Superman Audition Tape Divides Fans: Was James Gunn Right About David Corenswet?
Los Angeles, CA – August 24, 2025 – David Corenswet’s portrayal of Superman in James Gunn’s summer blockbuster has sparked debate, but it’s a recently surfaced self-tape audition that’s truly igniting teh internet. The audition,released Saturday,is drawing both fervent praise and harsh criticism,with some fans claiming Gunn “ruined” Corenswet’s natural charisma in the final cut.
“Why is this better than the movie??????” one user exclaimed on X, echoing a sentiment rapidly gaining traction. Others were more direct,with one fan writing,”OMG HOW DID GUNN RUIN SOMETHING SO NICE AND WHOLESOME… And the Clark look was far better.”
(See the audition tape and fan reactions below)
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Though, not all viewers agree. Some argue Gunn’s direction was necessary too portray a more nuanced Superman. “He literally just looks like Superman with glasses on.
