The Official Superman Casting Thread

[\S/uperman]

Cavill is talked about, and this is supposedly an actor no one is talking about.

Really? When did they decide he was out of the possible running :confused:
You know what, he might be too old for a franchise, but I'd be happy as a pig in sh^t if Matthew Fox got to play Superman.Fans would be happy with his version of Clark/Superman I'm sure.

I would suggest Benjamin McKenzie, but he is too short and he has somewhat of a potato nose. And yes, I admitted McKenzie is too short, which is made even worse because he has the kind of frame that when exposed to weight training becomes a broad square, therefor making him look shorter. But I do think he could act the part.
Ya a bit hard to see it. I think Dean Cain was 6ft flat footed but because of the wider physique didn't always look tall.

[C. Lee]

Just yesterday you guys were told to keep the Welling talk to Smallville forums.....

[GL's Light]

I would suggest Benjamin McKenzie, but he is too short and he has somewhat of a potato nose.
He could play the Atom and you wouldn't even need special effects to make him look tiny.

[GreenKToo]

WB supposedly wants an American in the role, which c-man is not..it makes no difference to me.
It makes one wonder if its just a one shot film or not. Also the known, but not discussed, TV actor is interesting.

[NotFadeAway]

I still want McPartlin.... for me he is a Shoe in for the Role

Personally, I don't McPartlin can act a lick, which ironically is what makes him awesome at playing Captain Awesome. He just seems like he is all LOOKS.

I also hope it's not either of the One Tree Hill guys, Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty. I don't want Chad for obvious reasons. And Lafferty, him I really like on One Tree Hill. He has grown as an actor and as Nathan Scott, but he still doesn't have what it takes to carry a movie, despite having an excellent look for the part. I might be willing to give him a screentest, but I don't know if it would change my mind.

And then there are the Vampire Diaries guys. Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. I really don't want Wesley, aka Lucas Luthor(Smallville dropped that ball. Sounds familiar with Smallville), and whil I'm a fan of Somerhalder, he isn't right for the part.

Maybe they will get Vinnie Chase to play Superman. Which means Johnny Chase can play Bizzaro.

[Asr]

Someone should manip the Jack/Locke fight from the Lost series finale and make Matthew Fox look like Superman there. :hehe:

[Rodrigo90]

What about Jared Padalecki?

[NotFadeAway]

Someone should manip the Jack/Locke fight from the Lost series finale and make Jack look like Superman there. :hehe:

When he hits the Falcon punch.......or flying Jack punch if you will.

We should just post that clip and tell those that are unfamiliar with Lost to just assume that Matthew Fox is Superman affected by blue kryptonite and Terry O'Quinn is Lex Luthor, and there throwing down.

[\S/uperman]

Again if you take that literal "fans will rejoice" it means the majority of Superman fans. I think it is either Hamm or Fox. All fans will not rejoice over Levi either, that's for sure.

[\S/uperman]

What about Jared Padalecki?
Showtime said 100% no.

I asked when the first Columbus article came out (before being debunked) and Showtime said there is no chance he will be considered.

[Rodrigo90]

ohh man,lol.

Hes 6.4 and everything though...

[\S/uperman]

WB supposedly wants an American in the role, which c-man is not..it makes no difference to me.
It makes one wonder if its just a one shot film or not. Also the known, but not discussed, TV actor is interesting.

I don't buy the American only talk. I think that was a logical leap made by someone that somehow turned into a story. I'd say whoever is the best and has the largest chance to make it successful will get cast. If they think it is Cavill, they won't hesitate because he is not American. After all Superman is the most illegal alien of all :eek: Except for those around Texas ;)

[NotFadeAway]

Again if you take that literal "fans will rejoice" it means the majority of Superman fans. I think it is either Hamm or Fox. All fans will not rejoice over Levi either, that's for sure.

EXACLTY.

That to me was the most interesting part of the article, that and when they said it was somebody that NO ONE was talking about. That disqualifies Cavill, Bomer, Welling, and by default Routh despite him already not being a television actor. Levi wouldn't make everyone happy, Padelecki wouldn't either and Showtime said 100% no.

