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New York Post
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Will Reeve reveals first impression of Superman David Corenswet
Up, up, and away! Will Reeve, who is the son of the late Christopher Reeve, recently sat down with The Post for an exclusive interview ahead of the new 'Superman' movie, now in theaters. While Will, 33, discussed everything from his cameo in the new superhero flick to how the cast and crew of the film paid tribute to his legendary father, he also revealed which of the many iconic Superman costumes is his favorite. 21 Will Reeve at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP 21 David Corenswet at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP 'I think the classic, with the cape and the trunks on the outside and the big red boots and the vibrant colors,' he said. 'That works for me.' Even though Will's famous father donned one of the most iconic Superman outfits in 'Superman: The Movie' and its three sequels, the outfit has a lengthy history. Before Christopher Reeve wore the blue, red and yellow ensemble for the first time in 1978, the costume was worn by Kirk Alyn in 1948 and 1950 before George Reeves in 1951. Both Alyn and Reeves' costumes were made of knit wool with muted colors to film in black and white. Reeve's suit was the first to depart from knit wool, and it was made of custom-woven and stretchy nylon material, plastic, and small metal elements for the snaps and zippers. 21 Kirk Alyn climbs through an open window as the Man of Steel in an episode of the Columbia serial 'Superman' in 1948. Corbis via Getty Images 21 George Reeves as the Man of Steel in the 1950s series 'Adventures of Superman.' Mptv/Kobal/Shutterstock 21 Christopher Reeve as the Man of Tomorrow in 'Superman: The Movie' in 1978. THA/Shutterstock After Will's father donned the red cape one last time for 'Superman IV: The Quest for Peace' in 1987, it was put on ice until actor Brandon Routh picked up the Man of Steel mantle for 'Superman Returns' in 2006. Routh's costume marked the first time a live-action Superman suit was given texture. During an interview with CBS News in 2006, costume designer Louise Mingenbach described the outfit as 'high-tech and ultra-thin' and made of a spandex blend she called Milliskin. More recently, the Krypton crest was worn by Henry Cavill until, finally, David Corenswet was cast as the latest Man of Tomorrow for James Gunn's new blockbuster. Where Cavill's thick suit was woven with multiple layers of thin mesh, chainmail, and foam latex, per costume designer Michael Wilkinson, Corenswet's was created with custom 3D-printed fabric. Judianna Makovsky, who designed the newest Superman suit, described Corenswet's costume as 'a little more clothing, less spandex' in a recent interview about her creation. 21 Brandon Routh as Superman in the 2006 movie 'Superman Returns.' REUTERS 21 Henry Cavill as Superman in 2013's 'Man of Steel.' AP 21 David Corenswet as Superman in the newest 'Superman' movie. Warner Bros. Pictures Although Will doesn't own any of his father's ensembles, he noted that one of the original costumes is where it belongs: on display at the Smithsonian Museum. 'I don't personally have anything from 'Superman,' but I think something that's a great honor for our family is that the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC, has one of the original costumes that my dad wore,' he shared. 'I think that any Superman memorabilia, or items from the set, are better served in public display for the millions of people who love the character, and who loved my father more than it might have on my mantle,' he added. Reeve met Corenswet, 32, and Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor) for the first time last year on the set of 'Superman.' 21 Will Reeve during an episode of 'GMA3' on May 27, 2025. ABC via Getty Images 21 David Corenswet as Superman in James Gunn's new 'Superman' blockbuster. Warner Bros. Pictures 21 David Corenswet (Superman) and Nicoulas Hoult (Lex Luthor) at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7. Warner Bros. via Getty Images 'In May of 2024, I visited the set in Atlanta, where they filmed much of the movie, and I got to meet David and Nick on that day and watch them work for a little while,' the ABC News correspondent recalled. 