The Official Smallville-Metropolis-Krypton Casting thread

[OwlBoy]

We have casting threads for the Superman and the two main supporting characters (Lois and Lex) why not a thread for all the other members of Superman's cast? I have some young ideas:

Perry White - Beau Bridges
http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/N/D/O/goodgermanprem2.jpg

Johnathan Kent - Chris Cooper
http://z.about.com/d/movies/1/0/R/H/Q/thekingdomprem5.jpg

Jor-El - Tim Daly
http://www.privatepracticeinsider.com/images/gallery/tim-daly.jpg

Lana Lang - JoAnna Garcia
http://www.makeoversolutions.com/appImages/galleryImages/celebrity_hairstyles_ladies/Joanna_Garcia+Oct_2006.jpg

[Motown Marvel]

those choices dont really inspire me at all, other than chris cooper, who would actually be best for perry (an idea i could actually get behind).

[NotFadeAway]

Jor-El/Braniac: Eric Bana.......anyone who reads my posts knows that I want Jor-El and Braniac played by the same actor. I believe Braniac should take the form of Jor-El as a homage to his creator, and as a way to mess with Superman's head.

Lex Luthor: Jason Isaacs
Lois Lane: Evangeline Lilly or Eliza Dushku
Perry White: R. Lee Ermey
Jimmy Olsen: Chris Marquette
Jonathan Kent(older): James Garner
Jonathan Kent(younger): Craig Sheffer
Lana Lang: Emmanuelle Chriqui.....a homage to the look of Smallville's Lana, plus I'm not a redhead fan and I think Chriqui is the hottest girl ever.
Dr. Hamiliton: Brent Spiner
Morgan Edge: Robert Englund
Metallo: Sam Rockwell

I'm not sure who I want for Martha Kent or Lara, and I'll post more as they come to me. All are subject to change.

[Cain]

Smallville

Young Pete Ross and Lana Lang - Unknowns
Pa Kent - Albert Finney
Ma Kent - Ellen Burstyn

Krypton

Jor-El - Ralph Fiennes
Lara Lor-Van - Jennifer Connelly
Zor-El - David Boreanaz
Allura - Naomi Watts
Kara Zor-El - Evan Rachel Wood
Dru-Zod - Daniel Day-Lewis
Ursa - Lucy Lawless
Non - Dwayne Johnson

Metropolis

Perry White - Kurt Russell
Cat Grant - Charlize Theron
Don Cheadle - Ron Troupe
Steve Lombard - Val Kilmer
Terrible Dan Turpin - Dennis Farina
Maggie Sawyer - Jodie Foster
John Corben/Metallo - Matthew McCougnahey

I'm too lazy to host all those pics just google if you don't recognize a name :yay:

[NotFadeAway]

I'm serious when I say that if she was five years older and a tad more experienced, Leighton Meester would be perfect for Lois Lane.

Speaking of Lois, there is a two different ways to cast her. If the reboot goes with a fairly unknown actor such as Bomer or Cavill, a respected, proven, and known actress should be cast, IMO. If the movies goes with an actor that alot the general audience knows of, such as Ryan Reynolds or Josua Jackson, they should feel free to find the best known actress out there for the role of Lois Lane, known or unknown. Like a Rose Byrne type.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I don't really want Lana in this film, just the Kents.

And they should start the film off when Kent is travelling the world as a Journalist.

The Smallville stuff is played out.

[The Sage]

Jonathan Kent - Robert Duvall
Martha Kent - Ellen Burstyn

Jor-El - James Caviezel
Lara - Rachel Weisz

[NotFadeAway]

I don't really want Lana in this film, just the Kents.

And they should start the film off when Kent is travelling the world as a Journalist.

The Smallville stuff is played out.

I'd be fine without the Smallville stuff, but I do want to see Clark in College.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I don't. There isn't much you can do with him during his college years, besides showing his interest in Journalism.

They can do more with the 'travelling the world' thing.

Imagine the film kicking off with Kent as a Journalist in Africa in the midst of a political war; and him using his powers to save civilians.

Kinda like Birthright and 24:Exile.

[NotFadeAway]

I don't. There isn't much you can do with him during his college years, besides showing his interest in Journalism.

They can do more with the 'travelling the world' thing.

Imagine the film kicking off with Kent as a Journalist in Africa in the midst of a political war; and him using his powers to save civilians.

Kinda like Birthright and 24:Exile.

Thats exactly what I was thinking about. Nice:yay:

[Superfreak]

you know, the other day I was thinking Greg Kinear would make an amazing John Kent. In every movie his in, he generally plays the all around nice guy. He'd fit that role really well. He's young enough to be young for Superman's arrival, and teen years, and he's old enough to be convincingly aged for the superman adult years.

[Superark]

you know, the other day I was thinking Greg Kinear would make an amazing John Kent. In every movie his in, he generally plays the all around nice guy. He'd fit that role really well. He's young enough to be young for Superman's arrival, and teen years, and he's old enough to be convincingly aged for the superman adult years.


I like the idea of Kinear as Pa Kent. He's not my first choice, but he is always enjoyable and plays the nice guy well. Good suggestion!

[OwlBoy]

Either Julie Benz or Natasha Henstridge for Cat Grant

Colin Ferguson for Steve Lombard

[batman44]

Perry White: Alec Baldwin
Cat Grant: Gretchen Mol or Vinessa Shaw
Jimmy Olsen: Micheal Cera or Frankie Muniz
Ron Troupe:Courtney B. Vance

Pa Kent: Martin Sheen
Ma Kent: Nancy Lenehan

[NotFadeAway]

Either Julie Benz or Natasha Henstridge for Cat Grant

Colin Ferguson for Steve Lombard

Julie Benz.....nice!

[Spider-Fan83]

Smallville
young Jonathan Kent - Joel Gretsch
young Martha kent - Lauren Graham

old Pa Kent - Tom Berenger
old Ma Kent - Sally Field

Lana - Kate Mara
or Kristen Stewart (for younger)

Metropolis

Perry - Harvey Keitel
Jimmy -Jonathan Jackson

???

[NotFadeAway]

William Shatner for Perry White.............








Just kidding!

[batman44]

Another name for Perry White:

Bruce McGill
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b310/midnite4/DC%20comic%20casting/I1M8M7.jpg

[FilmNerdJamie]

If I'm casting the Routhboot, I'd go for George Dzundza as Perry White. For those who don't know and/or remember, his "claim to fame" is playing the original lead detective in the first season of Law & Order as well as George O'Malley's dad on Grey's Anatomy.

