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With the expected restart of DC Universe under the direction of James Gunn, ‘Superman’ will mark the beginning of a new era for the iconic superhero and the rest of the characters from the comics universe.
This film, which will be the first major project in Gunn’s new creative vision as head of DC Studios, promises to give a fresh and modern look to the “Man of Steel”exploring deeper facets of his history and personality.
After a long search for the leading role, David Corenswet was chosen as the new ‘Superman’ in June 2023, generating great expectations among fans for his performance and his impressive physical transformation.
David Corenswet reached 104 kilos to play the Man of Steel
David Corenswet, Known for his work in the series ‘Hollywood’ and for his role in ‘Pearl’ recently revealed that he underwent a drastic physical transformation to play the iconic Superman.
In an interview for episode 27 of the ‘Manly Things (Sort Of)’ podcast, the actor said that he reached a maximum weight of 107 kilos during his preparation for the role.
“I didn’t weigh 107 kilos when we started filming. “He weighed 107 kilos at most,” explained Corenswet, detailing how his physique transformed. to the point of altering your daily life.
“None of my pants fit,” he added with a laugh, highlighting the drastic changes he experienced.
Despite the great effort and dedication to gain weight, The process was challenging for the actor.
“At first, it didn’t feel very good,” she confessed, explaining that her body needed time to adjust to the extra weight she gained.
During a table read for the film, Corenswet realized the impact her new size had on her clothingwhen he tried to put on a size 2XL sweatshirt and noticed the significant change in his body.
“That was at the peak of my volume,” he recalled humorously. However, the actor did not maintain that weight until the start of filming.
“I slowly lost weight before I started filming. I started film at around 228, 230 pounds“, he revealed, clarifying that his main goal was to experience what it felt like to gain as much weight as possible to give authenticity to his interpretation of Superman.
“I know I wanted this to be my excuse to see what it felt like to gain essentially as much weight as I could,” he added of his ambition to achieve that new physique.
Corenswet’s commitment to her role did not go unnoticed by her team. Paolo Mascitti, the personal trainer of the Superman cast, also spoke about the actor’s arduous physical preparation.
In May, he shared an image of Corenswet in the middle of a training session on Instagram, accompanied by a message highlighting their efforts.
“David Corenswet worked very hard; “I can’t wait to share more of the training we did to prepare him for this iconic character,” Mascitti wrote.
The publication included an image of the actor flexing his muscles in the gym, asIt’s like a first view of the actor in the official Superman suit.
When is James Gunn’s ‘Superman’ released?
The film ‘Superman’ directed by James Gunn, has its premiere scheduled for July 11, 2025. This release represents the beginning of a new stage for the DC cinematic universe, with the aim of offering a renewed and exciting narrative around the iconic superhero.
