Superman's David Corenswet and James Gunn on being a nerd and getting hung by your underwear

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David Corenswet joins BBC Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb to reveal all about taking on DC Comic's iconic Man of Steel in Superman. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7RLE4ANZ0lU-luiGnKWHQ4QK2DzzStU_ 👈 click for more Becoming... interviews He reveals what the role means to him, his least glamorous moment on-set and the unexpected problems with the costume. Plus, director James Gunn eplains he chose to start the DC Universe with this movie. And Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult dish the dirt on nerdy David. 00:00 "You're Superman. How the heck did that happen?" 01:08 David was always destined to play Superman 05:24 Why James Gunn cast David. (He looks like Superman!) 08:05 Who got most excited when David got cast? 09:48 What does Superman mean to David? 13:08 James Gunn on why we need Superman 13:31 Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult on hope & Superman 14:33 The challenges of shooting Superman 15:42 Rachel Brosnahan on *that* flying kiss that made James cry 17:50 David on what surprised him about Superman 20:31 Everyone dunks on David for being a Star Wars and Jazz nerd 22:19 David's least glamorous moments 23:28 James Gunn on how the flying harness crushed David privates -- Official Channel of BBC Radio 1 Here you can find your favourite live performances, the biggest movie stars, amazing interviews and more... Don't forget to subscribe for more from Radio 1 Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/bbcradio1/​ https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcradio1 #radio1