Coincidentially (i.e. I only realized this recently), he was the voice of Perry White on Superman: The Animated Series as well as the direct-to-DVD animated films - small world. :whatever:

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/section/movies/filmography/5/WireImage_580189.jpg


And I'd go for David Morse as Pa Kent if I had any say.

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/section/movies/filmography/4/WireImage_462880.jpg

[GreenKToo]

I like Ed Harris for Perry White.
Johnny Depp for Jor-el.

[Spider-Fan83]

here's an intersting, semi unknown-ish?, name for Jor-El
Louis Mandylor (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0541909/)
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5645/mv5bmty3nzk5oty3n15bml5xs4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Superark]

If I'm casting the Routhboot, I'd go for George Dzundza as Perry White. For those who don't know and/or remember, his "claim to fame" is playing the original lead detective in the first season of Law & Order as well as George O'Malley's dad on Grey's Anatomy.

Coincidentially (i.e. I only realized this recently), he was the voice of Perry White on Superman: The Animated Series as well as the direct-to-DVD animated films - small world. :whatever:

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/section/movies/filmography/5/WireImage_580189.jpg


And I'd go for David Morse as Pa Kent if I had any say.

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/section/movies/filmography/4/WireImage_462880.jpg


I've always liked David Morse. He always seems like an old-fashioned blue-collared guy. I wouldn't mind seeing him as Pa Kent.

[astheniafreak]

Liam Neeson for Jor-El

[SuperDaniel]

Perry :Alec Baldwin
Jimmy: Michael Cera

Lana Lang and Pete: Unknowns
Pa Kent: I don't know. Robert Duvall would be nice choice.
Ma Kent: Sally Field

Lara: Lena Headey
Jor-el: James Caviezel

[I Am The Knight]

Liam Neeson for Jor-El

He doesn't needs any more of those types of roles.

[Webhead2006]

yea i was going to say something like that earlier, he already been the mentor/father type role to much already. Great actor though.

[Webhead2006]

I was just thinking if and thats if the next film is a clear and total fresh start reboot with new cast/crew/story/direction what if jor-el is played by the same guy who will play clark kent/superman. Isnt there some versions in the comics/other mediums where jor-el and adult kal-el/clark/superman look very simular to each other. That would be a cool thing to do.

[SuperDaniel]

Of course they kinda look alike. Its his father. But No...Jor-el should be played by an estabilished good actor and famous, IMO. It's one of those roles that you can put big names.

[Matt]

Smallville
young Jonathan Kent - Joel Gretsch
young Martha kent - Lauren Graham

old Pa Kent - Tom Berenger
old Ma Kent - Sally Field

Lana - Kate Mara
or Kristen Stewart (for younger)

Metropolis

Perry - Harvey Keitel
Jimmy -Jonathan Jackson

???

Oh, I like Tom Berenger for Pa Kent!

[TwilightPro101]

I'm serious when I say that if she was five years older and a tad more experienced, Leighton Meester would be perfect for Lois Lane.

Think in time she could be as well.

[Frodo]

Krypton[/B

Jor El : Victor Garber (Alias)
Lara : Gabrielle Anwar (Burn Notice)
Brainiac voice : William Fitchner (Prison Break)
Zod : Daniel Craig....I know , I know, he's known for playing that other guy. But I think he would be great in this role.
Kryton Council Member : Bill Nighly

[B]Smallville
Johnathan Kent : Tommy Lee Jones
Martha Kent : Kathy Baker (Medium, Picket Fences)
Lana Lang (teenage years) : Emma Roberts

Metropolis

Perry White : Alec Baldwin
Jimmy Olsen : Michael Cerra
Maggie Sawyer : Michelle Forbes (Battlerstar Gallactica, True Blood)
Morgan Edge : Armand Assante
John Corbin : David Anders ( Heroes, Alias)
Mercy Graves : Katee Sackhoff (Bionic Woman)

[Webhead2006]

yea it would be cool to see sawyer, turpin, graves be in a film live action that is.

[jak123]

Jor-El : James Caviezel
Lara : Frances O'Connor
Perry White : Rip Torn
Lana Lang : Jayma Mays
Zod : Rufus Sewell

[\S/JcDc\S/]

I'd like Ed Harris for Perry White but the other night it hit me... Harrison Ford would be great. I think he would bring something great to the role, and you could give him just a little extra edge. It wouldn't have to be the "angry" editor, but rather a a "tough" guy who knows his stuff.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/020711/192233__ford_l.jpg

[Webhead2006]

he would be a cool choice for the role.

[batlovescatDC]

Perry White.... Victor Garber
Lois Lane..... Michelle Monaghan
Jor-El.... Gerard Butler
Kara-El.... Evangeline Lilly
Lex Luthor.... Billy Zane
Brainiac.... Ralph Fiennes

[Eddie Dean]

Alec Baldwin as Perry White
Michelle Monaghan as Lois Lane
Anton Yelchin as Jimmy Olsen
Kevin McKidd as Metallo
Michael Emerson as Toyman
Timothy Dalton as Morgan Edge

Eric Bana as Jor-El
Rachel Weisz as Lara
Michael Fassbender as Genreal Zod
Colm Feore as Brainiac

Bruce Greenwood as Jonathan Kent
Joan Allen as Martha Kent
Kate Mara as Lana Lang

[manofsteel4life]

I'd like Ed Harris for Perry White but the other night it hit me... Harrison Ford would be great. I think he would bring something great to the role, and you could give him just a little extra edge. It wouldn't have to be the "angry" editor, but rather a a "tough" guy who knows his stuff.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/020711/192233__ford_l.jpg
he'd be better as pa kent...imo

[SuperDaniel]

He would be awesome as Pa Kent!

[Webhead2006]

i would be down with him as either.

[Nightwing1977]

he'd be better as pa kent...imo

Or Jor-El. :D:up:

[DavidTyler]

I do not want to see another aged Jor-El.

I want Jor-El to be young and vibrant. He is not a metaphor for god.... he is a mirror of all those parents trying to give their children a better life by giving them up. He is the ultimate selfless parent.

I could easily see a Johnny Depp type playing Jor-el.

[Webhead2006]

i said this before it would be interesting with who ever they pick for kal-el/clark/superman if he also played jorel. Isnt their some incarnations of the comics where they have jor-el and kal-el looking identical....

