Next year will see the debut ofJames Gunn’sSuperman, featuringDavid Corenswetas the Man of Steel.
What fans may not know is that Corenswet wasn’t the only person who auditioned for Clark Kent.
What Happened to Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel Suit During the ‘Superman’ Auditions?
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Brittney was a guest on theHellishpodcast, where the topic of hisSupermanaudition came up.
It takes about half an hour to get into it to get sewn into it.
And yeah, I think I might have accidentally ripped it.
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I was more muscular than Henry Cavill, thats the only reason."
Incredibly talented guy."
It only makes sense that there was a spare around for Corenswet, Brittney, and Hoult to wear.
In fact, this is not the first time an actor wore a classic superhero suit for an audition.
The actor inside me was going, Youre not ready!
He (thankfully) can’t keep his merc mouth shut.
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Another suit that’s been pulled out of the mothballs for auditions isVal Kilmer’s Batman suit fromBatman Forever.
(laughs) They were like, ‘Nothing!
Nothing that can be done.’
Follows the titular superhero as he reconciles his heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way in a world that views kindness as old-fashioned.
I had to be drained of liquid."
Supermanflies into theaters July 11, 2025.
