The Official Superman Casting Thread

[chief103182]

Ha ha you will deny it cheif but that means you recently saw Fracture and that's why Bob Gunton is in the list :)

You didn't choose him for Shawshank ;)

Hahaha. I swear, I just saw Shawshank Redemption in my motion pictures class a week ago, went home, and put Gunton on the list.

[hammy]

YEAH agreed. Damn, old times :eek:

Now where is superboy, rob, iphus, singularity, and ruthmarks? ;)

(yeah yeah, some of them are at BT :) )

Speaking of Ruthmarks, check out my sig. :woot:

[Karem-Knight]

I don't know how good I am at casting, but take a look. You may find some of these a little odd or maybe it's a little too stacked with stars, but it IS a Superman movie we're talking about.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y184/chief103182/SupermanCast.png

I know it's not finished yet, this is just what I have so far.


lol, Dr.Cox as Brainiac.

Brainiac: Now listen here Kryptonian, I'm going to pretend you actually pose a threat to me and you're going to hit me as hard as you can and wait for it, I'm going to send an energy blast and knock you away, Which you will then fight back and surprise I send another energy blast towards you!

:D Sorry I had to, Good choices though.

[hammy]

I think that he would be awesome and we all know that nobody plays villains like Brits.
:woot:

[\S/JcDc\S/]

It will be interesting to see what happens if Lex/Lois/any other characters are introduced to JL with new casting :up:

[Compi716]

You know, I don't think I've ever heard anyone mention this guy for Lex. If he's the guy I'm thinking of (from the Patriot) I think he'd make a terrific villian! :up:
Hehe...actually, in the pre-SR days when we still thought that the new movie was going to be a re-start, I suggested Jason Isaacs to play Lex. He was, and still is a great choice.

[GreenKToo]

It will be interesting to see what happens if Lex/Lois/any other characters are introduced to JL with new casting :up:
I said it in another thread,i'll say it here to.
I would love for Lex to be in it, but as a cameo only.
Have him up in Lexcorp tower, sipping on a drink and watching the fight between the league and the omacs. He's not really pulling for either side, but he's ready to take advantage of the outcome.
Lois could be reporting the fight live on T.V., with just a quick cameo of her as well.

[Mr. Socko]

I loved Spacey's Lex, definitely the best actor and portrayal in the entire movie IMO.

I think Zane could do a great job.

[VenomsMom]

Clancy Brown.

[fabman]

My list of possible directors (tell me what you think ;)):

Frank Darabont ("The Green Mile")
Michel Gondry ("Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind")
Sam Mendes ("Jarhead")
Robert Rodriguez ("From Dusk Till Dawn")
Alex Proyas ("The Crow")
Matthew Vaughn ("Stardust")
Tim Burton ("Batman")
Francis Lawrence ("Constantine")
Florent Emilio Siri ("Hostage")

Possible composers:
Danny Elfman
James Newton Howard

Cast & crew coming soon!

[fabman]

Double Post

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Alex Proyas would make an incredible Superman film, imo.

[fabman]

My list of possible directors (tell me what you think ;)):

Frank Darabont ("The Green Mile")
Michel Gondry ("Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind")
Sam Mendes ("Jarhead")
Robert Rodriguez ("From Dusk Till Dawn")
Alex Proyas ("The Crow")
Matthew Vaughn ("Stardust")
Tim Burton ("Batman")
Francis Lawrence ("Constantine")
Florent Emilio Siri ("Hostage")

Possible composers:
Danny Elfman
James Newton Howard

Cast:
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1500/tmpfilecopyue6.jpg

[Justice Bringer]

Awful awful cast..

[fabman]

Not that I don't accept your P.O.V., but could you go more into details, just to discuss it a bit, you know?

[Justice Bringer]

Milo V is wrong for Superman. The most he could hope for is perhaps Spider-man at best.

Biel is too much of an emotionless ***** for Lois Lane. The Lois character has that aspect to her but Biel can't bring the heart to the character. Its out of her comfort zone and range.

Jayma Mays is unattractive. Not that Lana needs to be a knockout; but after we got Annette O'Toole....they should cast that part better than Jayma.

Phoniex is okay for Luthor but I've heard more threatening, imposing actors for the role.

[fabman]

Milo V is wrong for Superman. The most he could hope for is perhaps Spider-man at best.

Biel is too much of an emotionless ***** for Lois Lane. The Lois character has that aspect to her but Biel can't bring the heart to the character. Its out of her comfort zone and range.

Jayma Mays is unattractive. Not that Lana needs to be a knockout; but after we got Annette O'Toole....they should cast that part better than Jayma.

Phoniex is okay for Luthor but I've heard more threatening, imposing actors for the role.

I don't know, something just clicked for me when I thought of him as day-dreaming Clark Kent and Superman.

We don't really know what she could do with the right script, you know?

I find her really sweet... honestly... what do you think of Phoenix and Rockwell?

[Justice Bringer]

Phoenix could work I guess.

I cant comment on Rockwell objectively; I havent seen him in enough films.

[BobJM]

SUPERMAN.........................Michael Trucco
LOIS LANE.........................Kerri Russell
JIMMY OLSEN.....................Shia Lebeauf
PERRY WHITE.....................Philip Baker Hall
JONATHAN KENT.................James Garner
MARTHA KENT....................Helen Mirren (see her in National Treasure 2)

LEX LUTHOR.......................Jason Isaacs (he's bald in Black Hawk Down!)
MERCY GRAVES...................Milla Jovovich
BRAINIAC...........................Hugo Weaving
EMIL HAMILITON.................James Cromwell
AMANDA WALLER................CCH Pounder

[WhatsHisFace]

I say keep the cast as it is. Just change the director. Bryan Singer is obviously too busy for Superman.

[Super Kal]

My list of possible directors (tell me what you think ;)):

Frank Darabont ("The Green Mile")
Michel Gondry ("Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind")
Sam Mendes ("Jarhead")
Robert Rodriguez ("From Dusk Till Dawn")
Alex Proyas ("The Crow")
Matthew Vaughn ("Stardust")
Tim Burton ("Batman")
Francis Lawrence ("Constantine")
Florent Emilio Siri ("Hostage")

Possible composers:
Danny Elfman
James Newton Howard

Cast & crew coming soon!
they tried that approach already... failed miserably

[AnakinSkywalker]

SUPERMAN.........................Michael Trucco
LOIS LANE.........................Kerri Russell
JIMMY OLSEN.....................Shia Lebeauf
PERRY WHITE.....................Philip Baker Hall
JONATHAN KENT.................James Garner
MARTHA KENT....................Helen Mirren (see her in National Treasure 2)

LEX LUTHOR.......................Jason Isaacs (he's bald in Black Hawk Down!)
MERCY GRAVES...................Milla Jovovich
BRAINIAC...........................Hugo Weaving
EMIL HAMILITON.................James Cromwell
AMANDA WALLER................CCH Pounder

That one sounds great!

[SUPERSEBAS]

My ideal casting can not be in a movie on this times because they are not mostly alive.

But here they are.

Superman and Clark Kent: Christoper Reeve and if we need some one that not be Reeve for young Clark would be brandon Routh.

Jor El : a young Marlon Brando

Lara: Cecilia Milone

Lois Lane: I dont know for sure, but someone who looks like margot kidder, like courtney cox or a woman like her.

Lex Luthor; Telly Savalas

Perry Withe: George Peppard

Jimmy Olsen: a young Mat Damon

Pa kent : Glenn ford

Martha : eva mari saint

Supergirl Milla Jovovich

Lana Lang: Mia farrow

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Milo V is wrong for Superman. The most he could hope for is perhaps Spider-man at best.

Biel is too much of an emotionless ***** for Lois Lane. The Lois character has that aspect to her but Biel can't bring the heart to the character. Its out of her comfort zone and range.

Jayma Mays is unattractive. Not that Lana needs to be a knockout; but after we got Annette O'Toole....they should cast that part better than Jayma.

Phoniex is okay for Luthor but I've heard more threatening, imposing actors for the role.

The problem is a lot of people watch Heroes and Prison Break thinking because they like the tv shows they should cast them for JL. :confused:

[chamber-music]

Superman/Clark Kent -Henry Cavill
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/touchstone_pictures/the_count_of_monte_cristo/henry_cavill/count.jpg

zooey deschanel- Lois Lane
http://www.iceposter.com/thumbs/G73171_b.jpg

Director Danny Boyle, Ridley Scott or Tony Scott

I would keep Spacey as Lex but make him play the role serious and give him something really evil to do other than get richer off real estate

[Jake Cassidy]

Zooey looks damn hot in that pic. Wow.

[Orin]

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanClark.JPG
Superman - Tom Welling

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLois.JPG
Lois Lane - Erica Durance

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanJimmy.JPG
Jimmy Olsen - Aaron Ashmore

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanPerry.JPG
Perry White - Michael McKean

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLex.JPG
Lex Luthor - James Marsters

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanBrainiac.JPG
Brainiac - Hugo Weaving

[Orin]

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLana.jpg
Lana Lang - Shannon Lucio

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanKara.JPG
Supergirl - Laura Vandervoort

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLucy.JPG
Lucy Lane - Peyton List

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanPete.JPG
Pete Ross - Chris Carmack

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanMa.JPG
Martha Kent - Linda Grey

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanPa.JPG
Jonathan Kent - Stephen Collins

[Orin]

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanSteve.JPG
Steve Lombard - Jason Lee

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanCat.JPG
Cat Grant - Melinda Clarke

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanRon.JPG
Ron Troupe - Dorian Harewood

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanJorEl.JPG
Jor-El - Treat Williams

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLara.JPG
Lara Lor-Van - Helen Slater

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanHamilton.JPG
Professor Emil Hamilton - Muse Watson

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanSawyer.JPG
Captain Maggie Sawyer - Amanda Tapping

[Eddie Dean]

Superman – Henry Cavill
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2586/supermancg1.jpg

Lois Lane – Jennifer Morrison
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4874/loisgx9.jpg

Lex Luthor – Jason Isaacs
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1031/jasonisaacs2hs9kg6.jpg

or Ralph Fiennes
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3/storyralphfiennesaptl7gd9.jpg

Pa Kent – Jeff Bridges
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/7945/pakentdv9.jpg

Ma Kent – Joan Allen
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3561/makentfc5.jpg

[Eddie Dean]

Perry White – Alan Arkin
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3938/smpwol6.jpg

Jimmy Olsen – Shia Labeouf
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2936/143745shialkp7.jpg

Jor-El – Daniel Day Lewis
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1641/jorelkj6.jpg

Lara – Cate Blanchett
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/2310/laraqi8.jpg

Brainiac – Christopher Eccleston
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9735/jlmmav4.jpg

Metallo – Paul Bettany
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6974/mettalomg3.jpg

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Great choices, Eddie.

[JackBauer]

Eddie, amazing cast. Some of those aren't my first but they're still damn fine choices. :up:

[Eddie Dean]

Thanks to both of you.

