September 30th 2024.
In a recent interview, actor David Corenswet opened up about the challenges he faced while preparing for his role as Superman. The 31-year-old star was announced as the newest actor to take on the iconic role in June of last year, and fans were treated to a first look at him in the famous suit just last month.
However, as David revealed, the physical transformation required for the role was not without its difficulties. He shared that he struggled with the changes to his body as he worked towards bulking up for the Man of Steel. "I wasn't 238 pounds when we started shooting," he admitted on the Manly Things podcast. "I was 238 at my max." He even joked that he couldn't fit into any of his pants anymore.
David also noted that his body didn't feel great as it adjusted to the extra weight, and he found himself wearing 2XL sweatshirts at the peak of his bulk. But he saw the role as an opportunity to experience something new and used it as an excuse to gain weight. "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 shared.
Despite this, David still managed to drop around 10 pounds before filming began. He explained that he slowly lost weight and started shooting at about 228 or 230 pounds. But fans need not worry about missing out on David's impressive transformation, as his personal trainer Paolo Mascitti has been sharing glimpses of the actor's training on social media. "David Corenswet worked his ass off," Paolo wrote on Instagram, promising more behind-the-scenes looks at their training sessions.
In addition to his physical transformation, David's role as Superman also marks a career milestone for the actor. Best known for his role in Ryan Murphy's Netflix drama The Politician and his appearance in indie horror film Pearl, David is now taking on the role of a lifetime as the Man of Steel. He will be joined by Rachel Brosnahan, known for her role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, who will play Clark Kent's love interest Lois Lane.
The film, originally titled Superman: Legacy, has since dropped the subtitle. Director James Gunn announced the change in a post on Instagram back in February, coinciding with Superman's birthday. "When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film Superman: Legacy," he shared. "By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN. Making our way to you July 2025."
It's clear that David is fully committed to the role and is excited to bring the iconic character to life on the big screen. And with filming now underway, fans can't wait to see what David and the rest of the cast have in store for us. Stay tuned for more updates on the highly anticipated Superman film!
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