The new Superman has forced Geelong off their own ground.

Hollywood superstar David Corenswet has taken over GMHBA Stadium for a fortnight to build his latest movie.

The film, expected to be called Mr Irrelevant, is based on American footballer John Tuggle.

Mr Irrelevant is the somewhat cruel nickname given to players who are drafted into the NFL with the last pick of a year’s draft haul.

Tuggle became that man in 1983 but he made a mockery of the title, played in his first season, and was awarded the New York Giants Special Teams Player of the Year.

According to Wikipedia, “Tuggle became the first player in league history picked last in the draft to make the NFL on the team that drafted him. Tuggle played most of the 1983 season on special teams, but was promoted to starting fullback in week 12 when Rob Carpenter was injured.”

Tuggle sadly died not long after, however, when he lost a cancer battle. He was only 25 years old.

Filmmakers are intending to turn GMHBA Stadium and La Trobe University Sports Park in Bundoora into American football stadiums. Corenswet will play Tuggle and Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon is playing Giants coach Bill Parcells.

The movie is a Skydance Sports project and will be directed highly acclaimed filmmaker and screenwriter Jonathan Levine (50/50, Warm Bodies, Long Shot).

“The state’s amazing sports facilities and varied locations can double locations like New York, California and Mexico, so we knew there was no better place to bring this project to life,” Skydance EVP of physical production Brad Carlson said.

Geelong locals can also expect to see the film crew shooting scenes around the local town.

As far as timing goes for Geelong players, the break from their home ground won’t be too disruptive.

The Cats are currently enjoying a run of three games at the MCG.

After beating Hawthorn on Easter Monday, the Cats now have Carlton and Collingwood in the next fortnight at their home from home, before hosting the Giants in Round 9 at GMHBA Stadium.

A Geelong spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au that the players will use a “mixture” of tracks while the filming goes on, but it won’t interrupt their preparation for the games

Geelong also have an alternative training base at Deakin University which actually helps their preparation for MCG games given it is the same dimensions as the hallowed turf in Melbourne.

Yesterday (Wednesday) they trained on the cricket ground outside the stadium at Kardinia Park.

But next week it is likely they will use Deakin for their main sessions ahead of the Collingwood blockbuster.

The will get the ground back before the clash with the Giants.

Movie fans will be able to see Corenswet as the new Superman in July, when the highly anticipated blockbuster will be released in Melbourne.