[singer_will_fly]

Would you prefer a McG superman, another smallville, or maybe another X3. Listen Superman Returns is just the begining. Singer has said that the next superman will be his Wrath of Kahn. X2 was much better than X-Men 1. Just give the guy a chance. I trust him, we should all trust him, he loves Supes, and knows how to make good movies. Let's go out there and let the world know that the next Superman MUST be a SINGER/ROUTH Superman. Let's give them a chance, because the alternative is horrifying!:super: :super:

[project13]

[quote=Orin;13668466]http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanClark.JPG
Superman - Tom Welling

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLois.JPG
Lois Lane - Erica Durance

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanJimmy.JPG
Jimmy Olsen - Aaron Ashmore

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanPerry.JPG
Perry White - Michael McKean





[quote=Orin;13668491]http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLana.jpg
Lana Lang - Shannon Lucio




Good cast, Orin but you're forgetting two people:


Young Clark Kent- Zac Efron

http://www.juniorcelebs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/zac-efron-elle-1.jpg

He's a teenage Welling mixed with Jesse McCarthney



Young Lana Lang- Vanessa Hudgens

http://images.funadvice.com/photo/image/14110/Vanessa_Hudgens.jpg

She looks like a younger, teen version of Kristen Kreuk


Casting these two for a flashback would be more useful than using clips from Smallville.

[Orin]

Well thanks, but you do realize that i haven't casted Kreuk as Lana, don't you? Got to admit, also i love Smallville, i'm not really a fan of hers.

[nintendo nerd]

Well thanks, but you do realize that i haven't casted Kreuk as Lana, don't you? Got to admit, also i love Smallville, i'm not really a fan of hers.

Yeah, and with your cast it can be the first Superman TV movie. :sleepy:

[nintendo nerd]

If I were to cast a Superman movie I think this would be my ideal cast...

http://i21.tinypic.com/fn68aw.jpg

GOD save us all!!!!!!

[Kal_El1-18-08]

Let me know what you think of this. It includes a name I haven't seen mentioned for superman.

Clark/Superman: Matthew Fox.

Lex Luthor: Billy Zane

Perry White: Brendan Gleeson

Lois: Rachel McAdams

Metallo: Paul Bettany

Brainiac: Josh Holloway

Darkseid: Vin Diesel (make up)

Jor El- Hugh Jackman

[Super_Ludacris]

Well thanks, but you do realize that i haven't casted Kreuk as Lana, don't you? Got to admit, also i love Smallville, i'm not really a fan of hers.

Oh but you'll cast the rest of the cast and a couple of OC rejects in Clarke and Lucio?:cmad: :woot: KK for Life!!


Look I really dont know the point in retooling and rebooting the franchise to make it an origin story per say. Truth be told I was sort of cool with the idea of SR being a sequel of sorts to Donner's work.

I just would have cast it a little better (although I think the actors did the best they could under the circumstances) and done a better story. I wouldnt bother with getting a young cast, I would set them in today's timeline so to speak and have them 30-40 year olds playing the characters in there 30s

Clark Kent/Superman- Geard Butler. dude seems to have that For Tommorrow Superman swagger about him. Casting him as Clark might be a problem but I dont hink Kent has to be a bumbling wreck. He can still be mild-mannered.

Lois Lane- Carla Guigino- To me she is Lois Lane, hands down and would nail the role so well especially Lo in her 30s.

Lex Luthor- Billy Zane. Yeah I'll go with him, Spacey is the best choice but as an alternate I think he can play serious and sinister Lex quite well.

Perry White- Tommy Lee Jones. This may seem like the wildcard cause I was gonna for Elliot Gould but it terms of Southern tough guy swag, I think Lee would be intresting if not obvious choice who would nail it in his own right.

Mercey Graves- Milla Jovavich (sp?)- Pretty cliched choice but I think she has the look if you add blonde hair.

Brainiac-Ben Kingsley. I really am kinda unsure about this choice but I dont think Brainiac himself neccessarily has to go to battle with Superman, so I let it slide but after You Kill Me, I guess he still has that exhuburance to play a killer type guy still.

Jor-El-Sean Bean I would only have him in breif flashbacks and in the FOS

Lara-Diane Lane- Again only in Flashbacks but she has that motherly presence to her.

Lana Lang- Rachel McAdams- She's early 30's now so I give her a pass. Plus she has that girl-next-door vibe to her.

Jimmy Olsen- Brett Harrison- Mad underrated comedic perfomer and his work on Grounded For Life, The Loop and Reaper is enjoyable.


That's all I can think of.

Now for a director, Im gonna go a little left of the field and pick Peter Berg. Loved his work, is a real student of Michael Mann and much like Nolan I think his dead serious approach to film making tone can work even with a character as colourful as Superman. I dont know I can kinda see him pulling it off

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Other than Gerard Butler as Superman, I like it. :yay:

Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of Butler, but I just don't see him as Superman. Personally, I'd pick Eric Bana or Jim Caviezel.

[The War Machine]

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanClark.JPG
Superman - Tom Welling

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLois.JPG
Lois Lane - Erica Durance

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanJimmy.JPG
Jimmy Olsen - Aaron Ashmore

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanPerry.JPG
Perry White - Michael McKean





http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLana.jpg
Lana Lang - Shannon Lucio




Good cast, Orin but you're forgetting two people:


Young Clark Kent- Zac Efron

http://www.juniorcelebs.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/zac-efron-elle-1.jpg

He's a teenage Welling mixed with Jesse McCarthney



Young Lana Lang- Vanessa Hudgens

http://images.funadvice.com/photo/image/14110/Vanessa_Hudgens.jpg

She looks like a younger, teen version of Kristen Kreuk


Casting these two for a flashback would be more useful than using clips from Smallville.


Horrible.


Lame enough as a Smallville movie. Worse when you add Highschool Musical.

:/

[The War Machine]

Oh but you'll cast the rest of the cast and a couple of OC rejects in Clarke and Lucio?:cmad: :woot: KK for Life!!


Look I really dont know the point in retooling and rebooting the franchise to make it an origin story per say. Truth be told I was sort of cool with the idea of SR being a sequel of sorts to Donner's work.

I just would have cast it a little better (although I think the actors did the best they could under the circumstances) and done a better story. I wouldnt bother with getting a young cast, I would set them in today's timeline so to speak and have them 30-40 year olds playing the characters in there 30s

Clark Kent/Superman- Geard Butler. dude seems to have that For Tommorrow Superman swagger about him. Casting him as Clark might be a problem but I dont hink Kent has to be a bumbling wreck. He can still be mild-mannered.

Can he even do an American accent?

Aside from that, I agree that if they ever do 'reboot' Superman within this generation, it won't be an origin tale again.

[Super_Ludacris]

Why does "Can he do an American Accent" always a questionable criteria for some people? Like for foreign actors the American Accent is the most easiet accent to do cause they grew up watching the movies and shows in there country. I have yet to see a foreign actor not master it.

[The War Machine]

The thing is I've never seen him attempt it for any of his roles. Some people can do it, some can't.

I've seen alot of lesser known foreign actors unable to do it properly without slipping.

I think Michael Trucco is a better fit if you want a badass Superman in that age range.

[Timstuff]

Superman – Henry Cavill
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/2586/supermancg1.jpg

Lois Lane – Jennifer Morrison
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/4874/loisgx9.jpg

Lex Luthor – Jason Isaacs
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/1031/jasonisaacs2hs9kg6.jpg

or Ralph Fiennes
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/3/storyralphfiennesaptl7gd9.jpg

Pa Kent – Jeff Bridges
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/7945/pakentdv9.jpg

Ma Kent – Joan Allen
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/3561/makentfc5.jpg

All excellent choices, Eddie! However, the one gripe I have is that Shia Labeouf is getting to be way too big a name to stick into a role like Jimmy Olsen. His price tag is probably also getting pretty hefty to do supporting roles, especially ones as un-glamorous as Jimmy Olsen.

[Billy Batson]

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanClark.JPG
Superman - Tom Welling

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLois.JPG
[SIZE=2]Lois Lane - Erica Durance

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanJimmy.JPG
[SIZE=2]Jimmy Olsen - Aaron Ashmore

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanPerry.JPG
[SIZE=2]Perry White - Michael McKean



Now that's a cast!!! :applaud

[The War Machine]

Sam Heughan (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1537825/) as Superman

http://www.supermancinema.co.uk/special_features/interviews/ilya_salkind/samheug1.jpg

Zooey Deschanel (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0221046/) as Lois Lane

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8436/fsdfsgsgan1.jpg

Anthony Michael Hall (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001309/) as Lex Luthor

http://www.sliceofscifi.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/0000002807_20060919193950.jpg

Bret Harrison (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365501/) as Jimmy Olsen

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/BrunoLS81/BretHarrison.jpg

Hugh Laurie (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0491402/) as Perry White

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/6114/husghdkm7.jpg

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Yeah Sam was a great casting choice imo, he got very far into the process but when it was decided it was Singer and a returns story, he was just too young for the part. Many at the WB were regarding him highly, I feel he would have been a top choice had they gone with an origin story.

[Manosman]

[quote=Orin;13668466]http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanClark.JPG
Superman - Tom Welling

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLois.JPG
Lois Lane - Erica Durance

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanJimmy.JPG
Jimmy Olsen - Aaron Ashmore

http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanPerry.JPG
Perry White - Michael McKean





[quote=Orin;13668491]http://hometown.aol.de/PWCrippler/SupermanLana.jpg
Lana Lang - Shannon Lucio




Good cast, Orin but you're forgetting two people:


Young Clark Kent- Zac Efron



He's a teenage Welling mixed with Jesse McCarthney



Young Lana Lang- Vanessa Hudgens



She looks like a younger, teen version of Kristen Kreuk


Casting these two for a flashback would be more useful than using clips from Smallville.



Uhhhhhh No on all levels:cwink:

[Excel]

Superman: Josh Duhamel
http://img.timeinc.net/people/i/2005/gallery/sexyfalltvguys/jduhamel.jpg

Lois Lane: Reese Witherspoon
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/actress/reese-witherspoon/pictures/reese-witherspoon-picture-1.jpg

Lex Luthor: Leonardo Dicaprio
http://www.getlippy.com/graphics/gallery/leonardo1.jpg

Physical Villain: Joaquin Phoenix
http://www.celebritydogwatcher.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/joaquin_phoenix.jpg

Hel,l hed make a great Lex

[The War Machine]

"The Legend of Superman"


Michael Trucco as Superman

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/MelSta/trucco/misc/39f.jpg http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/MelSta/trucco/misc/pensa1.jpg

Thomas Jane as Lex Luthor

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6695/thomasjanepo4.jpg

Charlize Theron as Lois Lane

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/1151/loislaku8.jpg

William Fichtner as Brainiac

http://www.prisonbreakbuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/prisonbillficht1.jpg

Bret Harrison as Jimmy Olsen

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f71/BrunoLS81/BretHarrison.jpg

Alan Dale as Perry White

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6682/sdsdsadpg5.jpg

[The War Machine]

Lena Headey as Lara

http://sg.yimg.com/i/sg/movies/266x400_300pre4.jpg

Daniel Day-Lewis as Jor-El

http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/ap/354a01aa-ed9a-4f84-bd4a-d359b107c204.hmedium.jpg

Director - Zack Snyder

[Noir]

Director: Luc Besson
Written by: Mark Millar and Luc Benson based on a story by Mark Millar, Jeph Loeb, and Tim Sale.

