‘Superman’ Star David Corenswet Bulked Up to 230 Pounds to Play Man of Steel: ‘I Didn’t Fit Into Any of My Pants’

As a seasoned movie critic with a penchant for physical transformations that truly bring characters to life, I must say David Corenswet‘s dedication to his role as Superman is nothing short of commendable. The sheer magnitude of weight gain he undertook for this iconic role is a testament to his commitment and passion.


2023 saw me, an ardent fan, thrilled to learn about David Corenswet stepping into the iconic cape as our new Superman. In a dedicated effort to embody this legendary hero, he underwent a substantial physical transformation tailored to the role.

The actor mentioned during episode 27 of ‘Manly Things (Sort Of)’ that he wasn’t at his 238-pound weight when we began filming, but rather, that was his heaviest. He also shared that none of his pants could accommodate him at that size.

The “Hollywood” star likewise touched upon the challenges of preserving his ideal weight during filming, revealing that the physical change he undertook in the beginning was uncomfortable as his body wasn’t fully accustomed to the additional weight he had added.

During a table reading for the movie, Corenswet playfully mentioned that it was only then he realized he had grown to a size 2XL when wearing a Champion sweatshirt.

Corenswet stated that he was at his heaviest during that time on the podcast. Afterwards, he gradually shed pounds before filming began. He started shooting around 228 or 230 pounds, and he admitted that this experience served as an opportunity for him to explore how much weight he could possibly gain.

Last May, I, a passionate movie enthusiast, was thrilled to see a snapshot of Henry Cavill, the Man of Steel himself, posted by Paolo Mascitti on Instagram – his personal trainer for the “Superman” cast.

“David Corenswet worked his ass off; I can’t wait to share more of the training we did to prepare to play this iconic character; stay tuned for more,” Mascitti wrote. The post featured two still images: a first look at Corenswet in the official Superman suit and a shot of the actor flexing his muscles in the gym.

The movie titled “Superman,” helmed by director James Gunn, has been planned for a theater release on the 11th of July, 2025.

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2024-09-29 00:46