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Superman Director James Gunn Posts Video of His Intense On-Set Debate With David Corenswet
James Gunn pushed actor David Corenswet to deliver a more intense and vulnerable Superman speech, resulting in an emotional on-set exchange captured in the film's making-of documentary.
- James Gunn posted on August 15, 2025, a nearly seven-minute clip from a 60-minute making-of feature titled 'Adventures in Making Superman' showcasing an intense on-set debate with actor David Corenswet.
- The debate arose because Corenswet, with a theater background, struggled to connect emotionally with Superman's climactic speech following Lex Luthor's insult, seeking clarity on the character's vulnerability, which Gunn emphasized as essential.
- During filming, Gunn challenged Corenswet to express hurt and weakness, explaining these feelings differentiate Superman from villains, leading to a powerful performance aligning with Gunn's vision and moving both Gunn and producer Peter Safran to tears.
- Corenswet declared, "That's what it is to be human!" while admitting his struggle to truly internalize the lines, and Gunn reassured him, "Your feelings about feeling bad are OK," highlighting the scene’s significance.
- 'Adventures in Making Superman' and other features released with the film’s digital debut now offer audiences rare insight into the creative process behind a major blockbuster and will be included in the physical release on September 23, 2025.
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