Superman/Clark Kent: William Gergory Scott (give him Black hair)
http://stat.ameba.jp/user_images/bc/bc/10008732942.jpg

Lois Lane: Lena Headey
http://cdn.maximonline.com/uploadedCmsFiles/Slides/64_lena_headey_3007.jpg

Jimmy Olsen: Michael Cera
http://www.michaelcera.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/michael_cera_hot25.jpg

Perry White: Hugh Laurie
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/specials/saggallery/hugh_laurie.jpg

Lex Luthor: Gary Oldman
http://www.movieactors.com/freeseframes-1026/FifthElement149.jpeg

Brainiac: Jean Reno
http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/columbia_pictures/wasabi/_group_photos/jean_reno2.jpg

[TheScarecrow]

Jim Caviezel as Superman.
Billy Zane as Lex Luthor.
Rose Byrne as Lois Lane.
Michael Cera as Jimmy Olsen.
Hugo Weaving as Braniac.

[griffolyon12]

My Ideal Cast at this moment would be:


Superman/Clark Kent - An Unknown, because I think that for a role as big as this one a recognizable face would be too distracting, but if the studio really wanted a name actor I could maybe spring for Josh Hartnett, or even Routh, both are about 30, the right age to play the part

Lois Lane - Keri Russell, she is a really good, beautiful actress, and is also the right age for the part

Lex Luthor - Daniel Day Lewis, lets face it DDL can pretty much do anything you throw at him, and he'd probably pull off a more serious and sinister Lex that has never truly been done, he is definitely one of the best actors around right now, but he is about 50 or so

Perry White - Hugh Laurie, ever since I first heard that he was originally cast in SR I've always thought of how great of a Perry he would of been, his work in House also convinces me he is the ideal man for the role

Jimmy Olsen - Shia Labeouf, he is a pretty darn good actor, and Jimmy is a comic relief character which Shia does well, not to mention he is once more the right age to play the role

Jonathan Kent - Kevin Costner, he has proved before that he can play this type of role, and he is just old enough now to where he could play Pa Kent

Martha Kent - I am really stumped on this role, the only person I came up with was Karen Allen, but I am not 100% sold on her for Ma Kent, but she would match Costner's age well

Jor-El - Johnny Depp, I know he has been mentioned many times before for this part, but that is because he could truly pull off this role really well, plus I like the idea of a middle-aged Jor-El in a reboot

Lara - Catherine Zeta-Jones, she is beautiful and could match Johnny's age really well

Metallo (if he was in it) - Jason Statham, he is a magnificent action movie star, and for a physical role like Metallo he'd be perfect

Brainiac (if he was in it) - Hugo Weaving, he is just about the only actor around right now who could truly pull off the part

As for the writer(s) and director, I don't want any big names personally, because I don't feel that any big name writer or director around right now is a good match for the Man of Steel. For a character like Superman you need a person, or persons, with a genuine love and understanding for the character for a good Superman film to actually make it; that is how Batman Begins succeeded, because two men with a love and understanding for the character got together and delivered a superb story. The next team behind Superman should be an unknown director and writer, and I would say do what WB did for Batman Begins and look at the independent film industry for the right talent to realize the Man of Steel, just because many of these guys have never done a big budget film before doesn't mean they can't do it. I just don't want to see big names come in and kill the franchise because they didn't truly understand the characters and were only in it for the money.

[Thot]

I would generally cast a bit older than Singer did. I would love to see Jim Caviezel as the Man of Steel. He is an excellent actor and has a more mature, centered and purposeful demeanor than most actors. Plus he has the perfect look for Clark/Superman. Cast an older Lois Lane and bingo! I know it's not gonna happen but I can dream!

[Noir]

I am sick of Jimmy C..
He doesn't even look like the MOS!

[NotFadeAway]

Superman: Josh Duhamel
http://img.timeinc.net/people/i/2005/gallery/sexyfalltvguys/jduhamel.jpg

Lois Lane: Reese Witherspoon
http://images.askmen.com/galleries/actress/reese-witherspoon/pictures/reese-witherspoon-picture-1.jpg

Lex Luthor: Leonardo Dicaprio
http://www.getlippy.com/graphics/gallery/leonardo1.jpg

Physical Villain: Joaquin Phoenix
http://www.celebritydogwatcher.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/joaquin_phoenix.jpg

Hel,l hed make a great Lex

LMFAO

[Weadazoid]

Trucco trully is my favorite choice for a modern Superman.


Phoenix I can't see as Physical threat. THough he would make a very interesting voice and before Criminal for Parasite.

[Excel]

New and improved big 3...

superman-leonardo dicaprio
lois lane- reese witherspoon
lex luthor-joaquin phoenix

[Excel]

LMFAO

you know you like it :up:

[ariellem]

No way would I want Anders as Clark/Supes. Helo, yes!!!

Kevin Costner was the moving hole in Robin Hood. Things were happening all around; it was mostly a fantastic movie - but it was pretty dead where he was. Mel Gibson, Harrison Ford, just about anyone else would have been much better. Wouldn't want Costner in a Superman movie for anything, though it's a tough call if I had to choose between getting him or Nicolas Cage.

Skip Karen Allen. Rewatched the original Indy this weekend; was not impressed with her acting.

I think Joaquin Phoenix could indeed play a physical villain. He glares well enough to convince audiences that he'd as soon slit their throats as go out for a drink with them.

[mpw-dude]

Superman -- David Carr (NFL quarterback; Google Image Search him, he IS Kal-El.) Hey, Dean Cain used to be a football player before he put on the cape.

Lois Lane -- Eliza Dushku

Jor-El -- Liam Neeson, Mel Gibson, or you can't go wrong with Terrence Stamp.

Perry White -- the original choice from Superman Returns: Hugh Laurie.

[mpw-dude]

Lex Luthor -- Billy Zane

[ariellem]

Superman -- David Carr (NFL quarterback; Google Image Search him, he IS Kal-El.) Hey, Dean Cain used to be a football player before he put on the cape.

Loved Cain; love football players, but I'm just not seeing Superman in David Carr. Hadn't heard of him, so I did the Google image search. Very gummy grin:
http://www.jamd.com/search?assettype=g&assetid=74197010&text=David+Carr+NFL+quarterback

Haven't seen him in action/interviews, so I'll withhold judgment on his personality matching Kal-El's, but I don't see the physical resemblance.

[SuperDaniel]

Superman: Henry Cavill
Lois Lane: Evangeline Lily
Lex Luthor: Billy Zane

[batman44]

Superman: Henry Cavill
Lois Lane: Rachel McAdams
Lex Luthor: Jason Issacs
Perry White: Martin Sheen
Jimmy Olsen: Micheal Cera
John Corben/ Metallo: Billy Crudup
Johnathen Kent: Tom Hanks
Martha Kent: Lea Thompson
Mercy: Milla Jovovich
Hope: Zoe Saldana
Jor-el: Jim Caviezel
Lara: Gretchen Mol
Morgan Edge(leader of Intergang): Josh Brolin
Intergang Members: Shawn Hatosy, Bradley Cooper, Delroy Lindo and Dallas Mark Roberts
Rudy Jones: Kevin Durand
Cat Grant: Vinessa Shaw
John-Henry Irons: Henry Simmons
Biibbo Bibbowski: Brad Garret
Young Clark: Logan Lerman

Cameo role: Jerry Sienfield

[ariellem]

^
Henry Cavill could be in pretty much anything (or nothing ;-> ) and I'd watch it.
Billy Zane reminds me of the guy who played Xerxes in 300. Must be the eyeliner/mascara look.
Rachel Mac: she's one of my top hopes as a replacement Lois in SR:2, but if they rebooted she'd be great as Lana. Wouldn't mind her trying her hand as Cat either but I see Cat as being obviously older than Clark. Maybe Gretchen Mol, now that you mention her.
Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) as Ma Kent? Pass. Marrrr-ty! Clarrr-kie!
Martin Sheen is cranky and he'd be fine as Perry but I'd prefer someone else.
Kevin Durand was great as Joshua and would be great to have in a Superman film. Doesn't have to be as Parasite. Would prefer to see him get a girl.

Tom Hanks? Love his acting most of the time (NOT that horrible thing where he tried to rip off the woman to use her house for smuggling) but he doesn't belong in a Superman movie. Not unless you want to do a joke-reboot starring him and Meg Ryan, with Billy Crystal as Lex or maybe Perry. Now that, I'd watch. Cary Elwes as Jimmy. Robin Wright as Lex's moll who has a soft spot for both Superman and Jimmy. "Princess Joe's Volcano and Sally." How about it, SNL? Cracked? Please?

I know he's crazy about the character, but I don't want to see Jerry Seinfeld in any Superman-related anything.

Not a clue who quite a few of those people are.

[SuperDaniel]

I was watching Band of Brothers recently and Eion Bailey is definitely a good choice for Superman.

[wolfboy]

Bah, I would like Routh to say on. The more I watch other clips of his work post SR, the more I see how the movie limited him. Although I would like to see Lois Lane be re-casted with the brilliant Sienna Miller.

Kevin Spacey was good but I think he needs to tweak his performance.

[Changeling]

Superman: Michael Trucco
http://tv.popcrunch.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/michael_trucco.jpg
A.) He has the look B.) He has the acting chops C.) He wants the role

Lois Lane: Rachel McAdams
http://ithacaishome.typepad.com/ithaca_is_home/images/rachel_mcadams_1.jpg
I know everyone suggests her, but I truly think she'd be great. She's a pretty good actress too.

Lex Luthor: Jason Isaacs
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MMPH/242581~Jason-Isaacs-Posters.jpg
Isaacs could pull off an sinister and evil Lex Luthor in his sleep. Isaacs would be the man to go to if the studio wanted a truly evil Lex Luthor. Just watch one of the "Harry Potter" movies and try to tell me he couldn't play a wonderfully evil Lex Luthor. The man's an evil genius.

Perry White: Alan Arkin
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/061201/163429__arkin_l.jpg
While it may be an odd choice, I believe Arkin could pull off the Perry White character very well. Watch his work in "Little Miss Sunshine" to test his acting chops.

Jimmy Olsen: Michael Cera
http://www.michaelcera.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/michael_cera_hot25.jpg
Look at him in the above picture. He IS Olsen. Watch him in "Superbad" where he plays a character that seems mildly similar to Olsen.

Braniac: Hugo Weaving
http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MMPH/C55573~Hugo-Weaving-Posters.jpg
'Nuff said.

[Eddie Dean]

Alan Arkin is perfect for Perry.

[Excel]

DiCaprio was born for supes...as Cera was for Olsen; great pick :up:

[Anubis Raptor]

Routh should stay supes.


_______________________

Man Of Mass Destruction

[charl_huntress]

I have no pick for Supes, but my Lois will always be Selma Blair. I wish they would have cast her as Lois. Hopefully, when and if they reboot she will still be a viable candidate.

Personally, I'm not married to Routh any more though I like him. I don't even care if the actor resembles the old Superman if the do reboot.

[Faded To Deaf]

I would keep Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, personally I found him to be the perfect choice.

[GreenKToo]

Superman/ Clark Kent: Michael Trucco.

Lois Lane: Ashley judd.

Lex Luthor: Bruce Willis.

