Jamie Dornan's Unique 'Man of Steel' Audition Story

Jamie Dornan's Unique 'Man of Steel' Audition Story

Known for his roles in "Belfast" and "Heart of Stone," Jamie Dornan once auditioned for the coveted Superman part in Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel." He recently stated this in an interview, however his audition took an unusual turn when he decided to wear Superman pajamas.

Despite his diverse acting background, which includes his acclaimed portrayal of serial killer Paul Spector in "The Fall" and his role as Christian Grey in the "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy alongside Dakota Johnson, Dornan had never ventured into the world of comic book movies. As Henry Cavill was eventually cast as Superman, Dornan had the chance to try out for the part in the early 2010s. Reflecting on this experience, Dornan recalled, "The only audition I ever had for a superhero was Superman. That was quite some time ago, around the time Henry Cavill was cast, maybe about 12 years ago."

In a lighthearted twist, Dornan opted to wear his own "Superman pajamas" to the audition, a playful and unconventional choice. He humorously quipped, "I wore my own 'suit' there. Was it an error there? They were Superman pajamas, not an actual costume. I remember that early audition quite vividly."

In contrast to Henry Cavill, who had the opportunity to don the official Superman costume for a test shoot, Dornan never progressed to that stage.

I never had the opportunity to put on the costume, he admitted. I did have discussions with studio executives about it, but I never delved deep into the audition process."

Although landing the role of Superman in "Man of Steel" could have potentially catapulted Dornan's career to new heights, his loss of the iconic role did not hinder his success. The "Fifty Shades of Grey" trilogy, despite mixed critical reception, achieved staggering worldwide box office success, exceeding a billion dollars.

Dornan said, "I'm pleased that Dakota and I have been able to create work that resonates with audiences, even causing some of those previously critical voices to reevaluate their beliefs.