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Casting Coup: How James Gunn Found His Superman in a Single Audition
7 Aug
Summary
- James Gunn saw David Corenswet, the eventual Superman, on the first day of auditions
- Over 400 actors auditioned after Corenswet, unaware they were competing with him
- Gunn also knew early on that Rachel Brosnahan would play Lois Lane
In a remarkable casting process, director James Gunn found his Superman and Lois Lane in the very first round of auditions for his upcoming movie. According to the article, David Corenswet was one of the first actors to try out for the role of Clark Kent/Superman, and Gunn knew immediately that he had found his star.
However, Gunn continued to see over 400 other actors for the part, unaware that they were essentially competing against Corenswet, who had already impressed the director. Similarly, Gunn saw Rachel Brosnahan very early on and was shocked to have seemingly found his Lois Lane so quickly.
The article suggests that Gunn's decisive instincts may have made him unsure of himself, leading him to continue the audition process. But in the end, no other actor could match the chemistry and talent that Corenswet and Brosnahan brought to the roles. Even Nicholas Hoult, who had auditioned for Superman, ended up being cast as the villain Lex Luthor instead.
The story is a testament to Gunn's keen eye for talent and his willingness to trust his initial gut feelings, even in the face of a large pool of hopefuls. It's a remarkable casting coup that resulted in the perfect on-screen duo for this highly anticipated Superman movie.
