James Gunnhas weighed on what he thinks makesDavid Corenswetthe perfect choice to play Superman. We’re now officially less than 100 days away from the release ofSuperman, which will introduce the world to theTwistersandPearlstar as the new Man of Steel. All signs point to Corenswet being the perfect choice to bring Clark Kent to life, but he will certainly have his work cut out for him taking over the role fromHenry Cavill. During a recent interview with Time Magazine, Gunn revealed the one condition that any actor had to agree to before taking on the role, and also confirmed what made him ultimately decide to go with Corwenswet over the several other people also auditioned:
“They treated everyone with kindness and respect. I’ve seen sets that cater to an actor or director’s ego and that’s just not something that would happen with David.He is Superman, even in his nerdiness. He listens to old jazz standards. Like that’s what he listens to, just as normal procedure.Like Superman, he’s a simple man in complicated times.”
Corenswet is no stranger to being in projects with other stars —Twisterssaw him share the screen withGlen Powell, while he also starred alongside other stars such asMia GothandJon BernthalinPearlandWe Own This City. Corenswet will go from being a complimentary piece to the primary talent to being the crowned jewel inSuperman, which has assembled one of the more impressive ensembles for any superhero movie ever. Starring directly opposite Corenswet isRachel Brosnahan,The Marvelous Mrs. Maiselstar who has been tapped to play the fearless journalist Lois Lane.Nicholas Hoult, who also auditioned for the role of Superman, will star in the debut DCU film as Lex Luthor, the featured villain. Other names confirmed to star inSupermanareNathan Fillionas Green Lantern,Isabela Mercedas Hawkgirl,Frank Grilloas Rick Flag Sr., andAnthony Carriganas Metamorpho.
What Other DC Projects Are Coming After ‘Superman’?
The first DCU project afterSupermanisPeacemakerSeason 2, which is coming to Ma in August and will seeJohn Cenareprise his role as Christopher Smith. The only other DC projects afterSupermanwith a confirmed release date areSupergirl: Woman of TomorrowandClayface. The former starsHouse of the DragonveteranMilly Alcockas Supergirl, and casting has not yet begun for the latter, butJames Watkinswill direct a script fromMike Flanagan. Production is roughly halfway through onSupergirl, and DC also recently began filmingLanterns, the Max original series starringAaron PierreandKyle Chandler.
Supermanwill fly into theaters on July 11. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the film and all things related to theDCU.
Source:Time Magazine
