David Corenswet reveals shocking harness injury while filming Superman, detailing pain caused by a misfire to his groin.
David Corenswet recently opened up about a painful and surprising injury he sustained while filming as Superman. During a recent episode of Vanity Fair’s lie detector digital series, Corenswet revealed the injury happened due to the physical demands of harness work required for the film’s flying and fight scenes. This revelation came in a conversation with Nicholas Hoult, who plays Lex Luthor, highlighting the challenges behind the intense roles.
The Unexpected Injury Caused by Harness Work
When Hoult asked Corenswet about his most severe bruise from the production, the actor openly stated that it was on an unexpectedly sensitive part of his body—his right testicle. Corenswet explained that this injury happened during a pivotal scene involving the Justice Gang, where after defeating a massive kaiju, the message from Superman’s parents, Jor-El (played by Bradley Cooper) and Lara (portrayed by Angela Sarafyan), is finally revealed. In this scene, Superman delivers a powerful punch to glass before flying out of a window. It was on the first take of this momentous leap and punch that the injury occurred.
Corenswet described the moment as follows:
“Where I stand up and punch the glass out, and then I leap out the window and fly through the air. And on the first take of that, it’s this big, epic punch and a leap through the air, and then just–my testicle!”
Polygraph Confirms the Truth Behind the Painful Incident
The polygraph technician, Stephanie Jackson, initially marked the injury story as inconclusive, unsure if Corenswet was being truthful. However, after hearing the painful details and the specificity with which Corenswet recounted the event, she changed her conclusion to truthful. The actor then joked during the session:
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“Oh yeah, couldn’t lie about that. It’s on film!”
Despite the pain, Corenswet expressed no ill feelings toward the stunt crew for the harness mishap.
Hoult found humor in the entire situation, responding with:
“I want to ask you more questions about your testicles, but I don’t know where to go, that’s appropriate.”
Other Challenges of Portraying Superman
Beyond the injury, Corenswet shared additional difficulties faced while making the film. Contrary to what many might assume, the most challenging part was not gaining 40 pounds of muscle but rather enduring the discomfort of wearing the tight and “quite sweaty” Superman costume. He also shared personal anecdotes with Hoult, such as dressing as Superman for children’s birthday parties and admiring Tom Welling’s portrayal of Superman in the series Smallville. Additionally, Corenswet revealed his dream role would be to play an X-wing pilot in a Star Wars film, where he could remain seated instead of being suspended on wires.
The On-Set Dynamic Between Corenswet and Hoult
In their candid interview, Nicholas Hoult also made his own confessions, including still owning the golf clubs gifted by Hugh Grant after filming About a Boy, eating bugs to prepare for his role in Renfield, and his penchant for putting mayonnaise on almost anything if it makes sense. Notably, Hoult admitted that he had once auditioned for Superman himself and, at times on set, thought he could have taken on the role better than Corenswet. Despite these thoughts, Hoult praised Corenswet’s portrayal extensively, acknowledging the difficulty of embodying the character and how naturally Corenswet performed the part. The two maintained a strong camaraderie throughout the polygraph test, with both their friendship and humor remaining intact.
The Film’s Current Reception and Future Implications
Superman, featuring this dedication and behind-the-scenes intensity, has recently debuted in theaters worldwide, garnering attention for both its action sequences and emotional depth. Corenswet’s honest disclosure about the physical toll of the role underlines the sacrifices actors make to bring such iconic characters to life. Given the popularity of the film and the difficult scenes involved, audiences may anticipate even more physically demanding moments in future appearances, as hinted by the actors’ insights on the production. This candid glimpse into the making of Superman offers fans greater appreciation for the hard work behind the camera and sets expectations high for the superhero’s next chapter in the DC Universe.
