David Corenswet's Superman Audition Tape Stuns Fans

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David Corenswet’s Superman Audition Tape Goes Viral. Fans say he looks “more Superman here than in the movie”

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The viral video shows David in Clark Kent’s glasses and suit reading an early draft of the iconic interview scene

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A popular post on the internet reads, “Sorry to everyone else who auditioned—it couldn’t have been anyone else”

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Director James Gunn always believed in Corenswet. “From the very beginning, he was the guy to beat,” Gunn told GQ

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The chemistry test sealed the deal. “David was the best Clark, Rachel the best Lois — and together, the best Clois,” Gunn said

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David revealed humor gave him an edge. “I grew up on Singin’ in the Rain & His Girl Friday. That timing and patter was exactly what James imagined”

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His debut as Superman has crossed $331M in the U.S., making it the highest-grossing Man of Steel film yet

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The movie shows Superman grappling with his first big loss as Nicholas Hoult’s Lex Luthor tries to destroy his image

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On the topic of playing the legendary superhero, Corenswet said that he is drawn to playing characters at their lowest moment

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Fans are in agreement that David Corenswet was destined to portray Superman

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