Perry White: Ed Harris.

Jimmy Olsen: Shia Labeouf

Brainiac: Hugo Weaving.

Metallo: Kiefer Sutherland

Jor-el: Anthony Hopkins.

Lara: Susan Sarandon

Jonathan Kent: Dennis Quaid

Martha Kent: Gena Davis.

[smoothbody]

1st lets start off with "KRYPTON" as an advanced planet! sort of like "CORUSCANT" in star wars! my idea is a 4 part series with supes dying in part 3 only to return in part 4

Jor-el=??
Lara=Carrie-Ann moss
3 kryptonion villians: Zod=Jason Isaacs
Ursa=Kate Beckinsale
Jax-Ur=Andrew Bryniarski

:SMALLVILLE:
Johnathon Kent=
Martha Kent=
Young Clark=Josh Hutcherson
Young Lana Lang=

:METROPOLIS:
Superman/Clark Kent=Brandan Fraser
Lois Lane=Ann Hathaway
Lex Luther=Denzel Washington
Mercy=Kristanna Loken
Lana Lang=Emily Blunt // Jessica Biel
Bizarro=Brandan Fraser
Perry White= Alan Arkin
Jimmy olson=Jamie Bell
Brainiac=Hugo Weaving
Doomsday

[marukisu]

So im not really the biggest Superman fan but i tried my best to cast everyone i know so dont bash me too bad for this one guys. :csad:


Superman- Eric Bana or Matthew Bomer

Supergirl- Kristen Bell

Lois Lane- Charisma Carpenter

Jimmy Olsen-Shia Labeouf

Perry White- James Woods

Cat Grant- Reese Witherspoon

Lana Lang- Rachel McAdams

Jor-El- Johnny Depp

Lara- Eva Green

Johnathan Kent-Terry Quinn

Martha Kent-Meryl Streep

Ron Troupe- Will Smith

Lex Luthor-Bruce Willis

Brainiac-Hugo Weaving

Metallo-Hugh Laughrie

Amanda Waller- Loretta Devine

[BULLITT]

Me and my buds.

[markstrange]

Ralph Fiennes - Lex Luthor. Not my first and only choice but one I just recently thought of after re-watching the 5th harry potter movie.

[Team Andino]

As much as I liked Kevin Spacey in Superman Returns if a reboot does happen I'd want Billy Zane to play Lex Luthor

[SiMo Sol]

he would be the perfect cartoon-adaption of luthor:
http://mightygodking.com/images/luthor-pose.jpg
http://www.boristrenkel.de/imagespromi/bodenleon.jpghttp://www.k-h-management.de/bild/schauspieler/45_2_Leon%20Boden%20s-w-72dpi.jpg
Leon Boden, german actor

[Peyton Westlake]

My 2 cents, 1 of the best living actors, Anthony Hopkins would exude class & presence as Jor-El , is no one who can out do him in that part.

[Ursa]

I prefer a SR sequel, just replacing Lois Lane, but for a reboot, I would cast...

Clark Kent/Superman - Henry Cavill

Lois Lane - ???

Lex Luthor - Sean Bean

Jor El - James Caviezel

Lara - Carrie Anne Moss

Jonathan Kent - Bruce Greenwood

Martha Kent - Patricia Clarkson

Perry White - James Caan

Jimmy Olsen - ???

Brainiac - Paul Bettany

[Joker's Lackey]

Clark Kent/Superman - Patrick Wilson
Lois Lane - Cobie Smulders
Lex Luthor - Dermot Mulroney
Perry White - Ed Harris
Jimmy Olsen - Paul Dano
Martha Kent - Sondra Currie
Jonathan Kent - Dennis Quaid
Jor-El - James Caviezel
Lara Lor-Van - Diane Lane

[Superark]

Here we go again....

[GreenKToo]

haha yup. man the torpedoes.

[Double Down]

Maybe this one will be more peaceful. [/unlikely]

[FlawlessVictory]

I started writing this in the old thread but when I went to post it, the thread was closed, so here goes:

Sorry MostPowerful, I love ya but your praise/defense of Routh can be overbearing at times and hypocritical.

I disliked SR, I've made that clear in my comments. I have no issues with Routh. If they bring him back, fine, if they don't, fine. But it's people like MostPowerful, that makes part of me hope that Routh is not brought back. I just can't take her obsessive defense of that man as if she has a shrine in her room of him and worships the dude. Some of the stuff she writes is nauseating.

I haven't been following the casting threads so if there are Cavill fans like how MP is with Routh, then I really hope neither is cast and we get a complete unknown. I'm leaving Welling out of this because he has zero chance of actually suiting up as Superman on the big screen. It will never happen, people just need to realize that.

But certain people, and I'm looking at you MP because you seem to be the worst offender, need to realize that these characters are much bigger than the actors themselves. They will be around long after these actors have passed on. And not just one actor can play them, or was born to play them or one can't see the movie if that actor doesn't return, PLENTY of actors can play these characters. And that goes for Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man and so on and so forth.

[Puckenstein]

The love and hate for each of the actors goes both ways. There are people who come in and post every day about nothing other than what a bad actor they think Routh is. They put up pictures with his hair on a plank of wood. Etc.
Meanwhile, Cavill fans come in here repeatedly with phrases such as: "He is a Greek God." "He was born to play Superman." "Those who want Cavill are the only ones on these boards who really appreciate the fine art of acting."
Being the one who created the Routh as a plank of wood chop, I'd just like to point out that I don't solely post to bash Routh.*

But you're absolutely right when you say it goes both ways. I haven't been privvy to the quotes you posted that supposedly come from Cavill supporters, but I've seen a few gems about Routh, including, but not limited to, "Routh IS Superman!" "Routh was great as Superman. Fact." and "If you're not a Routh fan, you're not a true Superman fan."*

That being said, if everyone agreed on everything, this place would surely become boring and possibly cease to exist. Opinions sometimes offend people.*


I wasn't saying anything against you or Cavill...I stepped into the party late so sorry if it seemed so. I actually think facially he has an awesome look for Superman that has only gotten better over these last few years.
I didn't take it as anything against me or Cavill, mate. It's all gravy. I was just clarifying my previous post so that it didn't seem like I was saying that ANY actor could play Superman, regardless of their height. Movie magic is one thing - Movie miracles are another.

[GreenKToo]

Well, I havent really heard this guy mentioned much, so i'm gonna say Wentworth Miller.

[Double Down]

Being the one who created the Routh as a plank of wood chop, I'd just like to point out that I don't solely post to bash Routh.*

But you're absolutely right when you say it goes both ways. I haven't been privvy to the quotes you posted that supposedly come from Cavill supporters, but I've seen a few gems about Routh, including, but not limited to, "Routh IS Superman!" "Routh was great as Superman. Fact." and "If you're not a Routh fan, you're not a true Superman fan."*

That being said, if everyone agreed on everything, this place would surely become boring and possibly cease to exist. Opinions sometimes offend people.*


I didn't take it as anything against me or Cavill, mate. It's all gravy. I was just clarifying my previous post so that it didn't seem like I was saying that ANY actor could play Superman, regardless of their height. Movie magic is one thing - Movie miracles are another.

I wasn't referring to you with that. Redtail is the first one that leaps to mind.

[Mostpowerful]

I started writing this in the old thread but when I went to post it, the thread was closed, so here goes:



I disliked SR, I've made that clear in my comments. I have no issues with Routh. If they bring him back, fine, if they don't, fine. But it's people like MostPowerful, that makes part of me hope that Routh is not brought back. I just can't take her obsessive defense of that man as if she has a shrine in her room of him and worships the dude. Some of the stuff she writes is nauseating.

I haven't been following the casting threads so if there are Cavill fans like how MP is with Routh, then I really hope neither is cast and we get a complete unknown. I'm leaving Welling out of this because he has zero chance of actually suiting up as Superman on the big screen. It will never happen, people just need to realize that.

But certain people, and I'm looking at you MP because you seem to be the worst offender, need to realize that these characters are much bigger than the actors themselves. They will be around long after these actors have passed on. And not just one actor can play them, or was born to play them or one can't see the movie if that actor doesn't return, PLENTY of actors can play these characters. And that goes for Batman, Spider-Man, Iron Man and so on and so forth.


Nauseating, eh? I know the feeling. I feel the exact same way with some of the posts you and others post on Routh and Superman Returns (the level of hate is scary and ridiculous). Are you going to call them out as well? :cwink: And don't tell me you don't read the Superman Casting threads.. how convenient. You don't intimidate me, Sir.

I'll continue giving my support to Brandon because I think he did such a good job in SR, is young --plus he is such a good role model-- and totally deserves to continue playing such iconic role. So you guys get you reboot but we Brandon/SR Fans get nothing? Very unfair.


And your post is also very hypocritical. You have said many times that you WON'T see the next Superman movie if it was a SR sequel. Superman fan, eh?

[Puckenstein]

. So you guys get you reboot but we Brandon/SR Fans get nothing? Very unfair.

Wait, wait, wait - did you really just say that?!

So, if there is a complete reboot with a completely new cast, yes, "we" get that. But, unless I'm mistaken, which I'm not, you Brandon/SR fans have... what was it? Oh yeah!! Superman Returns!

What's very unfair about that?

[GreenKToo]

If WB decides to replace Brandon, then I think they should use him as Jor-el in the reboot. That should satisfy his fans a little.
It would be better to have him in it a little, than not at all.

[zerohour films]

I didn't take it as anything against me or Cavill, mate. It's all gravy. I was just clarifying my previous post so that it didn't seem like I was saying that ANY actor could play Superman, regardless of their height. Movie magic is one thing - Movie miracles are another.

Good, sometimes it's hard to make out just from text. I completely agree regarding movie miracles...nice way to put it.


Well, I havent really heard this guy mentioned much, so i'm gonna say Wentworth Miller.

I personally would like him as Zod. He's even mentioned in interviews he wants to play him. He can do cold and calculating brilliantly.

[FlawlessVictory]

Nauseating, ah? I know the feeling. I feel the exact same way with some of the posts you and others post on Routh and Superman Returns. Are you going to call them out as well? :cwink:

If I find a Cavill fan as bad as you. Sure. :cwink: I've said if there are as obsessive Cavill fans then I hope neither Routh or Cavill is used for the next one. I think I was being fair there.

And don't tell me you don't read the Superman Casting threads.. how convenient.

I just did and I don't. Why would I lie about not reading a thread? I am now though. :yay:

You don't intimidate me, Sir. I'll continue giving my support to Brandon because I think he did such a good job in SR --plus he is such a good role model-- and totally deserves to continue playing such iconic role. So you guys get you reboot but we Brandon/SR Fans get nothing? Very unfair.

LOL, intimidate you? Over a messageboard? I am not trying to intimidate you. Simply pointing out how over the top you can be with your support of an actor and how much of a turn off that is to me liking him. I had no problems with Routh but coming across you is making me hope he is not brought back. And, the world isn't fair. If Routh isn't brought back I don't know what to tell you. :huh:

And your post is also very hypocritical. You have said many times that you WON'T see the next Superman movie if it was a SR sequel. Superman fan, eh?

