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David Corenswet Details Creative Standoffs With James Gunn as Superman Sequel Moves Forward

A new interview spotlights the collaborative push‑and‑pull that shaped key moments on set.

Overview

  • Corenswet says he rejected Gunn’s note to play the climactic levitating‑kiss reaction as solemn, keeping his lighter chuckle in the final cut.
  • He characterizes their documented on‑set back‑and‑forth as productive, calling Gunn “indefatigable” and describing the viral debate clip as “tension, not friction.”
  • A behind‑the‑scenes featurette released in August showing a heated discussion over a pivotal scene continues to frame public understanding of their working dynamic.
  • Corenswet’s remarks about “maintaining masculinity” during a levitating‑kiss discussion drew mixed responses online, with criticism and defenses of his intent.
  • Superman’s strong global run (reported around $611–616 million) has the studio pressing ahead with Man of Tomorrow, dated July 9, 2027, with filming expected in 2026.