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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Superman first reactions are overwhelmingly positive, call David Corenswet film '180 degrees away' from Man of Steel
James Gunn's Superman reboot is all set to fly into the theatres next month worldwide. The heavily anticipated film marks the third reboot of the Superman franchise on the big screen in the last 20 years after the Brandon Routh film and Henry Cavill in the DC Extended Universe. A special preview screening of the film was held for select fans and reviewers last week, and the first reactions have now emerged online, with them being overwhelmingly positive. Superman first reactions are out, and it seems like James Gunn's reboot is out there to impress. The first 30 minutes of the film were recently shown to fans and journalists, first in Brazil and then in Manila, as part of the film's promotional tour. Both these screenings of Superman took place last week, with director James Gunn and lead David Corenswet also watching with the audience. Many of the viewers then took to social media, and it is clear they were impressed by what they saw. Viewers praised the visual aesthetics of James Gunn's Superman. One viewer wrote that the film is 'damn beautiful' and time 'flew by' as he watched it, implying that the film kept the viewers engaged. Sharing some pictures and videos from the Brazil screening, they wrote, 'No way I saw the first 30 minutes of Superman after feeling so hopeless the entire day. Needless to say it was DAMN BEAUTIFUL. Time absolutely flew by…' First reactions said Superman's tone is very DC Silver Age. Many assessments of the film's first 30 minutes emphasised its light tone, vastly different from the dark take from Zack Snyder in Man of Steel. "It's very Silver-Age. It's got a lot of those sci-fi tropes. It's big in spectacle, drama, and laughs. Big in its heart. A very earnest film," read one review. There were comparisons with Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. Another X user wrote, "A friend saw @JamesGunn's SUPERMAN today. He said it's 180 degrees away from @ZackSnyder's vision. He told me A LOT of too much. He said the trailers have been a bit of a misdirect. But the most important thing really, really liked it." Praise for David Corenswet There is also praise for David Corenswet's performance as Superman, particularly how the actor switches from the superhero to his alter ego, Clark Kent. "The first 30 mins of #Superman is so fcking good! A fresh new perspective to take the character! David is SO GOOD switching from Clark to Superman and the chemistry with Rachel," wrote another viewer. Directed by James Gunn, Superman is meant to launch the new DC Universe. The film also stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, along with Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. The film releases in theatres on July 11.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicholas Hoult Had 'Awkward' Moment Meeting David Corenswet Amid Superman Auditions
Nicholas Hoult - who will play Lex Luthor in the upcoming superhero blockbusterr - found it "very awkward" to audition to play the title role in Superman "on the same day" as David Corenswet.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nicholas Hoult Recalls Auditioning for ‘Superman' on the Same Day as David Corenswet
Before he landed the role of the villain, Lex Luthor, Nicholas Hoult had his eye on playing the hero, Superman. Nicholas Hoult and David Corenswet stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote their upcoming film, Superman, which was directed and written by James Gunn. The guest host, Diego Luna, asked them about their audition process. More from The Hollywood Reporter Diego Luna Slams Trump's Immigration Policies, Says Immigrants "Are the Ones Who Build This Country" Watch The Hollywood Reporter's Full, Uncensored Drama Actor Roundtable James Gunn's 'Superman' Tracking for $135 Million U.S. Box Office Opening 'This is very awkward. Yes, I auditioned for Superman,' Hoult responded before Corenswet added that they auditioned on the 'same day' and crossed each other. The Hollywood Reporter revealed in 2023 that Hoult was one of the finalists for the role of Superman. However, the part went to Corenswet. 'I walked out of doing one of my audition scenes, and I was like, 'Yeah, not bad. OK,' And I walked around the corner, and there was lots of shadows on the studio lot and then one ray of sunshine,' Hoult recalled. 'David had taken a seat in this ray of sunshine and was sitting there, charging up from the sun like Superman does, getting his power.' The Nosferatu actor continued, 'I walked over to say hello, and he stood up, and I was like, 'Goddamn, he's about an inch taller than me. Look at his hair. Look at his jawline.' And then he started speaking, and I shook his hand, and I was like, 'His hands are a bit bigger than me.' And then he spoke, and I was like, 'Oh, his voice is a little bit deeper too.' And in that moment, whilst we were shaking hands, I was like, 'I'd be happy if this guy was Superman. I was like, 'You're perfect for it.'' Corenswet added that he 'admired Nick as an actor for a long time' and that getting to meet him when they were 'both dressed as Clark Kent' was 'a bit weird' but 'wonderful.' However, he said, 'The day that I found out that he had agreed to play Lex Luthor, I thought, 'This may be the best thing that happens to this film because a superhero is only as interesting as their villain.'' Superman, which also stars Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, hits theaters July 11. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
CNET
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNET
There's Still Time to Grab 'Superman' Early Screening Tickets if You Have Prime
Don't want to wait until July 11 to watch James Gunn's Superman movie? If catching what's likely to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer three days early sounds like a game-changer, Amazon could be your hero. Until July 8 -- also the start of Amazon Prime Day -- Prime members in the US can now buy tickets for early access screenings of Superman that will take place in select theaters on July 8 at 7 p.m. local time, DC Studios and Amazon said earlier in June. A Prime membership costs $15 per month or $139 per year. 2025's Superman stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. Gunn wrote and directed the film. Here's how you can get tickets to an advance showing. How to get Superman early screening tickets if you're an Amazon Prime member You can buy tickets on Fandango now by going to The offer is valid through July 8. When I tried booking, a ticket for an Imax showing at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in NYC cost $32.69 for an adult after fees. I was able to select up to 20 tickets. If you don't have Prime, general showtime tickets are also up for grabs.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Superman's Nicholas Hoult Admits Why David Corenswet Was Chosen Over Him
Actor Nicholas Hoult spoke about why David Corenswet was picked to portray the eponymous character in Superman during a recent interview. The Mad Max: Fury Road actor also auditioned for the role but was ultimately cast as Lex Luthor in the movie. Hoult and Corenswet appeared on the June 25 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and discussed Superman with guest host Diego Luna. They confirmed that they auditioned for Clark Kent / Superman on the same day. This prompted Luna to ask whether they saw each other. In response, Hoult recalled that he had finished one of his audition scenes and had been feeling good about it when he walked around a corner and noticed Corenswet, sitting under 'one ray of sunshine,' surrounded by shadows. Hoult added that it seemed like Corenswet was 'charging up from the sun' just like Superman. The actor humorously added that when he walked up to Corenswet to say 'hello,' the Twisters actor stood up, making him notice Corenswet's jawline and that he was 'about an inch taller' than him and had a deeper voice. Hoult continued, 'In that moment, whilst we were shaking hands, I was like, I'd be happy if this guy was Superman.' The Primetime Emmy nominee recalled that he felt Corenswet was perfect to play the character they were both vying for. He then said he had thought, 'But also what the f—.' Corenswet spoke about that encounter as well. He stated that he had always 'admired' Hoult as an actor, observing that meeting him while they were both dressed as Clark Kent was a 'bit weird.' Corenswet added, 'The day I found out that he [Hoult] had agreed to play Lex Luthor, I thought this may be the best thing that happened to this film, because a superhero is only as interesting as their villain.' Superman debuts in U.S. theaters on July 11, 2025.