[theMan-Bat]

Michael McManus as Jor-El and Natalie Portman as Lara - the Man of Steel versions.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7246/1237998118lexx.jpghttp://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3330/12380044290007kc9b.jpg
Lance Henriksen as Jonathan "Pa" Kent and Beth Grant as Martha "Ma" Kent.
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/1402/1238014067lancehenrikse.jpghttp://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7103/1238014434bethgrant.jpg
Vanessa Angel as Lana Lang.
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8375/vanessaangel.jpg
Courtney Cox as Lois Lane.
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/110/courtneycox300x400.jpg
Will Forte as Jimmy Olsen.
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8249/12378275971343160988868.jpg
John Goodman as Perry White.
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3126/490pxjohngoodmanbydavid.jpg
Dan Lauria as Dan Turpin.
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Ray Wise as sinister, smarmy Morgan Edge, servant of Darkseid and president of the Galaxy Broadcasting System, the media corporation which eventually buys the Daily Planet, challenging the authority of Perry White.
http://z.about.com/d/scifi/1/0/r/R/-/-/REAP_ray_400x400.jpg

[theMan-Bat]

He would be awesome as Pa Kent!

Action hero Harrison Ford as Pa Kent or Perry White would take me out of the movie. I couldn't buy Harrison Ford as a country farmer called "Pa" married to an old southern woman or a heavyset newspaper editor shouting "Great Cesar's Ghost!" It would seem like he is Doctor Richard Kimble disguised as a country farmer or disguised as a newspaper editor, like he was disguised as a janitor in The Fugitive, when he was actually saving a kids life and fighting crime by solving a murder.

[NotFadeAway]

Think in time she could be as well.

With the rate the movie is coming along, Leighton could be ripe for the role.

[NotFadeAway]

Revised Casting choices.

Jor-El: Jim Caviezel
Lara: Elizabeth Mitchell
Sul-Van: Peter O'Toole

I'm in favoring of featuring younger versions of the Kents, and applying age make up as the years pass....

Jonathan Kent: Craig Sheffer
Martha Kent: Connie Britton

Lex Luthor: Jason Isaacs
Lois Lane: Jordana Brewster
Jimmy Olsen: Chris Marquette...unconventional, I know.

Perry White: I admit, I have several choices and I cannot decide. R. Lee Ermey/Alec Baldwin/Harvey Keitel/Bill Murray/Tommy Lee Jones/Alan Dale/Jerry Seinfeld.

Metallo/John Corben: Alexander Skarsgard
Dr. Hamiliton: Brent Spiner
Morgan Edge: Robert Englund
Dan Turpin: William Sadler
Maggie Sawyer: Elisabeth Rohm

[Webhead2006]

interesting choices.

[NotFadeAway]

interesting choices.

Thank You!

When I was running just now, I came up with a few more choices. I'd like to show Jor-El debating with the Kryptonian Council, so obviously O'Toole as Sul-Van is there, and I'd have James Frain and Leonard Nimoy portray two other members.

And I would have give Harry Lennix a very brief cameo as Det. John Jones. A very small moment with him coming face to face with Superman, gives Supes a smile, and backs away. Thats it.....plant that seed. Martian Manhunter is a cool character, but it's not like he will ever have his own movie. So plant that seed.

[Spider-Fan83]

how about, Jesse Eisenberg, as Jimmy ?

[batman44]

^I suggested him a little while ago, I think he fits the part.

[Webhead2006]

what about cera or yelchin?

[Eddie Dean]

How about Ian McShane as Perry?

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9149/kingsianmcshanel.jpg

[Webhead2006]

Interesting though i dont know anything on that guy.

[Eddie Dean]

He's on the new show Kings and played Al Swearengen in Deadwood. Awesome actor.

[Webhead2006]

Ah i dont think i ever saw any of this work. So i would have to check out some of his stuff to judge him better.

[Frodo]

How about Ian McShane as Perry?

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/9149/kingsianmcshanel.jpg

I think he'd make a good Morgan Edge.

[Blackman]

Perry White= Mark Derwin
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/Fannboi/Supes/untitled7.jpg

Jimmy Olsen= Dan Byrd
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/Fannboi/Supes/untitled4.jpg

Cat Grant= Tricia Helfer
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/Fannboi/Supes/untitled3.jpg

Ron Troup= Taye Diggs
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/Fannboi/Supes/untitled.jpg

Steve Lombard= Jerry O Connell
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/Fannboi/Supes/untitled2.jpg

Jor El= Jim Caviezel
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/Fannboi/Supes/untitled5.jpg

Lara Lor Van= Lena Headey
http://i632.photobucket.com/albums/uu50/Fannboi/Supes/untitled6.jpg

[Webhead2006]

i said this in the dc universe thread u posted this in they are nice choices.

[Sawyer]

Krypton...

Jor-El: Eric Bana (I have a feeling he would make a great Jor-El)
Lara: Elizabeth Mitchell
Zor-El: Karl Urban (I think I'll investigate further to see who could make a good Zor-El, but for now I think Urban could make a good fit alongside his Star Trek co-star)
Kara Zor-El: Sarah Paxton
Zod: Joseph Feinnes
Ursa: Helena Bonham Carter
Non: The Great Khali (Someone on another thread suggested him and I think its perfect. Just one massive mofo, like Non should be)

Smallville....

Jonathan Kent: Jeffrey Dean Morgan (just age him a little. Not too much, like at the beginning of Watchmen, but just enough to make him look a bit more Pa Kent-like)
Martha Kent: Joan Allen (she's a bit older than JDM, but like I said, just age him up a bit)
Lana Lang: Danielle Panabaker
Pete Ross: Michael Cera (This is subject to change. I couldnt think of anyone else.)

Metropolis....

Perry White: Beau Bridges
Jimmy Olsen: Jesse Eisenberg (Someone a few pages back suggested him, and I thought it was a perfect fit)
Cat Grant: Julie Benz
Steve Lombard: Bill Hader
Ron Troupe: Mos Def

[DavidTyler]

Michael McManus as Jor-El and Natalie Portman as Lara - the Man of Steel versions.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/7246/1237998118lexx.jpghttp://img99.imageshack.us/img99/3330/12380044290007kc9b.jpg
Lance Henriksen as Jonathan "Pa" Kent and Beth Grant as Martha "Ma" Kent.
http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/1402/1238014067lancehenrikse.jpghttp://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7103/1238014434bethgrant.jpg
Vanessa Angel as Lana Lang.
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/8375/vanessaangel.jpg
Courtney Cox as Lois Lane.
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/110/courtneycox300x400.jpg
Will Forte as Jimmy Olsen.
http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/8249/12378275971343160988868.jpg
John Goodman as Perry White.
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/3126/490pxjohngoodmanbydavid.jpg
Dan Lauria as Dan Turpin.
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1576/24776019.jpg
Ray Wise as sinister, smarmy Morgan Edge, servant of Darkseid and president of the Galaxy Broadcasting System, the media corporation which eventually buys the Daily Planet, challenging the authority of Perry White.
http://z.about.com/d/scifi/1/0/r/R/-/-/REAP_ray_400x400.jpg

With the exception of Will Forte, I really like your casting.

