The Official Superman Casting Thread

[louiebling$]

I'm not hung up on age around here like most. He's 35, which is fine by me. Height is supposedly 6,3'.
I didn't care about his age for cap doesn't change for Supes either... he looks really young, at least to me. If I were to see him for the 1st time id guess he was either between 24-27.

[Rust]

I didn't care about his age for cap doesn't change for Supes either... he looks really young, at least to me. If I were to see him for the 1st time id guess he was either between 24-27.


In more recent pictures he looks young, but also manly.

Routh looked young and boyish.

[louiebling$]

In more recent pictures he looks young, but also manly.

Routh looked young and boyish.
Agreed

[MAN O STEEL]

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WOW :wow: THAT IS SUPERMAN!. I literally had a nerdgasm looking at that dude. Can he act though? has anyone got any footage of anything he's done?.




Steve

[hopefuldreamer]

He's definitely got the look of a Superhero. Not Superman for me though...

[Man of Tomorrow]

McPartlin WAS in the running for Superman Returns actually. He lost out to Routh.

http://tvmedia.ign.com/tv/image/article/106/1061442/chuck-20100115103845944.jpg

He also appeared with Routh on "Chuck." Unfortunately, his acting isn't very good but his 'Captain Awesome' character suits him. He plays a convincing douche.

Oh, and what i've read says he is 5'11 and a half...

I don't have a problem with a gay actor like Bomer playing Superman, but I do agree that he doesn't have the physical requirement for the role.

Superman is the BIG blue boyscout, imposing. Bomer isn't.

[Sawyer]

McPartlin WAS in the running for Superman Returns actually. He lost out to Routh.

http://tvmedia.ign.com/tv/image/article/106/1061442/chuck-20100115103845944.jpg

He also appeared with Routh on "Chuck." Unfortunately, his acting isn't very good but his 'Captain Awesome' character suits him. He plays a convincing douche.



I don't have a problem with a gay actor like Bomer playing Superman, but I do agree that he doesn't have the physical requirement for the role.

Superman is the BIG blue boyscout, imposing. Bomer isn't.

HEY!!! Captain Awesome is the opposite of douche. :argh:

[MAN O STEEL]

From that picture alone he makes Routh look like a midget toothpick. I love how Routh is all arms crossed & trying to look heroic. Routh, buddy it's over, no more Superman for you, time to move on :P





Steve

[Man of Tomorrow]

Edit.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7OPeerpAeAs/S4w-e12x0RI/AAAAAAAAYuI/3Y5G5SGCnZ4/s1600-h/brandon_routh_chuck_episode8.jpg

[I Am Jack's...]

While I do like McPartlin on Chuck and he has a great, GREAT superhero look, I haven't seen enough of his genuine dramatic skills to say yes (or no, I suppose) to him as Superman. It's why I wasn't sold on him as Cap either. I hope he gets a more meaty and serious role in the near future, I'm interested in seeing if he can be more than Captain Awesome.

[Man of Tomorrow]

From that picture alone he makes Routh look like a midget toothpick.

On record, they're about the same height and build.

I really do hope the next Superman will be 6'3 as well.


I love how Routh is all arms crossed & trying to look heroic. Routh, buddy it's over, no more Superman for you, time to move on :P



I don't think you're allowed to voice opinions on Routh in this thread:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=337724


I didn't bring up BR as a casting suggestion, just in relation to McPartlin's history with Superman.

[MAN O STEEL]

On record, they're about the same height and build.


I know some state Routh is 6'3 but neg, I disagree. 6'2, yeah, mcpartlin is 6'3 & looks mature, Routh does not. I'll let it go now since it's not allowed. But had to get that out there

[Ring Deacon]

Here is another screentest name to throw out.

Jim Parrack
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1747924/

He is currently on True Blood. I think he could nail Clark Kent, but he might be too goofy looking, I would need to see him in full on Superman appearence before I would know for sure though.

I agree.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a380/ringdeacon/DailyPlanetwithsuperhoytt.jpg
It is not the best picture of him but it give you an idea of him in costume.

[MAN O STEEL]

Unfortunately, his acting isn't very good but his 'Captain Awesome' character suits him. He plays a convincing douche.


Contradiction much?. You say he isn't a good actor but then tell me he plays the role of a douche convincingly. So does that not make him a good actor?. If he's playing a character who's a douche & you believe he is in fact a douche, then he's doing his job well.





Steve

[Man of Tomorrow]

I would like to see him attempt something more serious/dramatic before I can believe he can properly play something outside a laughable goof.

I know some state Routh is 6'3 but neg, I disagree. 6'2, yeah, mcpartlin is 6'3 & looks mature, Routh does not. I'll let it go now since it's not allowed. But had to get that out there

Mcpartlin is four years older, turning 35 in a few days.

[MAN O STEEL]

I would like to see him attempt something more serious/dramatic before I can believe he can properly play something outside a laughable goof.


If they'd said the same to Pat Morita & cast someone else in the role of Miyagi, you wouldn't have an icon of cinema. if they'd said the same thing about Heath, who was mainly a romantic comedy guy, you wouldn't have the best Joker ever put to celluloid. I could go one but i'm sure you see my point.




Steve

[nintendo nerd]

On record, they're about the same height and build.

I really do hope the next Superman will be 6'3 as well.






I don't think you're allowed to voice opinions on Routh in this thread:

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=337724


I didn't bring up BR as a casting suggestion, just in relation to McPartlin's history with Superman.

Don't bother with him. He is just a Welling fanboy in disguise. Who tries to hide it making Routh manips, now and then. Just look at his avatar. Right now he is praying the Gods to see red lips Welling with the costume in season 10.

[MAN O STEEL]

Don't bother with him. He is just a Welling fanboy in disguise. Who tries to hide it making Routh manips, now and then. Just look at his avatar. Right now he is praying the Gods to see red lips Welling with the costume in season 10.


This coming from a guy with Tim Burton's abortion of a Superman as his Avatar :hehe: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

You walked into it yourself man, don't expect sympathy from anyone here.





Steve

[Showtime]

No Welling or Routh talk in this thread. Read the sticky at the top of this section.

[MAN O STEEL]

Understood Show, won't happen again

[nintendo nerd]

This coming from a guy with Tim Burton's abortion of a Superman as his Avatar :hehe: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

You walked into it yourself man, don't expect sympathy from anyone here.






Steve


That avatar is just a joke. Yours on the other hand.......Ready to be dissapointed with season 10, buddy?

Dave

( edit )Sorry Showtime, my bad

[Showtime]

No problem guys. You both get a pass this team. Next time, not so much.

[Mr. Earle]

No Welling or Routh talk in this thread. Read the sticky at the top of this section.
I read the sticky but i want to ask why if i may. I mean i know that these actors have their own threads but what if one of their names pops up here in a discussion? Like "Yes X is a great choice, and he's in my top five including A,B,C and D" with D being one of the forbidden names.

I can only imagine the ****storm that happened here for such an arbitrary set of rules.

Besides, what are those individual threads for? "X discussion thread" where people just talk about how they love him. I understand when an actor is cast, but each casting choice getting his/her own thread without confirmed casting? What for?

- X is so awesome!
- I hear ya!
- Yes, X is awesome!
- I hope they cast him!
- Yes it would be great!
- So...
- So...
*crickets*
That avatar is just a joke. Yours on the other hand.......Ready to be dissapointed with season 10, buddy?
Smallville fans cant be disappointed by it. If they like that POS, why would they be disappointed when it turns to diarrhea? Its only a minor change.

[Jake Cassidy]

McPartlin is my second favourite after the guy that I'm not allowed to mention here.

[Webhead2006]

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[Webhead2006]

Thank you. You understand exactly what I have in mind.

I'm obviously a post crisis, 1986 and on Superman fan. I've made that a point to hammer home since I joined this message board. And for the longest time, I was an advocate of Clark being real, Superman being the disguise. And, because I'm nothing more than fanboy in the present day and the chances my idea seeing the light of day aren't good, I still would like to see Clark be the real person.

It's like you said though, were different people in different aspects of our lives, but those differences are still apart of you, there both "you", just a different spin. He grew up Clark Kent, thats the man he was raised as and turned into. Thats his personality, and if even if he didn't have powers, he would be that person, the only difference possibly is that he would be more comfortable drawing attention to himself.

With Superman, thats his personality as well, his ideals and beliefs seeing the light of day in an impactful manner. Thats not a fake either, and contrary to what many might believe, I understand why there are fans who want Superman to be the 'real" person. There is a reason the character is loved after all. Superman gives Clark Kent true purpose.

I imagine Clark Kent, pre-Superman and post-Superman, being uncomfortable to a certain degree. Never trying to draw attention to himself, naturally nervous or worried about touching someone or something because a slip up could cause harm due to his immense strength. Thats why he turns to writing, hence Journalism. And as far as the world outside his friends and family, the world would only know Clark Kent as a name that came before articles in the Daily Planet, if that. Thats why the Superman-Clark Kent identities would never be matched up, most people wouldn't even know what the hell Clark Kent looks like. And to build upon your vampire lore started comment, the rest of the world wouldn't believe Superman is CAPABLE of being just another guy.

As for Superman, thats when he is free to be all that he can. In my head, I can see a young Clark Kent reading a superhero comic book and thinking to himself, I CAN ACTUALLY DO THAT. Like I mentioned, Superman gives Clark Kent purpose, Superman is Clark Kent's higher calling. I'd like the idea of Clark Kent, while having his journalism interests/jobs, being somewhat lost in life before he becomes Superman. It's only then that Clark begins to live his life to the fullest. In subtle fashion, you would see that the first person Superman saves is in fact Clark Kent. But, just because he becomes Superman doesn't mean Clark ceases to exist as an actual person. Clark is simply his human side and Superman is his Kryptonian.

There is the Lois Lane factor, but I've said before that I want Lois to discover the truth about Superman/Clark sooner rather than later. As far as who she falls for, thats easy, she falls in love with Kal-El of Krypton.

This would actually be a character arc in my Superman film, who the real person was, Superman or Clark Kent. At some point early on, he would be asked and then ask himself who he really was, Supes or Clark. And at the end the film, his respones would be, "I am both".

Some good points also yea ryan i would love to see as superman, i was rooting for him when his name came up for captain america.

[GreenKToo]

Mcpartlin would look pretty damn good as Supes. I'm digging him.

[louiebling$]

Mcpartlin would look pretty damn good as Supes. I'm digging him.
:applaud

[GreenKToo]

WOW :wow: THAT IS SUPERMAN!. I literally had a nerdgasm looking at that dude. Can he act though? has anyone got any footage of anything he's done?.




Steve
Time to put your skills to work on this guy. Manip time. :yay:

[Man of Tomorrow]

http://scifiwire.com/assets_c/2009/03/SuperCapers_RyanMcPartlin-thumb-550x393-15058.jpg

[GreenKToo]

dang..just what I was about to post lol...curses :argh:

[louiebling$]

http://scifiwire.com/assets_c/2009/03/SuperCapers_RyanMcPartlin-thumb-550x393-15058.jpg
O yea this is screaming for a Superman Manip :up:

[MAN O STEEL]

ahhhh who is he?






Steve

[TheWatcher]

I would be down with McPartlin as Superman!

[hopefuldreamer]

Is it wrong that I base a lot of my judgements on whether or not I find the guy attractive, because I know I won't enjoy any Superman movie as much if he doesn't make me swoon? :lol:

That said, I suppose the biggest problem, other than him not having remotely dark enough features to fit as Superman for me (and some faces just don't suit died hair and eyebrows), I simply don't think he's hot!

[Jake Cassidy]

That's not wrong at all. Superman should be very good looking.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Superman won't be a romance/soap/chick flick this time around.

As long as the actor looks like Superman and is a capable actor, that's all that matters. This will be an action movie.

Superman is finally going to grow a pair for the first time.

[Webhead2006]

yea i hope this film is an action/drama/scifi type. i really cant wait for director to be announced so hopefully he will reveal some details on what they are gonig for this time.

Also i was just thinking if we ended up with someone like a ryan reynolds was for hal, who like him do you think would be a viable option wb could end up looking at or be a surprise last minute guy coming out of the blue.

[Jake Cassidy]

Superman won't be a romance/soap/chick flick this time around.

Who said it was going to be?

[Man of Tomorrow]

I meant they aren't going to put the emphasis to get Superman to appeal to women like Bryan Singer did.

