David Corenswet has had roles in many films and TV shows over the last decade, but he is about to be launched into a whole new realm of stardom as he leads DC’s new movie universe as the Man of Steel.
It’s no simple thing to step into the cape and boots of the superhero who embodies truth, justice, and the American way, with super strength and speed at his disposal.
Corenswet will play Clark Kent in director James Gunn’s Superman, and in preparing for the role, the actor said on episode 27 of the “Manly Things (Sort Of)” podcast, “I wasn’t 238 (pounds) when we started shooting. I was 238 at my max. I didn’t fit into any of my pants.”
The Hollywood actor also discussed the difficulty of maintaining his peak weight throughout the production process. He shared that the transformation he underwent initially “didn’t feel great” because his body had not yet adjusted to all of the extra weight he had gained.
Corenswet joked about realizing he had become a 2XL when donning a Champion sweatshirt during a table read for the film, telling the podcast:
“That was at the peak of my bulk. And then I slowly lost weight before we started shooting. I started shooting at about 228, 230…I know I wanted this to be my excuse to see what it felt like to gain essentially as much weight as I could.”
In May, Paolo Mascitti, the personal trainer for the Superman cast, shared a photo of the film’s titular star in an Instagram post, stating, “David Corenswet worked his ass off; I can’t wait to share more of the training we did to prepare to play this iconic character; stay tuned for more.”
The post featured two still images: a first look at Corenswet in the official Superman suit and a shot of the actor flexing his muscles in the gym.
We will be able to see the actor in all his Superman glory when the film is released in theaters on July 11, 2025.
via: Variety
