James Gunn’s Superman is here, and it’s certainly making quite the impression. While the first film in the DCU’s Chapter One: Gods and Monsters is already seeing excellent receipts, it’s also receiving praise for its A+ ensemble of stars. The talented David Corenswet leads the Supes cast, and he’s far from the only one who shines. Lois Lane actress Rachel Brosnahan is also a force to be reckoned with. Believe it or not though, before witnessing Brosnahan’s A+ audition, Corenswet believed another actress would land the role.
It would be an understatement to say that much of Superman wouldn’t work if the actors playing Clark Kent and Lois Lane didn’t have chemistry. James Gunn had to audition quite a few actors for the roles and had to screen test them as well. When CinemaBlend caught up with David Corenswet while visiting the set of the superhero movie, the affable star recalled that process. He specifically remembered reading with a certain Barbie alum who was closing to playing the Daily Planet’s smart and spunky reporter:
