Superman: How James Gunn Rebuilt the Man of Steel

Go behind the scenes of James Gunn’s Superman (2025) to see how David Corenswet took flight, how practical effects brought Metropolis to life, and how key casting decisions shaped the DCU’s future. From jet fighter-inspired flying sequences to the emotional backstory of Metamorpho, we’re breaking down how this reboot aims to redefine the Man of Steel for a new era. Hear how the cast prepared, where Superman was filmed, and why James Gunn's take could be the most grounded and emotional Superman movie yet. 00:00 – David Corenswet's First Superman Flight 00:45 – The Flying Scene Inspired by Top Gun: Maverick 01:30 – Practical Effects vs CGI: Inside the VFX Strategy 02:19 – Casting Superman, Lois Lane & Lex Luthor 03:00 – Nicholas Hoult’s Surprising Role Switch 04:17 – Anthony Carrigan's Metamorpho Transformation 06:00 – Metamorpho’s Tragic Role in the Plot 06:28 – All the Superman Filming Locations Explained #Superman #JamesGunn #DCU #BehindTheScenes #BTS Our Social Media:   / collider   www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com