James Gunn and David Corenswet: The Comparison on the Set of Superman

James Gunn has shared a clip from the set of Superman on X , offering audiences a unique look at the construction of a scene. In the clip, taken from the documentary Adventures of Making Superman, the director and David Corenswet discuss Clark Kent's speech to Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult. The actor, with his background in theater, asks for clarification on why Superman should be so emotional. Gunn responds by emphasizing that a hero's strength lies not in invulnerability, but in the ability to accept weaknesses and internal wounds. After a heated exchange, Corenswet understands the director's vision and gives the speech nuances of authentic vulnerability.