As much as I love Fox and as happy as I would be to see him wear the S on his chest, I can't see Warner Brothers going with someone his age or Jon Hamm's age. With Hamm, by the way, I've honestly not seen much of his work, I have never watched Mad Men. Boreanaz falls into the age category as well.

[NotFadeAway]

ohh man,lol.

Hes 6.4 and everything though...

LOL I see what your getting at now. C'MON GUYS, he is tall and looks good in a 6x6 mirror.

I don't buy the American only talk. I think that was a logical leap made by someone that somehow turned into a story. I'd say whoever is the best and has the largest chance to make it successful will get cast. If they think it is Cavill, they won't hesitate because he is not American. After all Superman is the most illegal alien of all :eek: Except for those around Texas ;)

This I agree with. Nolan is a smart, smart man and a smart filmmaker. This kind of dumbass "only american" thinking just doesn't strike me as something he would do or condone. The WB, sure, there ignorant like that collectively. But not Nolan.

[\S/uperman]

Ok someone fans have not been talking about, but would rejoice.

Very little talk of Hamm until recently, and Fox the same thing. I do see your point about the age, but it could be they want the best guy for the first film that will work out the best regardless of age and possible future films.

If we think in terms of a young 30'ish year old from tv that hasn't been brought up and fans would rejoice over????? Hmmm, I gotta think on that one, lol.

[I Am Jack's...]

Cavill is talked about, and this is supposedly an actor no one is talking about.

You know what, he might be too old for a franchise, but I'd be happy as a pig in sh^t if Matthew Fox got to play Superman.

I would suggest Benjamin McKenzie, but he is too short and he has somewhat of a potato nose. And yes, I admitted McKenzie is too short, which is made even worse because he has the kind of frame that when exposed to weight training becomes a broad square, therefor making him look shorter. But I do think he could act the part.

The more I think about Skarsgard as Superman, the more excited I get, I have too admit that. I'm trying to think of other big television actors that we haven't named.....

I suggested him on this thread a while back, and didn't get a positive reaction. I still stick by him though, I think he'd be fantastic. His performance on Generation Kill was pure, unadulterated Superman: stoic, commanding, noble, and inspiring, he was, at least for me, the heart of the series. And he is just awesome on True Blood. He doesn't get a lot of chances to show real emotion on that show, but his last scene with Godric was great, Skars really nailed it. He's young enough to be considered (I think he's 33), but isn't too young, I do want a man as Superman.

[GL's Light]

...that and when they said it was somebody that NO ONE was talking about.
You'd be hard pressed to think of a TV actor who no one has talked about for the part, though, especially one who's so perfect for the part that fans will rejoice upon his announcement and who we'd all supposedly immediately think of. So I wouldn't necessarily take everything relayed too literally. It could be someone speaking off the cuff, it could be someone who isn't fully aware of what fans yak about online.

[\S/uperman]

Do google searches and you will see over the years Skars has been brought up a lot on other SH websites.

I don't think he is the unknown not talked about, as he has been discussed on the web a good bit.

[GreenKToo]

I don't buy the American only talk. I think that was a logical leap made by someone that somehow turned into a story. I'd say whoever is the best and has the largest chance to make it successful will get cast. If they think it is Cavill, they won't hesitate because he is not American. After all Superman is the most illegal alien of all :eek: Except for those around Texas ;)
Well, thats what a poster here was told by an insider at WB.:word:
It may turn out differently, but he hasnt said if he's heard otherwise.

[NotFadeAway]

Ok someone fans have not been talking about, but would rejoice.

Very little talk of Hamm until recently, and Fox the same thing. I do see your point about the age, but it could be they want the best guy for the first film that will work out the best regardless of age and possible future films.

If we think in terms of a young 30'ish year old from tv that hasn't been brought up and fans would rejoice over????? Hmmm, I gotta think on that one, lol.

