DC Universeboss James Gunn has addressed theTwisterscast’s reaction video to the news that David Corenswet had been cast asSuperman. Corenswet was going through the casting process to become the new Superman while he was filming scenes for this summer’s hit movieTwisters. The cast of the film was ecstatic to learn that Corenswet won the part and would leadGunn’s Superman movie, and all that excitement was caught on camera in a sweet behind-the-scenes video.
On Threads,James Gunnshared his thoughts on the behind-the-scenes video of theTwisterscast being happy that David Corenswet would lead the DCU’s Superman reboot.
Gunn responded to the video by saying, “This is touching.” MultipleTwisterscast members, like Glen Powell, who is a DCU fan-favorite for many superhero roles, and Daisy Edgar-Jones, showed their support by jumping around in happiness and honking car horns to celebrate Corenswet’s major achievement. While none of hisTwistersco-stars are in thecast of the Superman reboot,Twistersstars like Powell could still join the DCU in the future.
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On Twitter,@DCWorldTelugushared a video of Glen Powell explaining the circumstances behind the BTS video. According to the actor, Corenswet called hisTwistersco-stars to reveal that he had been cast as Superman, which is when they all started to freak out on camera. Powell was one of the first to comment on the news when Corenswet’s Superman casting was announced to the world. On Instagram (via@homeofdcu/Twitter), the actor shared James Gunn’s post about the casting, saying, “My hero. You’re gonna crush it.”
Twistersdirector Lee Isaac Chung also commented on Corenswet’s Superman casting. Speaking to theInside Total Filmpodcast, Chung said, “There’s this genuine purity to him, in a weird way, that I feel fits in a lot with Superman.” The director also commented on how Corenswet stays within the characters he plays for a little while before moving on, and so his Superman “aura” was felt on theTwistersset after he came back from a round of auditions. When Corenswet returned, Chung says he thought the actor got the role because of how he just felt like Superman.
In theTwistersgag reel, there is a funny moment where Corenswet goes back into a car to say he forgot his keys. Anthony Ramos then asks, “Why is Clark Kent yelling at me?” The moment and the reaction video to the Superman casting news show how tight theTwisterscast is. With the DCU only starting, there will be enough projects forTwistersstars to join the franchise and interact with David Corenswet’sSuperman.
Twisters
Cast
A follow-up to the 1996 original film Twister, Twisters is a sequel set years after the original, said to be fast-tracked by Steven Spielberg and Mark L. Smith, with Frank Marshal as producer. Little details exist about the film, but Helen Hunt is expected to reprise her role as Jo, with the film likely to pay homage to the late Bill Paxton.
Superman
Superman (2025): Superman follows the dual life of Clark Kent, a journalist in Metropolis, as he endeavors to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. Set against a backdrop of personal discovery, the film explores his journey of identity as he navigates his existence in a complex world.
