunThe actors viral pickup line moment arrives on the heels of a steamy GQ spread that reintroduced Corenswet as Hollywoods 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 Marvels 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.Source