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David Corenswet is an American actor, notable for lead roles in the Netflix series The Politician (2019–2020) and Hollywood (2020), created by Ryan Murphy. His film roles include Look Both Ways and Pearl, and he appears in the HBO miniseries We Own This City (2022). In addition to acting, Corenswet has also served as an executive producer and screenwriter.

Following his 2016 graduation from Juilliard, Corenswet made his television debut with a guest appearance in House of Cards (2018). He starred in the political thriller Affairs of State (2018) alongside Thora Birch and Adrian Grenier. As River Barkley in The Politician and Jack Castello in Hollywood, Corenswet received attention for portraying complex characters in series that explore political ambitions and post-World War II Hollywood, respectively. His role in We Own This City marked a shift towards more serious, fact-based storytelling, portraying police corruption in Baltimore.

Corenswet has worked with industry figures such as Thora Birch, Adrian Grenier, Ben Platt, Patti LuPone, Darren Criss, Jon Bernthal, Josh Charles, and Mia Goth. His collaboration with Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan on two significant Netflix series underscores a recurring professional relationship. Acting alongside Ben Platt in The Politician and with an ensemble cast including Darren Criss and Patti LuPone in Hollywood allowed Corenswet to explore a range of characters and narratives. In We Own This City, his work with Jon Bernthal and Josh Charles contributed to the portrayal of real-life events, while Pearl saw him acting alongside Mia Goth, further diversifying his filmography and collaborative experiences in the industry.