Superman star David Corenswet hopes to bring hero to a new generation
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Corenswet also spoke of the experience of making the character "his own", at a red-carpet event in London's Leicester Square on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old, who has the dual role of Clark Kent and his Kryptonian alter-ego, told the PA news agency: "You can't help but make it your own.
"I wish I could just give the great performances that have come before, but I couldn't help but do my own thing.
"So much of [the history] is already in the character and people's knowledge and love of the character.
"So that sort of came for free, and I just had the great opportunity to maybe explore some different forms of the character and hopefully bring him to a new generation who maybe haven't had their first Superman experience."
He joked that he did not have big shoes to fill, as his were custom-made, so they "fit like a glove".
The James Gunn-directed remake, described as "the true beginning of the DC Universe", sees Twisters actor Corenswet protecting Earth from Nicholas Hoult's scheming Lex Luthor.
Gunn, a self-confessed DC Comics superfan, co-chief executive of DC Studios and writer of the reboot, said he has brought his favourite elements of the comics into the 21st century - including superhero dog Krypto.
"This is really about presenting the Superman to the world that I love and have loved since I was a kid," Gunn told PA.
The Marvellous Mrs Maisel actress Rachel Brosnahan stars as Lois Lane, and her romantic connection with Clark Kent has been teased in a trailer in which they stare at each other in The Daily Planet newspaper offices and later embrace.
Brosnahan said filming with her co-stars and Gunn was "a blast".
She said: "[The film] gave us the opportunity to deepen the relationship between Lane and Kent and explore more deeply this relationship that you've come to know in the comics for so many years."
On playing a reporter, the 34-year-old said: "I have a whole new appreciation and, also, I'm on to your tips and tricks."
Gunn, famed for Marvel film series Guardians of the Galaxy and the DC Comics movie The Suicide Squad, said he is excited for fans to see the personal interactions between Lane and Kent.
He added: "I'm excited for every piece of it, and it really warms my heart that all of these people are so excited to be here."
The film also stars several DC superheroes, including Mister Terrific (Edi Gathegi), Metamorpho (Anthony Carrigan), Green Lantern (Nathan Fillion), and Hawkgirl (Isabela Merced).
It will be released in Irish cinemas on 11 July by Warner Bros Pictures.
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