Goodman as Perry is an inspired choice.

[Lane & Kent]

Jayma Mays would make a great Lana Lang

[Lane & Kent]

Adam Gregory from the new "90210" would make a great Young Clark Kent in his high school or collagr days but i'm not sure who should play Lana, Pete or the Kents, any suggestions?

[Webhead2006]

that gregory guy been mentioned before. Would be an interesting choice.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Ian Holm as Jonathan Kent

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000453/

http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsH/8137-26311.gif

[GreenKToo]

I think he'd make a good Morgan Edge.
I'd like to see a Vs. between his character (AL) on Deadwood and Tony Saprano.
Awesome actor.

[Webhead2006]

nice pick for old pa kent.

[KalMart]

Robert Duvall as Perry White.

Kurt Russel as Jonathan Kent.

Diane Lane as Martha Kent.

[NotFadeAway]

Revised Casting choices.

Jor-El: Jim Caviezel
Lara: Elizabeth Mitchell
Sul-Van: Peter O'Toole

I'm in favoring of featuring younger versions of the Kents, and applying age make up as the years pass....

Jonathan Kent: Craig Sheffer
Martha Kent: Connie Britton

Lex Luthor: Jason Isaacs
Lois Lane: Jordana Brewster
Jimmy Olsen: Chris Marquette...unconventional, I know.

Perry White: I admit, I have several choices and I cannot decide. R. Lee Ermey/Alec Baldwin/Harvey Keitel/Bill Murray/Tommy Lee Jones/Alan Dale/Jerry Seinfeld.

Metallo/John Corben: Alexander Skarsgard
Dr. Hamiliton: Brent Spiner
Morgan Edge: Robert Englund
Dan Turpin: William Sadler
Maggie Sawyer: Elisabeth Rohm

:yay::woot:

[SuperDaniel]

Johnny Depp as Jor-el would be great. I want Jor-el to look alien, something similar to Byrne's depiction with some sort of bio suit. No more geriatric old man in robes and chandeliers for spaceships.

[NotFadeAway]

I'd like to work Jerry Seinfeld into a role somewhere. Jerry is such a big Superman fan and would instantly add that much more buzz to a Superman movie.

He would make an unconventional Perry White, but it might work. There are so many damn good choices for Perry, though.

[NotFadeAway]

Johnny Depp as Jor-el would be great. I want Jor-el to look alien, something similar to Byrne's depiction with some sort of bio suit. No more geriatric old man in robes and chandeliers for spaceships.

My choices for Jor-El are as follows...

Jim Caviezel
Russell Crowe
Eric Bana
Daniel Day-Lewis
Mel Gibson

Of the five, Caviezel probably needs the work and is the most underused of the five. The guy is such a great actor, and playing Jesus in Passion of the Christ really hurt his career more than it helped.

[Webhead2006]

what if he was just some random guy in the street saved by supes?

[NotFadeAway]

what if he was just some random guy in the street saved by supes?

That would work:yay:

I suppose that, in the sequel to an origin reboot, you could have a scene with Superman and Jerry Seinfeld as himself filming a commercial of some sort together, as a play on the real life commercial with Seinfeld and Superman.

[Sawyer]

what about cera or yelchin?

After Star Trek, I could definitely see Yelchin as Jimmy. Damn kid... he's like a year older than me and he gets all the awesome roles. :cmad:

[Webhead2006]

yea and after playing two iconic roles a 3rd would probably be up in his alley.

[Lane & Kent]

If Brandon Routh was given a second chance as Superman in a Superman reboot, Jayma Mays would be perfect for Lana Lang. She can act, she has the classic Lana look red hair and everything and she's the same age as Routh.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Jayma Mays is ugly.

Rachel Nichols all the way. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0629697/

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xWe6Mfhdshk/Rpez1UYO0RI/AAAAAAAACQc/m63xGcrUXiQ/s400/Rachel_Nichols0025.jpg

http://www.posters555.com/pictures/Rachel-Nichols-picture-Z1G155683_b.jpg

http://cdn.idontlikeyouinthatway.com//pictures/20080418/rachel%20nichols%20gi%20joe/t/scarlett%20gi%20joebanner.jpg

[Eddie Dean]

Adam Baldwin as Steve Lombard and Jaime Pressly as Cat Grant

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8748/srnt8b.jpg http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2498/srnt8bp.jpg

[KalMart]

If Brandon Routh was given a second chance as Superman in a Superman reboot, Jayma Mays would be perfect for Lana Lang. She can act, she has the classic Lana look red hair and everything and she's the same age as Routh.

Isla Fisher as Lana Lang.

I adore that girl.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Good choice for Steve.

But Cat the cougar needs to be kept out of this thing!

[Man of Tomorrow]

Isla Fisher as Lana Lang.

I adore that girl.

That's a win too.

[KalMart]

That's a win too.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/8913/56023308.jpg
http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/6240/islafisher3.jpg

:up: :up:

[Nightwing1977]

Isla Fisher as Lana Lang.

I adore that girl.

Same here. I think Fisher would suit Lana well with how she is a real redhead. I always thought she would make a perfect Harley Quinn with how insane she was sometime in Wedding Crashers. :hq:

[jak123]

Jayma Mays is ugly.

Rachel Nichols all the way. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0629697/

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xWe6Mfhdshk/Rpez1UYO0RI/AAAAAAAACQc/m63xGcrUXiQ/s400/Rachel_Nichols0025.jpg

http://www.posters555.com/pictures/Rachel-Nichols-picture-Z1G155683_b.jpg

http://cdn.idontlikeyouinthatway.com//pictures/20080418/rachel%20nichols%20gi%20joe/t/scarlett%20gi%20joebanner.jpg


I think Jayma is pretty cute. I suggested her for Lana in a previous post, based on what I saw of her in episode of ''Heroes''.

Rachel would also make a great Lana.

