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David Corenswet and James Gunn just had this cool chat on social media that got DC fans all excited. What kicked it off? The 30-year-old’s post about Superman got everyone speculating and pumped up. The actor hinted at kicking off shooting forSuperman2025 and wearing that iconic cape.

The CEO of DC Studios jumped in with his clever remarks, turning up the heat. Their back-and-forth not only showed their buddy vibe but also highlighted how crazy fans are about DC. It’s a fun peek into the world of capes and superheroes that keep evolving, and fans can’t get enough of it.
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Superman, now in production, kicked off on February 29, coinciding with Superman’s supposed birthday, as pointed out byJames Gunn,the writer-director and bigwig at DC Studios, also known forGuardians of the Galaxy.
Gunn gave fans a sneak peek atDavid Corenswet’sSuperman suit onThreads, showing off the iconic“S”emblem dusted with snow. While we’re yet to see Corenswet in the suit officially, eagle-eyed fans noticed he’s been hitting the gym to bulk up for the role.

Meanwhile, Corenswet and Gunn have been causing a stir among DC fans with their playful banter on social media. Corenswet’s recentSupermanpost got fans buzzing as shooting for the movie kicked off.
Gunn chimed in with a witty comment on Corenswet’sInstagrampost, teasing whether to share a photo or a video to celebrate the start of shooting. He wrote,

“I didn’t know if I should post this photo from my iPhone or the video or you rolling around in the snow in your swim trunks to celebrate the start of shooting.”
Further, Corenswet’s witty reply,“Sometimes great men must make tough choices. And tough men make great choices,”only added to the fun.

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Fans joined in on the excitement, sharing their views and hyping up Corenswet even more.
Ah, a word of wisdom from Superman

— Jarvis (@jarvisX2005)August 19, 2025
He is indeed tough, taking this job as superman was hard enough amidst the negativity toxicity and general DC dislikeMaking a truly great superman movie will be even tougher.pic.twitter.com/6Ci6FEhuP0
— Warhammer40k_Era (@cursedcursors)June 22, 2025
I cannot wait to see the BTS content on the 4k Blu Ray release of Superman
— GregHeffleyOG (@GregHeffleyOG)July 16, 2025
This lively exchange not only shows the camaraderie between Corenswet and Gunn but also highlights how passionate DC fans are about superheroes. It’s clear that the DC universe continues to capture the imagination and excitement of fans worldwide. As the shooting progresses, it’ll be interesting to see how Corenswet’s take on Superman unfolds.
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The big boss at DC dropped a bombshell after the first day of shooting:Superman: Legacyis now justSuperman.
Yep, you heard it right. In anInstagrampost on Friday, Gunn spilled the beans about the title change, coincidentally on Superman’s birthday. Gunn shared,
“Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday.”
He also spilled the beans on the release date: July next year. Gunn spilled more tea, revealing that he originally named the filmSuperman: Legacyin the first draft. But as he fine-tuned the script, it became clear: it’s justSupermannow.
And guess who’s in the lineup? Rachel Brosnahan fromHouse of Cardswill be Lois Lane alongside David Corenswet. British actor Nicholas Hoult is suiting up as Lex Luthor, and the rest of the cast includes Anthony Carrigan, Skyler Gisondo, Nathan Fillon, Isabela Mercad, and Edi Gathegi.
It’s shaping up to be one epic showdown in 2025!
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.