James Gunn Shares How He Let Go Of Henry Cavill
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There are several ways for actors and actresses to land parts in movies, and depending on the role, the task is surely easier for some than others. When it comes to the latest box office juggernaut, Superman,
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Cinema Express on MSNSuperman box office: James Gunn-David Corenswet's superhero film rises past $200 million at global box officeWithin its second weekend in theatres, James Gunn's Superman has risen past all odds and collected over $300 million worldwide. The earnings saw a drastic rise even on midweeks and minted $177.7 million in the US.
David Corenswet's constant acting questions on the set of "Superman" became writer/director James Gunn's Kryptonite
James Gunn's Superman reboot made many bold choices, but one particular decision stood out as the riskiest—and it wasn’t the budget or David Corenswet’s casting.
While some might be taken aback by that approach, Corenswet appreciated that Gunn was willing to say what he wanted out loud "without too much politeness and without beating around the bush." "If I'm no good, tell me I'm no good, and then let's work together to make me good," he added.
In a recent interview, director James Gunn reveals the decision-making process behind casting David Corenswet as Superman, highlighting his audition's impact and unique qualities that made him stand out among 30 candidates.
James Gunn admitted that he chose David Corenswet for 'Superman' because of his role in 'Pearl,' the second film in Ti West's slasher trilogy.
The first reactions to "Superman" are in, and they have some positive things to say about David Corenswet and the future of the DC Universe.
He’s a great actor. I mean, some might say he’s better than David in certain ways, but he just didn’t fit the role, and that’s why he didn’t get that,” the director said of Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor in the new movie.
When it came time for audition pairings, Corenswet’s chemistry with Brosnahan stood out immediately. “We did mix-and-match reads, and David just had that open ... and a journey of self-definition,” Gunn shared. With James Gunn’s Superman movie ...
Man of Steel, Peacemaker and more DC titles have seen their viewership soar since Superman's theatrical release