I think if filming started in the next year, Fox and/or Hamm could play the part at their age. And it is always possibly that they won't care about the age because as you said, they could want the best guy for the part NOW. And it's not an origin film after all, so he doesn't have to be a young pup. And, they could always sign either actor on with the intention of filming the sequel as soon as possible, decreasing the age problem.

[\S/uperman]

You'd be hard pressed to think of a TV actor who no one has talked about for the part, though, especially one who's so perfect for the part that fans will rejoice upon his announcement and who we'd all supposedly immediately think of. So I wouldn't necessarily take everything relayed too literally. It could be someone speaking off the cuff, it could be someone who isn't fully aware of what fans yak about online.

Just for the detective like fun of it, let's see what we can come up with. Though as you said, might want to adjust to "little talked about" instead of "never mentioned"

If it is an obvious choice people don't talk about, but not a name usually mentioned. CRAP, I'm back to Hamm and Fox. Sounds like a weird deli sandwich off of Bizarre Foods :p "Can I have some Madras Curry Mustard with my Hamm and Fox pita?"

[\S/uperman]

Well, thats what a poster here was told by an insider at WB.:word:
It may turn out differently, but he hasnt said if he's heard otherwise.

That's the internet for you. I'm still not buying it regardless of who the poster is. Even if originally true with the WB, that won't be true with Nolan and he holds the cards. I'm just saying a non American has as good a chance as anyone if a great candidate.

[NotFadeAway]

I suggested him on this thread a while back, and didn't get a positive reaction. I still stick by him though, I think he'd be fantastic. His performance on Generation Kill was pure, unadulterated Superman: stoic, commanding, noble, and inspiring, he was, at least for me, the heart of the series. And he is just awesome on True Blood. He doesn't get a lot of chances to show real emotion on that show, but his last scene with Godric was great, Skars really nailed it. He's young enough to be considered (I think he's 33), but isn't too young, I do want a man as Superman.

That scene was amazing, and it was the scnee that made me see how great of an actor Skarsgard really is and it's what got me to watch Generation Kill, which I did after season 2 of True Blood.

[Krumm]

Not really a fan of Fox. He always just seemed like a dolt to me.

[Gamma Goliath]

I kinda want fox for the next Bruce banner, Cavill for supes.

[Adenjo]

For the record, I would support Zachary Levi if he were cast as Superman. He isn't my first choice, nor is he near the top of my list. But I think he would be a GREAT Clark Kent, and if he bulked up, he might have it in him to pull of Superman IF he could seperate his Clark and Superman. That would be Levi's greatest task.



I for one think Levi is great...
As for seperating his Clark and his Superman, look at his character(s) on Chuck..
Chuck is Clark Kent, mild mannered.. You see him but you don't notice him
Charles Carmichael (all beit a less accident prone version) is his Superman.

Levi can act, he has great comic timing, yet is able to portray emotion, he has the height, he has the basis of the look, serious gym time to bulk him up, a decent haircut, blue contacts and you have your Superman.

[romeogbs19]

For the record, I would support Zachary Levi if he were cast as Superman. He isn't my first choice, nor is he near the top of my list. But I think he would be a GREAT Clark Kent, and if he bulked up, he might have it in him to pull of Superman IF he could seperate his Clark and Superman. That would be Levi's greatest task.

What really struck me about this tv actor rumor is that it was claimed that fanboys everywhere would rejoice this actor that no one is talking about. Thats a bold statement considering how picky and divided the Superman fanbase can be. And Levi would not please everyone, obviously.

I'm loving the tv actor bit, by the way. I have a preference for television actors. Granted, with television you have more time to establish your individual character, but I find that television actors in general are better at getting into character. Even if they are only good at those one or two characters, they kick some ass. And in Nolan's films, I look around and see all kinds of television actors in minor roles. Makes me smile.