Damn right, Superman fan. And what I saw in SR was hardly Superman but that debate is for another thread. So why would I want to watch a continuation of something that did not interest me at all as a Superman fan. My issues don't stem with who played Superman and if so and so doesn't play him I will not see it. It has to do with characterization and story.

[GreenKToo]

Or Michael Trucco.

[Puckenstein]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/Puckenstein/mh3.jpg

[Double Down]

^ If you are suggesting that dog could play Krypto, I might be inclined to agree!

:hehe:

[GreenKToo]

I guess we'll have to wait and see what they have in mind.
An origin or an older established Superman?
Its kinda hard to say this actor or that actor without knowing what direction it will go.

[GreenKToo]

^ If you are suggesting that dog could play Krypto, I might be inclined to agree!

:hehe:
Nevah. Teh hair is too dark.:twisted:

[Puckenstein]

Or Michael Trucco.
I've never seen Trucco act, so I can't comment on that. But I will say that I find him to have an "alien" look about him, which couldn't hurt.

^ If you are suggesting that dog could play Krypto, I might be inclined to agree!

:hehe:
I always thought Krypto was a white lab, not a border collie. ;)

[GreenKToo]

He was on the new battlestar galactica.
I wouldnt say he is an oscar caliber actor, but he's as good as routh from what I have seen.

[Eddie Dean]

This is my cast for a Superman reboot, I tried to pick actors that have a nice balance between being realistic picks and fitting their roles.

Superman - Jon Hamm

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3559/jonhamm.jpg

Lex Luthor - Damian Lewis

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/8485/1748187617481880large.jpg

Lois Lane - Michelle Monaghan

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/1543/60974944.jpg

Perry White - Ian McShane

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/24/mcshanec.jpg

Jimmy Olsen - Anton Yelchin

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/4126/antonyelchin.jpg

John Corben - Michael Fassbender

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/9057/4522659163r.jpg

Morgan Edge - Timothy Dalton

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8572/daltontimothyphototimot.jpg

[Mostpowerful]

FlawlessVictory said
If I find a Cavill fan as bad as you. Sure. :cwink: I've said if there are as obsessive Cavill fans then I hope neither Routh or Cavill is used for the next one. I think I was being fair there.

Well, thankfully you don't make the calls! :grin:





LOL, intimidate you? Over a messageboard? I am not trying to intimidate you. Simply pointing out how over the top you can be with your support of an actor and how much of a turn off that is to me liking him.

Well, that's clearly your problem and you will have to learn to deal with it. I'll continue with my support as usual. :cwink:



Damn right, Superman fan. And what I saw in SR was hardly Superman but that debate is for another thread. So why would I want to watch a continuation of something that did not interest me at all as a Superman fan. My issues don't stem with who played Superman and if so and so doesn't play him I will not see it. It has to do with characterization and story.

You are no different than me.


Wait, wait, wait - did you really just say that?!

So, if there is a complete reboot with a completely new cast, yes, "we" get that. But, unless I'm mistaken, which I'm not, you Brandon/SR fans have... what was it? Oh yeah!! Superman Returns!

What's very unfair about that?

It is unfair because a lot of us want MOAR of the awesomeness that is Routh as Superman. :word:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/Routhatevent.jpg

[bunk]

That's a pretty strong cast.

[MAN O STEEL]

Something I was messing around with. Not my greatest but..You get the idea. http://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/images/smilies/tongue.gifhttp://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4700/choupinoudimanchehenryc.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/choupinoudimanchehenryc.jpg/)





Steve

[batman44]

I like that cast Eddie Dean:up:.

[Puckenstein]

It is unfair because a lot of us want MOAR of the awesomeness that is Routh as Superman. :word:
Oh, right. Because "moar" Routh would be totally fair to those who disliked him & his film. You said it would be "very unfair" to not give you more Routh. as opposed to it being unfair to produce something more people might enjoy. Love your rationale. :up:

[Showtime]

You guys really don't get it. These casting debates are all well and good but it isn't about the fans. I am sorry to say, it is about the general public. WB is concerned about the general public and should be. That is what brings the business in.

[Dark_Lord]

I don't think it's casting the WB has to be concerned about when it comes to the GA. At least not when it comes to Clark/Superman. The supporting cast is where WB can bring big names that will attract the GA. What they shoulld be concerned about, is about making a movie that the GA will enjoy and faithful to the character so that the fans can be happy as well. Of course they won't be able to please every Superman, that's impossible, but that's not the point.

[Mostpowerful]

Oh, right. Because "moar" Routh would be totally fair to those who disliked him & his film. You said it would be "very unfair" to not give you more Routh. as opposed to it being unfair to produce something more people might enjoy. Love your rationale. :up:

And I love yours.:cwink::up:


http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=310176&page=447

And this is just one poll. Brandon is the clear favorite in most of them.

[FilmNerdJamie]

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv243/FilmNerdJamie/signals-hes-not-listening-400a02060.jpg

[GreenKToo]

Something I was messing around with. Not my greatest but..You get the idea. http://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/images/smilies/tongue.gifhttp://www.bluetights.net/theplanet/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4700/choupinoudimanchehenryc.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/choupinoudimanchehenryc.jpg/)





Steve
you know, maybe its just me but I kinda like the way his hair looks in the first pic there better.

[GreenKToo]

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv243/FilmNerdJamie/signals-hes-not-listening-400a02060.jpg
Ha Ha. It's getting downright silly ain't it.:hehe:

[Puckenstein]

And I love yours.:cwink::up:


http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=310176&page=447

And this is just one poll. Brandon is the clear favorite in most of them.
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/Puckenstein/1161f036.jpg

[Showtime]

I don't think it's casting the WB has to be concerned about when it comes to the GA. At least not when it comes to Clark/Superman. The supporting cast is where WB can bring big names that will attract the GA. What they shoulld be concerned about, is about making a movie that the GA will enjoy and faithful to the character so that the fans can be happy as well. Of course they won't be able to please every Superman, that's impossible, but that's not the point.

You don't think they have to worry about the casting of Superman? :huh:

[B]

I like the nice shiney new thread, I felt the 'Enter the Battlefield' doormat was a little over the top though..

:grin:

Anywho heres 3 names who I'd be happy with in a "Perfect World"... you may have already heard of them.

But seeing as the world isn't perfect I'll expect none of these guys to get a second look from WB & Nicolas Cage to get the nod within the year :cmad:

1st Choice: Tom Welling

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/1166/tomwelling.jpg

2nd Choice: Henry Cavill

http://henry-cavill.org/gallery/albums/Photoshoots/Session%208/010.jpg

3rd Choice: Brandon Routh

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g39/doubledown44/Routhatevent.jpg

Heres a few rank outsiders in my mind..

Adam Baldwin - I'm not sure what he looks like more recently, however he has a good strong voice & could definatly pass for a more established Man Of Steel IMO

http://www.geekshow.us/wp/wp-content/uploads/AdamBaldwin.jpg

Scott Porter - For what reason I don't know.. he was rumored for Superman & Flash in the JLA movie however nothing ever came of it but I was silently optimistic, I thought in the picture below he had.. something Superman'ish, I just couldn't quite understand what it was. Meh decide for yourselves :)

http://z.about.com/d/tvdramas/1/0/z/G/fri-scottport.jpg



I can think of a handful of names some of which don't largly impress me, they'd be along the same lines of Scott Porter, they might please some people & others might look & say "WTF, NO!"

[Showtime]

WB really digs Porter and wants to put him somewhere in the DC universe, in regards to the dude from Chuck. I could actually see him as a bad ass Lex.

[FlawlessVictory]

You don't think they have to worry about the casting of Superman? :huh:

I think he means the character alone should sell. Whether it's Routh, Cavill etc... that won't make or break it. So long as the defining physical traits are there.

[GreenKToo]

I dunno. They thought it would sell SR as well...IMO, A relative unknown, but not as unknown as Routh was, is whats called for.
Then surround the dude with A-listers.

[FlawlessVictory]

^I think one can say SR didn't get the business WB thought it would, not because of the actor in the role, but because of the lack of action. Will Smith could have been Superman and it wouldn't have made that much of a difference. You still need the other elements.

[Dark_Lord]

You don't think they have to worry about the casting of Superman? :huh:

I'm not saying they should cast some random guy from the street. My point was that WB shouldn't be concerned with who they cast as Superman based on the GA. If they wanted to cast Superman for the GA, why not cast a big, known actor? That's all I'm saying.

[GreenKToo]

Whatever they decide, I hope they surround the guy with some very well known actors.
Like Depp as Jor-el
Day-Lewis as Lex
Ed Harris as Perry
Dennis Quaid as jonathan
Geena Davis as martha.

Nolan had a first rate cast for B.B. and TDK, and I hope they follow suit with the next Superman film.

[B]

WB really digs Porter and wants to put him somewhere in the DC universe, in regards to the dude from Chuck. I could actually see him as a bad ass Lex.

Porter has something about his look in particular that image above that just says 'superhero', which superhero is up for debate but he might be able to pull off Superman, saying that I've never seen him in act..

Dunno since I've seen Timothy Olyphant bald in Hitman combined with the way I've seen him act in other films, I think he might make a really bad ass Lex.
I can't see it myself in Baldwin.. I actually think he voiced Superman in an animated series although I'm probably mistaken.. :huh:

[Eddie Dean]

Baldwin was the voice of Superman in the animated Doomsday movie.

[B]

^^Ahh that was it, I could have sworn I'd seen his name mentioned somewhere with Superman other than in a casting rumor thread.

[bunk]

Porter's not bad.

[dark_b]

You guys really don't get it. These casting debates are all well and good but it isn't about the fans. I am sorry to say, it is about the general public. WB is concerned about the general public and should be. That is what brings the business in.but Bale was cast because of the fans.
what are you talking about?

:hehe::oldrazz:

[Octoberist]

how is Porter exactly?

I keep hearing about the dude...Does he have the "IT" factor or something?

[batman44]

Porter is the new Henry Cavill, except that he may actually have a shot at getting a major role.

[GreenKToo]

About Scott Porter, Here's a little snippet from an interview thats about two years old. He's a CB geek as well.

Newsarama: How big a fanboy would you say you are?

Scott Porter: I’d say I’m pretty big. On a scale of one to 10, I’d give myself an eight. (laughs) I used to be huge into everything X-Men. For the longest time, that was what I knew the most about. When I got older, as a teenager, I was into Image, and for a while, I walked away from it. When I got back, I wanted a more diverse collection, so I started reading a lot of DC, and a lot of more independent titles as well. I’ve got a pretty diverse pull list now, but I know a lot about a lot. (laughs)

I think the thing that pushes me over the edge is the fact that I game as well. I’m really big into HeroClix, I placed 11th at Worlds in WizardWorld Philly a couple years back. I’m really into fantasy as well, like Dragonlance, and Lord of the Rings and I’ve played role-playing games and video games for a while.

NRAMA: About how many comics would you say you own?

SP: Oh man…I would say…gosh, 23 longboxes, plus I’ve got a bunch stacked around my apartment in Austin, where we film the show. I don’t know the exact count. I’ve considered selling the older ones, but I just can’t bring myself to do it.

[Superman-Prime]

If WB decides to replace Brandon, then I think they should use him as Jor-el in the reboot. That should satisfy his fans a little.
It would be better to have him in it a little, than not at all.