Superman will be a badass action hero for the first time ever in live action.

[Lone]

If they ever decide to make an Aquaman movie using Batman: The Brave and The Bold's Aquaman, Ryan McPartlin would 100% own it.

[Jake Cassidy]

I meant they aren't going to put the emphasis to get Superman to appeal to women like Bryan Singer did.

Superman will be a badass action hero for the first time ever in live action.

There's going to be the love story element. That's part of the Superman mythos. His love for Lois is the core of the entire thing.

[daywalker2007]

I don't know why people say Ryan McPartlin can't act?
he pretty good.

Has a great superhero look. Its actually mind boggling why he isn't Captain America.
Then again, he could make a great Superman.

[GreenKToo]

I think he would fit in any number of superhero roles..I could see him as GL, Hawkman, The Flash, etc. Thats a plus in my book.

[Webhead2006]

yea to can see ryan as a hero, and i hope maybe he can soon.

[Eddie Dean]

Ryan would make an awesome Booster Gold.

[Webhead2006]

that would probably be a nice one for him.

[hopefuldreamer]

Superman won't be a romance/soap/chick flick this time around.

As long as the actor looks like Superman and is a capable actor, that's all that matters. This will be an action movie.

Superman is finally going to grow a pair for the first time.

I meant they aren't going to put the emphasis to get Superman to appeal to women like Bryan Singer did.

Superman will be a badass action hero for the first time ever in live action.

There's going to be the love story element. That's part of the Superman mythos. His love for Lois is the core of the entire thing.

1. Why can't they have both?

2. If a movie doesn't have any element of a love story in it, it feels kind of empty.

3. Agree with Cassidy. His love for Lois has always been about 70% of why I love the character, and the stories that follow.

I think he would fit in any number of superhero roles..I could see him as GL, Hawkman, The Flash, etc. Thats a plus in my book.

I kind of see that as a minus. How can a character make a great Superman, if he looks like The Flash, or GL?

[RachelDawes]

Is it wrong that I base a lot of my judgements on whether or not I find the guy attractive, because I know I won't enjoy any Superman movie as much if he doesn't make me swoon? :lol:

You aren't the only one. :hehe:

[Rust]

Here's Mcpartlin...


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Stigart/partlinsupermanbrando.jpg


The haircut doesn't work here IMO. Supes must have a modernized haircut. No spitcurl, please!
MCpartlin looks to much like Stallone or a young Brando here...

[Man of Tomorrow]

1. Why can't they have both?

2. If a movie doesn't have any element of a love story in it, it feels kind of empty.

3. Agree with Cassidy. His love for Lois has always been about 70% of why I love the character, and the stories that follow.



Because the studio feels an action driven Superman film has a much stronger chance of being a big money maker than a film centered on love aiming to be a 'chickflick'... the studio blames Superman Returns for failing for that reason primarily.


I'm willing to bet this film will be balanced very much like "The Dark Knight" with any type of romance (like the Bruce/Rachel thing) being a minor subplot that drives the major action.



I'm sick of the recent live action portrayals overdoing the emotion/romance/love aspects of Superman in Lois and Clark, Smallville and to a lesser extent Superman Returns.


They have pussified the character. Superman isn't Twillight. It shouldn't try to cater to Shippers.

This move towards an action-driven Superman will be great!

Superman TAS did a great job with handling this aspect of the character.

[hopefuldreamer]

Because the studio feels an action driven Superman film has a much stronger chance of being a big money maker than a film centered on love aiming to be a 'chickflick'... the studio blames Superman Returns for failing for that reason primarily.


I'm willing to bet this film will be balanced very much like "The Dark Knight" with any type of romance (like the Bruce/Rachel thing) being a minor subplot that drives the major action.



I'm sick of the recent live action portrayals overdoing the emotion/romance/love aspects of Superman in Lois and Clark, Smallville and to a lesser extent Superman Returns.


They have pussified the character. Superman isn't Twillight. It shouldn't try to cater to Shippers.

This move towards an action-driven Superman will be great!

Superman TAS did a great job with handling this aspect of the character.

I torn between what I agree with you on, and what I don't.

Agreed on:

1. STAS handled action-driven Superman incredibly well. I hope they take a lot from the fight/action scenes in it, because some of them would transfer incredibly well to the big screen.
2. Superman is NOT twilight, and shouldn't cater towards shippers.
3. A Superhero film with more action than romance will definitely make more money, and a lack of it was what was missing in terms of ratings.

Disagreed on:

1. Clark and Lois relationship simply doesn't work as a B plot, unless you have Clark's life in general being a B Plot to a bunch of beat em up scenes... which might be fun to watch... and might get ratings... but wouldn't really tell a tale i'd be calling incredible.

It's not like Batman. Batman has never really had 'one true love', and yet they still have to give him a romance every movie because they know it's an essential part of any hero film.

2. I personally think that Lois is a way of the audience understanding Clark/Superman as human, relatable character. Yes, he is a bit of a pussy around her. But that likens him to men, who know what it's like to be that in love with a girl that you become a clutz and don't know how to talk to her. And it likens him to women who would love to have him be like that around them, and love that he's like it to such a strong feminist character.

Without Lois, and their dynamic together (not just as a romantic couple, but as partners and friends), i think it'd be hard to put any real characterisation into the film, and if the audience isn't connected to the storyline on an emotional level, they won't remember the film as anything more than a quick fix of adrenaline.

[B]

http://scifiwire.com/assets_c/2009/03/SuperCapers_RyanMcPartlin-thumb-550x393-15058.jpg

Why do I have a problem with people who do not have brown/black hair in the role, when I know it is easily fixed with hair dye.. :huh:

[Man of Tomorrow]

It not attacking what you think.


I'm telling you what direction the studio is taking the next Superman. It will be action driven primarily and love/romance downplayed. At one point they were even calling this "Superman Unleashed" and wanted him to be an Angry God.


And Lois is just one of the MANY characters Superman has emotional ties to; Martha Kent, Jonathan Kent, Jor-El, Jimmy, hell.. even Lex depending on the script.

It's not like Batman. Batman has never really had 'one true love', and yet they still have to give him a romance every movie because they know it's an essential part of any hero film.It's essentially a subplot in most successful superhero films.

Superman Returns and Spider-man III overdid that aspect, and that didn't go over well.

Superhero films aren't soap operas.


2. I personally think that Lois is a way of the audience understanding Clark/Superman as human, relatable character. Yes, he is a bit of a pussy around her. But that likens him to men, who know what it's like to be that in love with a girl that you become a clutz and don't know how to talk to her. And it likens him to women who would love to have him be like that around them, and love that he's like it to such a strong feminist character.
Keep feminism out of a Superman film. Lois isn't a feminist. She may be strong willed and determined, but she's still a damsel in distress who falls for Superman and is submissive towards him.


Bottom line is this won't be a film geared towards women or shippers. Nolan wouldn't be attached if WB wanted to go THAT direction with Superman again.

[hopefuldreamer]

It not attacking what you think.


I'm telling you what direction the studio is taking the next Superman. It will be action driven primarily and love/romance downplayed. At one point they were even calling this "Superman Unleashed" and wanted him to be an Angry God.


And Lois is just one of the MANY characters Superman has emotional ties to; Martha Kent, Jonathan Kent, Jor-El, Jimmy, hell.. even Lex depending on the script.

It's essentially a subplot in most successful superhero films.

Superman Returns and Spider-man III overdid that aspect, and that didn't go over well.

Superhero films aren't soap operas.



Keep feminism out of a Superman film. Lois isn't a feminist. She may be strong willed and determined, but she's still a damsel in distress who falls for Superman and is submissive towards him.


Bottom line is this won't be a film geared towards women or shippers. Nolan wouldn't be attached if WB wanted to go THAT direction with Superman again.

I'm not saying that the plot itself should be about Lois and Clark, and their adventures against metropolis villains should be the sub plot... that'd be insane!

I don't really see the way two characters interact and it's importance in terms of plot. The plot could have nothing to do with the progression of their relationship, but the script could still be written, and the actors can still act it, so that we know that they are in love and that their relationship is part of the essence of the tale.

Though I wasn't suggestion they actually start bringing feminism into the plot, Lois IS a great strong female character. In fact, in my life, she has been the single greatest representation of how great a strong woman can be. And just because she can be swept of her feet by a gorgeous man with Super powers, and her career puts her in life and death situations, doesn't make her character any less feminist. In fact, Lois' involvement with feminism was frequently referenced in LnC. She was spoken of giving speeches at conferences, and went to a feminist meeting.

And BTW, I think it's way to early to know what this film is going to be like.

I'm still holding out hope that, with Nolan behind it, it might be an intelligent take on Superman, more focused on Intergang than on monster fight scenes.

[Man of Tomorrow]

We already know the main villain is Brainiac, I wouldn't mind Intergang as well.

With Nolan, you can be certain it won't be some sappy love drama like Lois and Clark or Smallville aimed at shippers.

The studio wants an action-driven film first and foremost.

"Lois and Clark" is hardly a decent example of handling the material properly. The show was a campy romantic comedy. Lois is not a feminist and should not be portrayed as such. Perhaps with Wonder Woman, I'd believe that argument but Lois Lane has always been a submissive love interest to Superman.

Don't confuse strong-willed, stubborn and determined with feminism.

She was breakthough in the 1930s because she was a working woman in a man's world, but the modern comics don't portray her as some woman's right advocate type.


The other thing I'm willing to bet, given the studio's reaction to SR, is that this new film will focus on SUPERMAN primarily as Batman Begins did for Bruce Wayne.

Lois Lane got way too much focus in SR and Superman barely appeared or spoke in his own film.

"The Man of Steel" is bound to be a very Superman-centered film. I wouldn't be surprised if Lois takes up nothing more than a 'Rachel Dawes' level of focus.

I'm happy with what I'm hearing that they are really focusing on the epic Kryptonian mythology as a big part of the script's plot. We'll definitely get something intelligent and action driven, akin to Inception.

[arrivals]

Lois is a feminist icon. You don't really know what you are talking about. Nice try though.

[Man of Tomorrow]

The character herself is not a feminist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminism , regardless if feminist fans revere her as an icon to them.

[NotFadeAway]

1. Why can't they have both?

2. If a movie doesn't have any element of a love story in it, it feels kind of empty.

3. Agree with Cassidy. His love for Lois has always been about 70% of why I love the character, and the stories that follow.



I kind of see that as a minus. How can a character make a great Superman, if he looks like The Flash, or GL?

We could have had both, but Bryan Singer pissed it all away with Returns. Don't let anyone fool you, SR didn't fail because it was an emotional character flick, it failed because it was a crappy imitation of an emotional character flick written and directed by a man who can't count making that kind of movie as one of his strengths. Singer's vision ruined everything......

[Man of Tomorrow]

Yeah. Venom420, that's your opinion.

BUT the studio used the excuse that it was too much of a chickflick/romance and lacked the action needed to sell it.

Whether you agree with Warners or not, all I know is we'll see a Superman with balls this time around.

[\S/uperman]

Random thoughts on some potentials:

Brandon Routh - Played him well before, just in a movie that didn't work out.

Henry Cavill - Tough to ignore fan support over the years, somehow his name pops up a lot everytime there is possible movie news movement.

Joshua Jackson - Visually can it work? I think so, but it would be a bit outside the typical look they are going for. I have seen him in the London theatre play "A Life in the Theatre" and thought he was great with Patrick Stewart. He has the chops for sure.

[Webhead2006]

yea i do hope they find the right balance of action flick and also have that story of lois and clark's love/relationship and develop them out and all that.

[NotFadeAway]

Yeah. Venom420, that's your opinion.

BUT the studio used the excuse that it was too much of a chickflick/romance and lacked the action needed to sell it.

Whether you agree with Warners or not, all I know is we'll see a Superman with balls this time around.


I'm fully aware thats the excuse being thrown around inside Warners. Of course it is, Warners dream has always been to make a shallow popcorn film, Michael Bay style. And I get it. but I don't agree with it.

But all this could have been avoided if it wasn't for Returns, if they had just made a proper reboot with the modern, non-donnerverse versions of Superman and his supporting cast. Now, we might get this "Angry God" crap. I'm all for Superman having balls, I think Superman should be John Wayne with powers and in tights. But that doesn't mean it can't be a great character story.