I think anyone who wants to go with a complete un-tested, unknown with maybe one or two bit credits are crazy. This film NEEDS to go in a safer route, this is basically Superman's last chance here. I really don't want to risk it on some guy because he looks good in a 6x6 mirror. The last thing this movie needs is to wind up with some douche bag looking piece of cardboard in the lead role, and thats likely to happen with complete unknowns. I don't think anyone understands how incredibly lucky Superman: The Movie got with Chris Reeve. A guy who only had some soap appearences to his credit, but he looked like he walked out of the comics and as it turned out, he could act. The chances of that happening again are slim to none. I want someone with a track record and some experience.

And also, people need to stop worrying about the Justice League movie that may or may not ever even happen. We should be more worried about finding the right guy for the role in not just one solo Superman flick, but for the multiple solo flicks that will likely need to happen before a JLA movie is made. We still have Green Lantern, the GL sequel, Batman 3, a WW movie, and a Flash movie to go before we can start talking about who looks good with who in a JLA film, and thats not counting probable sequels to Nolan's Superman and that the issue of Nolan's Batman not fitting in with the JLA.

Totally agree with NotFadeAway on the TV actor approach. I've always felt the WB lucked out with Chris Reeve. They just happened to find this perfect looking guy who was willing to bulk up, and who had done some acting at Julliard -- it was just an amazing alignment of the stars. I agree that this is definitely Superman's last shot to be relevant and convince the WB that he's worth solo efforts. If Nolan can't do this, well, Superman might forever be relegated to comic books and animated movies and TV shows.

That said, I do think it's important for the WB to be thinking about the Justice League movie when they cast him. Presuming Bale stays on (which I presume since the WB will probably contract him for Bats 3 and JL together), the WB has to be thinking a little bit about how Superman would look standing next to Bale. If they cast someone too young here, it's going to look like Superboy and the Legion rather than Superman and the JL.

I still think we're only going to get 1 Superman solo film before the JL. IMHO, we see Batman 3, a GL film, Superman, Flash and then the JL flick. I don't think we'll see a solo Wonder Woman film. I do believe the rumors though that DC very recently changed her costume to get her on the big screen (thinking that her leotard would look outlandish in live action).

I wouldn't put as much stock on this whole JL thing, but it feels to me that once Superman is done (and it *hopefully* is successful) that the WB is going to position Nolan as the godfather of the JL franchise, meaning he oversees the films that will culminate in that film. Sure, Nolan could cast again for Superman, but I don't see him or anyone at the WB wanting to do that. I also don't think they'll recast Batman. It would simply hurt the film too much.

I think we'll see an older Superman. That alone would be a twist to me :-)

[\S/uperman]

http://www.voote.com/images/00067/Reg.6731.2.jpg

http://i538.photobucket.com/albums/ff341/horror_reader_album/tv_chuck21.jpg



Jimmy for Superman!

Oh wait...

[Krumm]

That's a good comparison but that's a picture of him as Chuck - a character.

This pic of HIM gives you a better idea.

http://zachary-levi.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/Zachary-Levi-geeky-sexy.jpg

Truth is who knows what he could do in a role like Superman. I'm not saying I'm pulling for him but if he were cast I'd stand behind it.

[Krumm]

By the way, how awkward would it be if he got the role and Routh continues to guest on Chuck?

[Rodrigo90]

^ LOL. Pretty awkward.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Haha. The irony of Levi being cast as Superman would be incredible.

This fight scene would take on a completely different significance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SnuHYiDEuw


"Sorry, just had to reboot."

[Dark Knight]

Alexander Skaarsgard would be a good choice for Supes IMO.

[Sub-Zero]

i don't really get why a majority of you guys want an actor who's pushing 40(hamm), or one who's pushing 50(fox) to play superman.
what if this was a reboot? they look older than how superman should look. if this is the last ever superman movie showing an older superman they might be ok, but if they're looking for a franchise someone in their mid to late 20s or early 30s would be ideal. christian bale and ryan reynolds were both in their early 30s when cast so wb might want to go that route.

brendan hines has the superman face, but he might be too short.

[Rodrigo90]

I dont like Hamm. He seems a smarmy prick.

[That person]

For those who can't see Levi, I found this in the Cap casting thread a while back when somebody threw his name out:
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r450/RHINO88_album/Zachary-Levi.jpg
If you can picture him with dark hair, he doesn't seem too bad. Certainly not "feminine" at least.

