Everything David Corenswet Did To Become Superman

GQ July 7, 2025
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_Superman_ star David Corenswet breaks down everything he did to become James Gunn’s adaptation of Kal-El in the latest _DC Studios_ cinematic universe installment. The American actor talks through every step of his journey to becoming Superman: from receiving the casting call during _Twisters_ filming to gaining 45lbs before shooting. #DavidCorenswet #Superman #DCComics 00:00 - David Corenswet on becoming Superman 00:23 - Casting: “I’m not sure I really did want to play Superman” 08:13 - Research: “You need an imperfect humanity to have heroes” 10:25 - Training: “I was aiming for about 4,500 calories per day” 11:47 - Costume: “We could get out of the suit in about four-and-a-half minutes” 13:43 - Mannerisms: “I drew directly from All-Star Superman” GQ recommends: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWeqOTN6Dp0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRjAGqqqNGs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Goy1SeSQyuo Watch more from GQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4Ue47Exsfc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAIz-4vdv7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeJD_DvvWIo ---------- Director: Kristen DeVore Director of Photography: Grant Bell Editor: Brady Jackson Talent: David Corenswet Producer: Sam Dennis Line Producer: Jen Santos Production Manager: James Pipitone Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes Talent Booker: Ernesto Macias Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst Sound Mixer: Glo Hernandez Production Assistant: Lauren Boucher; Brock Spitaels Set Designer: Sage Griffin Art Department: Leah Waters-Katz Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi Assistant Editor: Billy Ward Still haven’t subscribed to GQ on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2iij5wt Subscribe to GQ magazine and get rare swag: https://bit.ly/2xNBH3i Join the GQ Discord to talk men's fashion, watches, and more: https://discord.gg/gqmagazine ABOUT GQ For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more. In that tradition, GQ’s video channel covers every part of a man’s life, from entertainment and sports to fashion and grooming advice. Welcome to the modern guide to style advice, dating tips, celebrity videos, music, sports and more. https://www.youtube.com/user/GQVideos

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