2 Supermen Actors Refused The Same Cheat Trick For Their DC Breakouts, 35 Years Apart

Summary

• Reeve and Cavill chose natural methods like diet and gym workouts over steroids to embody Superman's physique authentically.
• Both actors avoided shortcuts to build muscle, aligning with Superman's values of hard work and dedication.
• Reeve's determination to bulk up for the Superman role paid off, leading to his iconic portrayal admired by fans to this day.

Taking upon a DC superhero role like Superman comes with a lot of responsibilities, particularly a physical commitment to look the part - making the efforts of the actors in the role all the more noteworthy. From his debut appearance in Action Comics #1, Superman has proven he is capable of feats of super strength. To convincingly bring this level of durability on screen, actors playing Superman generally have to reflect a similar physique - even though ironically, Superman is often shown not needing to work out himself because of the solar radiation that powers his enhanced abilities.
While building washboard abs wasn’t the norm in the 1970s and rubber muscle suits weren’t common, Christopher Reeve still toned his body well enough to play the hero in Richard Donner’s Superman. David Corenswet, the latest actor to wear the red cape in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman reboot, has been similarly hitting the gym to bulk up as the Man of Steel. Corenswet’s direct predecessor in the DCEU timeline, Henry Cavill, also added a physical ruggedness that made him look more ripped and commanding than any other Superman actor. But there is one workout aspect that connects the DCEU actor with a Superman legend.


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