David Corenswet Details Creative Clashes With James Gunn on Superman, Says His ‘Chuckle’ Stayed

Overview

• In a new Variety Actors on Actors interview, Corenswet says he resisted James Gunn’s note to make Superman’s reply during a levitating kiss more solemn, insisting on a light chuckle that remains in the movie.
• The actor says he frequently questioned direction on set, praising Gunn as “indefatigable” and acknowledging the director was right about most choices.
• A previously circulated making-of clip captured a heated exchange between the pair over a climactic scene, which ended with Gunn clarifying the moment and Corenswet delivering another take.
• Jonathan Bailey, who conducted the interview, singled out the chuckle as his favorite expression of on-screen chemistry between Clark and Lois.
• The franchise is moving forward with Man of Tomorrow dated for July 9, 2027, with principal talent returning and production expected to begin next year.