'And it was a treat,' Will continued. 'I felt so welcomed and included. And I did say to David in that moment where we met, I wanted him to know that I, my brother, and sister, and our whole family are just excited for them.' Before having Will with wife Dava Reeve in 1992, Christopher welcomed son Matthew, now 45, and daughter Alexandra, now 41, with his former partner, Gae Exton. 21 Christopher Reeve in New York City in 1970. Getty Images 21 Christopher Reeve in 1977. Getty Images One thing the younger Reeve made clear when he met Corenswet for the first time was that he and his siblings are 'not the gatekeepers of Superman' despite their father's seemingly inseparable connection to the character. 'I keep saying we're not the gatekeepers of Superman, just because our dad is so inextricably linked with that role,' Will told The Post. 'So I didn't want anyone involved in this new project to think that we were anything but supportive and excited as fans and friends.' Will first crossed paths with Corenswet when the actor was with his wife Julia Best Warner and their then-newborn daughter. 21 Will Reeve at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP 21 David Corenswet at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 7. WireImage 'David was in his full Superman costume, pushing his daughter in her stroller while she was napping, you know, like sort of rocking back,' he recalled, laughing. 'It looked like something that Norman Rockwell would have conceived.' 21 James Gunn, David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult and Peter Safran attend the 'Superman' photocall at the Corinthia Hotel London on July 3, 2025, in London, England. Getty Images 21 Peter Safran, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan, David Corenswet and James Gunn attend the premiere of 'Superman' at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on July 7, 2025. REUTERS As for the new movie, Will said it is 'everything that a great superhero blockbuster movie can and should be.' 'It's just so fun,' he shared. 'I think that Superman, the character, is a bit quirky and slightly corny, earnest. Pure of heart, so on and so forth. And that shines through.' 'I think that's what made my dad's version so resonant with audiences back when it came out and through to the present day, because he played the character as it was ideally conceived, and really, he embodied it,' Will added. 21 Will Reeve at Disney Upfront 2025 on May 13 in New York City. Disney via Getty Images 21 David Corenswet participates in the ceremonial lighting of the Empire State Building on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in New York. CJ Rivera/Invision/AP He also praised Corenswet's Superman performance and his ability to portray both the Man of Steel and his alter ego, Clark Kent, in particular. We're Tracking Prime Day Live! Unlock exclusive NYP codes and real-time deals on everyday must-haves. See Your Deals 'I don't know what it's like to play Superman, but from what I can tell, there's a trick you have to pull off, and I commend David for doing that, and for picking up the torch,' Will acknowledged. 'I think that that was my dad's greatest work in Superman was convincing audiences to believe not only that a man could fly, but also that the same being was also Clark Kent, who was a bit bumbling and awkward.' The James Gunn-directed action sci-fi also stars Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane), Nathan Fillion (Green Lantern) and Skyler Gisondo (Jimmy Olsen). 21 Peter Safran, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Superman' on July 07, 2025, in Hollywood, California. Warner Bros. via Getty Images 21 Will Reeve at the premiere of 'Superman' in Los Angeles on July 7. REUTERS Will previously reunited with Corenswet for a 'Good Morning America' interview that aired Thursday. 'That was a special thing for me,' he said regarding interviewing the new 'Superman' star. 'And I was honored to get to speak with David.' 'As he ventures off on this great journey, he doesn't need my or my family's permission to be Superman or to be great as Superman,' Will concluded. 'But we're certainly cheering him and the whole Superman team on.'