[SuperDaniel]

Revised cast:

Superman/ Clark Kent: Henry Cavill
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/HenryCavill.jpg
Lois Lane: Jordana Brewster
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/LoisLane.jpg

Lex Luthor: Eddie Redmayne
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/Luthor.jpg
Brainiac:Hugo Weaving
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/Brainiac.jpg

Pa Kent: Chris Cooper
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/PaKent.jpg
Ma Kent: Julianne Moore
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/Martha.jpg

Jor-el: Jim Caviezel
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2004/04/features/magstories/041129/jcaviezel.jpg
Lara: Lena Heady
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2842/lenaheadey3002topqf6.jpg

Perry White: Alec Baldwin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/Perry.jpg
Jimmy Olsen: Michael Cera
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/Jimmy.jpg

[RachelDawes]

Is Eddie Redmayne younger than Cavill? I want a Lex that looks and is older than Superman. As in late 30s or early 40s.

[Webhead2006]

yea i would prefer a 40s lex with a 30s clark myself.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Lex is supposed have built Lexcorp from the ground up!

He'd have to be at least late 30s, or 40s.

There's no way around that.


In other words, Lex shouldn't be a kid.

[SuperDaniel]

I'm all for a different take. My Lex would be like Howard Hughes. Young, troubled, billionaire, genius. In fact, LuthorCorp already exists before he takes over it. It was his father company that later, Lex takes into a higher ground, develops it and change the name to LexCorp. In my script, that's what he deals with. I don't want Lex to be like the Kingpin.Why someone can't own a company when they're in the late 20's, early 30's?

In fact, Luthor is the character i think needs the most change from the movies. I don't want no geriatric Luthor. I want someone of Superman's age to show to the audience the difference in the formation of the personas and i want to show the descent to the darkness. No Smallville BS! This is the real thing! In my opinion, in the first movie, Luthor shouldn't even be a bad guy. My Superman movie is about what do you do with your gifts and the choices we make to make our dream come true.

[Jake Cassidy]

Jayma Mays is ugly.

Rachel Nichols all the way. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0629697/

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xWe6Mfhdshk/Rpez1UYO0RI/AAAAAAAACQc/m63xGcrUXiQ/s400/Rachel_Nichols0025.jpg

http://www.posters555.com/pictures/Rachel-Nichols-picture-Z1G155683_b.jpg

http://cdn.idontlikeyouinthatway.com//pictures/20080418/rachel%20nichols%20gi%20joe/t/scarlett%20gi%20joebanner.jpg

I think that she'd actually be a good Lois. :)

[Jake Cassidy]

Adam Baldwin as Steve Lombard and Jaime Pressly as Cat Grant

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/8748/srnt8b.jpg http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2498/srnt8bp.jpg

Cool. Baldwin's the MAN and Jaime's damn hot. :)

[Matt]

Krypton:

Jor-El - Jim Cavaziel: He is a huge fan of the character and campaigned for the role of Superman in the Singer days. I'm sure he'd love to have a role in the movie, even a glorified cameo like Jor-El.

Lara - Teri Hatcher: She is a decent enough actress to do what would be needed for this role. Plus it would be a fun cameo.

Brainiac (voice) - Hugo Weaving: His voice has that robotic, but dominating and all knowing nature that such a role would need.

General Zod - Jude Law: I know a lot of people hate the idea of Zod in a Superman movie again but I think it would make a cool cameo and open up some sequel potential. Darkseid is too far out there for film, IMO. He is like Apocolypse. Sure, he is a great villain in comics and cartoons but would be ridiculous on film. Braniac is a must for Superman 2, but Zod would make the perfect end to a trilogy IMO.


Smallville:

Pa Kent - Tom Berenger: Great actor, is the right age and look for the role. Plus who plays the average, everyman better than Berenger? And that is essentially what Pa should be. The average guy with a not so average son.

Ma Kent - Jean Smart: I know she is mostly known for her comedic work but 24 displayed that she can do drama, and how! Plus, I am so sick of the fragile old woman cliche in super hero movies. Smart is nearing 60, so she is older, but not the geriatric as we are used to. She is strong willed enough that it is believable that she could muscle Pa into taking in an orphan who just crashed in a space ship plus she can do warm and caring well enough that we could see her as a stable support structure for Clark.

Lana Lang - Alyson Hannigan: I don't think Lana should be a super model quality actress. Yes, she is drawn that way, but what woman in a comic book isn't? I like Lana as a sharp contrast to Lois. More reserved and rational, more pretty than sexy, kind of the girl next door type and Alyson Hannigan fits that to a T.

Pete Ross - Tom Welling: Just to see the reaction on the web. :hehe: But seriously, Pete wouldn't have a role in my ideal Superman movie. The Smallville scenes should focus on Clark's relationship to his parents and Lana. Throw Pete in there and you are adding too much. Besides, Pete's overly important role in Superman mythoes has always felt forced to me. Vice-president and later president? Really?

Metropolis:

Lois Lane - Sarah Lancaster: I don't really have a good reason for this other than the fact that she has a GREAT look for the role and is a fairly good actress. But beyond that, its impossible to cast Lois without first seeing how she and the Superman actor play off one another. And again, tell me this isn't a good look for Lois.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn202/theworldofisaac/big2.jpg

Lex Luthor - Jason Isaacs: I need a reason aside from the fact that he would be absolutely orgasmic in this role?

Perry White - Christopher Walken: I think this is a role Walken would have a lot of fun with and the results would be amazing.

Jimmy Olsen - Kevin Connolly: I hate "cub reporter Jimmy Olsen." Jimmy shouldn't be a kid, he shouldn't even be a teenager. Its ridiculous to think that the equivilant of the New York Times would hire a child or teen to take photos for them. At the same time, Jimmy should essentially be a rookie photographer who Perry uses as more of an errand boy. Kind of the Lois and Clark portrayal. Kevin Connolly would fit this well. Young, eager and ambitious, but also a good friend to Lois and Clark.

John Corbin/Metallo - Viggo Mortenson: Great actor. I feel he would capture the tragedy of Metallo and his motivations perfectly. No one wants Metallo to be some two dimensional villain. He has to be a man, albeit a criminal who was transformed into a monster. Mortenson would capture this well, I think.

[batman44]

I'm really digging your choices for Jonathan and Martha Kent.

[Webhead2006]

interesting choices.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Metropolis:

Lois Lane - Sarah Lancaster: I don't really have a good reason for this other than the fact that she has a GREAT look for the role and is a fairly good actress. But beyond that, its impossible to cast Lois without first seeing how she and the Superman actor play off one another. And again, tell me this isn't a good look for Lois.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn202/theworldofisaac/big2.jpg




I've always loved her look, but I'm skeptical whether she'd actually work as the lead actress in a film like this.

