Unseen footage of David Corenswet’s Superman audition has surfaced on social media, sparking buzz online. The clip, filmed before his casting was officially announced, shows the actor stepping into the role that later defined his career.

The actor beat out over 400 would-be Clark Kent's for the coveted role.Not too long ago, the world was abuzz with speculation about who would play the next Superman — but it's clearer than ever that the answer was always David Corenswet.