SUPERMAN Stunt Performer Praises Man Of Steel's Costume And Says DCU Feels Like "Start Of A New Era"

SUPERMAN Stunt Performer Praises Man Of Steel's Costume And Says DCU Feels Like "Start Of A New Era"

SUPERMAN star David Corenswet has received another ringing endorsement, this time from his stunt double, Justin Howell (who also shares details on the costume, James Gunn's take on the DCU, and more).

By JoshWilding - Apr 25, 2024 08:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman: Legacy
Source: Superman Homepage

Work on SUPERMAN continues and, as we reported earlier this week, production is now expected to wrap in July. That news came from a recent Be More Super interview with David Corenswet's stunt double Justin Howell.

More excerpts have since found their way online, with Howell calling Corenswet a "down to earth and just a sweet guy." He'd go on to say the actor "embodies the character so well," another endorsement for the relative unknown's take on the Man of Steel. 

DC Studios co-CEO and filmmaker James Gunn shared a first look at Superman's costume when production started, but that was only the logo (which pulls inspiration from the Kingdom Come comic book series). 

We'd hoped set photos might reveal the suit in its entirety - trunks or no trunks? - but that still hasn't happened. 

Howell was reluctant to say too much, but after previously doubling for Chris Hemsworth in Thor: Love and Thunder and serving as Halo's Master Chief, he says Superman's suit "is the most mobile of any of the other suits I’ve worn." 

He'd also say serving as Superman's stunt double is the "mountain top" of his career, calling the whole thing "a very, very cool experience."

As for what it's been like to work on SUPERMAN, Howell called the movie "the start of a new era," adding, "The things James [Gunn is] doing with it are very interesting."

SUPERMAN tells the story of Superman's journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent of Smallville, Kansas. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.

David Corenswet is playing the Man of Steel, while Rachel Brosnahan has been tapped to star as Lois Lane.

The movie's supporting cast includes Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer, Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher, Wendell Pierce as Perry White, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Pruitt Taylor Vince as Pa Kent, Neva Howell as Ma Kent, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Milly Alcock is also expected to make a cameo appearance as Supergirl before taking flight in her own movie, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.

SUPERMAN is currently set to be released in theaters on July 11, 2025.

SUPERMAN Set Photos Appear To Confirm The Movie Will Feature An Alien Villain - Possible SPOILERS
Related:

SUPERMAN Set Photos Appear To Confirm The Movie Will Feature An Alien Villain - Possible SPOILERS

SUPERMAN Set Photos Feature DC Easter Eggs, A Nod To Tim Drake/Robin, And The Classic Daily Planet Logo
Recommended For You:

SUPERMAN Set Photos Feature DC Easter Eggs, A Nod To Tim Drake/Robin, And The Classic Daily Planet Logo

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

1 2
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 4/25/2024, 8:54 AM
Corenswet really does seem to embody the character! Really excited to see how this turns out
McMurdo
McMurdo - 4/25/2024, 12:27 PM
@Izaizaiza - he looks the part but we've yet to see him even say a line. But from past roles ya he seemingly is going to dominate the role.
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 4/25/2024, 12:32 PM
@McMurdo - I first saw him in a historical fiction show called "Hollywood". He was great in it, very strong actor. Even then I said to my wife that if that guy could bulk up, he'd be a great superman. He just oozes wholesome integrity. My fingers are crossed, but I think he is going to redefine the role and really make it his own.

User Comment Image

McMurdo
McMurdo - 4/25/2024, 5:34 PM
@Izaizaiza - I think the potential is there for him to be the greatest Clark since Reeves too
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 4/26/2024, 9:28 AM
@McMurdo - fingers crossed!
Evansly
Evansly - 4/25/2024, 8:54 AM
The title makes it sound like he's referring to wearing the suit from Man of Steel instead of for the new movie
elgaz
elgaz - 4/25/2024, 9:06 AM
@Evansly - I thought the same, badly worded
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 4/25/2024, 11:40 AM
@Evansly @elgaz - I kinda got used to movie titles neing spelled in caps in titles, so I didn't pick up on it. Could've been worder better though
Origame
Origame - 4/25/2024, 8:59 AM
I mean, this is biased in a very particular way. This description could apply to a t shirt and sweat pants.
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 4/25/2024, 9:02 AM
@Origame - or a godamn onesie!
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 4/25/2024, 8:59 AM
he says Superman's suit "is the most mobile of any of the other suits I’ve worn."

