_Superman_ star David Corenswet breaks down everything he did to become James Gunn’s adaptation of Kal-El in the latest _DC Studios_ cinematic universe installment. The American actor talks through every step of his journey to becoming Superman: from receiving the casting call during _Twisters_ filming to gaining 45lbs before shooting.

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00:00 – David Corenswet on becoming Superman
00:23 – Casting: “I’m not sure I really did want to play Superman”
08:13 – Research: “You need an imperfect humanity to have heroes”
10:25 – Training: “I was aiming for about 4,500 calories per day”
11:47 – Costume: “We could get out of the suit in about four-and-a-half minutes”
13:43 – Mannerisms: “I drew directly from All-Star Superman”

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Director: Kristen DeVore
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Brady Jackson
Talent: David Corenswet
Producer: Sam Dennis
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: James Pipitone
Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
Talent Booker: Ernesto Macias
Camera Operator: Shay Eberle-Gunst
Sound Mixer: Glo Hernandez
Production Assistant: Lauren Boucher; Brock Spitaels
Set Designer: Sage Griffin
Art Department: Leah Waters-Katz
Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward

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