Most Hollywood actors have a long list of auditions that don’t pan out. Usually it’s because they weren’t right for the character, but not many people can say it failed because they accidentally ripped Superman’s suit.
This is the actor’s story Tom Brittneywho said something went wrong during his audition? James Gunn Playing Superman in Gunn’s upcoming film: Man of Steel Superman.
Spears revealed on the Hellish podcast (via SuperHeroHype) that he was one of the actors auditioning for the Superman movie and had the opportunity to audition wearing a previously worn Superman suit. Henry Cavill.
He talked about the experience and expressed concern that he might tear it apart. “This is actually Henry Cavill’s Superman suit – this is his real suit.
“Obviously, he was surprised to find that the suit was a little tight for him. It took about half an hour to get in — to sew in —” explained Britney, who is an inch taller than Cavill.
“Yeah, I think I might have torn it accidentally. I’m more muscular than Henry Cavill, that’s the only reason.
He follows a long line of actors who screen-tested in costumes from previous projects. Cavill auditioned for DCEU Superman himself Christopher Reeve Worn in his original films.
Cillian Murphywho conducted the screening test Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight movie, auditioning to play Batman Val Kilmer’s batman forever Suit.
It must have been a lot of pressure and a huge honor to put on such an iconic outfit and then accidentally burst into tears! But it sounded like someone was on hand to help him get dressed and undressed and could repair any damage done, so that was a relief.
As we all know, now David Collenswaite Finally landed the role of Superman/Clark Kent in James Gunn’s upcoming film, he joins Rachel Brosnahan Lois Lane and Nicholas Holt Playing Lex Luthor; Nathan Fillion Being a Green Lantern; Isabella Merced As Hawkgirl; Eddie Gaethje Playing Michael Holt/Mr. Terrific; Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen; Maria Gabriella de Faria Playing Angela Spica, also known as the Engineer; Sara Sampaioas Evette Schmacher; and Terrence Rossmore Just like Otis.
Superman It is scheduled to premiere in US theaters on July 11, 2025.
