David Corenswet has already won hearts with his take on Superman, but now an old audition tape of the actor has gone viral—and it’s giving everyone a glimpse of why James Gunn picked him as the new Man of Steel.
The clip, uploaded by 21 Casting on YouTube, shows David stepping into Clark Kent’s shoes in a three-minute audition. He performs the classic Superman interview scene, with his wife Julia Best Warner reading the lines for Lois Lane. In the final film, that role is played by Rachel Brosnahan.
The tape is simple yet striking. David stands against a plain blue wall, introducing himself with, “Hi, I’m David Corenswet and I’m 6’4.” Dressed in a suit and tie like Clark Kent, he slips into the character with ease—glasses on for Clark, glasses off when Superman appears. The dialogue isn’t exactly the same as what made it into the finished movie, but fans immediately noticed how effortlessly he captured the balance between Kent’s awkward charm and Superman’s quiet strength.
The reaction online has been explosive. Fans are flooding the comments with excitement, with many even praising Julia’s role in the tape. “Credits to Julia as his audition partner, she sounds so sweet. They’re absolutely cute,” one fan wrote. Another said, “This was the only tape James Gunn needed to see. The moment he watched this, he knew David was Superman.” Others highlighted how much muscle he has gained since the audition, calling it proof of his dedication.
For many, this was destiny. “David was born to play Superman. He’s got the look, manners, personality. He has that old-world charm,” one admirer wrote. Another added, “This dude just oozes that Superman vibe.”