SUPERMAN Director James Gunn Shares How David Corenswet Reminded Him of Christopher Reeve
Superman director James Gunn recently shared his admiration for David Corenswet, the actor who is taking on the role of Clark Kent/Superman, and he talked about how the actor reminded him of Christopher Reeve.
In a post-teaser Q&A session, Gunn revealed why Corenswet’s portrayal of the iconic hero resonates so strongly with him highlighting the actor’s dedication, training, and authenticity.
Gunn explained: “The thing that connects him so much to Christopher Reeve is, he has a lot of deep training. Like, I’ve never worked in my entire life with such a rigorous actor.
“He challenged me on a daily basis to really get the most out of his character, get the most out of his story. Everything he does in the movie is utterly true.”
Gunn’s praise didn’t stop there. He described Corenswet’s performance as seamless, recalling that even while watching raw footage, every moment felt genuine.
“You don’t ever have a moment, even watching dailies, where you go, ‘David did something that feels stupid, that doesn’t feel real, that feels like he’s faking and he’s phoning it in,’ never. He’s always completely present.”
Gunn also shared how his initial anxiety about finding the right Clark Kent quickly vanished. “It was sort of miraculous. The funniest thing is, I got both Rachel [Brosnahan] and David’s self-tapes on our very first day of casting.
“So the thing I was the most worried about was casting Superman at the beginning of the process, and after the first day, I was like, ‘I think that guy is pretty good.’”
Reeve’s portrayal of Superman remains a benchmark for superhero performances, blending charm, vulnerability, and heroism. For Gunn to see a similar spark in Corenswet signals that fans may be in for a Superman who embodies the timeless qualities fans are hoping to see in this film.
Via: CB