[Sub-Zero]

i can see him as barry allen or wally west, not superman.

[Kal-El Fan]

I still want McPartlin.... for me he is a Shoe in for the Role
Seems to have a good look for it. Can he act?

[RachelDawes]

You'd be hard pressed to think of a TV actor who no one has talked about for the part, though, especially one who's so perfect for the part that fans will rejoice upon his announcement and who we'd all supposedly immediately think of. So I wouldn't necessarily take everything relayed too literally. It could be someone speaking off the cuff, it could be someone who isn't fully aware of what fans yak about online.

That's what I've been assuming. I really can't think of any TV star who'd be right for Supes who hasn't been brought up here. Unless the actor he's referring to isn't really a big star and has only guested on a soap opera or sitcom or something.

[maenalus]

For those who can't see Levi, I found this in the Cap casting thread a while back when somebody threw his name out:
http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r450/RHINO88_album/Zachary-Levi.jpg
If you can picture him with dark hair, he doesn't seem too bad. Certainly not "feminine" at least.

Did they put Donald Trump's hair on him?

[LL2K2]

Guys, guys, guys...

You seem to be forgetting that this Moviehole info is from a reliable* source. (Note the asterisk.)

;)

[maenalus]

I dont like Hamm. He seems a smarmy prick.

Agreed



I would prefer them to cast someone I've never heard of.

[Panthro]

i don't really get why a majority of you guys want an actor who's pushing 40(hamm), or one who's pushing 50(fox) to play superman.
what if this was a reboot? they look older than how superman should look. if this is the last ever superman movie showing an older superman they might be ok, but if they're looking for a franchise someone in their mid to late 20s or early 30s would be ideal. christian bale and ryan reynolds were both in their early 30s when cast so wb might want to go that route.

brendan hines has the superman face, but he might be too short.
Well it would be nice to have a Superman actor who actually looks like an adult and not a college freshman. :cwink:

[Octoberist]

I dont like Hamm. He seems a smarmy prick.

I don't know where you got that from, but okay.

[Slugster]

Ryan McPartlin is my choice right now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmwvPxPKYQ&feature=related
He has the look, voice, tall, build, (needs to be thicker but thats easy) blue eyes and dye his hair.
OH and he doesnt look like Reeve.:oldrazz:

[lixdexia]

Ryan McPartlin is my choice right now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmwvPxPKYQ&feature=related
He has the look, voice, tall, build, (needs to be thicker but thats easy) blue eyes and dye his hair.
OH and he doesnt look like Reeve.:oldrazz:
that was pretty...awesome. i could get behind that guy as supes

[\S/uperman]

<<JUST HAVING SOME FUN NOT ENDORSING THESE ALL AS CHOICES SO CALM DOWN FOLKS ! >>

Following the profile of not talked about/ known tv star, fans might accept some of the guys from Heroes (some of these only appeared in an ep or 2):

Zachary Quinto - The right height out of the bunch. Will play a great Clark, but not sure if his looks are good enough for Superman (no offense to a good actor)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/neilescaflowne21/zachary-quinto.jpg

Adrian Pasdar - Hitting the mid 40's but I think could play a convincing SuperMAN

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o320/LanguorousLass/AdrianPasdar.jpg

Milo Ventimiglia - Short but can play heroic (one thing Bomer never had going for him :hehe: )
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg262/LilyPotter333/Heroes/Peter_Petrelli2.jpg


Santiago Cabrera - Good height, perfect age, plays heroic well. However some people are really against a guy with latin background. I know Superman is alien but they want the all American look regardless.

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p84/gay4chef/acteur-cs.jpg

Gabriel Olds - 36 or 37 may be too old not sure, but has always had a decent look for Superman.