Her acting is very TV-ish.


Tom Welling as Pete Ross? You've got an amazing sense of humor.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Whoever had earlier suggested Ben Mackenzie for Pete Ross, great choice.

He has the smug-ness of the character and can definitely pull off the attitude required.

http://www.buddytv.com/articles/the_oc/Images/benjamin_mckenzie_1.jpg http://www.theocshow.com/photopost/data/4/1benjamin_mckenzie116.jpg http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/thumb/3/34/Pete_Ross_1.jpg/200px-Pete_Ross_1.jpg

[SuperDaniel]

^Great choice.

Updated Luthor choice: DAMIEN LEWIS. I don't want someone that looks evil for the role so that's why I support him. Plus, he has red hair.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/LexLuthor.jpg

[Man of Tomorrow]

Spider Daniel, Michael Cera wouldn't be right for Jimmy though.


Jimmy is happy and go-lucky, the type of guy who is always smiling and tries to make everyone else smile.


That's like the complete antithesis of the roles that Michael Cera plays. Cera plays the awkward, sarcastic, yet endearing introvert.



Damien is definitely evil looking, but he'd make a great Lex for sure.

[Nightwing1977]

Jayma Mays is ugly.

Rachel Nichols all the way. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0629697/



http://www.posters555.com/pictures/Rachel-Nichols-picture-Z1G155683_b.jpg



Nice eraserheads. :D :D

[Lane & Kent]

Any more suggestions for the role of Lana Lang?

[FilmNerdJamie]

Cut to someone suggesting Amy Adams.

[dark_b]

why must the actress have red hair to be lana lang?

[Webhead2006]

well an actual red head would look nicer then a fake red head, but its not a total mandatory thing.

[Lane & Kent]

I know i'm gonna get flamed for this but how about Ashley Tisdale with red hair as Lana Lang?

[Man of Tomorrow]

*dead silence*


no.

[Man of Tomorrow]

why must the actress have red hair to be lana lang?

I'd be fine with a blonde Lana.

Anything but this..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2368/1588975770_47f7fdc57b.jpg?v=0

[Webhead2006]

Yea i said this tons of times in the smallville section i never really liked kreuk's lana much at all. I was fine with her character in seasons 1-2 but then season 3-8 they just kept giving her the most stupidest stuff and i was turned away from the character. I have nothing against the actress though she was ok most of the time.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Every single one of her storylines were bad; but season 4 onwards is where it got ridiculously bad.

Kreuk's acting got abysmal at times. I don't think she'll have much of a career beyond crap like Streetfighter.

[KalMart]

Isla Fisher as Lana Lang.

[Lane & Kent]

I know I suggested her for Lois, but how about Sophia Bush as Lana Lang? She even had red hair in The Narrows.

[Webhead2006]

would be an interesting choice lane & kent.

[Lane & Kent]

If they go with a blonde Lana, either Eliza cuthbert or Hilarie Burton would work.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

If they go with a blonde Lana, either Eliza cuthbert or Hilarie Burton would work.Cutbert I can see but Burton has shown nothing in the way of acting ability IMHO. She isn't as bad as that other actress that people keep on bringing up on One Tree Hill but she ain't good either.

[NotFadeAway]

I would retain Kreuk's look, and then cast Emmanuelle Chriqui as Lana Lang, along with Jordana Brewster as Lois. Yes, they look similiar, thats part of the plan. Everyone guy has a "type" when it comes to looks. The difference here would be in there personalities.

[Man of Tomorrow]

The thing is Clark doesn't choose Lana as a type.

She persues him, he considers her a friend and confidant.


Clark only persues Lois; through Superman.


The Smallville TV series got that all backwards.

[NotFadeAway]

The thing is Clark doesn't choose Lana as a type.

She persues him, he considers her a friend and confidant.


Clark only persues Lois; through Superman.


The Smallville TV series got that all backwards.

I personally have a different view on Clark and Lana. I'v always thought that if Clark were just a normal, everyday guy he would be with Lana Lang living in Smallville, raising a family and living a peaceful life in the same manner that Jonathan and Martha Kent had.

One of the biggest problems I have with Smallville is how the Clark/Lana relationship was handled. It pisses me off because it has ruined Lana in the eyes of many Superman fans. Before Smallville, I wanted Clark to be with Lana so bad, although I knew it could never and would never happen, but that was the beauty of it. Now, thats been ruined for me. Friggin Smallville, I hate everything they did with Lana.

One of my favorite TAS episodes is "My Girl".

[NotFadeAway]

Random thought....

Does anyone think William Shatner would make for an entertaining Perry White?

[Lane & Kent]

I know she's already in "Inon Man 2" but IMO I think Kate Mara is the best choice for Lana Lang right now.

[epc11223]

Here would be my list. The salary alone would be a ton of money, but i think alot of people would come to see these particular actors. Unfortunately, I think Brandon Routh would still be a bit of an unknown. He's done some work, but not like most of the other people I would cast.


Brandon Routh: Superman
Elizabeth Banks: Lois Lane
Jonny Depp: Lex Luthor

Jim Caviezel: Jor-El
Lena Heady: Lara

Sam Worthington: Metallo
Jeremy Irons: Brainiac
Michael Clark Duncan: Darkseid
Jude Law: General Zod

Isla Fisher: Lana Lang
Ben Mackenzie: Pete Ross
Tom Hanks: Pa Kent
Sally Field: Ma Kent

Beau Bridges: Perry White
Erica Durance: Cat Grant
Michael Cerra: Jimmy Olsen
Dan Lauria: Dan Turpin
Hayden Panettiere: Supergirl

Tom Welling: Descendent of Superman who comes from the future in some capacity

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I know she's already in "Inon Man 2" but IMO I think Kate Mara is the best choice for Lana Lang right now.Agreed.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Just saw Fanboys, it's going to be really tough finding a new Jimmy Olsen.

Sam Huntington was so perfect for it.

He was Jimmy without ever even trying to be (probably because it's the actor's real personality).

Since he was only born in 1982 and looks a lot younger, maybe it's still possible they could keep him in the Routhboot.

[Webhead2006]

what routhboot?, we have no clue still what any next film would be. As for jimmy i dont think it would be that hard of a role to cast. The real problem would be finding the best clark/supes and lois and making sure they have the skills to do the characters to justice and have great screen chemistry with each other.

[Blackman]

Dan Byrd is a my choice for Jimmy Olsen

[Man of Tomorrow]

what routhboot?, we have no clue still what any next film would be. As for jimmy i dont think it would be that hard of a role to cast. The real problem would be finding the best clark/supes and lois and making sure they have the skills to do the characters to justice and have great screen chemistry with each other.

