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David Corenswet is one of the biggest hypes in the industry right now, and a major reason behind this is his perfect casting as the iconic Superman by James Gunn for his upcoming reboot of the DC Universe. But years before this Gunn-Corenswet collaboration for the DCU, there was a time when this pair almost got together for a project for another universe.
Or, to be more precise, for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, considering how Corenswet auditioned for the star-studded role of Adam Warlock inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. (Yes, those reports wereactually true!) However, Gunn apparently rejected him for the role only to eventually choose him for the major protagonist of the movie that would kick-start his version of the DCU!
David Corenswet Previously Auditioned for Adam Warlock inGOTG 3
A few months ago back in November 2023,@JacobFisherDFon X had reported that“Corenswet taped for Adam Warlock for GOTG 3.”However, he had also mentioned back then that this was“just a fun fact that seems to be true but if it ain’t then oop!”Well, it seems it was all true, after all.
This comes after recent revelations from none other than filmmaker and co-CEO of DC Studios,James Gunnhimself, who was notably also the one at the helm of the masterpieceGuardians of the Galaxytrilogy for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Recently, Gunn’s Threads handle (@jamesgunn) was met with a fan question that partially read:“Is it true that David [Corenswet] auditioned for Adam Warlock?”Answering this question with the utmost honesty, he said:
“I asked him about it and he said he did so I believe him, but I don’t remember it.”
SoDavid Corenswetdid, in fact, audition to play Warlock?! That’s incredibly cool, and needless to say, the 30-year-old Hollywood hotshot could have totally nailed it as Adam inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, had Gunn decided to cast him.
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However, the 57-year-old genius seems to have something else in mind, considering how he ended up castingWill Poulterin the role instead (who absolutely killed it as well). And judging from how the events eventually unfolded ever since, it feels like it was all for the better.
Fans are Happy James Gunn Rejected David Corenswet for Adam Warlock
While Corenswet could have unarguably given a breathtaking performance as Adam, that wasn’t quite the cape he was supposed to don. Instead, something much greater was written for him, and the cape made for him was the one thatHenry Cavillpreviously sported in the SnyderVerse.
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Thus, everything seems to have played out for the better forThe Politicianactor, with him finally landing where he always deserved to be, considering how he eventuallyscored the role ofSupermanin Gunn’s upcoming DCU filmof the same name.
Adding to this is the fact that Corenswet would ostensibly be starring in better VFX and flying scenes in his film as Clark Kent as compared to what was used inGOTG 3for Adam. As per what Gunn shared while answering a similar fan question:
“What we’re doing now for flying is much more complex than what was done for AW.”
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Keeping all of these updates in mind,it genuinely feels like it was only for the finestthat Corenswet was turned down for the role of Adam! And the best part is that fans feel the same way, judging from their reactions to this news on X:
In recent news, it was revealed that David Corenswet auditioned for the role of Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3
Honestly, I feel like it would have been a better pick, but now David is our next Superman, so, we won! ✴️#GOTGVol3#SupermanLegacy#ComissionsOpenpic.twitter.com/jYmjXKxtxw
— Laura Greek (@Xwing_45)August 05, 2025
I’m happy he Superman
— EThan (@Ethan68785458)August 10, 2025
And James said, na not this I have a bigger one for you
— AJN🐐 (@Ajalnadh)August 07, 2025
Glad he didn’t get the part. He was made for Superman
— what it do (@DaBatman7)August 06, 2025
https://twitter.com/Nephil_Him/status/1781867598512001503
David Now after Getting superman rolepic.twitter.com/1r8vOasDWm
— Juriel (@cinemalova)August 09, 2025
Well, for what it’s worth, whoever said thateverything happens for the betterwas only right, especially for someone like David Corenswet!
You can streamGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3on Disney+ whileSupermanis set for a release date of the 11th of July, 2025.
Mahin Sultan
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Mahin Sultan is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, where she brings a fresh perspective to entertainment news. Having been in the field for over 3 years now, she has already written more than 2,000 articles across a variety of niches, from entertainment to health and fashion. This diverse experience has allowed her to quickly build a solid foundation and a deep understanding of the industry.
