David Corenswet and James Gunn just had this cool chat on social media that got DC fans all excited. What kicked it off? The 30-year-old’s post about Superman got everyone speculating and pumped up. The actor hinted at kicking off shooting for Superman 2025 and wearing that iconic cape.
The CEO of DC Studios jumped in with his clever remarks, turning up the heat. Their back-and-forth not only showed their buddy vibe but also highlighted how crazy fans are about DC. It’s a fun peek into the world of capes and superheroes that keep evolving, and fans can’t get enough of it.
David Corenswet and James Gunn’s Banter Captivates The DC Fandom
Superman, now in production, kicked off on February 29, coinciding with Superman’s supposed birthday, as pointed out by James Gunn, the writer-director and bigwig at DC Studios, also known for Guardians of the Galaxy.
Gunn gave fans a sneak peek at David Corenswet’s Superman suit on Threads, showing off the iconic “S” emblem dusted with snow. While we’re yet to see Corenswet in the suit officially, eagle-eyed fans noticed he’s been hitting the gym to bulk up for the role.
Meanwhile, Corenswet and Gunn have been causing a stir among DC fans with their playful banter on social media. Corenswet’s recent Superman post got fans buzzing as shooting for the movie kicked off.
Gunn chimed in with a witty comment on Corenswet’s Instagram post, teasing whether to share a photo or a video to celebrate the start of shooting. He wrote,
“I didn’t know if I should post this photo from my iPhone or the video or you rolling around in the snow in your swim trunks to celebrate the start of shooting.”
Further, Corenswet’s witty reply, “Sometimes great men must make tough choices. And tough men make great choices,” only added to the fun.
Fans joined in on the excitement, sharing their views and hyping up Corenswet even more.
Ah, a word of wisdom from Superman
— Jarvis (@jarvisX2005) February 29, 2024
He is indeed tough, taking this job as superman was hard enough amidst the negativity toxicity and general DC dislike
Making a truly great superman movie will be even tougher. pic.twitter.com/6Ci6FEhuP0— Warhammer40k_Era (@cursedcursors) March 1, 2024
I cannot wait to see the BTS content on the 4k Blu Ray release of Superman
— GregHeffleyOG (@GregHeffleyOG) February 29, 2024
This lively exchange not only shows the camaraderie between Corenswet and Gunn but also highlights how passionate DC fans are about superheroes. It’s clear that the DC universe continues to capture the imagination and excitement of fans worldwide. As the shooting progresses, it’ll be interesting to see how Corenswet’s take on Superman unfolds.
James Gunn Renames Superman: Legacy To Superman After Filming Begins
The big boss at DC dropped a bombshell after the first day of shooting: Superman: Legacy is now just Superman.
Yep, you heard it right. In an Instagram post on Friday, Gunn spilled the beans about the title change, coincidentally on Superman’s birthday. Gunn shared,
“Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday.”
He also spilled the beans on the release date: July next year. Gunn spilled more tea, revealing that he originally named the film Superman: Legacy in the first draft. But as he fine-tuned the script, it became clear: it’s just Superman now.
And guess who’s in the lineup? Rachel Brosnahan from House of Cards will be Lois Lane alongside David Corenswet. British actor Nicholas Hoult is suiting up as Lex Luthor, and the rest of the cast includes Anthony Carrigan, Skyler Gisondo, Nathan Fillon, Isabela Mercad, and Edi Gathegi.
It’s shaping up to be one epic showdown in 2025!