I love what you think. :woot:



Superman - Jon Hamm

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/3559/jonhamm.jpg

What the hell?! He doesn't even looks like Superman. Are you on acid?

[Superman-Prime]

3rd choice: brandon routh

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/6881/routhatevent.jpg

brandon routh!

[Double Down]

I would love for Jon Hamm to play John Jones (The Martian Manhunter).

[FilmNerdJamie]

He doesn't even looks like Superman. Are you on acid?

Neither did this guy originally.

http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv243/FilmNerdJamie/christopher_reeve-3351.jpg

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Well, I havent really heard this guy mentioned much, so i'm gonna say Wentworth Miller.


He used to get a pretty fair mention around here. If I'm not mistaken he screen tested for Superman as well.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

how is Porter exactly?

I keep hearing about the dude...Does he have the "IT" factor or something?

I've seen him act. I don't know, he's alright but we can do better. Honestly if it is a total reboot I think Cavill is a decent way to go. I still think if you had a chance to see Sam Heughan act, you'd pick up some Superman vibes.


Cavill and Heughan are probably my top 2 right now.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

What happened to the Bailey Boosters? Eion Bailey used to be a fairly popular choice.

[Dude101]

We need another poll so I can vote Superman Brandon Routh.

[Superark]

I would love for Jon Hamm to play John Jones (The Martian Manhunter).

i love that idea Double! :up:

[Ursa]

Hey guys, don't you think that most people will be confused seeing Routh as Superman in a reboot? Many many people just don't read news about movies production and forums, so they won't understand how the same Superman is in a different movie...

I liked Brandon Routh as Superman, he did a fine job, it's sad and hard to replace him, but in a reboot, I think it's the right thing to do, so I support Cavill.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s71/emmajstone/Henry%20Cavill/79013883.jpg?t=1249420537

[Dude101]

Also since WB wants american you can croos out Cavil,Sam Heughan or actors to old Jon hamm,Michael Trucco.

[Dude101]

Ugh do guys really think Gp cares if they nice trailer and some action they come. The biggest failure with returns Superman didn't throw punch they wanted to action just do that and they become.

[Ursa]

Who said WB wants an american? I didn't find this quote anywhere...

When they were searching an actor for Superman Returns, WB made casting calls all over the world, they had offices in England, Australia, Canada and USA.

[\S/JcDc\S/]

Also since WB wants american you can croos out Cavil,Sam Heughan or actors to old Jon hamm,Michael Trucco.
No, it is more an idea that it would be better to cast American. Contrary to what is floating around, they will consider whoever looks/tests the best for the type of Superman film they want to make.

[bunk]

About Scott Porter, Here's a little snippet from an interview thats about two years old. He's a CB geek as well.

Newsarama: How big a fanboy would you say you are?

Scott Porter: I’d say I’m pretty big. On a scale of one to 10, I’d give myself an eight. (laughs) I used to be huge into everything X-Men. For the longest time, that was what I knew the most about. When I got older, as a teenager, I was into Image, and for a while, I walked away from it. When I got back, I wanted a more diverse collection, so I started reading a lot of DC, and a lot of more independent titles as well. I’ve got a pretty diverse pull list now, but I know a lot about a lot. (laughs)

I think the thing that pushes me over the edge is the fact that I game as well. I’m really big into HeroClix, I placed 11th at Worlds in WizardWorld Philly a couple years back. I’m really into fantasy as well, like Dragonlance, and Lord of the Rings and I’ve played role-playing games and video games for a while.

NRAMA: About how many comics would you say you own?

SP: Oh man…I would say…gosh, 23 longboxes, plus I’ve got a bunch stacked around my apartment in Austin, where we film the show. I don’t know the exact count. I’ve considered selling the older ones, but I just can’t bring myself to do it.

Yeah, it's really only a matter of time before he gets involved in some comic book franchise. It's just a question of which one.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Yeah, it's really only a matter of time before he gets involved in some comic book franchise. It's just a question of which one.

*cough*Captain America?*cough*

[Dude101]

Flash

[bunk]

He needs a break out performance.

[SuperDaniel]

This nationality thing is ridiculous. Cavill was McG choice for Superman and WB didn't refused that so why should they do it now?

Cavill starred in a Woody Allen movie and that makes him a better choice than probably all the actors mentioned. I still vote for him.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/henry-cavill.jpg

Porter would be a great Flash, not Superman.

[SuperDaniel]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v332/Uaala/henry-cavill-mens-health-024.jpg

[batman44]

I really like Cavill for the role, but that pic kinda gives off a Bruce Wayne vibe.

About Sam Heughan, didn't he meet with Singer for Superman? I think he looks the part, but I've never seen him in anything.

[FilmNerdJamie]

This nationality thing is ridiculous. Cavill was McG choice for Superman and WB didn't refused that so why should they do it now?

Cavill starred in a Woody Allen movie and that makes him a better choice than probably all the actors mentioned. I still vote for him.

Oh so the issue of nationality is "ridiculous," but the rational of "starring in a Woody Allen movie" isn't? Gotcha. And since when does McG's taste matter as a positive? This is the same guy who made Terminator: Salvation, and his ideas didn't exactly go over well with the fanbase or the general public.

[redtail]

Cavill looks great in that manip, nice job. He really is one of the better choices, talent, charm, charisma, a great look. That is probably why Warner's will pass.

Don't know much about Heughan, but he does look good.

Porter really does have some sort of "IT" factor working in his favor. He is talented, smart, and has the combination of sincere Clark and commanding Superman look about him. He alson doesn't have the CR feel to him, but have others have said a long time ago, he does have a certain George Reeves vibe to him. I could live with him being chosen, and I bet he could do a good job and make the role his own. The cast of Friday Night Lights is quite talented, and Porter was never out acted in a scene. He does seem to draw you in, which can only be a good thing.

Wonder who the total unknowns are, the big surprises we aren't even close to thinking about.

[SuperDaniel]

Filmnerdjamie,

1)Woody Allen is a famous director for casting great actors so your arguments don't make any sense. I find that to be more proof regarding Cavill's ability and his chances than this stupid nationality thing.

2)I wasn't talking about McG's taste. I was talking that if it didn't matter for WB back then it swon't matter now since they were going to greenlight McG's movie.

Learn to read before you post stupid things.

[Ursa]

Henry Cavill did a good job in The Tudors and in Whatever Works, and imo Woody Allen is one of the best and respectful directors ever, so work with him can improve a lot your resumé. Plus, if Cavill was set to portray Superman in the past, whoever was the director, I don't think WB really care about the nationality, if he does an american accent.

[nintendo nerd]

3 years later and nobody looks better than this guy :cwink::

http://www.topnews.in/files/images/BrandonRouth3.jpg

[RachelDawes]

I really like Cavill for the role, but that pic kinda gives off a Bruce Wayne vibe.

About Sam Heughan, didn't he meet with Singer for Superman? I think he looks the part, but I've never seen him in anything.

I think he gives off a Bruce Wayne vibe in a lot of his pictures.

[nintendo nerd]

Filmnerdjamie,

1)Woody Allen is a famous director for casting great actors so your arguments don't make any sense. I find that to be more proof regarding Cavill's ability and his chances than this stupid nationality thing.

2)I wasn't talking about McG's taste. I was talking that if it didn't matter for WB back then it swon't matter now since they were going to greenlight McG's movie.

Learn to read before you post stupid things.

So just because Cavill worked with Woody Allen that makes him right for Superman?

Then I'll have this guy:

http://actors.pick2web.com/pics/989575/jasonbiggs.jpg

[SuperDaniel]

This may sound strange but that's just because he has charisma, presence, charm and is good looking.Important Superman qualities, IMO. I just look at his eyes and see the weight of the world in it. But i also see proudness.

[SuperDaniel]

So just because Cavill worked with Woody Allen that makes him right for Superman?

Then I'll have this guy:

http://actors.pick2web.com/pics/989575/jasonbiggs.jpg
:whatever::whatever::whatever:

[nintendo nerd]

This may sound strange but that's just because he has charisma, presence, charm and is good looking.

Important Superman qualities, IMO. I just look at his eyes and see the weight of the world in it. But i also see proudness.

And he is an arrogant jerk in real life.

[nintendo nerd]

:whatever::whatever::whatever:

He has charisma,presence and knows what to do with a pie :oldrazz:

[Ursa]

Again, Brandon Routh looks great as Superman, be he can't do a reboot, it wouldn't make sense.

[nintendo nerd]

Again, Brandon Routh looks great as Superman, be he can't do a reboot, it wouldn't make sense.

Have you even read the script of a reboot to even tell?

[SuperDaniel]

Pff. Great people and actors are called arrogant jerks. People said the same about Chris Reeve before he had the accident.

[SuperDaniel]

Have you even read the script of a reboot to even tell?
Why is so hard to understand this? There is no need to read a script. The concept of Reboot is to start from scratch. New actors, everything. I like Routh and i'll accept him back but...c'mon. Stop being a troll, dude.

[nintendo nerd]

Pff. Great people and actors are called arrogant jerks. People said the same about Chris Reeve before he had the accident.

Hugh Jackman is not an arrogant jerk, Brad Pitt is not an arrogant Jerk.Will Smith is not an arrogant Jerk, Tom Hanks is not an arrogant jerk. Those are real actors. Not pretty boys with a huge ego. And Cavill has not demonstrated he is a great actor. Maybe he is, I don't know. But he barely talks in the Tudors.

[nintendo nerd]

Why is so hard to understand this? There is no need to read a script. The concept of Reboot is to start from scratch. New actors, everything. I like Routh and i'll accept him back but...c'mon. Stop being a troll, dude.

You are a Cavill Troll, DUDE!!!!!!!!

[FilmNerdJamie]

I wasn't talking about McG's taste. I was talking that if it didn't matter for WB back then it swon't matter now since they were going to greenlight McG's movie.

Cavill was McG choice for Superman and WB didn't refused that so why should they do it now?

Sure you weren't. :whatever:

Learn to read before you post stupid things.

I'm not the one talking outta my behind with every post about "Cavill is the best choice because I sayz so!!!!" Sure.

[SuperDaniel]

Dude, i was talking about the nationality problem. It has nothing to do with Mcg. Learn to read. Mcg was the director for the Superman movie and was working for WB so the nationality thing didn't matter then. I'm giving proof Cavill is a great choice and i value and respect him for working for one of the best directors of all time.

[FilmNerdJamie]

If Cavill was so amazing, then why wasn't he in consideration for Superman Returns or Justice League: Mortal?

The studio could have knocked on his door and/or nudged Singer and Miller in his direction. But they didn't. That speaks for itself. Give me a break.

[SuperDaniel]

Singer wanted a Chris Reeve copy. In the end, the casting depends on the director.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Singer wanted a Chris Reeve copy. In the end, the casting depends on the director.

You have what to go off of this? Nothing? Thought so. Singer specifically said on a number of occasions that he never once told Routh "do it like Christopher Reeve." Oh I forgot. You just know otherwise. :whatever:

Dude, i was talking about the nationality problem. It has nothing to do with Mcg. Learn to read. Mcg was the director for the Superman movie and was working for WB so the nationality thing didn't matter then. I'm giving proof Cavill is a great choice and i value and respect him for working for one of the best directors of all time.

