New Delhi, June 24 -- Actor David Corenswet, who plays Clark Kent in DC's upcoming Supergirl film, has been applauded online after footage circulated showing him stepping in when a photographer appeared to touch co-star Milly Alcock's back without permission during a promotional event.

The incident reportedly took place on the red carpet in New York City, where cast members were attending an event for the highly anticipated superhero film. Video clips shared across social media platforms show Alcock speaking with fellow cast members Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan when a photographer appears to reach out and touch her bare back.

Almost immediately, Corenswet is seen moving towards the photographer. While it wasn't audible in the vid...