As of now, Routh is still likely to continue.

It just really all depends if they come up with a plan for Superman before 2012 when Horn leaves.

I'm hoping they do.


Jimmy requires an actor with some great comedic timing. Huntington is just so natural at it.

There's bound to be some great comedy between him and Routh in Dead of Night.

[protocida]

Tricia Helfer as Cat Grant.

[project13]

I know, Henry Cavill is Superman, but what about him as ZOD?

http://www.livejournal.ru/static/files/themes/quote/10669_untitled-14.jpg


http://i21.tinypic.com/2s84h2q.jpg

[Man of Tomorrow]

Using Zod again in the movies would be stupid.


And Cavill may be young for Superman.... but him as Zod is ridiculous :|

[SuperAl]

From AintitCool News, its prolly just a rumor but still interesting. Not sure if anyone posted this yet

Is Warner Bros. Prepping A Movie-Length SMALLVILLE-Related Project Called METROPOLIS??
I am – Hercules!!




If this is hoax, it’s a good one, as it comes with a few bits of convincing detail we are not sharing with you.
Someone has written us, claiming to have gotten a glimpse of some signage being prepared for next month’s “Smallville” presentation at Comic-Con. His or her description:

On black, with crimson/red text in the same font lettering that Smallville uses, and a transparent grey Superman "S" watermark behind the text:

METROPOLIS

CHRISTMAS 2010

Then at the bottom is a banner advertising the Smallville presentation, with the time/place (can't remember).

Other info this untested source sent us suggests "Metropolis" is a movie-length project, and not a new series.

Word is “Smallville” will conclude its 9-year run May 2010, so it makes sense that the CW would tack on a couple more production hours up there in Canada to make a Superman TV-movie that would run seven or so months after the series’ conclusion.

But what if Tom Welling isn't putting on the red cape for the small screen? It doesn’t seem like 18 months is enough time to slap together a big-screen "Smallville" sequel, but I also seem to remember Warner Bros. kicking the first three episodes of “Clone Wars” to cinemas without a lot of notice.

This comes from an untested source, self-described as “Yoda’s *****,” so kindly take it all as rumor.

[Michael Corleone]

From AintitCool News, its prolly just a rumor but still interesting. Not sure if anyone posted this yet

Is Warner Bros. Prepping A Movie-Length SMALLVILLE-Related Project Called METROPOLIS??
I am – Hercules!!




If this is hoax, it’s a good one, as it comes with a few bits of convincing detail we are not sharing with you.
Someone has written us, claiming to have gotten a glimpse of some signage being prepared for next month’s “Smallville” presentation at Comic-Con. His or her description:

On black, with crimson/red text in the same font lettering that Smallville uses, and a transparent grey Superman "S" watermark behind the text:

METROPOLIS

CHRISTMAS 2010

Then at the bottom is a banner advertising the Smallville presentation, with the time/place (can't remember).

Other info this untested source sent us suggests "Metropolis" is a movie-length project, and not a new series.

Word is “Smallville” will conclude its 9-year run May 2010, so it makes sense that the CW would tack on a couple more production hours up there in Canada to make a Superman TV-movie that would run seven or so months after the series’ conclusion.

But what if Tom Welling isn't putting on the red cape for the small screen? It doesn’t seem like 18 months is enough time to slap together a big-screen "Smallville" sequel, but I also seem to remember Warner Bros. kicking the first three episodes of “Clone Wars” to cinemas without a lot of notice.

This comes from an untested source, self-described as “Yoda’s *****,” so kindly take it all as rumor.

To be fair, This is speaking of a made for TV movie. This doesn't seem to pertain to a theater released feature.

[SuperAl]

superman tv movie is better than nothing :D, since we have yet to get any word on whats going on with the big screen adaption

[Dave_W]

This might be a good way of testing the waters for the next proper Superman movie. If it isn't a hit, then it won't matter to most people as it's "only" Smallville and at least WB will know not to go in a similar direction for the sequel/reboot.

[FilmNerdJamie]

No way in Hell, they're going to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to make Smallville: the Movie. Never gonna happen.

On the other hand, a spin-off or tv movie that wraps up the series is certainly within the realm of reality.

[Dave_W]

If true, it'll be Smallville: The (TV) Movie. I'm all for it! Maybe, to some extent, the positive feedback they get from that (if it gets any) will filter into the next theatrical movie, then everyone's a winner! :woot:

[FilmNerdJamie]

If WB was going to take notes from Smallville into the film-franchise, it would have already happened years ago at the series' peak.

It's two seperate things and has remained so. You're not going to see a Superman film "influenced" by Smallville. :whatever:

[SuperAl]

No way in Hell, they're going to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to make Smallville: the Movie. Never gonna happen.

On the other hand, a spin-off or tv movie that wraps up the series is certainly within the realm of reality.

They managed to spend 100s of millions of dollars on SR, the movie with no villain.....it boggles the mind how that movie was so expensive

[SuperAl]

Wasn't season 8 one of their highest rated seasons?? I mean the majority of season 8 was awesome

[FilmNerdJamie]

Have you made a film? Do you have any idea what goes into preparing, developing and making one? Until you do, please don't comment on how "mind-boggling" it is that a movie is expensive to make and goes over-budget.

I love how fanboys automatically "know" what it takes because they read Variety and follow movie-news sites.

[Dave_W]

I think, when you look at other CG heavy movies, SR does make you wonder:

SR: $209 million budget
Transformers: $151 million
Transformers 2: $200 million
Terminator 2: $160 million (inflation adjusted)
Lord of the Ring: Two Towers: $95 million

Either Singer got ripped off, or he spent a lot of money that didn't come across on the screen!

[Showtime]

From AintitCool News, its prolly just a rumor but still interesting. Not sure if anyone posted this yet

Is Warner Bros. Prepping A Movie-Length SMALLVILLE-Related Project Called METROPOLIS??
I am – Hercules!!

If this is hoax, it’s a good one, as it comes with a few bits of convincing detail we are not sharing with you.
Someone has written us, claiming to have gotten a glimpse of some signage being prepared for next month’s “Smallville” presentation at Comic-Con. His or her description:

On black, with crimson/red text in the same font lettering that Smallville uses, and a transparent grey Superman "S" watermark behind the text:

METROPOLIS

CHRISTMAS 2010

Then at the bottom is a banner advertising the Smallville presentation, with the time/place (can't remember).