It had nothing to do with McG. But you just bring up that Cavill was McG's top choice, and thus McG is a genius. Seriously.

You have what regarding Cavill being a great choice now? :huh: Episodes of The Tudors and the Woody Allen film, and manips. That's it. Wow. That sure "proves" Cavill is the perfect guy to wear the red-and-blue suit.

And yeah the nationality issue is legit.

[Dude101]

If Cavill was so amazing, then why wasn't he in consideration for Superman Returns or Justice League: Mortal?

The studio could have knocked on his door and/or nudged Singer and Miller in his direction. But they didn't. That speaks for itself. Give me a break.

Great point.

[Ursa]

If Cavill was so amazing, then why wasn't he in consideration for Superman Returns or Justice League: Mortal?

The studio could have knocked on his door and/or nudged Singer and Miller in his direction. But they didn't. That speaks for itself. Give me a break.

Actually he was in consideration.

I liked Routh as Superman, but in a reboot, which means a restart, I think most of people will be confused to see the same Superman in a different universe, just that. And to replace him, I think Cavill is a good choice.

Could you people respect my opinion? I give plausible arguments for my choice, why don't you do the same instead of being disrespectful and trying to change what I and other Cavill's supporters say?

Let's improve the level of this discussion.

[Showtime]

Oh boy.

If the studio isn't sticking with Routh, they aren't going to select the next Superman based on how pretty your sigs are in the person you support or how many metrosexual looking photos you post of the guy you want for the role.

If WB starts from scratch, you can be sure they aren't going to be stuck in this time warp where Welling, Cavill, and Bomer are the only candidates for the roll.

[Showtime]

Actually he was in consideration.

I liked Routh as Superman, but in a reboot, which means a restart, I think most of people will be confused to see the same Superman in a different universe, just that. And to replace him, I think Cavill is a good choice.

Could you people respect my opinion? I give plausible arguments for my choice, why don't you do the same instead of being disrespectful and trying to change what I and other Cavill's supporters say?

Let's improve the level of this discussion.

Cavill was not in consideration for Superman Returns, Cavill said so himself.

[Ursa]

But he was in Justice League. It doesn't really matter, he was too young for the part in 2005, now he's in the right age.

I don't know if he is perfect for the role, I never said that, I just think he deserves a chance, he really demonstrates interest in this role.

I feel bad for Routh, the reboot of the franchise should have been made back in 2006, Returns doesn't work, now they have to reboot, so Brandon should, and he actually is, looking for new roles.

p.s.: sorry my english.

[Frodo]

METROPOLIS

Superman/Clark Kent: Henry Cavill
Lois Lane: Jordana Brewster
Morgan Edge : Ian Mcshane
Metallo/John Corbin : David Anders(Heroes, Alias)
Perry White: Alec Baldwin
Jor El : Timothy Dalton
Lara : Jennifer Morrison
Johnathan Kent : Bruce Greenwood
Martha Kent : Joan Allen
Lex Luthor: Russell Crowe
Maggie Sawyer: Gabrielle Union
Mercy Graves : Maggie Q( MI3, Live Free or Die Hard)J
Jimmy Olsen : Michael Cera

[Showtime]

But he was in Justice League. It doesn't really matter, he was too young for the part in 2005, now he's in the right age.

I don't know if he is perfect for the role, I never said that, I just think he deserves a chance, he really demonstrates interest in this role.

I feel bad for Routh, the reboot of the franchise should have been made back in 2006, Returns doesn't work, now they have to reboot, so Brandon should, and he actually is, looking for new roles.

p.s.: sorry my english.

Cavill wasn't in justice league.

[Ursa]

Thank God, Justice League doesn't even exist.

[Ursa]

Plus, this is not the point of the conversation, why don't you read what really matter in my posts?

;-)

[Dark Knight]

Hugh Jackman is not an arrogant jerk, Brad Pitt is not an arrogant Jerk.Will Smith is not an arrogant Jerk, Tom Hanks is not an arrogant jerk. Those are real actors. Not pretty boys with a huge ego. And Cavill has not demonstrated he is a great actor. Maybe he is, I don't know. But he barely talks in the Tudors.




Sorry, but Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt and Will Smith are NOT real or GREAT actors. They are just force fed to mainstream audiences so damn much into thinking they are "real" actors. None of those guys are great actors IMO at all.

[nintendo nerd]

Sorry, but Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt and Will Smith are NOT real or GREAT actors. They are just force fed to mainstream audiences so damn much into thinking they are "real" actors. None of those guys are great actors IMO at all.


They are miles better than Cavill.

[bunk]

Sorry, but Hugh Jackman, Brad Pitt and Will Smith are NOT real or GREAT actors. They are just force fed to mainstream audiences so damn much into thinking they are "real" actors. None of those guys are great actors IMO at all.

Hmm... who do you consider great actors out of curiosity? Working actors.

[batman44]

Well, this all got out of hand pretty quickly.

[Dude101]

My Cast for a Superman Reboot.

Superman/Clark Kent Brandon Routh

Lois Lane Rashida Jones, Claire Danes 2 choice

Perry Hugh Laurie

Cat Grant Nicolette Sherridan

Mercy Graves : Maggie Q

Jor-El Jon Hamm

Lex Luthor Bruce Willis or Daniel Day Lewis.

Brainiac Hugo Weaving

Lara in a very small role would be

Jimmy Shia Labeouf

Pa and Ma are Dennis Quaid and Sally Field or Geena Davis.

Young Clark Josh Hutcherson

[Dude101]

edit double post sorry

[Dude101]

Will Smith is a great actor two academy award nominations. Hugh Jackman years and many tony awards. Brad Pitt is a great actor two academy nominations. There all great actors.

[Kal-El Fan]

If WB decides to replace Brandon, then I think they should use him as Jor-el in the reboot. That should satisfy his fans a little.
It would be better to have him in it a little, than not at all.
I so would have loved to see Chris Reeve play Jor-El. I've thought that since before his accident. Routh would be OK, or Dean Cain. They're not "Brando level" actors, but I think it would be cool to have a former Superman in the role. Depending on Jor-El's role in the story, you may not need someone with an "epic" clout to them.

I do agree though, that we need a BB/STM type cast Welling, Routh, Cavill or a relative unknown as Superman, with bigger name actors in the supporting roles. Someone mentioned Ed Harris as Perry, but I see him more as Lex. Lane Smith was a perfect Perry! IMO he is to Perry, what Chris Reeve is to Superman. I'd love to see Bruce Greenwood as Jonathan Kent. I don't really have any other names that I'm completely sold on for roles.

[Eddie Dean]

Bruce Greenwood would make a solid Pa Kent, but I'd also like to see him as Perry.

[That-Guy]

Well, I havent really heard this guy mentioned much, so i'm gonna say Wentworth Miller.

I like Wentworth a lot, but I think he should play the Silver Surfer/Norrin Radd, not Superman. Just my opinion, though. I think he did audition for Supes back when Ratner was on the project.

Ironically, Wentworth has a small role in the upcoming film Town Creek, which stars Cavill.

[cronosred]

I like the idea of Scott Porter for the role of Superman.

[Kal-El Fan]

I can see Greenwood as Perry.
I would say no to Porter as Superman. Maybe Flash. I definitely want to see him involved with some superhero project, given that he's a genuine fan of the comic medium.

[That-Guy]

So far, I'm still hoping for Cavill or John Hamm. I don't necessarily think either of them are going to land the role, but well, you never know. They're both good actors (at least they've proven in to me), and I think either one could make an interesting Superman.

I just don't understand how, every time an actor is mentioned on these boards, whether its an old name of a new one, it seems like ten people suddenly spring up and say "Haha yoor sutpid he''ll Never Get teh roll!" I mean, what's the point of posting in the thread then? Maybe whatever actor you're in favor of DOESN'T have a chance in hell, but none of us really has any inside track that I can tell.

[bunk]

So far, I'm still hoping for Cavill or John Hamm. I don't necessarily think either of them are going to land the role, but well, you never know. They're both good actors (at least they've proven in to me), and I think either one could make an interesting Superman.

I just don't understand how, every time an actor is mentioned on these boards, whether its an old name of a new one, it seems like ten people suddenly spring up and say "Haha yoor sutpid he''ll Never Get teh roll!" I mean, what's the point of posting in the thread then? Maybe whatever actor you're in favor of DOESN'T have a chance in hell, but none of us really has any inside track that I can tell.

It's true, nobody knows who could end up being cast. Who could've called Hemsworth getting Thor?

[That-Guy]

Yeah, good point. Speaking of Star Trek actors, one name that someone brought up again recently was Eric Bana. I know he played the Hulk, but since Ed Norton has taken over that role now and it's been a long time, I don't think people would instantly associate him with it any longer. I have a little trouble seeing him as Superman, but I don't think it's impossible. The guy is a great actor... he was incredible in Munich and Chopper. I know he definitely wouldn't have a problem getting the build for the role, either.

[Kal-El Fan]

Yeah, good point. Speaking of Star Trek actors, one name that someone brought up again recently was Eric Bana. I know he played the Hulk, but since Ed Norton has taken over that role now and it's been a long time, I don't think people would instantly associate him with it any longer. I have a little trouble seeing him as Superman, but I don't think it's impossible. The guy is a great actor... he was incredible in Munich and Chopper. I know he definitely wouldn't have a problem getting the build for the role, either.
I've always seen Bana more as Batman than Superman.

In general, a lot of the validity of our casting choices depend on if the next film is about Superman's early years, or an established Superman. I think Bana is a bit old for a "rookie" Superman.

I think that is as far as the age argument should go. Not how old is the actor, but do/can they look the age of the character at the time. For example, for an origin movie Clark should be 25-30, so the question is can/does the actor in question LOOK that age.

[rocco2216]

Ok, so I asked Robert Sanchez on Twitter if he posted that comment on Think McFly Think's comment section on "Superman Flying Fast At Warners" and he said no that wasn't him. And I asked him if Brandon Routh will be back and he said no, so that means a complete reboot like Batman Begins. I just wonder if they'll call it "Superman: The Man of Steel" or just simply "Superman"

[nintendo nerd]

Ok, so I asked Robert Sanchez on Twitter if he posted that comment on Think McFly Think's comment section on "Superman Flying Fast At Warners" and he said no that wasn't him. And I asked him if Brandon Routh will be back and he said no, so that means a complete reboot like Batman Begins. I just wonder if they'll call it "Superman: The Man of Steel" or just simply "Superman"

:whatever:

[rocco2216]

:whatever:


You don't believe me? :huh:

[nintendo nerd]

You don't believe me? :huh:


Mmmmmm.........nope

[Dude101]

My thaughts exactly we dont no if isn't coming backing or not.

[Kal-El Fan]

Unless I'm missing something, it looks like the last thing he replied to was your question of villains in Superman and Spidey 4. :huh:

[FlawlessVictory]

Ok, so I asked Robert Sanchez on Twitter if he posted that comment on Think McFly Think's comment section on "Superman Flying Fast At Warners" and he said no that wasn't him. And I asked him if Brandon Routh will be back and he said no, so that means a complete reboot like Batman Begins. I just wonder if they'll call it "Superman: The Man of Steel" or just simply "Superman"

I just checked out the tweets between you and IESB. IESB does respond to you stating that Robert Sanchez did not leave a comment on TMT but no where does IESB say Routh is not coming back.

