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'Who told you that?': 'Superman' cast member on why he thought he was cast for lead role

CNN's Omar Jimenez speaks with "Superman" cast member Skyler Gisondo, who portrays "Jimmy Olsen" in DC's latest film. Gisondo shares what the atmosphere was like on set, how it was working with director James Gunn and why he originally thought he was cast as the main character.

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