KANE, I remember telling you that Returns would end up being a mistake and setting the franchise back in more ways than one, and only a handful of us agreed, the rest dismissed myself and the other members of HoSV(Haters of Singer's Vision). I don't care what excuse Warners has stuck by, and it doesn't matter what each individuals problem is with the film. No action, no fight scenes, bland script, a retread of Superman: The Movie, a crap and campy Luthor plot. Could be any of these reasons for any executive or fanboy, you know which is mine. Yours may be different. Doesn't matter which because it screwed the franchise regardless, my worst fears about the film came true and you have to give me that much.

[SuperDaniel]

Somebody cannot be in the right mind to even suggest Joshua Jackson for Superman. He looks absolutely nothing like Superman. Like Really?? WTF?!!? Pacey for Superman?!?!?! Lol. I can`t picture him in the suit.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I'm fully aware thats the excuse being thrown around inside Warners. Of course it is, Warners dream has always been to make a shallow popcorn film, Michael Bay style. And I get it. but I don't agree with it.

But all this could have been avoided if it wasn't for Returns, if they had just made a proper reboot with the modern, non-donnerverse versions of Superman and his supporting cast. Now, we might get this "Angry God" crap. I'm all for Superman having balls, I think Superman should be John Wayne with powers and in tights. But that doesn't mean it can't be a great character story.

KANE, I remember telling you that Returns would end up being a mistake and setting the franchise back in more ways than one, and only a handful of us agreed, the rest dismissed myself and the other members of HoSV(Haters of Singer's Vision). I don't care what excuse Warners has stuck by, and it doesn't matter what each individuals problem is with the film. No action, no fight scenes, bland script, a retread of Superman: The Movie, a crap and campy Luthor plot. Could be any of these reasons for any executive or fanboy, you know which is mine. Yours may be different. Doesn't matter which because it screwed the franchise regardless, my worst fears about the film came true and you have to give me that much.



You are complaining over nothing.


Nolan/Goyer is there to ensure that it WILL be a great story. Chris Nolan has already approved of the script.


All I'm saying is it won't be a chickflick catered to women/shippers. It will be very Dark Knight-esque, which truly had a great balance of action.


It's nothing like Michael Bay. Michael Bay was the approach we were going to get with "Justice League Mortal"

[al35077]

I'd like to see an unkown play superman

[GreenKToo]

It doesn't matter to me if its an unknown, or a fairly well known actor.
Right now i'd be afraid to guess either way. Once the director is announced, hopefully he'll give us an idea about what kinda casting they have in mind, e.g., age, known or unknown, height, etc.

[Webhead2006]

i really do hope they dont screw it up this time. Time is up for them if they screw the poouch again.

[GreenKToo]

I'd hate to see them screw a poouch. :D

[hopefuldreamer]

We already know the main villain is Brainiac, I wouldn't mind Intergang as well.

Didn't I read something somewhere that said it definitely wouldn't be brainiac?

I personally would be dissapointed by Brainiac over all the other villains. I have never read/seen a brainiac story I enjoyed. I do not like the character, I do not find the villany interesting, and I don't think it would provide a good refelection of villains in our real world (which a lot of the time, movies do, and it works really well in terms of getting the audience compelled)

Nothing is certain in my eyes, until A) a synopsis is officially release or B) Brainiac is cast or C) a picture is released.


With Nolan, you can be certain it won't be some sappy love drama like Lois and Clark or Smallville aimed at shippers.

The studio wants an action-driven film first and foremost.

"Lois and Clark" is hardly a decent example of handling the material properly. The show was a campy romantic comedy. Lois is not a feminist and should not be portrayed as such. Perhaps with Wonder Woman, I'd believe that argument but Lois Lane has always been a submissive love interest to Superman.

Don't confuse strong-willed, stubborn and determined with feminism.

She was breakthough in the 1930s because she was a working woman in a man's world, but the modern comics don't portray her as some woman's right advocate type.
.

Lois and Clark is my perfect example of when they get the material right.

It's also a perfect example of understand all of the main characters. Yes, some of the storylines where camp and even cringeworthy at times, but the characterisation was perfect.

Lex, Lois, Clark, Jimmy, Perry... if they take things from the portrayals of these characters in Lois and Clark, it will benefit the movie.

As for Lois being a feminist, I put this too you. If you met her, and asked her if she was a feminist, what do you think Lois Lane would say?

In a couple of her backstories that I have encountered, she's spent her whole life trying to be on equal footing with men. Sometimes because of her father (who in some cases she felt would have preffered a son), and sometimes because she grew up as an army brat.

She doesn't like giving power over to men. She is often portrayed as a better poker player than most men, which is usually seen as something men do together.

I don't know what you would class as a feminist character, but I can't see anyone qualifying more than her.

Here is a quote from the encyclopedia of supermanic biography, under the category Lois Lane: The Feminist:


Lois Lane has always harbored strong convictions concerning the equality, if not outright superiority, of women, and has bridled at the suggestion that any reportorial assignment, no matter how hazardous, is “no job for a girl!” (Act No. 5, Oct 1938; and others). These convictions could easily be regarded as hypocritical in light of the constant professional assistance that Lois receives from Superman, but Lois has no apparent difficulty resolving the discrepancy between her independent views and her frequently dependent behavior. In March 1951, for example, when she is on the verge of being disqualified from a Daily Planet sponsored contest designed to determine “who’s more able to live alone under primitive conditions: the man or the woman” because of her having accepted unauthorized assistance from Superman, Lois makes this remark: “Wait...! admit getting help from Superman, but.. .that actually proves women’s superiority! Don’t you see?. ..Women’s strength has lain in their ability to get men to help them!” It is a tribute to Lois Lane’s persuasive powers that the judges on this occasion withdraw their threat of disqualification and declare her the winner (Act No. 154: “Miss Robinson Crusoe!”).


http://supermanica.superman.nu/wiki/index.php/Lois_Lane#Lois_Lane:_The_Feminist


The other thing I'm willing to bet, given the studio's reaction to SR, is that this new film will focus on SUPERMAN primarily as Batman Begins did for Bruce Wayne.

Lois Lane got way too much focus in SR and Superman barely appeared or spoke in his own film.

"The Man of Steel" is bound to be a very Superman-centered film. I wouldn't be surprised if Lois takes up nothing more than a 'Rachel Dawes' level of focus.

I'm happy with what I'm hearing that they are really focusing on the epic Kryptonian mythology as a big part of the script's plot. We'll definitely get something intelligent and action driven, akin to Inception.

I think quite the opposite. I think the further they get away from the kryptonian mythology the better.

And I'd prefer it if they focused on CLARK KENT myself.

I do agree that they focused too much on Lois and her kid, especially since one of the new characters (Richard) was a Lois central character, so her story was taking precedent. I might not have minded if I didn't find Kate Bosworth so dull in the role.

The character herself is not a feminist http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminism , regardless if feminist fans revere her as an icon to them.

As I said, in one interpretation, she literally was a feminist. Gave speeches and attended meetings. You can't declare her not a feminist, just because you don't like said interpretation.

We could have had both, but Bryan Singer pissed it all away with Returns. Don't let anyone fool you, SR didn't fail because it was an emotional character flick, it failed because it was a crappy imitation of an emotional character flick written and directed by a man who can't count making that kind of movie as one of his strengths. Singer's vision ruined everything......

Totally agreed.

I don't even like calling it Singer's Vision. It wasn't his vision... he took the vision of an earlier movie, and tryed and failed to imitate it in a way that would be popular. His vision included Superman having a child, so i'm going to have to declare him near sighted... how would that have ever produced a sequel?

The romance was dead because they had no chemistry together, and it was terribly cliched in places. No one could get on board with the emotions flying around because there were too many questions... Does she remember sleeping with him? If she does, then why doesn't she remember that he's Clark? If she doesn't then why would she not be both confused and furious and suspicious as too how she'd managed to father his child without them ever having slept together?

It was just illogical.



But all this could have been avoided if it wasn't for Returns, if they had just made a proper reboot with the modern, non-donnerverse versions of Superman and his supporting cast. Now, we might get this "Angry God" crap. I'm all for Superman having balls, I think Superman should be John Wayne with powers and in tights. But that doesn't mean it can't be a great character story.
.

I really hope they see that, and don't try too much to over compensate and make it 'bad ass'...



All I'm saying is it won't be a chickflick catered to women/shippers. It will be very Dark Knight-esque, which truly had a great balance of action.

For Batman yes. But as much as I enjoyed that film (consider it the best superhero movie ever made), and as much as I want to trust that Superman is now in safe hands, I can't.

Look at what JJ Abrhams did with Star Trek. Thought it was great! But then you look at what he nearly did with Superman... and suddenly I find I can't trust ANYONE to get the balance right.

It's all crossed fingers for me at the moment, and when I watch the movie it'll either be one of the greatest moments of my life, or one of the biggest dissapointments.

[GreenKToo]

No, what they said was that it WOULD be Brainiac, and the Daily planet is in trouble because of it..Or something to that affect.
It's in the Nolan thread if you want to read it.

[\S/uperman]

Before Nolan was announced. Hell before a new Superman movie was even a possibility> We knew Brainiac would be in the next one.


Easy way to go. Fans like it, makes for a cinematic villain. Just execute it well.

[hopefuldreamer]

No, what they said was that it WOULD be Brainiac, and the Daily planet is in trouble because of it..Or something to that affect.
It's in the Nolan thread if you want to read it.

Who said?

Before Nolan was announced. Hell before a new Superman movie was even a possibility> We knew Brainiac would be in the next one.


Easy way to go. Fans like it, makes for a cinematic villain. Just execute it well.

Who's we? And how do you KNOW?

I'm sorry, but I like facts, not blanket statements. If someone can show me an interview with Goyer, or Nolan or anyone involved in the making of the reboot that specifically states that the script WILL DEFINITELY involve Brainiac, then I will accept it and try to get to know Brainiac a bit better... try to like him a bit more.

However, until then, I am going to hope that he is not the central character. I base this on the interview I read with Emma Thomas (Nolan's wife and partner), which I just hunted for again.

Here is a quote from the article:


The Internet flurry included reports that, according to Thomas, might be better described as fan fiction. The dispatches revealing that the film will be called “Man of Steel”? And feature Lex Luthor and Brainiac? Or the one about it being a period piece with something like a low-fi version of the hero?
“I don’t know where this stuff comes from,” Thomas said with a chuckle, although, as with any good poker player, it’s hard to say where the bluff starts and ends.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/03/christopher-nolan-takes-flight-with-superman-we-have-a-fantastic-story-1.html

[GreenKToo]

Not sure how you feel about latino review, but here ya go.....


I can tell you that Goyer's story involves Luthor and Brainiac. It is NOT an origin and assumes audiences already know about Lois, Clark, Jimmy and Perry. I know the Daily Planet is struggling due to the internet. And I know it sets up a huge Kryptonian mythology.

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-david-goyer-hired-to-write-superman-the-man-of-steel-9286

No, its not a direct quote by goyer or nolan, i'll give you that, but this info is saying that where there's smoke, a fire is burning also.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Lois and Clark is my perfect example of when they get the material right.


And this is all I'm going to quote because it sums up our divergent viewpoints on this.

IMO Lois and Clark was a campy romantic comedy geared more towards women than anything can came before it, an embarrassing take on the Superman mythos.


While I understand your desire for that type of film, I can guarantee it isn't the type of film that Nolan and The Dark Knight writers (Goyer/Jonah Nolan) will make. Even the WB brass don't want a film like that.


Nolan wouldn't have sounded off on a script like "Lois and Clark." We're bound to get something akin to "The Dark Knight" and "Inception," highly action-oriented, intense with an intelligent story driving it.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Not sure how you feel about latino review, but here ya go.....


I can tell you that Goyer's story involves Luthor and Brainiac. It is NOT an origin and assumes audiences already know about Lois, Clark, Jimmy and Perry. I know the Daily Planet is struggling due to the internet. And I know it sets up a huge Kryptonian mythology.

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-david-goyer-hired-to-write-superman-the-man-of-steel-9286

No, its not a direct quote by goyer or nolan, i'll give you that, but this info is saying that where there's smoke, a fire is burning also.


Bingo.


Latino Review is accurate. They were the first to confirm Routh in 2004 among other things.


The Kryptonian mythology focus intrigues me. Very sci-fi.

[GreenKToo]

Me too. It also makes me think that THIS superman will be older.
By older, I mean early 30's, because It feels like he is already established to me.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Reeve's Superman and Routh's Superman were supposed to be early 30s as well.

