SUPERMAN Star David Corenswet Auditioned For Adam Warlock In GOTG VOL. 3, But James Gunn Doesn't Remember

SUPERMAN Star David Corenswet Auditioned For Adam Warlock In GOTG VOL. 3, But James Gunn Doesn't Remember

Before he landed the Superman role, David Corenswet auditioned for Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but James Gunn says he doesn't remember it...

By MarkCassidy - Apr 22, 2024 10:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Vol. 3

David Corenswet's career will likely blast through the stratosphere when he becomes the latest actor to suit-up as arguably the most iconic superhero of all time in James Gunn's Superman, but it's now come to light that he actually auditioned to play another mega-powerful caped character... in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Gunn revealed that Corenswet read for the role of Adam Warlock (Will Poulter) in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, but it doesn't sound like he made much of an impression - because the director has no memory of his audition!

"I asked him about [his audition] and he said he did so I believe him, but I don’t remember it," Gunn responded to a fan on Threads, who also asked if the VFX used for the Man of Steel's flying sequences will be similar to Warlock's.

"No, what we’re doing now for flying is much more complex than what was done for Adam Warlock," replied Gunn.

In hindsight, Corenswet must be glad he didn't land the Adam Warlock part. There's nothing to say he couldn't also have played Superman in the DCU, of course, but Warlock was a much smaller role, and the character's future in the MCU is uncertain.

Even though Vol. 3 did leave the door open for another movie featuring the new team (which includes Warlock), we know Gunn won't be taking the helm, and it will probably be quite some time before Marvel Studios decides to revisit those characters.

Do you think Corenswet would have been a better fit for Adam Warlock than Poulter? Drop us a comment down below.

Superman will also star Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern Guy Gardner, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.

More recently, Sara Sampaio signed on to play Lex's assistant/lover Eve Teschmacher, and Skyler Gisondo has been cast as Jimmy Olsen. Milly Alcock's Supergirl is also rumored to make her debut ahead of her own Woman of Tomorrow movie, but that's yet to be confirmed.

We're still not sure exactly how these other superheroes will factor into the story, but Gunn has previously revealed that Superman's dual-life as both Clark Kent and the Man of Steel will be explored in the film, suggesting that these characters will be his "super friends." Whether they'll be part of an actual team or not remains to be seen.

“Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday,” Gunn captioned the first official photo earlier this year. “When I finished the first draft of the script, I called the film ‘Superman: Legacy.’ By the time I locked the final draft, it was clear the title was SUPERMAN,” he added. “Making our way to you July 2025.”

Filming had been taking place in Svalbard, Norway, but is believed to have moved to Atlanta, Georgia. Superman is set to fly into theaters on July 11, 2025.

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lazlodaytona
lazlodaytona - 4/22/2024, 10:27 AM
Cool. Now let's get some REAL Superman news/updates. 🦸‍♂️
Batmangina
Batmangina - 4/22/2024, 10:33 AM
No prob. No one remembers Adam Warlock.
HammerLegFoot
HammerLegFoot - 4/22/2024, 10:36 AM
@Batmangina - Dont be rash was one of my favorite lines.
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 4/22/2024, 10:40 AM
What Gunn did to Adam Warlock...Almost as bad as what he did to Vigilante.

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McMurdo
McMurdo - 4/22/2024, 11:56 AM
@Nomis929 - I actually love Gunn's Vigilante lol
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 4/22/2024, 12:20 PM
@McMurdo - He took one of the most tragic characters in comic book history and tuned him into a fanboy.
McMurdo
McMurdo - 4/22/2024, 1:00 PM
@Nomis929 - if you aren't busy tell me who his OG character is I never even knew he had a tragic backstory. Fill me in
Nomis929
Nomis929 - 4/22/2024, 1:39 PM
@McMurdo - Adrian Chase was a District Attorney who got frustrated that criminals were getting off with technicalities, etc, but went rogue when his family were killed by the mob boss. basically a DC verision of Frank Castle with a law degree.

He became the 2nd Vigilante in DC universe and extracted vengence on criminals, where he killed them, etc.

But over time the violence he did and killing got to him, an he became increasingly mentally unstable—alternating between bouts of enraged violence, paranoia and terrible remorse for his actions, even resorting to murdering innocent police officers who got in his way.

His mounting guilt lead him to commit suicide.

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McMurdo
McMurdo - 4/22/2024, 2:19 PM
@Nomis929 - DAMN that's DARK. shame Gunn didn't incorporate some of this indeed.
Mrtoke
Mrtoke - 4/22/2024, 2:26 PM
@Nomis929 - maybe vigilante is undercover? no but... no
Matchesz
Matchesz - 4/22/2024, 10:42 AM
They didnt want Adam Warlock fighting Thanos because he’d take away from this scene

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Vigor
Vigor - 4/22/2024, 12:04 PM
@Matchesz - well that's funny you say that because I was coming here 5o ask the group if they feel this version of Warlock can take on thanos properly.

He seemed very capable during guardians3 but even he was bested by the guardians on several occasions. He was strong but inexperienced

Vs capt marvel of Wanda who both showed they can stand toe to toe with thanos, I'm just not sure warlock can without lots of trouble. Heck I'd say he can't beat the hulk
folieaturd
folieaturd - 4/22/2024, 10:46 AM
C'mon Pedo, give us the first look at Ottis or PaKent
DarthAlgar
DarthAlgar - 4/22/2024, 11:04 AM
@PaKent - A 2 day old account. Sounds about right.

We already know who this is. Good lord,dude, get that sand out of your vagina, it's making you cranky. 🤔
McMurdo
McMurdo - 4/22/2024, 11:57 AM
@DarthAlgar - he makes a new account every other day. Dude needs therapy.
folieaturd
folieaturd - 4/22/2024, 1:21 PM
@DarthAlgar - My Vagina is fine, I'm just pmsing, Thank you
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/22/2024, 10:52 AM
Given the version of Adam Warlock we got who was basically childlike & naive (due to being let out of his pod early) and somewhat matured through the course of the film , I think Poulter played the part well and can’t really see David in that role so Gunn made the right choice.

Also interested to see how they handle the flying scenes in this since I thought the ones in Vol 3 with Warlock were real cool , especially this one…

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Hope to see Poulter’s Warlock (even though he was alright imo) and the rest of the new Guardians again soon!!
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 4/22/2024, 11:50 AM
Look at him at admitting he didn’t give two [frick]s about the Warlock 😤
TheNewYorker
TheNewYorker - 4/22/2024, 1:12 PM
I’m sure he tried out for a lot of roles. Who cares..
EarlChai
EarlChai - 4/22/2024, 1:56 PM
I want to see what it'd look like to suspend an actor from a large drone and have him fly that way. Just takes a little wire removal, a willing actor, and a really strong harness!
GodHercules20
GodHercules20 - 4/22/2024, 2:27 PM
James Gunn ruined Adam Warlock and Nova Corps
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 4/22/2024, 2:49 PM
That's a dodged bullet for David Corenswet, otherwise, he would've wound up playing a watered-down imbecile.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 4/22/2024, 5:44 PM
It blows my mind how this [frick]ing douchebag is helming a Superman movie.

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