This suit gonna be trash i can tell 😭🤔

I hope I'm wrong tho
bobevanz
bobevanz - 4/25/2024, 9:00 AM
@DeadClunge - how do you assume this lol
BraveNewClunge
BraveNewClunge - 4/25/2024, 9:05 AM
@bobevanz - nova corps, high evolutionary, Adam warlock...all in leather CW looking type suits.

The picture of the emblem gives me hope but I feel we may get something along the lines of the Superman and Lois suit. Gunn doesn't have a great eye for translating suits to the big screen, he's very hit & miss IMO
bobevanz
bobevanz - 4/25/2024, 9:00 AM
The dceu was a failed experiment because they gave Snyder way too much reach and oversight, good grief
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 4/25/2024, 9:08 AM
@bobevanz
You hate Snyder, we get it.

:P
Origame
Origame - 4/25/2024, 9:23 AM
@Doomsday8888 - I swear, Snyder always gets a free pass to hate on, even though his last dceu theatrical movie was almost a decade ago.

And of course the people who keep hating on Snyder will also insist we can't talk bad about the latest mcu movie 🙄
Izaizaiza
Izaizaiza - 4/25/2024, 9:35 AM
@bobevanz - Agreed. And, Snyder was just the wrong person for the job. He wasn't actually interested in the characters, just in remaking them.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/25/2024, 1:00 PM
@Origame - It's almost like there's a difference between Marvel and DC's attempts at a cinematic universe, huh.
Origame
Origame - 4/25/2024, 2:59 PM
@ObserverIO - so? They both made bad movies. It's hypocritical fanboy nonsense to continue b!tching about near decade old movies yet say we can't talk bad about people who are currently making movies.

Ffs, the marvels was released in November and people in this very comments section bashing Snyder for his dc movies are arguing we need to stop talking about the marvels.
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 4/25/2024, 3:53 PM
@Origame - The Marvels didn't ruin the MCU franchise because the universe has strong enough foundations to recover from films like The Marvels, Quantumania and Love and Thunder. But films like Batman V Superman hindered the DC cinematic universe from progressing to that point. They were the foundations and they were bad foundations.

I thank Kevin Feige every day for giving us the MCU and I should probably remember to curse Snyder every day too, for robbing us of the DC Cinematic Universe. But cursing's not a kind thing to do, so I won't.
Origame
Origame - 4/25/2024, 4:00 PM
@ObserverIO - the marvels didn't ruin it TO YOU. And for most people, marvel was ruined long before even love and thunder. Those 3 movies you listed really are just the latest and proof the franchise has fallen under.

But again, none of this matters. If it was literally just the marvels then I should be fully in my right to complain about it. The foundation shouldn't matter. In fact, the rest of it being a strong foundation only makes the crappier parts even worse.

Basically speaking, there is no excuse other than caring about the brand over quality storytelling. And what you're arguing for is insuring the mcu will never improve.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/25/2024, 9:00 AM
Dude has a good resume…

https://m.imdb.com/name/nm5108867/

Stunt performers really should be getting more recognition , starting with their own category at the Oscars or award shows in general!!.

Anyway , hopefully we get a look at the suit sooner rather then later.
Goldboink
Goldboink - 4/25/2024, 10:30 AM
@TheVisionary25 -
Both of the guys in the Mando suits are in the credits now. A step in the right direction.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/25/2024, 10:37 AM
@Goldboink - that’s good.
Lisa89
Lisa89 - 4/25/2024, 9:09 AM
There's nothing kids today will relate to more than an alien dressed as a 1930s circus strongman. Go for it, Jimmy!
1 2

Please log in to post comments.

Don't have an account?
Please Register.

View Recorder