[GreenKToo]

I just hope they don't limit auditions to mid/late twenty something actors because i'd like a Superman this time that actually looks the age that he's playing.

[Strider14]

As to the discussion on height, I really think it is about more than just height. It is about stature and physical presence. A 5'11" person with lifts or having special camera angles and shorter cast around him still doesn't have that overall physically imposing stature that someone that is 6'3" and has the actual stature in the first place. I agree with whoever said that Superman needs to be able to look as formidable as Batman and the other DC characters. He shouldn't look wimpy compared to them *cough* Cavill*cough*.

I know a crossover universe will never happen, but take a look at some images of Superman vs. Thor. I really would love to see someone cast as Superman who could stand toe to toe with who was cast as Thor. That's just my two pennies worth. :-)

[Man of Tomorrow]

I just hope they don't limit auditions to mid/late twenty something actors because i'd like a Superman this time that actually looks the age that he's playing.

It's bound to be casting someone in the 25-35 range.

It's always been that way.


Though, given WB's track record, it's likely the Lois actress will be considerably younger than whoever is cast as Superman.

[GreenKToo]

Remember the scene in S:TM where clark was racing the train? A VERY young Lois looked at the window and pointed.. He was at least ten years older than her in that scene. Later on, she looked older than him.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Must have been from all the smoking.

[GreenKToo]

Lol...funny.

[hopefuldreamer]

Not sure how you feel about latino review, but here ya go.....


I can tell you that Goyer's story involves Luthor and Brainiac. It is NOT an origin and assumes audiences already know about Lois, Clark, Jimmy and Perry. I know the Daily Planet is struggling due to the internet. And I know it sets up a huge Kryptonian mythology.

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-david-goyer-hired-to-write-superman-the-man-of-steel-9286

No, its not a direct quote by goyer or nolan, i'll give you that, but this info is saying that where there's smoke, a fire is burning also.

Where does this guy get his information?

And since he's not Nolan, or Goyer, or as far as I can see involved in the movie at all, he does not meet me criteria for acceptance as fact rather than rumour.

And this is all I'm going to quote because it sums up our divergent viewpoints on this.

IMO Lois and Clark was a campy romantic comedy geared more towards women than anything can came before it, an embarrassing take on the Superman mythos.


While I understand your desire for that type of film, I can guarantee it isn't the type of film that Nolan and The Dark Knight writers (Goyer/Jonah Nolan) will make. Even the WB brass don't want a film like that.


Nolan wouldn't have sounded off on a script like "Lois and Clark." We're bound to get something akin to "The Dark Knight" and "Inception," highly action-oriented, intense with an intelligent story driving it.

I really wish you would actually read what I write, instead of consistently brushing me off as a girl who wants a sappy rom com.

I WANT action. I WANT a Superman movie that takes a lot from S:TAS.I WANT a movie with a lot of the same positive points that DK had.

But I ALSO WANT the characters to be well written (as I felt LnC's characters where), REGARDLESS of the campy rom com style. And I ALSO WANT there to still be some elements of the dynamic between Lois and Clark/Superman because a Superman movie is lost without that IMO.

I AM NOT saying I want the new movie to be like Lois and Clark, or that I want it to be like Twilight and directed towards silly little fangirls

As to the discussion on height, I really think it is about more than just height. It is about stature and physical presence. A 5'11" person with lifts or having special camera angles and shorter cast around him still doesn't have that overall physically imposing stature that someone that is 6'3" and has the actual stature in the first place. I agree with whoever said that Superman needs to be able to look as formidable as Batman and the other DC characters. He shouldn't look wimpy compared to them *cough* Cavill*cough*.

I know a crossover universe will never happen, but take a look at some images of Superman vs. Thor. I really would love to see someone cast as Superman who could stand toe to toe with who was cast as Thor. That's just my two pennies worth. :-)

Now this I will actually agree with (as much as it pains me). I keep looking at Bomer and thinking that, while he looks perfect, he is a bit too skinny. It's the not the height that's the problem for me.

But I suppose he could bulk up.

If you think that Dean Cain was 6' and that's only a half a foot about Bomer, and Dean Cain was a very well built guy, then maybe it's doable.

Must have been from all the smoking.

:lol:

[GreenKToo]

Latino review is about as good as it gets. No, its not a 100% guarantee that what they reported will happen, things change, but if I were a betting man, i'd put my money on what they said, not my personal hopes about what I wanted to see.

After you've been here for awhile, you learn what sites to trust and what sites to hit the ignore button on --->(coughsavesuperman.moronscough)

[MAN O STEEL]

Did a quick headshot manip of Joe Manganiello ( FLASH THOMPSON ) as Superman. He's 6'5, built like a brick s***house. He's not my #1 choice or even my 10th lol, but given the right makeup & hair I think he looks the part enough.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5108/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg/)

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Steve

[Young Superman]

Great work steve, he really looks like Superman.

[SuperDaniel]

Not a good actor...

[hopefuldreamer]

Did a quick headshot manip of Joe Manganiello ( FLASH THOMPSON ) as Superman. He's 6'5, built like a brick s***house. He's not my #1 choice or even my 10th lol, but given the right makeup & hair I think he looks the part enough.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5108/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg/)

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Steve

He does look the part, but to me it's kind of in an old fashioned way... dunno if that makes sense.

Latino review is about as good as it gets. No, its not a 100% guarantee that what they reported will happen, things change, but if I were a betting man, i'd put my money on what they said, not my personal hopes about what I wanted to see.

After you've been here for awhile, you learn what sites to trust and what sites to hit the ignore button on --->(coughsavesuperman.moronscough)

But who actually is he?

It's like ausiello (if that's how you spell it). I never take what he says as complete fact. Sometimes what he says is sort of twisted to make you think one thing, when in fact it's another.

I know that there are people on the internet with contacts and things, but without hearing it offically I can never latch onto it. (which is why i'm still waiting for Joss to be very loudly confirmed for the Avengers before i start squeeing).

At the end of the day, the information might have been true at the time. But is no longer true. And that's why i'm saying it's not for definite that it's gonna be Brainiac and Lex.

[Webhead2006]

nice manip of joe, he does have a nice look. Though i dont know much on his acting, since in spidey he played typical jock so didnt really show much range.

[That-Guy]

Did a quick headshot manip of Joe Manganiello ( FLASH THOMPSON ) as Superman. He's 6'5, built like a brick s***house. He's not my #1 choice or even my 10th lol, but given the right makeup & hair I think he looks the part enough.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5108/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg/)

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Steve

Wow, that's damn good manip. I could definitely see this dude as Superman, looks-wise. Don't really know his acting, other than his bit part in Spider-Man. Looks like he was on True Blood... Is he good on it? I still haven't seen that show.

[That-Guy]

Also.... just took a look at his IMDB profile; there are quite a few photos there that made me think Superman, especially this one:

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm738427392/nm0542133

He might be interested in the role too, and he's even from the Steel City...

http://truebloodnet.com/joe-manganiello-meant-alcide/

Comparing film with television, Joe said he would like to get back into film, especially as a superhero – like perhaps Superman. But he also stated that “True Blood is better than 99% of the movies I go and see in the theater.” In True Blood, each character has his or her dark side. And in real life, no one is pristine.

http://omg.yahoo.com/news/rising-star-true-bloods-joe-manganiello/42970

"I'm from Pittsburgh so the Man of Steel -- it's the City of Steel, so that would go a long way back home," Joe said of his dream of wearing Superman's red cape. "I would imagine that maybe I could go to some Steeler games, or it would be easier for me to get tickets if I was the Man of Steel."

[mjbull23]

Nice manip. There is certainly a resemblance to Superman, particularly when the hair is parted and combed accordingly. The clean shave also helps alot.

Did a quick headshot manip of Joe Manganiello ( FLASH THOMPSON ) as Superman. He's 6'5, built like a brick s***house. He's not my #1 choice or even my 10th lol, but given the right makeup & hair I think he looks the part enough.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5108/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg/)

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Steve

[Dagoods]

http://www.skyseastone.net/nuadha/hand/wellingsuperman.jpg

- ENOUGH SAID!

[That-Guy]

Tom Welling has his own forum now, I think.

Also, he'd have to inject himself with steroids that could kill race horses to bulk up to that level.

[Dagoods]

Tom Welling has his own forum now, I think.

Also, he'd have to inject himself with steroids that could kill race horses to bulk up to that level.

Well he's already bigger than that chap Cavill...

[That-Guy]

Good for him. My point was, that image you posted might look cool, but no actor is going to bulk up to that level to play Superman. Nor should anyone.

[Dagoods]

Good for him. My point was, that image you posted might look cool, but no actor is going to bulk up to that level to play Superman. Nor should anyone.


He doesn't need to. Check this out ;)

http://images.sugarscape.com/userfiles/image/september/rhi09/-1/clarktopless.jpg
Welling looks even bigger than Routh, I reckon ;)

[LL2K2]

Two things:

1) That photo of Welling is six years old. (Hard to believe, but it is - it's from the Season 4 episode "Spell.") Besides, those who watch the show realize his physique has changed significantly since then.

2) As That-Guy said, he has his own support thread in the Smallville forums. You're certainly welcome to show your enthusiasm there. :)

[Man of Tomorrow]

Alright enough of this garbage.


Before MostPowerful busts in here to boost of Routh's size, this needs to end.


There's NO Tom Welling allowed in the Superman forum. Check the new forum rules.

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=337724

There are Welling threads in the Smallville forums that you are free to post on. Welling is irrelevant to the Superman film forum.



Got a problem? PM a mod, but those are the rules. The end.

[That-Guy]

Right. Now back to topic...

Anyone know if this Joe Manganiello dude has got the acting chops to pull off Superman?

I hope he can, because he definitely has the look, IMO. Plus, as a fellow Pittsburgher, I have to show my support for a hometown boy.

[Young Superman]

Joe Manganiello is good on True Blood. I think he could pull off Superman.

[Webhead2006]

i wouldnt mind if joe did test.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I'm not sure if anyone has suggested him or not, but what do you guys think about Eddie Cahill? Is is on CSI: NY. He is 32 years old, and I believe he is about 6'2" inches tall. What do you guys think? IMO, he has a great look and he is a pretty good actor. I am kind of biased though, since CSI: NY is my favorite show. :woot:

http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6800000/don-flack-eddie-cahill-6840285-700-420.jpg

[Sawyer]

Did a quick headshot manip of Joe Manganiello ( FLASH THOMPSON ) as Superman. He's 6'5, built like a brick s***house. He's not my #1 choice or even my 10th lol, but given the right makeup & hair I think he looks the part enough.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5108/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg/)

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Steve

I like the guy and that manip is pretty good, but there's just something about him that I dont think would make for a good Superman. I cant quite put my finger on it. I think he may have too much of a tough guy quality, but that's not it. There are worse choices out there, though.

He could make a decent Lobo, though. :up:

[MAN O STEEL]

I think he may have too much of a tough guy quality


I think that's what Superman needs. Superman's always been kinda viewed as this pretty boy, model type, that mixed with being a squeaky clean boy scout, is not helping Superman in the popularity department. I believe Superman should always look, imposing, tough & dare I say it, mature. One thing the latest Superman actors have been missing.




Steve

[batlovescatDC]

I'm not sure if anyone has suggested him or not, but what do you guys think about Eddie Cahill? Is is on CSI: NY. He is 32 years old, and I believe he is about 6"2 inches tall. What do you guys think? IMO, he has a great look and he is a pretty good actor. I am kind of biased though, since CSI: NY is my favorite show. :woot:

http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6800000/don-flack-eddie-cahill-6840285-700-420.jpg


Very good suggestion IMO. He has a good mix of the original look of Supes with his modern one. Eyes definitely fit the role, wow.

[Slamet]

Anyone familiar with Christopher Russell

http://www.llatalent.com/current/film/chris%20russell.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lLsdaCVk3Kk/R2QxaQh1UmI/AAAAAAAAJJM/BsUT2lC6zF4/s320/ChristopherRussell02.jpg

[Ring Deacon]

Did a quick headshot manip of Joe Manganiello ( FLASH THOMPSON ) as Superman. He's 6'5, built like a brick s***house. He's not my #1 choice or even my 10th lol, but given the right makeup & hair I think he looks the part enough.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5108/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg/)

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Steve

I talked about him about a month ago. I think he would do a great job as Superman. He does a good acting job on True Blood.

