David Corenswet said in recent interviews that Gunn’s first instructions to him were to “work on his shoulders and his vulnerability.” Rather than transform into Superman, leaning into his own humanity and inner self is what led Corenswet to find the character.
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In fact, he said, it was “wonderfully mundane.” The suit was still in its beginning stages, not totally put together and even a little small, as he’d already started putting on weight for the role.
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