[AntMan]

Do you have any actual proof?

[rocco2216]

Mmmmmm.........nope


Why not? Find me on Twitter, and you'll see that I'm following IESB which is Robert Sanchez. I'm even following FilmNerdJamie on there. Ask Robert yourself and he'll tell you the same thing. Unless that's not really Robert Sanchez on there. I'm just telling you what I asked him and what he said. Maybe it's just his opinion, I don't know. Believe me, I would love to have Brandon Routh back, but I'm not going to be upset if he's not brought back. It's a shame too. He's a really nice guy.

[rocco2216]

Unless I'm missing something, it looks like the last thing he replied to was your question of villains in Superman and Spidey 4. :huh:

Right, he replied to that too. I asked him that afterwards.

[FlawlessVictory]

Why not? Find me on Twitter, and you'll see that I'm following IESB which is Robert Sanchez. I'm even following FilmNerdJamie on there. Ask Robert yourself and he'll tell you the same thing. Unless that's not really Robert Sanchez on there. I'm just telling you what I asked him and what he said. Maybe it's just his opinion, I don't know. Believe me, I would love to have Brandon Routh back, but I'm not going to be upset if he's not brought back. It's a shame too. He's a really nice guy.

No where does IESB say Routh is not coming back but I do see where they say Robert did not post the comment on TMT.

[rocco2216]

I just checked out the tweets between you and IESB. IESB does respond to you stating that Robert Sanchez did not leave a comment on TMT but no where does IESB say Routh is not coming back.


I know, I can't find it unfortunately. I swear to God though I asked him and that's what he said. I'll ask him again so you can see for your self

[Kal-El Fan]

It looks like you asked about the villains an hour before mentioning anything about Routh.

[FlawlessVictory]

I know, I can't find it unfortunately. I swear to God though I asked him and that's what he said. I'll ask him again so you can see for your self

What do you mean you can't find it? Wouldn't it be posted on the page? You're telling me his comment about Routh not returning magically disappeared? :huh:

[rocco2216]

No where does IESB say Routh is not coming back but I do see where they say Robert did not post the comment on TMT.


Right, you know I bet it was just his opinion. No one really knows who WB will cast as Superman. I hope it's Routh, that would be cool but we'll see.

[rocco2216]

What do you mean you can't find it? Wouldn't it be posted on the page? You're telling me his comment about Routh not returning magically disappeared? :huh:


As much as I hate to say it, yes. It's pissing me off too. I'll ask him again and then come on here when he answers me again and tell you guys.

[FlawlessVictory]

Right, you know I bet it was just his opinion. No one really knows who WB will cast as Superman. I hope it's Routh, that would be cool but we'll see.

Whether it was his opinion or not, there is nothing to prove he ever said anything about Routh not coming back. So until you can prove he said anything along those lines, we cannot believe you.

[AntMan]

I really want a year one Superman. The problem is, I don't see too many young actors out there who fit the mold of the character.

[rocco2216]

It looks like you asked about the villains an hour before mentioning anything about Routh.


Really? Oh whatever, I asked him that, the comment, and about Routh. I don't remember exactly which question I asked first. The point is that's what he said and I'll ask him again. I'm definitely putting my foot in my mouth when I say it's a fact that Routh isn't coming back. I think it's just his opinion, if it's really Robert that is.

[rocco2216]

Whether it was his opinion or not, there is nothing to prove he ever said anything about Routh not coming back. So until you can prove he said anything along those lines, we cannot believe you.


You're right, and you shouldn't until I can show you guys proof :csad:

[Dude101]

Routh is the perfect age he looks like he could pass for 27 to 32 anything in that range he looks good. He is Superman he looks like him,acts like him,has a hot wife like him. You cant get any closer to Superman than him.

[rocco2216]

Oh, almost forgot, here's to a new Superman film guys. Whoo hooooo!:yay:

[rocco2216]

Whether it was his opinion or not, there is nothing to prove he ever said anything about Routh not coming back. So until you can prove he said anything along those lines, we cannot believe you.


Well, then again, I asked "Do you THINK Brandon Routh will be back?" So what he was saying was an opinion and not a fact. But yeah, you're right, I'll get proof. :yay:

[rocco2216]

Ok, I think Robert is on Twitter right now. I just asked him about Brandon Routh. I'm waiting for a response.

[RachelDawes]

And he is an arrogant jerk in real life.

Hugh Jackman is not an arrogant jerk, Brad Pitt is not an arrogant Jerk.Will Smith is not an arrogant Jerk, Tom Hanks is not an arrogant jerk. Those are real actors. Not pretty boys with a huge ego. And Cavill has not demonstrated he is a great actor. Maybe he is, I don't know. But he barely talks in the Tudors.

Where did you hear that Cavill is an arrogant jerk and a pretty boy with a huge ego?

[rocco2216]

SlashFilm is reporting that James McTiegue's next project is "Raven." I don't know if that would rule him out directing the next Superman or not. I doubt it, but we'll see.

[Double Down]

In all seriousness, this is what happened: Rocco asked him, Robert Sanchez said he doesn't think Routh will return and then Robert deleted the tweet.

[rocco2216]

In all seriousness, this is what happened: Rocco asked him, Robert Sanchez said he doesn't think Routh will return and then Robert deleted the tweet.


Oh he deleted it? You can do that? I didn't know that. Why would he delete it? And yeah, apparentley it was just his opinion.

[AntMan]

SlashFilm is reporting that James McTiegue's next project is "Raven." I don't know if that would rule him out directing the next Superman or not. I doubt it, but we'll see.

I hope not, I really liked the idea of him directing the next Superman. I would much prefer him over Michael Bay or Zack Snyder.

[rocco2216]

I hope not, I really liked the idea of him directing the next Superman. I would much prefer him over Michael Bay or Zack Snyder.


Oh yeah, definitely. As much as I enjoyed Transformers 1 and 2, I don't want any dick and fart jokes in Superman lol. :yay:

[Dude101]

I think Zack could pull it off he seems to be WBs next big director.

[RachelDawes]

Yeah, good point. Speaking of Star Trek actors, one name that someone brought up again recently was Eric Bana. I know he played the Hulk, but since Ed Norton has taken over that role now and it's been a long time, I don't think people would instantly associate him with it any longer. I have a little trouble seeing him as Superman, but I don't think it's impossible. The guy is a great actor... he was incredible in Munich and Chopper. I know he definitely wouldn't have a problem getting the build for the role, either.

A while back I would've been completely against this because Bana looks very little like the traditional Superman, but I've loosened up a bit. There aren't a lot of well-known, talented, actors who resemble Supes. If I can take Jake Gyllenhaal in the role I can take Bana.

In all seriousness, this is what happened: Rocco asked him, Robert Sanchez said he doesn't think Routh will return and then Robert deleted the tweet.

Hmm...

[rocco2216]

I think Zack could pull it off he seems to be WBs next big director.


Yeah, maybe. At least he can direct action, we can see every hit and it's not close up or shaky cam ha ha. :yay:

[rocco2216]

A while back I would've been completely against this because Bana looks very little like the traditional Superman, but I've loosened up a bit. There aren't a lot of well-known, talented, actors who resemble Supes. If I can take Jake Gyllenhaal in the role I can take Bana.



Hmm...


Exactly RachelDawes, why would Robert delete that Tweet? :huh:

[Double Down]

Oh he deleted it? You can do that? I didn't know that. Why would he delete it? And yeah, apparentley it was just his opinion.

Maybe he did it so people wouldn't take what he said back to message boards or use it in stories as "proof" Routh wouldn't be returning.

[rocco2216]

Maybe he did it so people wouldn't take what he said back to message boards as "proof" Routh wouldn't be returning.



Like I kinda did. :csad: Sorry about that guys.

[AntMan]

Yeah, maybe. At least he can direct action, we can see every hit and it's not close up or shaky cam ha ha. :yay:

I take it you're not a big fan of Chris Nolan? :yay:

[rocco2216]

I take it you're not a big fan of Chris Nolan? :yay:


Oh hell no, I love Christopher Nolan. I'll make an exception for him. :yay: He definitely improved with The Dark Knight.

[SuperDaniel]

I will show support for Cavill as long as I want since this is a free board. Filmnerdjamie and Nintendo Nerd are both trolls to me. They just demonstrate this hatred and nonsense against people's casting choices.

I say...Cavill is a good choice because he looks the part, is a proven good actor and still they say i'm talking BS. I don't care. I have my choice like people have theirs. I like Brandon a lot too but i just think he isn't comming back so i'm backing other choices.

[SuperDaniel]

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[SuperDaniel]

You have what to go off of this? Nothing? Thought so. Singer specifically said on a number of occasions that he never once told Routh "do it like Christopher Reeve." Oh I forgot. You just know otherwise. :whatever:



It had nothing to do with McG. But you just bring up that Cavill was McG's top choice, and thus McG is a genius. Seriously.

You have what regarding Cavill being a great choice now? :huh: Episodes of The Tudors and the Woody Allen film, and manips. That's it. Wow. That sure "proves" Cavill is the perfect guy to wear the red-and-blue suit.

And yeah the nationality issue is legit.
I DON'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK. This is a free board and i'm allowed to chose however i want for Superman. I wasn't talking about Mcg, dude! Read my posts! I was talking about the nationality issue. Wb hired McG as director for the movie and he chose Cavill. WB agreed with that. So OBVIOUSLY THEY DIDN'T CARE ABOUT HIS NATIONALITY. This came from Cavill's mouth!!!!

Howeverm, the movie wasn't greenlit because they went with Bryan Singer love for the Donner movies and who cast Routh just because of his similarity if Christopher Reeve ( I don't need to see this comming from Singer's mouth to understand he was kissing Donner's ass. SR is enough proof to me.) .Now WB, hopefully, learned their lesson cause they lost milllions of dollars with SR and there is no propesct for a sequel. That's enough proof to validate my reasoning. A reboot is comming and any choice for Superman is valid until i hear something official. And by that i mean VARIETY.

I just think it's pretty strange for someone who is an "insider" in the business and almost a moderator here to vow such eloquent opinions. Journalists are supposed to be even. Chill out.

End of story. I'm not going to discuss this anymore.

[Angeloz]

Yeesh this thread is intense. Nice pictures anyone? ;)

Angeloz

[AntMan]

Anyone ever heard of decaf?

[Kal-El Fan]

Like I kinda did. :csad: Sorry about that guys.
No big deal. I know I for one was trying to find the confirmation, I wasn't trying to discredit you. With all the rumors that float around, the more confirmation one can get on something the better. I don't know if you'll get Robert to answer you again, if he deleted his tweet the last time.

[rocco2216]

No big deal. I know I for one was trying to find the confirmation, I wasn't trying to discredit you. With all the rumors that float around, the more confirmation one can get on something the better. I don't know if you'll get Robert to answer you again, if he deleted his tweet the last time.


Yeah, there's so much BS that floats all over the internet. I wouldn't have believed me either ha ha. :yay:

[Kal-El Fan]

I noticed he replied to your question about others confirming the news. He seems to be pretty confident about what he posted @ iesb.net. I wonder when more news will break.