[Excelsior.]

I hope its someone even better than Routh.

I say Routh because Reeves is irreplaceable IMO. He is like Sean Connery as James Bond. When people think of these characters they will think of them.

[Bad Superman]

Did a quick headshot manip of Joe Manganiello ( FLASH THOMPSON ) as Superman. He's 6'5, built like a brick s***house. He's not my #1 choice or even my 10th lol, but given the right makeup & hair I think he looks the part enough.

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/5108/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg (http://img718.imageshack.us/i/joemanganielloasowensid.jpg/)

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Steve

From the looks point of view, he would definitely look the part with the make up and hair changes :up: (good manip). Haven't seen him act which is the other vital 50% for the character. . . .

[Kryptonian Warrior]

From the looks point of view, he would definitely look the part with the make up and hair changes :up: (good manip). Haven't seen him act which is the other vital 50% for the character. . . .
Surely you have seen Spiderman 1. He was Flash Thompson. This is, of course, under the assumption that you have seen Spiderman 1. I thought that everybody and their momma saw that movie. Although it was a VERY small part, you have seen him act, just not much of it. :woot:

[El Payaso]

Not a good actor...

To say it in a very soft way.

[double A-ron]

Isn't Joe Manganiello the "tough guy" in the Taco Bell Tordada commercial?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJAdXyq3K0

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Isn't Joe Manganiello the "tough guy" in the Taco Bell Tordada commercial?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJAdXyq3K0
Yep, that's Flash alright!

[That-Guy]

Isn't Joe Manganiello the "tough guy" in the Taco Bell Tordada commercial?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJAdXyq3K0

LOL

Manganiello for Superman and Tortada Guy for Luthor!

[Kryptonian Warrior]

LOL

Manganiello for Superman and Tortada Guy for Luthor!
One word......EPIC!!!:woot:

[That-Guy]

Oh, and maybe we can get that little talking chihuahua for Krypto!

[NotFadeAway]

It's bound to be casting someone in the 25-35 range.

It's always been that way.


Though, given WB's track record, it's likely the Lois actress will be considerably younger than whoever is cast as Superman.

Leighton Meester
Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Also.... just took a look at his IMDB profile; there are quite a few photos there that made me think Superman, especially this one:

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm738427392/nm0542133

He might be interested in the role too, and he's even from the Steel City...

http://truebloodnet.com/joe-manganiello-meant-alcide/



http://omg.yahoo.com/news/rising-star-true-bloods-joe-manganiello/42970

I like Joe M. and researched him up about a month back. Only problem is he is like 34-35.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Isn't Joe Manganiello the "tough guy" in the Taco Bell Tordada commercial?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjJAdXyq3K0
Yep, that's Flash alright!

[That-Guy]

Leighton Meester
Mary Elizabeth Winstead



I like Joe M. and researched him up about a month back. Only problem is he is like 34-35.

I personally think that 34-35 is a great age for an established Superman. True, it would mean that the actor would be into his 40s by the time the second or third film would come along, but many actors these days take good enough care of themselves that they really don't start to show their age until their late 40s.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Leighton Meester

:dry: I hope not. I really really hope not.


Not that I'm that against casting younger for Lois, BUT Leighton still looks like a grade 10 highschooler.



I like Joe M. and researched him up about a month back. Only problem is he is like 34-35.

That's within the age range. No problem there.


My biggest problem with Joe is he comes off like a dumbass street thug in his acting. He would need to make a big transition towards Superman.


I don't think he's capable of doing it, unless we re-imagine Superman to be some meathead named 'Bruno'

[Webhead2006]

i like eddie in csi ny, dont know anything of that christopher guy. So i cant judge that dude. I would be willing to give eddie a shot.

[Rust]

Anyone familiar with Christopher Russell

http://www.llatalent.com/current/film/chris%20russell.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_lLsdaCVk3Kk/R2QxaQh1UmI/AAAAAAAAJJM/BsUT2lC6zF4/s320/ChristopherRussell02.jpg


Interesting looking dude. And unknown. I could vouch for him even without having seen him act.

[Ring Deacon]

I say they should cast Joe Manganiello. He has the look, and he wants the job too. Give him a screen test and put him in the suit. Face it, we are never going to find an A list actor that will fit the part and make everyone happy. The best route is to cast a relatively unknown and let him become famous from the role. Joe fits that to a T. He has only been in one movie and a few TV shows all as secondary parts. True Blood is his first major character and he has nailed the part perfectly (anyone who has read the True Blood books knows that).

Joe is my top choice for now until we see someone better.

[NotFadeAway]

:dry: I hope not. I really really hope not.


Not that I'm that against casting younger for Lois, BUT Leighton still looks like a grade 10 highschooler.




That's within the age range. No problem there.


My biggest problem with Joe is he comes off like a dumbass street thug in his acting. He would need to make a big transition towards Superman.


I don't think he's capable of doing it, unless we re-imagine Superman to be some meathead named 'Bruno'

Personally, I would like Leighton in the role. I think she act the character very well. Although, I will give you this, your right when you say she still looks extremely young. In a perfect world, if you were to tell me Leighton would play Lois at some point, I'd say hopefully in five years so she has more time to mature. But at this point, screw it.

I do think Leighton's name will come up at some point. I think the Lois Lane character is the one character that will be 100% studio controlled and Meester, being on a mainstream CW show, is a garuntee on my mind to atleast make some sort of de facto list. Add Missy Peregrym to that to.

As for Joe M., he has played alot of meatheads, can't debate you there. But because I'm a huge True Blood fanatic, I'll have the chance to watch him up close over the summer, so I'll be able to check beack on him later. Granted, he is playing a werewolf, the meatheads of the supernatural society, but his individual character is supposed to be the strong, stoic, noble type. Well see.......

[Ring Deacon]

Personally, I would like Leighton in the role. I think she act the character very well. Although, I will give you this, your right when you say she still looks extremely young. In a perfect world, if you were to tell me Leighton would play Lois at some point, I'd say hopefully in five years so she has more time to mature. But at this point, screw it.

I do think Leighton's name will come up at some point. I think the Lois Lane character is the one character that will be 100% studio controlled and Meester, being on a mainstream CW show, is a garuntee on my mind to atleast make some sort of de facto list. Add Missy Peregrym to that to.

As for Joe M., he has played alot of meatheads, can't debate you there. But because I'm a huge True Blood fanatic, I'll have the chance to watch him up close over the summer, so I'll be able to check beack on him later. Granted, he is playing a werewolf, the meatheads of the supernatural society, but his individual character is supposed to be the strong, stoic, noble type. Well see.......

The character of Alcide is very much like Clark. And when he is stumbling around Sookie it is very much how Clark is with Lois.

[Venomfan]

Joe M is hilarious as Brad on how i met your mother. ridonkulous lol

[Man of Tomorrow]

I do think Leighton's name will come up at some point. I think the Lois Lane character is the one character that will be 100% studio controlled and Meester, being on a mainstream CW show, is a garuntee on my mind to atleast make some sort of de facto list.

I'm aware of this, but I don't like it.

I'd prefer Odette Yustman. She's around the same age range, but looks hotter, more mature and taller, and actually looks like Lois Lane.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0951148/

[Derrick9592]

Here's an unknown actor I found, John Gearries. He's 6'5, well-built, blue eyes, deep voice, and has a good acting background.

Here's some pics of him, he has an intresting look
http://bigdonsboys.com/handsomest/john_gearries/images/455be447d3499.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/125/l_c068cb6b398788d6ab011b8df9013668.jpg

IMDB profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2714295/

Interview/Acting Skills : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-t_9IWxg3A

[Man of Tomorrow]

Personally, I think this is a great philosophy attitude for the next Superman actor to have:

Q: I'd like to know what role has been the most challenging so far and what role have you enjoyed the most?

BR: I’d have to say Superman is the answer to both questions. He is such an iconic character that you can’t just be Superman on screen, you have to uphold the legacy to some extent as a person as well. If I filmed the movie, then ran around Hollywood partying, doing and saying dumb things, then that would not bode well for the film. Not to say that this was much of a challenge for me as I don’t party that much and do my best to think before I speak, but it’s still something I choose to bear in mind.



The new Superman needs to represent the character on and offscreen.

[\S/uperman]

Interesting looking dude. And unknown. I could vouch for him even without having seen him act.


*shudders*

Cast someone without seeing them act first? They may have the wrong voice, they may not even look like their "good" pictures. Silly.

[\S/uperman]

Here's an unknown actor I found, John Gearries. He's 6'5, well-built, blue eyes, deep voice, and has a good acting background.

Here's some pics of him, he has an intresting look
http://bigdonsboys.com/handsomest/john_gearries/images/455be447d3499.jpg

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/125/l_c068cb6b398788d6ab011b8df9013668.jpg

IMDB profile: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2714295/

Interview/Acting Skills : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-t_9IWxg3A

Meh.

[GreenKToo]

same guy in both pics? top pic kinda yeah. bottom pic, a big no.

[MAN O STEEL]

I don't think he's capable of doing it, unless we re-imagine Superman to be some meathead named 'Bruno'
You obviously haven't seen him in true Blood. I was actually against him for the most part because of what I saw of him in Spiderman 1, but WOW, this guy has come a long damn way. I was actually convinced I was watching Superman last night when seeing him on True Blood. He had this calm, determined & strong attitude & my god if he isn't imposing to look at. After seeing him on TB last night, he has become my #1 pick for Superman & that fact that he's 35 is perfect. he's a man, not metrosexual Zach Efron type. Go JOE!.





Steve

[Ring Deacon]

You obviously haven't seen him in true Blood. I was actually against him for the most part because of what I saw of him in Spiderman 1, but WOW, this guy has come a long damn way. I was actually convinced I was watching Superman last night when seeing him on True Blood. He had this calm, determined & strong attitude & my god if he isn't imposing to look at. After seeing him on TB last night, he has become my #1 pick for Superman & that fact that he's 35 is perfect. he's a man, not metrosexual Zach Efron type. Go JOE!.





Steve

I am glad someone agrees with me. Watching him last night on True Blood proved he is Superman. He can pull off the role, and the best part is he wants to be the next Superman. The WB should at the very least give him a screen test for the part. It isn't often you find an actor that campaigns for a role like this on his own.

Joe M Is Superman!

[Webhead2006]

nice to have another new name to talk about derrick he does have an interesting look.

[MAN O STEEL]

2 Thing's I always wanted to see from Superman on screen that we've never gotten.

1. A rougher looking Superman. i'm not talking, like 5 oclock shadows or evil eye's. I just mean someone who looks like they'd put up a damn good fight, someone you'd look at & go, "I wouldn't mess with that dude". To me all previous candidates looked to clean & youthful, like they'd run to their mum's crying if you hit them. their to, Metro/Supermodel looking IMO. I think this is also one of the reason's Superman has failed in live action outside of STM.

2. Mass. Now I know you guys don't want a steroid abuser for Superman. I don't want that either, but if you look at Joe Manganiello's build & look, he looks like a brick s***house. he doesn't look body builder big or Steroid abuser big, but he has the build of a construction worker, or even better yet, a farm boy. he's imposing & would scare criminals & at the same time wow the audience watching.

I'm frankly just at the end of my rope with these 21 year old Metro's getting looked at. For me, 33, which is how old Joe is, not 35, that was my bad, is the perfect age. he's a mature man, & looks every bit a man. I just hope his campaining along with Nolan's common sense allows this guy to prove himself. because I think people like him are often looked past because they are kinda meathead looking & people assume they have no acting talent. it's a true shame.

Also the guy wants to be Superman. he loves the character so much that he's campaining for it. it's a dream role for him. To me that shows someone who wants what best for the character.




Steve

[Ring Deacon]

Just add great actor in Superman suit then we can see if fits or not

Ok lets throw Johnny Depp in the suit and have a over 40 drunken or crazy Superman. Or how about Joseph Gordon Levitt and have an under sized Superboy. What about Tom Cruise and have a short Superman? the point is we are not going to get an A list actor for the role. You don't want one trust me. All a big named great actor will get you is hype about the actor, not the character he is playing. What we want is a guy that can not only act but look the part. You want this movie to be believable and make money we will need not even a B list actor but a C Lister from TV or that has been a supporting actor or a lead in movies that were not block busters. Someone you have seen, and have always though of as a good actor. Superman is the role that will make the actor famous, not the actor make Superman famous. The Man of Steel is an icon and should not be lost in the name that plays him. That is something that can break the movie.

