James Gunn's Superman reboot made many bold choices, but one particular decision stood out as the riskiest—and it wasn’t the budget or David Corenswet’s casting.

Within its second weekend in theatres, James Gunn's Superman has risen past all odds and collected over $300 million worldwide. The earnings saw a drastic rise even on midweeks and minted $177.7 million in the US.

There are several ways for actors and actresses to land parts in movies, and depending on the role, the task is surely easier for some than others. When it comes to the latest box office juggernaut, Superman,

Thanks to the charm of Corenswet’s performance and the warm tone writer-director James Gunn brings to the movie, though, the audience’s laughter at him is never mocking or mean-spirited. It’s affectionate and delighted. Such scrupulous goodness is absurd, but it’s still good, and in a world of many other metahumans, it’s what makes him special.

David Corenswet's constant acting questions on the set of "Superman" became writer/director James Gunn's Kryptonite

James Gunn's Superman, featuring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, feels too grounded to truly take flight. Gunn's interpretation of the iconic superhero leans heavily into introspection, focusing more on self-reflection and personal struggles than on battling villains and embodying heroism.

Nicholas Hoult co-stars as criminal mastermind Lex Luthor, who twists public opinion to turn the world against the superhero, while pitting him against metahuman adversaries.

The first reactions to "Superman" are in, and they have some positive things to say about David Corenswet and the future of the DC Universe.

In a recent interview, director James Gunn reveals the decision-making process behind casting David Corenswet as Superman, highlighting his audition's impact and unique qualities that made him stand out among 30 candidates.

He’s a great actor. I mean, some might say he’s better than David in certain ways, but he just didn’t fit the role, and that’s why he didn’t get that,” the director said of Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor in the new movie.

Man of Steel, Peacemaker and more DC titles have seen their viewership soar since Superman's theatrical release