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Despite starting its theatrical run well over a month ago, the hype surrounding Superman feels like it’s at an all-time high. It likely has something to do with the film’s release on digital and all the connections to the larger DCU in the first episode of Peacemaker Season 2, now streaming on HBO Max. The Adventures in the Making of Superman documentary also deserves credit, as it gives fans a look behind the curtain to show what it takes to get a superhero movie to the big screen. Unfortunately, the doc doesn’t really dive into the casting process, but a video making the rounds on social media makes up for that in spades.
Originally posted by the 21 Casting YouTube channel, Corenswet’s audition for Superman starts out like most any other tape, with the actor revealing his name and height. Things go from zero to 100 real quick after that, though, as Corenswet, wearing a Clark Kent-inspired outfit, starts acting out a version of the scene between his character and Lois Lane where the veteran reporter interviews him as Superman. From the jump, it’s clear that he has the character’s mannerisms and positive attitude down pat.
The audition tape helped Corenswet land the role, but his passion didn’t disappear when he got in the super suit and the cameras started rolling. No, if anything, all the behind-the-scenes Superman footage proves how confident the actor is becoming in himself, just like his character is in the DCU.