[Bad Superman]

Surely you have seen Spiderman 1. He was Flash Thompson. This is, of course, under the assumption that you have seen Spiderman 1. I thought that everybody and their momma saw that movie. Although it was a VERY small part, you have seen him act, just not much of it. :woot:

I have, but it was a while ago. Gonna have to check it out again. Can't remember him. . . . Any other films or tv series he's worked in?

[Man of Steel]

Routh for Superman. I can also see Victor Webster, Matt Bomer, Henry Cavill, Daniel Cudmore, Mike O'Hearn and Joe Manganiello. For a (somewhat) unknown, how about Matt Lanter?

[GreenKToo]

No routh speak in here. them's da rules.

[GreenKToo]

2 Thing's I always wanted to see from Superman on screen that we've never gotten.

1. A rougher looking Superman. i'm not talking, like 5 oclock shadows or evil eye's. I just mean someone who looks like they'd put up a damn good fight, someone you'd look at & go, "I wouldn't mess with that dude". To me all previous candidates looked to clean & youthful, like they'd run to their mum's crying if you hit them. their to, Metro/Supermodel looking IMO. I think this is also one of the reason's Superman has failed in live action outside of STM.

2. Mass. Now I know you guys don't want a steroid abuser for Superman. I don't want that either, but if you look at Joe Manganiello's build & look, he looks like a brick s***house. he doesn't look body builder big or Steroid abuser big, but he has the build of a construction worker, or even better yet, a farm boy. he's imposing & would scare criminals & at the same time wow the audience watching.

I'm frankly just at the end of my rope with these 21 year old Metro's getting looked at. For me, 33, which is how old Joe is, not 35, that was my bad, is the perfect age. he's a mature man, & looks every bit a man. I just hope his campaining along with Nolan's common sense allows this guy to prove himself. because I think people like him are often looked past because they are kinda meathead looking & people assume they have no acting talent. it's a true shame.

Also the guy wants to be Superman. he loves the character so much that he's campaining for it. it's a dream role for him. To me that shows someone who wants what best for the character.




Steve
Not doubting you at all, i'm just curious..Is he really going for the role? and where did you see it?

[Ring Deacon]

Not doubting you at all, i'm just curious..Is he really going for the role? and where did you see it?

He said it in an interview here. http://truebloodnet.com/joe-manganiello-meant-alcide/

and here. http://truebloodnet.com/joe-manganiello-man-steel-city-steel/

[Webhead2006]

man of steel some valid points you bring up there. hopefully they will find that look/maturity in next pick.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I have, but it was a while ago. Gonna have to check it out again. Can't remember him. . . . Any other films or tv series he's worked in?
Go to his IMDB site, and you will see what he has been in.....http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0542133/

[Kryptonian Warrior]

OK, which one of you started a Facebook page dedicated to the "Joe Manganiello for Superman" idea? :oldrazz:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=133806699980460&ref=mf

[Webhead2006]

cool cool i wouldnt mind if he had the shot to test, since it will be many many folks testing/offered the role. So what would be the harm for joe to test. HE is a fair actor, got good look. Maybe could last a few rounds of casting.

[GreenKToo]

He said it in an interview here. http://truebloodnet.com/joe-manganiello-meant-alcide/

and here. http://truebloodnet.com/joe-manganiello-man-steel-city-steel/
Kool, thanks.

[elgaz]

I quite like the joe manganiello suggestion. Been looking at a few pictures of the guy and he successfully manages to look huge without being a bodybuilder or looking ridiculous in a suit. He's also more mature looking than the usual suggestions, and IMO could play a visually imposing/intimidating Superman. The guy just needs to shave, he's stubbly in every pic.....

http://i.fanpix.net/images/orig/7/o/7otww755nxj373tn.jpg

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kztcjm6vdP1qzfcsfo1_500.jpg

[Showtime]

If this is the guy from the Taco Bell commercial, then I am in.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I don't mind his appearance but I'm not a fan of his previous 'meathead' acting roles.

He's really 'Jersey Shore'

[GreenKToo]

I'm not crazy about his former roles either, but he is a pretty good choice.
I don't think i'd have a hissy fit if he got it.
BTW, wasnt he in spidey 1?
edit: I looked it up, so yeah, he was.

[double A-ron]

If this is the guy from the Taco Bell commercial, then I am in.

It is and you are.

[\S/uperman]

I quite like the joe manganiello suggestion. Been looking at a few pictures of the guy and he successfully manages to look huge without being a bodybuilder or looking ridiculous in a suit. He's also more mature looking than the usual suggestions, and IMO could play a visually imposing/intimidating Superman. The guy just needs to shave, he's stubbly in every pic.....

http://i.fanpix.net/images/orig/7/o/7otww755nxj373tn.jpg

http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kztcjm6vdP1qzfcsfo1_500.jpg


aEe__FvS2sI

Hmm. He kind of has a Brendan Fraser meets Eric Bana look to him :up: Different from the traditional Superman look, totally gets away from the Reeve/Routh mold. The age is perfect imo (32) if they want an established Superman (though origin would be much better story)

Not terrible, maybe lacks a bit of charisma but so does Welling and he is going on 10 seasons.

aEe__FvS2sI

[NotFadeAway]

I will be watching Joe Manganiello very closely on True Blood to gauge my thoughts on him as Superman. This is the first new actor that has really caught my eye for some time now. I love his look for the role, I take Manganiello more seriosuly than I would take Armie Hammer or Harmon Walsh in terms of physicality. And I like the way he gets into playing his character, like he talked about in the True Blood articles. Even if he isn't oscar caliber talent, having some talent with that dedication to playing a single character can lead to a great performance as that character.

And he wants the role, thats always a plus.

[elgaz]

Couple more pics of Joe, the first few illustrate his size well - John Cena and Triple H are hardly known as small guys but he has them both on height without the bulk.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/72/l_5e5f3f313881eca4abf5d11c43afb214.jpg

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/82/l_da6b23989cd7a0b23534ce47ff1cf9f1.jpg

We need a manip

http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/89/l_24df163807db4e85a14c20f954ddd00e.jpg

[Kal El Vis]

I don't mind his appearance but I'm not a fan of his previous 'meathead' acting roles.

He's really 'Jersey Shore'

This is the DEFINITION of "closed-mindedness". Because of a role or two he took early-on in his career he is somehow not "capable" of being Superman??

Coming from someone who likes to quote a fired soap actor, and "praise" his failed attempt to ape Chris Reeve, this is mighty shocking....

[NotFadeAway]

Ok, is Joe M. 32 or 35?

I had only know of him Joe M. from One Tree Hill before I noticed he was cast in True Blood, and that left a little to be desired and he did play a meathead. However, after he was cast in True Blood I checked up on him so more and while I need to see more of him, I like what I see. I liked what I saw Sunday night, I like what I read in interviews, I checked out some of his How I Met Your Mother clips and I thought he was funny.

[MAN O STEEL]

He's 32. I was the one who initually said 35, that was my bad. Sorry about that. Also keep in mind Jackman was 31 or 32 when he played Wolverine back in 2000, so it can be done, he ain't to old.




Steve

[\S/uperman]

Ok, is Joe M. 32 or 35?

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0542133/

I guess he is 33 years and 6 months old.

[MAN O STEEL]

CRIMINAL:

*Shoots victim, then see's Superman*. I'm sorry!, It was an ACCIDENT!.


SUPERMAN:

My fist breaking your teeth, that's the accident!!

:awesome::oldrazz:

I could see it. hehe




Steve

[Man of Tomorrow]

This is the DEFINITION of "closed-mindedness". Because of a role or two he took early-on in his career he is somehow not "capable" of being Superman??

All I said is I wasn't a fan of his previous roles and how he's regularly playing the 'Jersey Shore' meat-head.

That's my only issue with him.


Coming from someone who likes to quote a fired soap actor, and "praise" his failed attempt to ape Chris Reeve, this is mighty shocking....

.....You're a dumbass if you think I was praising anyone's acting with that quote.

Read it over, the quote concerns the attitude of the actor regarding the iconic nature of Superman, not the performance.

[Ring Deacon]

Support is growing for Joe. WB listened when fans called for Bale to play Superman, maybe they will again. He has three fan pages on facebook plus he has his own. All of the sites are talking about him being Superman. I hope his grass roots campaign works for him.

[MAN O STEEL]

I think you guys are being a bit harsh on Man Of Tomorrow. If the guy's biggest role to date, before TB was as a meathead in Spiderman & a meathead in a few commercials then it's understandable if MOT feels a certain way towards him. Some see something more, others feel they need more projects to see in order to make a judgement. It's all good.




Steve

[\S/uperman]

All I said is I wasn't a fan of his previous roles and how he's regularly playing the 'Jersey Shore' meat-head.

That's my only issue with him.

Actually this is your exact quote.


My biggest problem with Joe is he comes off like a dumbass street thug in his acting. He would need to make a big transition towards Superman.


I don't think he's capable of doing it, unless we re-imagine Superman to be some meathead named 'Bruno'

It's cool if you want to back off of your comments. Maybe you realize you were being quick to dismiss him as having any potential. Especially since now a lot of people think there is some potential.

I haven't seen enough to make a clear judgement, so I personally don't think I can say if I think he is capable or not.

[C. Lee]

This is the DEFINITION of "closed-mindedness". Because of a role or two he took early-on in his career he is somehow not "capable" of being Superman??

Coming from someone who likes to quote a fired soap actor, and "praise" his failed attempt to ape Chris Reeve, this is mighty shocking....
What isn't shocking is you again trolling someone who has a different opinion than you do. You don't have too many warnings left about this...stop it.
All I said is I wasn't a fan of his previous roles and how he's regularly playing the 'Jersey Shore' meat-head.

That's my only issue with him.

.....You're a dumbass if you think I was praising anyone's acting with that quote.

Read it over, the quote concerns the attitude of the actor regarding the iconic nature of Superman, not the performance.
Please don't resort to name calling when discussing things.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I have yet to see True Blood Season 3.


So my views on Joe Manganiello are limited to everything else he's done thus far, the roles he's played... which can more or less be summed up with this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msfX9AxfSec&feature=related





Hopefully his role on True Blood will show something different than him playing a stereotypical 'Meathead' or 'Beefcake' love interest.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Actually this is your exact quote.


What was the point of re-quoting me? :dry:

My issue was the same all along.

I don't have an issue with his look, just the type of roles he plays and how he plays them.


I haven't backed off at all from any previous comments.

[\S/uperman]

I have yet to see True Blood Season 3.


So my views on Joe Manganiello are limited to everything else he's done thus far, the roles he's played... which can more or less be summed up with this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msfX9AxfSec&feature=related





Hopefully his role on True Blood will show something different than him playing a stereotypical 'Meathead' or 'Beefcake' love interest.

Then it may not be entirely fair to state he is incapable unless we re-imagine Superman to be some meathead named 'Bruno'

When you haven't observed enough of his acting yet. Again, I haven't decided one way or another. We have to be a bit more open minded on casting this time around imo.

[\S/uperman]

What was the point of re-quoting me? :dry:

Because really when you stated All I said is I wasn't a fan of his previous roles and how he's regularly playing the 'Jersey Shore' meat-head.

That's my only issue with him.

I think that is not matching the tone you really took in your previous statement. You said he was incapable of playing the role unless Superman was being characterized as a meathead named Bruno.

I thought that was harsh, when you already said you haven't seen much of his acting.



My issue was the same all along.

I don't have an issue with his look, just the type of roles he plays and how he plays them.


I haven't backed off at all from any previous comments.

I think you backed off of the harsh tone a bit. Which is a good thing :up:

I have yet to see True Blood Season 3.


So my views on Joe Manganiello are limited to everything else he's done thus far, the roles he's played...

Good to hear. Hard to judge an actor if you don't see his work first.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I have seen most of his previous work. He's only appeared in 3 episodes of True Blood thus far, so I'm not exactly too far behind.

My tone hasn't changed, unless you consider 'Jersey Shore' a good thing.


Superman deserves better than this IMO.

[Slamet]

I only saw him in how i met your mother:csad:

[\S/uperman]

Ok random new name that I know nothing about lol. Saw him on yt.

Jencarlos Canela

BvDTK7nHyb0

Dunno if they are going unknown, and dunno if they would consider a latin unknown at that.

Has a bit of a Superman look imo.