Arab Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
‘Superman' flies to a $122 million opening
NEW YORK, July 14, (AP): In a bid to kick off a new era for DC Studios, James Gunn's "Superman' opened with $122 million in US and Canada ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. DC and Warner Bros. had a lot riding on "Superman.' While the Walt Disney Co.'s Marvel Studios has had its own share of struggles, the superheroes of DC have recently found mostly kryptonite in theaters. Films like "Joker: Folie à Deux,' "The Flash' and "Shazam! Fury of the Gods' all flopped. But "Superman,' written and directed by Gunn, is intended as a new start. It's the first release fully steered by Gunn and Peter Safran, co-heads of DC Studios, since they were handed the keys to DC's superhero cinematic universe. And while Gunn turned "Guardians of the Galaxy' into a massive success for Marvel, his irreverent, idiosyncratic touch made the director - once a B-movie filmmaker with Troma Entertainment - an unlikely steward for one of the movies' most bankable and beloved brands. The roughly on-target opening was the third largest of 2025, and the first DC title to surpass $100 million in its opening weekend since "Wonder Woman' in 2017. Warner Bros. could also celebrate a unique hot streak: "Superman' is their fifth movie in a row to open over $45 million. "It's quite a win for DC Studios,' said Jeffrey Goldstein, chief of distribution for Warner Bros. "We needed to get the trust of the fanbase, and we didn't have it. They were clear to us that we needed to take a step back and reinvent ourselves.' Ticket sales were relatively soft for "Superman' overseas. In 78 international markets, it grossed $95 million. In China, it collected just $6.6 million. David A. Gross, who runs the movie consulting firm FranchiseRe, called the international performance the only ding against the otherwise strong "Superman' debut. "Thus far, the foreign openings are not equal to domestic," said Gross. "Superman has always been identified as a quintessentially American character and story, and in some parts of the world, America is currently not enjoying its greatest popularity.' As an American icon, "Superman' also attracted political discourse at home. Some right-wing commentators criticized the movie as "woke' after Gunn described the superhero from Krypton as "an immigrant.' On X, the White House posted an image of President Donald Trump as Superman. In "Superman,' which cost about $225 million to make, Gunn steers the Man of Steel in a drastically different tonal direction than in previous iterations from filmmaker Zack Snyder. Skipping the Kansas origin story, the film instead picks up with Superman ( David Corenswet ) after his first defeat. Rachel Brosnahan plays Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult is Lex Luthor. The "Superman' debut didn't come close to besting the $166 million launch for Snyder's "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,' in 2016. But it did open higher, not accounting for inflation, than Snyder's "Man of Steel.' That film debuted with $116 million in 2013. But while Snyder's films were often unloved by critics, largely good reviews greeted Gunn's "Superman.' On Rotten Tomatoes, it scored 82% fresh - the best for the franchise since the first two movies with Christopher Reeve: "Superman' (1978) and "Superman II' (1980). Audiences gave it an "A-' CinemaScore. "Superman' faced sizeable competition too. Last week's top film, "Jurassic World Rebirth,' slid to second place with $40 million. With "Superman' soaking up many large-format screens, Universal Pictures' seventh "Jurassic' film slipped a steep 57% from its opening weekend. Starring Scarlett Johansson, "Jurassic World Rebirth' got off to a thunderous $318.3 million global start. In two weeks, it's amassed $529.5 million worldwide. Also still in the mix is Apple Studios' biggest box-office success yet, "F1.' Joseph Kosinski's Formula One action thriller, starring Brad Pitt, came in third with $13 million in its third weekend. The film, distributed by Warner Bros., has collected $393.4 million globally in three weeks. But it also carries a hefty price tag of roughly $250 million, plus at least $100 million in promotion.
