David Corenswet Defends Milly Alcock at Premiere

David Corenswet sprung into actionon the red carpet.

The 32-year-old American actor best known for playing Superman confronted a photographer who had touched the back of the 26-year-old Australian actress at the Supergirl premiere in on Monday night.

Corenswet and Alcock were joined by castmates and on the red carpet when a photographer reached out to touch the back of the leading lady.

The Superman actor reacted very quickly as he seemingly began saying something to the photographer before extending his hand seemingly signaling for him to back off.

Corenswet then walked toward the photographer as they exchanged a few words. 

The foursome then moved in front of the backdrop to take a group photo together.

Daily Mail has reached out to Corenswet's representatives for comment and have yet to hear back. 

The moment captured on the YouTube livestream of the red carpet has since gone viral with many praising Corenswet for his actions.