[aka Kal el]

I will be watching Joe Manganiello very closely on True Blood to gauge my thoughts on him as Superman. This is the first new actor that has really caught my eye for some time now. I love his look for the role, I take Manganiello more seriosuly than I would take Armie Hammer or Harmon Walsh in terms of physicality. And I like the way he gets into playing his character, like he talked about in the True Blood articles. Even if he isn't oscar caliber talent, having some talent with that dedication to playing a single character can lead to a great performance as that character.

And he wants the role, thats always a plus.

Joe was actually in the pilot of 100 questions and played a very CK like character. I think he would be an interesting choice and would surprise quite a few people with his range. The role of Alcide was a very sought after and A B would not have chosen him if he didnt see something. I would love to see Joe as CK. Though I would rather see him as Christian Walker in a Powers movie.He would be great. He reminds me a lot of Clint Walker!:word:

[Kal El Vis]

One response to something someone said that is HIGHLY disagreeable is "trolling", but name-calling is a "please don't do that anymore"? Wow...

Anyway, to judge an actor on old roles and say they can't do something DIFFERENT is wrong and close-minded.

Where would Tom Hanks be if this was a common train of thought?

[elgaz]

So what if Joe Manganiello played a meathead role .......perhaps we need actually more of a bruiser to play Superman. Whilst I liked Routh's portrayal, many of the criticisms aimed towards him tend to revolve around his Superman being too angsty, too quiet, too much like the Reeve version.

Personally this time I'd like to see a confident Superman who actually intimidates the bad guys, and from what I've seen of Manganiello in his roles so far, he could carry that off easily.

[GreenKToo]

( Looks up, elvis has left the building ) Oh well, I figured that was gonna happen eventually.
Anywho, Joe appears to becoming a fan favorite, not that THAT matters.

[Comicfan]

Joe Manganiello for Superman

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/983/joeforsuperman.jpg

Lets get the ball rolling

JOE FOR SUPERMAN IN FACEBOOK (http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=133806699980460&ref=mf)

[Young Superman]

Joe Manganiello for Superman

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/983/joeforsuperman.jpg

Lets get the ball rolling

JOE FOR SUPERMAN IN FACEBOOK (http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=133806699980460&ref=mf)

http://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gifhttp://forums.superherohype.com/images/icons/icon14.gif

[Showtime]

I am going to cover this on www.supermanlives.net and www.thinkmcflythink.com

[GreenKToo]

whatcha think showy? think he has a chance?

[bonoferox]

I still want Routh back, but after seeing Joe I wouldn't be opposed at all to the idea. As long as the actor respects the character while being able to pull it off.

[GreenKToo]

Joe actually wants the role from what i've read, which means alot.
That says to me that He wouldn't be doing it just for the paycheck ( but that helps alot i'm sure lol)

[bonoferox]

That's cool :) I hadn't seen him in anything since Spider-Man, but hs role on TB shows that he's really matured a lot.

[GreenKToo]

I dunno if all this fan support will help or not. I doubt WB will care who we want in the role.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Joe actually wants the role from what i've read, which means alot.
That says to me that He wouldn't be doing it just for the paycheck ( but that helps alot i'm sure lol)
He has actually said that he wants the role of Superman? I'm just curious if you happen to have a link, because I would like to read up on that.

[GreenKToo]

He said it in an interview here. http://truebloodnet.com/joe-manganiello-meant-alcide/

and here. http://truebloodnet.com/joe-manganiello-man-steel-city-steel/
Here you go...

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Here you go...
Thank you! I didn't realize that it had already been posted, so I really appreciate it.

[GreenKToo]

You betcha..It makes a huge difference to me when you have a guy like Joe that actually wants the role, Vs. a Hartnett that seemed to think he was to good for it.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

You betcha..It makes a huge difference to me when you have a guy like Joe that actually wants the role, Vs. a Hartnett that seemd to think he was to good for it.
I completely agree. From the things that I have been hearing about him is the fact that he is maturing quite nicely as an actor. So besides his looks, he could actually have the acting chops to pull it off. So for now you can count me in on the "Joe Manganiello for Superman" bandwagon. I am straight as an arrow, but he is one good lookin dude, and he definitely has the body for it. If he was to get the part, hopefully the costume designers won't design something as constricting as the SR suit. That was the main problem with that suit, in my eyes. Routh wasn't exactly a small guy, but he wasn't as cut as JM, so hopefully they will have learned their lesson.

[GreenKToo]

The dude is huge, like 6'4 or 6'5.

[Man of Tomorrow]

So what if Joe Manganiello played a meathead role .......perhaps we need actually more of a bruiser to play Superman. Whilst I liked Routh's portrayal, many of the criticisms aimed towards him tend to revolve around his Superman being too angsty, too quiet, too much like the Reeve version.

Personally this time I'd like to see a confident Superman who actually intimidates the bad guys, and from what I've seen of Manganiello in his roles so far, he could carry that off easily.

That has everything to do with how the character is written, not the actor's appearance.


Though, we are more likely to get 'Angry God' Superman this time around.

[GreenKToo]

I don't really have in major concerns, but if I had to pick one, it would be that I fear wB will go from one extreme (SR) to the next ( think transformers 2) with the reboot.
BUT, I seriously doubt Nolan would let that happen.

[SuperDaniel]

I cant believe people are actually supporting this Joe Manganiello guy. He is:

1) Terrible actor

2) His face is just WRONG for Superman.

[\S/uperman]

I cant believe people are actually supporting this Joe Manganiello guy. He is:

1) Terrible actor

2) His face is just WRONG for Superman.

1-Like I said. I will consider him, haven't seen enough of his acting to judge yet. Dunno

2-His face is different from the Reeve look, but could still look decent for a modern Superman. Like I said before, he looks like a mix between Brendan Fraser (awesome actor, different than traditional look but still decent looking dude) and Eric Bana (in his prime would have been a GREAT choice as Superman)

I think his look could work. Just don't have enough to decide one way or the other on him.

[\S/uperman]

I cant believe people are actually supporting this Joe Manganiello guy. He is:

1) Terrible actor

2) His face is just WRONG for Superman.

1-Like I said. I will consider him, haven't seen enough of his acting to judge yet. Dunno

2-His face is different from the Reeve look, but could still look decent for a modern Superman. Like I said before, he looks like a mix between Brendan Fraser (awesome actor, different than traditional look but still decent looking dude) and Eric Bana (in his prime would have been a GREAT choice as Superman)

I think his look could work. Just don't have enough to decide one way or the other on him.

[Webhead2006]

yea joe probably wouldnt be that bad a pick with the right script, director, and supporting cast to help him out. i havent seen his other stuff since he was in spidey 1, but folks are saying he doing well on true blood right? so i would at least let him have a test if he is able to and fits the requirements wb will be going for once they do start casting.

[TheWatcher]

Joe Manganiello for Superman

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/983/joeforsuperman.jpg

Lets get the ball rolling

JOE FOR SUPERMAN IN FACEBOOK (http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=133806699980460&ref=mf)
:up: Great choice!

[db85usa]

Nice to see new faces popping up but this Joe guy doesn't exactly stand out for me. I don't see anything Super about him in the facial structure at all. He looks more sinister. Kind of reminds me of Mark Strong.




With trimmed eyebrows obviously... I still think this guy has the best look so farhttp://cache1.asset-cache.net/xc/82637292.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=77BFBA49EF8789215ABF3343C02EA548357F19B120619C3E 06C158406E3E2AF157F69186FC8D067AE30A760B0D811297

http://metropolisplus.com/Superman/SupermanJLB.jpg

[Young Superman]

If Joe Manganiello is cast as Kal-El / Clark Kent / Superman, Isla Fisher should be Lana Lang.

[Bruce_Begins]

Nice to see new faces popping up but this Joe guy doesn't exactly stand out for me. I don't see anything Super about him in the facial structure at all. He looks more sinister. Kind of reminds me of Mark Strong.

I cant believe people are actually supporting this Joe Manganiello guy. He is:

1) Terrible actor

2) His face is just WRONG for Superman.

I think any actor playing Superman should have the following -

1) Good voice
2) Height in the range 6' 1" to 6" 4".
3) Good Build.
4) Good Smile and a face that makes him look Noble not like a Thug.
5) chiseled, sharp, angular facial features.
6) Piercing eyes.

Looking at the previous actors, I can see something that was common to them,
Good friendly smile, Piercing Eyes and Angular Features plus the ability to portray two different personalities (Superman and Clark Kent.)

Whoever lands the role has to make a convincing Clark Kent also.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/chrisReeve.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/BJRsupes.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/tewsupes.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/CKENT.jpg

A Superman actor who looks just Tall and Huge with the looks of a Rugby player will be like casting HHH for the role of Thor.

Joe Manganiello and Ryan McPartlin are better choices than the previous candidates so far, but I am not Fully convinced.

[batlovescatDC]

Have to honestly say that I'm not feeling Joe as Supes that much. He just has more of a look that would fit a villain instead of a superhero.

I am REALLY feeling Eddie Cahill now, though. I think he'd be perfect for a Supes reboot.

[JokerLedger]

I was watching X-Men Origins: Wolverine last night and the guy who played Agent Zero caught my eye. How about Daniel Henney? He's currently on the show Three Rivers on CBS. Guy definately has the looks, the physique, and a nice voice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE8XOIKSQmk

http://www.oneasianworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/DanielHenneyTonryDuran2.jpg
http://psycho5728.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/daniel-henney.jpg
http://images2.fanpop.com/image/photos/8900000/daniel-henney-model-daniel-henney-8933955-530-398.jpg
http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/LosingID8/Blog_Mainstream_Media/DanielHenney.jpg
Here he is with glasses for the Clark Kent look

Commercial with Gweneth Paltrow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ8DPeOvNYQ

[batlovescatDC]

Please tell me you're kidding.

Never in my life did think i would see an asian suggested for superman.

[JokerLedger]

Well he's half asian half white.
Atleast it's better than suggesting a black dude for spiderman hahaha.

[MAN O STEEL]

LOL I could care less if he's half white, he don't look half white & that's the point. I can't believe you suggested him & kept a straight face doing it. I award you no points & may god have mercy on your soul.




Steve

[Ring Deacon]

Daniel Henney, while he is a good actor, he is not good enough for Superman. This may come of as racist and for that I am sorry, but Superman has to be white. He also needs to be American or at the very least have an American accent. There can be no mistaking that he looks and sounds like a guy raised on a farm in Kansas.

[GreenKToo]

That's not racists at all.
Some characters you can change, i.e., Lex, GL, Hawkman, Kingpin, etc.
For example, I doubt anyone would have a hissy fit if Denzel Washington played Lex.

While Others, like Superman, spider-man, Batman, Lois, and the Joker you cannot change, or if they did, the suits in charge should get their heads examined.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Have to honestly say that I'm not feeling Joe as Supes that much. He just has more of a look that would fit a villain instead of a superhero.

I am REALLY feeling Eddie Cahill now, though. I think he'd be perfect for a Supes reboot.
THANK YOU!! IMO, his look screams SUPERMAN. Plus I think he is a really good actor....

http://www.daemonstv.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/96523_d294b1.thumbnail.jpg

http://www.b6t6.com/Article/upload/200910/091023001733459.jpg

http://eddie-cahill.net/news/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/163029__04tagjones_l.jpg

http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/6800000/Eddie-eddie-cahill-6840342-399-600.jpg

[Antonello Blueberry]

Two clips featuring the new Superman here:
http://www.**************.com/fansites/VoicesFromKrypton/news/?a=19629

[Strider14]

2 Thing's I always wanted to see from Superman on screen that we've never gotten.

1. A rougher looking Superman. i'm not talking, like 5 oclock shadows or evil eye's. I just mean someone who looks like they'd put up a damn good fight, someone you'd look at & go, "I wouldn't mess with that dude". To me all previous candidates looked to clean & youthful, like they'd run to their mum's crying if you hit them. their to, Metro/Supermodel looking IMO. I think this is also one of the reason's Superman has failed in live action outside of STM.

I'm frankly just at the end of my rope with these 21 year old Metro's getting looked at. For me, 33, which is how old Joe is, not 35, that was my bad, is the perfect age. he's a mature man, & looks every bit a man. I just hope his campaining along with Nolan's common sense allows this guy to prove himself. because I think people like him are often looked past because they are kinda meathead looking & people assume they have no acting talent. it's a true shame.

