Actor Alan Tudyk recently shared the story behind how Superman Robot #4 got its name in James Gunn’s film. He also spoke about how the unexpected moment ended up in the final cut. Alan Tudyk really wanted Robot 4 to have a name in Superman Alan Tudyk told The Direct he improvised Superman Robot #4’s

The "I, Robot" actor said that he was cut from all promo for the movie because he was "testing higher" than costar Will Smith in early screenings.

Alan Tudyk - who played Sonny the robot - reveals that his name was removed from I, Robot's marketing in 2004 to preserve Will Smith's star status.