David Corenswet Reveals The Note James Gunn Gave Him On How To Prepare For Superman, Both Physically And Mentally
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Superman actor David Corenswet received a valuable piece of advice from Superman director James Gunn, and it will certainly be reflected on screen when the 2025 DCU movie hits theaters. There"s a lot riding on James Gunn"s Superman, as it"s the DCU"s first live-action movie, features the introduction of several DC characters, and establishes the beginning of Superman"s DCU journey, which will likely evolve throughout the DCU"s first chapter and beyond. Naturally, David Corenswet"s performance in the titular role is essential to Superman"s success.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Superman star David Corenswet reveals James Gunn advised him to focus on training his shoulders and his vulnerability. Corenswet explains that he found the process enriching, as spending almost all day every day in the gym allowed him to dwell in his solitude and understand Superman much better. Read Corenswet"s full comments below:
[indent] "I started in the gym. That was the second thing James said to me was "I want to work on your shoulders and your vulnerability." And so, about a month into my intense gym routine I realized that I was preparing the role mentally by spending every day, several hours, by myself, lifting ver heavy things. There"s a certain solitude that comes in the gym. You"re just there with yourself and you"re the only one holding yourself accountable. (...) I think Superman has a certain solemn loneliness to him, where he wants so desperately to be connected to humanity, and he"ll never quite be one of them, so I found a little piece of that early on."
[/indent]Source: Entertainment Tonight
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Superman star David Corenswet reveals James Gunn advised him to focus on training his shoulders and his vulnerability. Corenswet explains that he found the process enriching, as spending almost all day every day in the gym allowed him to dwell in his solitude and understand Superman much better. Read Corenswet"s full comments below:
[indent] "I started in the gym. That was the second thing James said to me was "I want to work on your shoulders and your vulnerability." And so, about a month into my intense gym routine I realized that I was preparing the role mentally by spending every day, several hours, by myself, lifting ver heavy things. There"s a certain solitude that comes in the gym. You"re just there with yourself and you"re the only one holding yourself accountable. (...) I think Superman has a certain solemn loneliness to him, where he wants so desperately to be connected to humanity, and he"ll never quite be one of them, so I found a little piece of that early on."
[/indent]Source: Entertainment Tonight