Steve

Amen Brother!! I have been saying for a long time (not here being I am new here) that we need a Superman who has some machismo. Names like Cavill and Bomer just make me cringe as they are too feminine for my taste. I want a strong, macho Superman that still can show human emotion when needed. We don't need a metrosexual guy to pull that off though.

Unfortunately, I don't agree with you as to STM, because I thought Reeve's feminine side showed through too many times when he played the role, but that's just me. The movie was good enough, but I am one of the few that didn't care for Reeves as Superman due to those characteristics slipping through in various scenes.

[Adenjo]

That's not racists at all.
Some characters you can change, i.e., Lex, GL, Hawkman, Kingpin, etc.
For example, I doubt anyone would have a hissy fit if Denzel Washington played Lex.

While Others, like Superman, spider-man, Batman, Lois, and the Joker you cannot change, or if they did, the suits in charge should get their heads examined.

Denzel as Lex.. HMMMmmmmmmmm


btw We finally have Chuck series 3(?) showing here in England.... Christ Routh is so wooden in that show :(

[Brian Braddock]

I'd disagree with that totally to be honest but it's a subjective thing. I've seen all of the new Chuck series despite living in the U.K. and I actually think Routh's good as Agent Shaw.

[batman44]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMgzdbyBP4s
Here's a video of J. Manganiello at a comic shop talking comics books and at the end revealing his Superman shirt and saying he wants to play Superman.

[al35077]

That's not racists at all.
Some characters you can change, i.e., Lex, GL, Hawkman, Kingpin, etc.
For example, I doubt anyone would have a hissy fit if Denzel Washington played Lex.
Lex is black in most of the cartoons anyway

[hopefuldreamer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMgzdbyBP4s
Here's a video of J. Manganiello at a comic shop talking comics books and at the end revealing his Superman shirt and saying he wants to play Superman.

Totally cute that he's a bigger comic geek than me. Still not sure if he has the look though, but it's hard to tell under all that hair!

[NotFadeAway]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMgzdbyBP4s
Here's a video of J. Manganiello at a comic shop talking comics books and at the end revealing his Superman shirt and saying he wants to play Superman.

He is saying all the right things, and taking those shoplifted comic books back after he grew up and gained morals, ahhhh he is a good soul.

I'm even more irritated now that True Blood isn't on this weekend, I want to do some scouting damnit.

[FilmNerdJamie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMgzdbyBP4s
Here's a video of J. Manganiello at a comic shop talking comics books and at the end revealing his Superman shirt and saying he wants to play Superman.

If I were him, first thing I'd do is send in a self-made screen-test/audition tape to the studio. Not an uncommon practice.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

If I were him, first thing I'd do is send in a self-made screen-test/audition tape to the studio. Not an uncommon practice.
Have you or Showtime heard if WB is throwing any names around?

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Double Post

[Mr. Earle]

Lex is black in most of the cartoons anyway
If you re referring to Lex from the animated series, he's supposedly Greek and thus he's more tanned than everyone else.

[Jake Cassidy]

Lex is black in most of the cartoons anyway

No he wasn't. Lex in S:TAS was based on Telly Savalas. He's not black.

[Ring Deacon]

Joe is doing all the right things. If he keeps it up WB will take notice. I think we can help him too. Just sign up for his facebook pages and show our support there and on every movie page we can find. The WB does watch the internet.

[MAN O STEEL]

I agree Ring Deacon. Hopefully if we keep this up, we can do for Joe what the Bat fans did for Bale. Keep him in the conscious mind of Warner Brothers, have them take note of what were looking for from Superman. I hope Joe himself really puts himself out there to WB & show them that picking a 30 something rather than a 20 something can work & is the best way to go.

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Steve

[GreenKToo]

Hmmm. The Dude is getting a following, and i'm starting to like him as well.

I like his look. He, to me, ''looks'' like Superman without having to be a reeve or routh clone, and the best thing is, he actually wants the role.

[Ring Deacon]

I agree Ring Deacon. Hopefully if we keep this up, we can do for Joe what the Bat fans did for Bale. Keep him in the conscious mind of Warner Brothers, have them take note of what were looking for from Superman. I hope Joe himself really puts himself out there to WB & show them that picking a 30 something rather than a 20 something can work & is the best way to go.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1392/bscap0010pcopy3.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/bscap0010pcopy3.jpg/)

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Steve
AWESOME manip! I have been doing a few myself. They can be rough removing the stubble from his face though. Are there any clean shaven pics of him out there?

Lets keep his name out there guys. The WB cast Bale because the fans demanded it and it paid off big time. Joe could be their tent pole player for the next decade if they play their cards right. And this role will make Joe a household name just like Batman did for Bale.

[Showtime]

ThinkMcflyThink.Com: Joe Manganiello Should Be Superman (http://thinkmcflythink.squarespace.com/movie-news/2010/7/1/joe-manganiello-should-be-superman.html)

[GreenKToo]

way to go showy...hope he gets a following on other web sites as well.

[Showtime]

way to go showy...hope he gets a following on other web sites as well.

We have an interview with him coming up on Superman Lives.

[MAN O STEEL]

I can't believe the large following this guy is getting is actually clicking with both Showtime & Jamie aswell. With their support, this casting just feels more right & more official & more serious. I really hope that this means something in terms of WB's taking notice of this guy. Thanks again Showtime for helping out with the campaign. Means a lot to us that are also fighting for him. Keep up the good work & thankyou for getting an interview with him regarding the current situation.





Steve

[Ring Deacon]

Thanks Show. Who knows now. If the ball keeps rolling like this big things could happen soon for Joe. I say he has to plan something of his own for Comic Con. He says he will be there for True Blood. Maybe he needs to enter the costume contest while he is there.

[Man of Tomorrow]

AWESOME manip! I have been doing a few myself. They can be rough removing the stubble from his face though. Are there any clean shaven pics of him out there?

From One Tree Hill:

http://images.vefblog.net/vefblog.net/o/n/onetreehill75/photos_art/2010/01/onetreehill75126322565426_art.jpg


Also, he seems to be making more noise about wanting to play Superman on Access Hollywood press:

http://www.accesshollywood.com/rising-star-true-bloods-joe-manganiello_article_33909

(In the video interview)

[\S/uperman]

He is an interesting candidate but "should be Superman" ??? I still think some other popular unknowns deserve equal consideration.

Harmon Walsh is on equal standing as far as I'm concerned. Gets away from the Reeve look, while still looking like a mature man (many of them look like super "boys" )

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1043/4721361708_d19a03105a.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2423/4458413890_e2484cb93c.jpg

[Man of Tomorrow]

He is an interesting candidate but "should be Superman" ??? I still think some other popular unknowns deserve equal consideration.

Harmon Walsh is on equal standing as far as I'm concerned. Gets away from the Reeve look, while still looking like a mature man (many of them look like super "boys"



There are literally thousands of unknown actors in New York, L.A. etc that have a 'Superman look' like Walsh does.

However, unfortunately it sounds like WB may not go for a complete unknown this time around.. (at least based on what Show said).


I'm hoping they change their minds with Nolan's influence but I'm not to optimistic about Walsh and many of the other complete unknowns as a reality.


But personally, I'd like them to look at complete unknowns again. We may find another guy who can define the last son of Krypton for decades like Reeve did.

[That-Guy]

Interesting how quickly Joe seems to be picking up support. I still haven't seen enough of his acting yet to judge that, but damn, I think he totally looks the part.

And a Man of Steel from Pittsburgh is just too awesome.

[Comicfan]

I agree Ring Deacon. Hopefully if we keep this up, we can do for Joe what the Bat fans did for Bale. Keep him in the conscious mind of Warner Brothers, have them take note of what were looking for from Superman. I hope Joe himself really puts himself out there to WB & show them that picking a 30 something rather than a 20 something can work & is the best way to go.

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/1392/bscap0010pcopy3.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/bscap0010pcopy3.jpg/)

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Steve


Love your Manips Steve, keep them coming

Hollywood love franchises, they might think casting a 20 something might grant them a three movie deal, but the way I see it, Hugh Jackman was 32 when he did X-Men, and 4 movies later (at 42) he still looks good enough for the role

Why can't superman be like that?

And if now, the new Spider man is gonna be played by a 26 years old actor -and it will be supposedly in high school, I don't see why the new superman can't be in his mid 30's

[Comicfan]

I am going to cover this on www.supermanlives.net and www.thinkmcflythink.com

Thanks a lot! :woot: :up:

[Comicfan]

I still want Routh back, but after seeing Joe I wouldn't be opposed at all to the idea. As long as the actor respects the character while being able to pull it off.

Well, I wanted Routh back, I think he was one of the strongest points of SR, but with a reboot, i think its unlikely to happen

[\S/]

Not sure if anyone else has suggested him yet, but...what about John Krasinski?

Yeah, I know he's Jim, I know he's usually in comedies, but he was being considered for Cap.

He's six-three and if he'd bulk up, he'd be huge. He's also got that Clark Kent vibe to him, and he could pull of Superman very sincerely.

EDIT:

Found this on Google:

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9800/270904501zrtmpo.jpg

[\S/uperman]

Interesting how quickly Joe seems to be picking up support. I still haven't seen enough of his acting yet to judge that, but damn, I think he totally looks the part.

And a Man of Steel from Pittsburgh is just too awesome.

Dunno how he became the perfect candidate :confused: He has potential but "should be Superman" ? HMM not sure.

[Webhead2006]

some nice new manips of joe. I agree still if he really wants to test for the role, he should send in an audition. or once the film is in testing stage get his agent to get him to tests. If he does test i wish him the best of luck and hope he can do well enough to land or make it to final list of contenders.

As for superman himself, i agree i def want to see a white/cuasian looking guy playing the role, have the right size/voice too. Hair/eye color can easily be changed so i dont mind if they dont have the correct color there. Then he should be good height too. Hopefully we will get to casting stage or know how casting is going to be looked at by the end of the yr.

[NotFadeAway]

Even without further True Blood scouting on Joe for another 9 days, I can't shake it. This guy has caught my eye. The clips I've seen of him in How I met Your Mother are great, he did a good job in One Tree Hill considering what he was given to work with, and apparently he kicks ass on True Blood this season.

And he does have the look. The only time I have thought he looked like a meatball was on One Tree Hill. Otherwise, he doesn't really. And he has the physique.

It also helps that he WANTS the role and he IS a comic book fan. I love Christian Bale as Batman, and I respect what Tobey Maguire did for Spider-man, but I'm sick of these pretentious actors who star in comic book movies but diss the notion on being a comic book fan and acting like there above it all. Thats why Reynolds will be a great Lantern, btw. And I said earlier, even if a guy doesn't have oscar caliber talent, but has middle of the pack talent can easily be successful if they immerse themselves in one character, becoming that character. Joe seems very much like that from what 've read about how he approached his role on True Blood.

[Slamet]

If I were him, first thing I'd do is send in a self-made screen-test/audition tape to the studio. Not an uncommon practice.

A qualified one, with good lighting, good make up, and nice outfit.

[That-Guy]

Dunno how he became the perfect candidate :confused: He has potential but "should be Superman" ? HMM not sure.

Where did I say he was the "perfect candidate" or that he "should be Superman?"

I said that I thought he had a great look for the role and it's cool that he's from the Steel City... but I also said I haven't seen much of his acting ability.

Learn to read.

[Puckenstein]

...and apparently he kicks ass on True Blood this season.

Yes, he's kicked so much ass in his 5 minutes of screen time in one episode.
Let's at least let another one air before we discuss how much ass he's kicked on True Blood.

[Alien Anal]

Not sure if anyone else has suggested him yet, but...what about John Krasinski?

Yeah, I know he's Jim, I know he's usually in comedies, but he was being considered for Cap.

He's six-three and if he'd bulk up, he'd be huge. He's also got that Clark Kent vibe to him, and he could pull of Superman very sincerely.

EDIT:

Found this on Google:

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9800/270904501zrtmpo.jpg

i have been thinking of this casting for a few a while now
i think he would be a neat superman but i cant see hm for what i imagine WB is going to try go for this time.

[MAN O STEEL]

He looks like your typical airbrushed Metrosexual to me. He's also a bit goofy lookin like Gyllenhall, well from that picture posted anyway.





Steve

[elgaz]

Have to agree, asides from the height I don't see anything Supermanly about him. Too soft-faced and as you put it, metrosexual ............. why are so many actors like this nowadays?