Superman's New Clark Kent Is The Perfect Disguise
The usual trick of Clark Kent in movies is based on the utter impossibility of a nerd being a superhero. So the hulking Superman actors would put on some glasses, ruffle their hair (nerds can't have forehead curls), and be a bit softer in their mannerisms. It worked better for some than others, but most followed the same pattern. It's only really Tyler Hoechlin (who adopted a Pixar dad look), and Tom Welling (suspiciously old jock type) who strayed a little.
David Corenswet's look has more of the joke shop about it, with what appears to be twice as much hair as he has as Superman. He combines it with a carefully disheveled suit, a tie not fully fastened, the usual glasses, and the kind of briefcase that would usually be given to clichéd movie dweebs who spend their time imprisoned in their own school locker. There is no way anyone looks at him and thinks "that guy could leap over a building in a single bound". I love it. I get it.
I Have Some Questions About Superman's Clark Kent Outfit
The one I can't seem to shake is whether it's a wig. Some sort of hairy appendage that clips onto Clark's fringe and can be whipped off quickly when his superhero duties require a more dynamic look? Or does Superman's utility belt contain a heavy duty volumizer or Soul Glo? I choose to accept that the answer is yes to the latter.
In all seriousness, these questions are a distraction from what is a very good magic trick that answers one of the oldest questions more casual fans have about Superman, and that can be counted as a win. It's the kind of commitment to audience that makes me very confident in Superman's prospects. That is not to say that previous versions did anything wrong, per se, but there was never any believability behind Clark Kent as a disguise.
Upcoming DC Movies
The first film released in James Gunn and Peter Safran's Dc Universe, Superman is the first entry in the new DCU. It will introduce a new version of the Man of Steel after Henry Cavill's departure from the role, honoring the character's roots as "the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way." The film also boasts an impressive cast.
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