Other info this untested source sent us suggests "Metropolis" is a movie-length project, and not a new series.

Word is “Smallville” will conclude its 9-year run May 2010, so it makes sense that the CW would tack on a couple more production hours up there in Canada to make a Superman TV-movie that would run seven or so months after the series’ conclusion.

But what if Tom Welling isn't putting on the red cape for the small screen? It doesn’t seem like 18 months is enough time to slap together a big-screen "Smallville" sequel, but I also seem to remember Warner Bros. kicking the first three episodes of “Clone Wars” to cinemas without a lot of notice.

This comes from an untested source, self-described as “Yoda’s *****,” so kindly take it all as rumor.

I dig AICN, but they run with everything.

That being said, Smallville: The TV Movie, is plausible. I wouldn't bank on this being true. Believe it when I see the poster at Comic Con posted. This is the same site who posted the W Bros doing the next Superman movie from a phantom interview from Transylvannia

[Showtime]

Wasn't season 8 one of their highest rated seasons?? I mean the majority of season 8 was awesome

If this is indeed true, and Smallville was going to develop into a made for tv movie, you'd think they would fire the executive who moved the show to Friday nights. You know, Friday nights, where shows go to die.

[Showtime]

To be fair, This is speaking of a made for TV movie. This doesn't seem to pertain to a theater released feature.

I'm sure we'll get the "See...we were right." from one of the abandoned Superman Blogs and then if it turns out not to be true it will be the fault of Millar Gough Ink or the democrats.

[FilmNerdJamie]

I think, when you look at other CG heavy movies, SR does make you wonder:

SR: $209 million budget
Transformers: $151 million
Transformers 2: $200 million
Terminator 2: $160 million (inflation adjusted)
Lord of the Ring: Two Towers: $95 million

Either Singer got ripped off, or he spent a lot of money that didn't come across on the screen!

Studios always lie about how much they spent to make a film. Seriously. :whatever:

[Dave_W]

Studios always lie about how much they spent to make a film. Seriously. :whatever:

Well, it's all we've got to go off, so I'm taking it as gospel until someone says otherwise :woot: Let's say SR did cost $200 mill though, it didn't seem like it. I suppose all of this is conjecture though if they all lie.

If WB was going to take notes from Smallville into the film-franchise, it would have already happened years ago at the series' peak.

I was implying that it could be the other way around. Any ideas they have for the theatrical movie, they could hint at in the Smallville TV Movie to see how popular they are. They could then run with and develop the successful ideas for the big budget movie.

[SuperAl]

Studios always lie about how much they spent to make a film. Seriously. :whatever:

lol why would WB lie that they spent a crap load of money on a ****** movie :whatever: who are u to tell me what i can and cannot question?

I'll continue to say its mind boggling how Singer managed to spend that much money on an actionless movie, when movies like the Matrix can make epic CGI fights and spend less. Singer was just stupid when it came to controlling a budget, he built elaborate sets that weren't even included in film. Such as the huge crystal pod that showed routh sittin in, and the big glacier they built that led to the entrance of the fortress that just ended up in the deleted scenes.


and i have no clue why they moved smallville to friday, thats something Fox only does.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Yeah excuse me for having knowledge/experience in the field and knowing what I'm talking about. Instead of you who clearly has neither.

[Showtime]

Well, it's all we've got to go off, so I'm taking it as gospel until someone says otherwise :woot: Let's say SR did cost $200 mill though, it didn't seem like it. I suppose all of this is conjecture though if they all lie.

I was implying that it could be the other way around. Any ideas they have for the theatrical movie, they could hint at in the Smallville TV Movie to see how popular they are. They could then run with and develop the successful ideas for the big budget movie.

I think he wasn't saying that SR didn't cost 209 Million or more, but some of the other films listed actually cost more.

lol why would WB lie that they spent a crap load of money on a ****** movie :whatever: who are u to tell me what i can and cannot question?

See above.

and i have no clue why they moved smallville to friday, thats something Fox only does.

Shows that are moved to Friday are put there because they are not viable options for the network any longer. It is TV 101. TGIF isn't walking through that door. I've watched every episode of Smallville since its inception, but moving a show to Friday night and then coming out with a made for TV film or spinoff seems like a crazy marketing maneuver to me.

[The Guard]

I know, Henry Cavill is Superman, but what about him as ZOD?

Don't give them any ideas. Or we'll get THE ADVENTURES OF YOUNG ZOD.

[Sam]

I think, when you look at other CG heavy movies, SR does make you wonder:

SR: $209 million budget
Transformers: $151 million
Transformers 2: $200 million
Terminator 2: $160 million (inflation adjusted)
Lord of the Ring: Two Towers: $95 million

Either Singer got ripped off, or he spent a lot of money that didn't come across on the screen!

Well, Singer is known for sepending too much.. but the last also happened. The most expansive scene from the movie didnt make it on the final cut (the whole travel to krypton sequence).

[Lane & Kent]

How about Eion Bailey as Jor-El?

[GreenKToo]

lol why would WB lie that they spent a crap load of money on a ****** movie :whatever: who are u to tell me what i can and cannot question?

I'll continue to say its mind boggling how Singer managed to spend that much money on an actionless movie, when movies like the Matrix can make epic CGI fights and spend less. Singer was just stupid when it came to controlling a budget, he built elaborate sets that weren't even included in film. Such as the huge crystal pod that showed routh sittin in, and the big glacier they built that led to the entrance of the fortress that just ended up in the deleted scenes.


and i have no clue why they moved smallville to friday, thats something Fox only does.

Lots of scenes and whole sequences that were filmed got cut.
The RTK scene alone reportedly cost around 10 mill. And dont forget that huge a$$ field of corn that was planted, and they ended up using CG instead.
I can see how he spent over 200 mill, easily.

IMO, the problem wasnt in what he spent or how, it was the editing.

[Young Superman]

Kate Mara for Lana Lang
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/celeb-profiles-actress/kate-mara/pictures/kate-mara-picture-1.jpghttp://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/1/17/Lana_Lang_001.jpg

[Webhead2006]

nice pick.

[Young Superman]

Thanks

[NewAvenger4]

Perry White-Tommy Lee Jones
Jimmy Olsen-Jesse Eisenberg

[Webhead2006]

jones could probably make a nice perry, there is so many folks who could be a great perry. As for your oslen pick i dont know who that is off hand.

[Young Superman]

Before she was cast as Gwen Stacy, I thought Bryce Dallas Howard would have made a great Lana Lang.

[Young Superman]

Jayma Mays would make a great Lana Lang
Agreed