Mint
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
Superman box office Day 3: David Corenswet's film beats Cavill's Man of Steel in opening weekend, mints THIS amount
James Gunn's 'Superman', the first film in the new DC Universe and starring David Corenswet in the titular role, has had an impressive start at the global box office. In just its opening weekend, the film has amassed a total of $217 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing opening for any solo Superman film to date. Domestically, the film has collected $122 million across the United States and Canada, topping the weekend box office charts. Internationally, 'Superman' earned an additional $95 million, contributing to its strong worldwide debut. With a reported production budget of $225 million, the film has nearly recouped its entire cost within its first three days in cinemas. This performance marks a significant improvement over its predecessors. Zack Snyder's 'Man of Steel' (2013), which starred Henry Cavill, earned $190 million globally in its opening weekend. Prior to that, 'Superman Returns' (2006), starring Brandon Routh, opened with just over $100 million. Directed by James Gunn, 'Superman' also features Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and supporting performances by Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. The film officially launches Gunn's reimagined DC Universe, kicking off 'Chapter One: Gods and Monsters'. On the other hand, for Batman, director Matt Reeves has wrapped up the script for the sequel of the 2022 much-loved film led by Robert Pattinson. With strong word of mouth and early audience enthusiasm, 'Superman' is now poised for a promising run at the global box office.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Superman box office collection day 3: David Corenswet film soars past $215M, James Gunn beats Zack Snyder's Man of Steel
Superman is up, up, and away! The new reboot of the DC Universe has started off on a great note with James Gunn's Superman excelling at the global box office. The film, which stars David Corenswet, in the titular role, has almost recovered its production budget in its opening weekend itself. In the process, it has also become the highest-opening solo Superman film of all time, beating the mark set by Zack Snyder's Man of Steel 12 years ago. Superman has leapt past Man of Steel to become the best-opening solo Superman movie ever. Superman box office report James Gunn's Superman has collected $122 million to lead the weekend box office charts in the United States and Canada, a strong domestic debut. In addition, Warner Bros, the studio behind the film, has reported $95 million in collections in international markets. This gives Superman a global debut of $217 million in its opening weekend. Given that the film was made on a $225-million budget, the prospects are looking bright for the superhero film. Superman vs Man of Steel Superman is now the best-opening solo Superman film ever. Its $217-million mark is a substantial improvement on the $190 million that Zack Snyder's Henry Cavill-starrer Man of Steel had managed in its opening weekend back in 2013. Prior to that, the Brandon Routh-starrer Superman Returns (2006) had opened at just over $100 million. How the times have changed is evident from the fact that the original Superman (the 1978 one starring Christopher Reeve) had an opening weekend collection of $7.5 million in North America. It was then the highest for any Warner Bros film. All about Superman Superman, directed by James Gunn, stars David Corenswet in the titular role, alongside Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced. The film, the first in director James Gunn's new DC Universe, has also received praise from critics worldwide.
News18
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Superman Earns Rs 32 Crore In First Weekend, Becomes Top DC Opener In India
Last Updated: By the end of the first weekend, Superman collected Rs. 32 crores across 3037 screens, marking the biggest opening weekend for a DC film in India. The Man of Steel is flying high once again as James Gunn 's Superman broke records, becoming the highest-grossing Superman film of all time in India, alongside being one of the few DC movies in recent years to cross the $100 million mark at the domestic theatre. Superman marks a crucial film for Warner Bros. and DC Studios, as it is the first step in a 10-year plan to reboot the DC Universe. As per Sacnilk reports, Superman had a record-breaking opening weekend in India. On the opening day, James Gunn's film earned an estimated Rs. 7 crores at the domestic box office, and by the end of the first weekend, the film collected Rs. 32 crores (gross) across 3037 screens, marking the biggest opening weekend for a DC film in India. Superman also recorded the third-highest opening for a DC movie in the country after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and The Batman. James Gunn's Superman is also soaring high at the international box office. As per Variety reports, the film collected $122 million in North America across 4135 theatres and earned $95 million from 79 international markets, marking a global opening of $217 million. Domestically, the film surpassed Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, which collected $116.7 million, to become the biggest-ever launch for a solo Superman film. Among all the releases so far this year, Gunn's Superman is the third film to debut above the $100 million mark, securing a place right behind Warner Bros's own Minecraft Movie and Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch, which collected $162.8 million and $146 million, respectively. The film has also outperformed Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to become Gunn's second-best domestic opening, trailing behind Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, which collected $146.5 million. Gunn's Superman features David Corenswet as Superman, or Clark Kent, marking a significant departure from Henry Cavill's portrayal of the character. The film features Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Alongside them, the film casts a versatile lineup of actors, including Skyler Gisondo, Beck Bennett, Isabel Merced, Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, and Anthony Carrigan, among others. Gunn's direction and the film's star-studded cast contributed to its robust success. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
