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Superman star David Corenswet has been praised by director James Gunn for not taking his yelled instructions “personally” on the set of the comic book reboot. Known for his work on Guardians of the Galaxy and The Suicide Squad, Gunn is believed to have auctioned 400 actors for the film’s titular role.

James Gunn wasn’t going to make Superman without finding the perfect Clark Kent, and he made that very clear in a recent interview with GQ , admitting: “I said from the beginning, if I don’t find Superman,

Hoult took the dig in stride, commenting a series of twin emojis on Corenswet’s post. He also shared the photos on his Instagram Story — to the tune of Rosemary Clooney’s “Sisters” — and added several laughing emojis and a skull.

Speaking with GQ, Corenswet says he was very committed to trying to make James Gunn’s vision for Superman come true. To that end, it seems the actor was constantly asking questions in order to better understand what Gunn was doing. However, it would sometimes drive the director crazy. Corenswet said…

to take a lie detector test. while the other will ask the questions. And then you'll switch. This is Stephanie, our polygraph operator. Who wants to be in the hot seat first? I don't want to get it out of the way, I'm too nervous. I don't like this. Great. I've never been calmer in my life.

James Gunn’s “Superman” — starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel — surprised even the most worn-out critics with its “charm.”