Superman Director James Gunn Praises David Corenswet
Beyond a couple of photos, we haven’t been able to see David Corenswet in action as Superman, but James Gunn is confident that the actor will blow us away. While chatting with THR about the upcoming Creature Commandos series, Gunn was asked about the Superman movie and was full of praise for his leading man.
“Superman is an enormous bear of a movie. It’s completely different from [Creature Commandos] in every way, but it’s very much fantastic as well,” Gunn said. “Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, David Corenswet is going to freak everyone out with how great he is. He is one of the best actors I’ve ever worked with, and he can do everything. The man is incredible.”
Hopefully, we’ll get to see some footage soon. THR’s report mentions that Gunn is currently test-screening Superman, and some believe that we might see the first teaser trailer by the end of the year. Fingers crossed.
Superman stars David Corenswet (Pearl) as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Ms. Maisel) as Lois Lane. The cast also includes Nathan Fillion (The Rookie) as Guy Gardner, a charismatic and slightly obnoxious member of the Green Lantern Corps; Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City of Gold) as Hawkgirl; Edi Gathegi (X-Men: First Class) as Mister Terrific; Anthony Carrigan (Barry) as Metamorpho; María Gabriela de Faría (Deadly Class) as The Engineer, a member of The Authority; Sara Sampaio (At Midnight) as Eve Teschmacher; Skyler Gisondo (The Righteous Gemstones) as Jimmy Olsen; Wendell Pierce (The Wire) as Perry White; Neva Howell (Logan Lucky) as Martha Kent; Pruitt Taylor-Vince (The Walking Dead) as Jonathan Kent; and Nicholas Hoult (The Great) as Lex Luthor.
The members of the Daily Planet newsroom have also expanded for the movie, with Beck Bennet (Saturday Night Live) set to play Steve Lombard, Mikaela Hoover (The Suicide Squad) as Cat Grant, and newcomer Christopher McDonald as Ron Troupe.
DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran has previously teased that Superman will not be an origin story and will focus on “Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Superman represents truth, justice and the American way. He is kindness in a world that thinks of kindness as old fashioned.” Superman is slated to hit theaters on July 11, 2025.
As for Creature Commandos, the first two episodes of the animated series will debut on Max on December 5th. You can check out a glowing review from our own Steve Seigh right here.
FAQs
1. Will Superman be an origin story?
Superman will not be an origin story as teased by DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran. The movie will focus on Superman balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing.
2. Who are some of the cast members of the Superman movie?
The cast includes David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and other talented actors in various roles like Guy Gardner, Hawkgirl, and Lex Luthor.
3. When is Superman set to hit theaters?
Superman is scheduled to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.
4. What can we expect from David Corenswet’s performance as Superman?
James Gunn has praised David Corenswet, stating that the actor is incredibly talented and will amaze audiences with his portrayal of Superman.
5. Are there any plans for a teaser trailer for Superman?
There are speculations that a teaser trailer for Superman might be released by the end of the year after test-screenings by James Gunn.
6. What is the premise of the Creature Commandos animated series?
The Creature Commandos animated series follows a group of unique characters and their adventures, with the first two episodes set to premiere on Max on December 5th.
7. Who is directing the Superman movie?
The Superman movie is being directed by James Gunn, who has expressed great confidence in the cast, especially David Corenswet.
8. What makes Superman different from Creature Commandos?
James Gunn mentioned that Superman is a completely different movie from Creature Commandos in every way, but it promises to be fantastic in its own right.
9. How has David Corenswet been described by James Gunn?
James Gunn has described David Corenswet as one of the best actors he has ever worked with and believes that Corenswet’s performance will surprise and impress audiences.
10. What is the overarching theme of Superman according to Peter Safran?
Superman will focus on themes of truth, justice, and the American way, portraying Superman as a beacon of kindness in a world that sometimes undervalues such virtues.
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