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The first time he felt the impact of it was through the eyes of other people. To him, it was old hat, but when he walked onto set the first time in the suit he noticed something different from the cast and crew.“I saw their faces sort of light up and I went, ‘Wait a minute, these people aren’t that fond of me,’” he laughed. “That’s when it hits you.”

Gunn, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and Corenswet at CinemaCon in April. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)Gunn, Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and Corenswet at CinemaCon in April. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)There are almost three roles involved in playing Superman. There’s the person he is with his parents and the people he grew up with. There’s Clark Kent of the Daily Planet. And then there’s Superman.

“He’s a public facing character, he’s a symbol,” Corenswet said. “There’s a presentational element to it, because he does want to present an image of calm and authority. While he doesn’t always feel that way, he always wants to make other people feel that way as Superman.”To prepare for Clark Kent, Corenswet looked at the All-Star Superman comic and how Christopher Reeve changed his posture when Lois left the room, but he also drew inspiration for the voice and demeanor way outside of the canon: His brother-in-law, who is 6’8” and 270 pounds, but is the “quietest, most wonderful man.”

“That’s where I sort of took the spirit of Clark,” Corenswet said. “He’s this big presence, but he’s desperately trying to be as small as possible and as quiet as possible.”

Gunn has promised that the film is “a personal journey for Superman that’s entirely new.” He’s a character who is “pretty damn good, but flawed.” And anyone who has seen the trailer knows there will be romance with Rachel Brosnahan’s Lois Lane — but there’s even a different spin on that.Seasoning the dish with dried mint is a must; its citrusy notes balance the harissa, a smoky North African pepper paste that brings both chili heat and complex spicing to the soup. In this recipe from our cookbook “

,” we recommend using DEA harissa, sold in a yellow tube. Look for it in the international aisle of the supermarket.Though optional, we love incorporating Aleppo pepper for additional layers of bright yet earthy heat. For a more traditional flavor profile, replace the beef with boneless leg of lamb.

Don’t forget to stir often after adding the orzo, making sure to scrape along the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking. Cook until the pasta is plump and fully tender, not al dente; it most likely will need more time than the package directions instruct.Start to finish: 1¼ hours