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David Corenswet is trading his Superman costume for a football uniform in .
After starting his career on Netflix, guest-starring in House of Cards (2018) and playing lead roles in Ryan Murphy's The Politician (2019–2026) and Hollywood (2026), Corenswet transitioned to film by starring in Pearl (2026), playing a supporting role in Twisters (2026), and rose to prominence with his portrayal of the titular superhero in James Gunn's , the first film in the new DC Universe.
Now, per , the first look at David Corenswet as former NFL player John Tuggle in the upcoming movie Mr. Irrelevant has been revealed. The images show a shirtless John Tuggle training hard to get into pro football shape, while he also shares a tender moment with "the love of [his] life," Katie, played by Isabel May, who is said to "deliver laughs and wit, sexiness and sadness," according to director Jonathan Levine. See the images in the slideshow below:
With a script written by Emmy nominee Nick Santora (Most Dangerous Game), the upcoming film follows the true story of running back John Tuggle, who was selected by the New York Giants as the final pick in the 1983 NFL draft, earning him the annual nickname, Mr. Irrelevant. Tuggle became a fan favorite in the NFL before he died of cancer, just a few years later, in 1986, at the age of 25.
The movie will highlight the significant influence that Tuggle had during his short tenure with the Giants. In their 1986–87 season, culminating in a Super Bowl victory, the team honored him by displaying his No. 38 on their helmets. Levine talked about telling Tuggle's true story, calling him a "real-life superhero," in reference to :
The true story of John Tuggle was filled with triumph and laughter, romance and heartache. [Depicting Tuggle onscreen] necessitated an actor who could deliver on all of those things: someone who radiated John's charm, charisma and infectious good nature, but also had the dramatic chops to navigate his journey with truth and depth. [Corenswet] is truly the only person I can imagine playing John. He is the beating heart and soul of this movie, and I can't wait for audiences to see him playing this real-life superhero.
With this movie, we really wanted to harken back to the good old-fashioned Hollywood dramas of the '80s, super entertaining movies that are funny and heartfelt, and, more than anything, inspirational. I hope we were able to honor not only that cinematic legacy, but the inspiring legacy of John Tuggle as well.
Corenswet was also asked about telling Tuggle's true story, saying:
What happens when a person who has defined himself by optimism and resilience is faced with a losing struggle? Can grace and dignity and humor and love transform failure into its own kind of success? These are the questions I thought were asked by John's story and I think are asked of each of us at various points in life. I love a reminder to smile at the person in front of me, or smile to myself, and just marvel at the reality of the moment. I think John served as that kind of reminder to a lot of people.
There's a lot to look forward to. Some great mustaches. Jonathan Levine knows music — you're gonna feel that. It got me dancing. That's in the movie.
Other than Corenswet and , the cast also includes two-time Oscar nominee as Bill Parcells, who served as the head of the New York Giants from 1983 to 1990. Levine, who previously directed Shannon in The Night Before (2015), says, "Only he can find the humor behind Parcells' cantankerous, terrifying demeanor, as well as his giant heart." David Krumholtz also stars as Julius "Whitey" Horai.
Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story is produced by Skydance Sports, the same company behind Air (2026), Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's biographical drama about Nike's Air Jordan shoe line.
Mr. Irrelevant: The John Tuggle Story releases in theaters on December 25.
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