SUPERMAN Stunt Rehearsal Videos Feature Hand-To-Hand Combat - But Who's Doing The Fighting?

SUPERMAN Stunt Rehearsal Videos Feature Hand-To-Hand Combat - But Who's Doing The Fighting?

Some videos from the set of James Gunn's Superman have been shared online, giving us a distant look at stunt performers(?) rehearsing a hand-to-hand combat scene...

By MarkCassidy - Jun 08, 2024 12:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman

We got a first look at the new LexCorp logo earlier today, and as filming continues on James Gunn's DCU Superman reboot in Cleveland, Ohio, these videos from the Headlands Beach State Park set give us a glimpse of some stunt rehearsals.

The footage was shot from quite a distance away, but we can make out several figures practising combat moves in the sand.

Are these stunt performers or some of the actors from the movie? It's very difficult to tell, but there's been speculation that the guy in the black shirt moving into shot from the left might be David Corenswet (he certainly has the right build).

At the very least, this confirms that we're going to see some super-powered individuals engage in a hand-to-hand scrap.

Check out the videos at the links below, and let us know what you think in the comments section.

Gunn revealed our first look at David Corenswet in his Super-suit a few weeks ago, and the reaction was somewhat mixed. The image, which showed an already battle-tested Man of Steel putting his boots on to go deal with another potentially catastrophic threat to Metropolis, was effective enough, but some fans were hoping for a clearer glimpse of our new Man of Tomorrow and his updated costume.

Superman will also star Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, and Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho.

Sara Sampaio is on board as Lex's assistant/lover Eve Teschmacher, Pruitt Taylor Vince and Neva Howell will play "Ma" and "Pa" Kent, and Wendell Pierce will play Perry White. 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.”

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 6/8/2024, 12:10 PM
Its gotta be Pablo Lyle finally nailing his comeback but dont call it a comeback
Shotoyt to the newly released hostages hope never dies and our strength is renewed
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 6/8/2024, 12:18 PM
WOW WITH FIGHTING LIKE THAT THIS filM HaS the cHANCE oF SURPASSING THE WINTER SOLIDER/ DAREDEVIL LEVEL OF FIGHTING!! BRAVO
xfan320
xfan320 - 6/8/2024, 12:19 PM
Glad to see some practical FX/fight choreography. James Gunn has been pretty good about balancing the CGI usage in his prior films.
Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 6/8/2024, 12:21 PM
Is this the same beach those Luthor barrels were spotted? Would be cool to see Lex able to throw hands this time round. Make him that extra added threat. https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-688217ac77a5f7ba5a5823ebc42b7911-lq
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/8/2024, 12:39 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - I have wanted Warsuit Lex for so long

I feel like if there’s any filmmaker who could give that , it would be Gunn.

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Se4M4NSt4ine
Se4M4NSt4ine - 6/8/2024, 3:49 PM
@TheVisionary25 - same man, I want a more Iron Man look to him like that comic there, rather than the Hulkbuster clunky style he wears in modern adaptions,
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/8/2024, 4:26 PM
@Se4M4NSt4ine - agree.
HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 6/8/2024, 12:24 PM
Gunns action has never really been the highlights of his films, I just hope he hired a good fight choreographer and not his wife again.
NoobNoob
NoobNoob - 6/8/2024, 1:06 PM
@HashTagSwagg - he has improved

HashTagSwagg
HashTagSwagg - 6/8/2024, 2:56 PM
@NoobNoob - This might have done 10 something for me 12 years ago but now that just seemed pretty run of the mill, characters aside. every action scene these days is just, play old popular song over while the actors dance around the camera. Slow motion action needs to die, there are times when it's can work but again, it's in everything these days.
Forthas
Forthas - 6/8/2024, 12:28 PM
Oh Great!!! More proof this film will be inferior to Man of Steel!
TheLight
TheLight - 6/8/2024, 12:39 PM
If it's any guy in a hat, I assume it's David😂👍.
SethBullock
SethBullock - 6/8/2024, 12:41 PM
#ChangeTheSuit
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 6/8/2024, 12:43 PM
Cool!!.

My first thought was Superman vs The Engineer who I think will have been created by Lex in this version but it looks like it’s 2 stuntmen who may be rehearsing the fight scene or even someone could just be teaching David and Maria the moves.

Either way, we’ll see but nice nonetheless since I have been wanting more Superman news so I’ll take any morsel lol.
folieaturd
folieaturd - 6/8/2024, 12:50 PM
Low budget stunt rehearsal in the middle of nowhere

In Gunn we trust
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 6/8/2024, 8:47 PM
@PaKent -

Yall need to chill the hell out.

Cheese and crackers, y’all dramatic.
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