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp160/LollyCrime/gabriel-olds-nel-ruolo-del-serial-k.jpg

Joel West -
http://www.hunkymalecelebs.com/joel_west/pictures/1.jpg

Tyson Ballou- is a model dude that came up when searching Heroes but don't think he was ever on the show. WTF? Anyways has a Superman look but don't even know if he acts. Just checked, says he was born in Texas so at least he won't have a foreign accent, lol.
http://fabricmag.com/photosrunningonsite/VMANmalelegend200.jpg

[\S/uperman]

Seems to have a good look for it. Can he act?

Like a wooden chair? Sometimes

[\S/uperman]

Ryan McPartlin is my choice right now
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMmwvPxPKYQ&feature=related
He has the look, voice, tall, build, (needs to be thicker but thats easy) blue eyes and dye his hair.
OH and he doesnt look like Reeve.:oldrazz:

I saw him on full episodes of Chuck and thought his acting was terrible. Now people have made jokes of a couple certain actors "R" and "W" for being bland, but Ryan makes them look like potential Oscar candidates :(

[Bruce_Begins]

I think that the article says T.V. actor that is most fan's first choice and that they will be happy means could mean Henry Cavill.

[Strider14]

I think that the article says T.V. actor that is most fan's first choice and that they will be happy means could mean Henry Cavill.

I know a lot of people that wouldn't be happy if Cavill were cast. Me being one of them. We need a SuperMAN not a Superwimpyguy. ;-)

[That person]

Guys, guys, guys...

You seem to be forgetting that this Moviehole info is from a reliable* source. (Note the asterisk.)

;)

I know, especially this early in pre-prodution. I'm just saying if it did happen, it might not be terrible. So far though, I have yet to see anybody who really screams "Superman" to me.

[GL's Light]

If you can picture him with dark hair, he doesn't seem too bad.
Well, we don't have to picture him with dark hair. That pic has been posted in its original form and he has dark hair in it. :cwink:

And I must say he actually has quite a convincing Superman look in that pic, not goofy at all.

Tyson Ballou- is a model dude that came up when searching Heroes but don't think he was ever on the show. WTF? Anyways has a Superman look but don't even know if he acts.
Well, a key quote from the Moviehole insider to bear in mind for the detective work is "popular TV actor", so I think we can rule out unknown male models who have done a few bit parts here and there. :cwink:

[Rust]

Well, if they're going for an older established Supes, then we'd be looking at a whole different type of actors. Better ones I'd imagine.

I also wanted an older Supes back when Kingdom Come was hot, but would they be going for that, if they're eyeing the opportunity for a franchise?
.
Anyways, back then I had a pretty big vision for Michael Shanks, hehe...

http://osuniverse.homestead.com/SG1/sg1/MichaelShanks/michael-shanks-4.jpg

http://onirisproductions.com/generique-mag/documents/Image/Stargate/0000039117_20070413120418.jpg

http://www.stargatefan.com/multimedia/dreamwatch.jpg

http://multipleverses.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/michael_shanks_ark_1.jpg


Oh well...

[manofsteel4life]

another one for Ryan Mcpartlin supporters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecSnk5bl3sA&feature=related

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

[GL's Light]

McPartlin should play Booster Gold.

[manofsteel4life]

McPartlin should play Booster Gold.
who's that?

[MAN O STEEL]

another one for Ryan Mcpartlin supporters
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecSnk...eature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecSnk5bl3sA&feature=related)

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


HAHAHAHA I don't watch Chuck, nor do I know who Captain Awesome is, but it didn't stop me from thinking this was awesome. I fav'd it. Funny stuff.




Steve

[Brian Braddock]

Mcpartlin is pretty damn awesome; dude gets unfair criticism from some quarters - he's more talented than some seem to think.

[GL's Light]

who's that?
This (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booster_Gold) is Booster Gold.

[GreenKToo]

Well, if they're going for an older established Supes, then we'd be looking at a whole different type of actors. Better ones I'd imagine.

I also wanted an older Supes back when Kingdom Come was hot, but would they be going for that, if they're eyeing the opportunity for a franchise?
.
Anyways, back then I had a pretty big vision for Michael Shanks, hehe...

http://osuniverse.homestead.com/SG1/sg1/MichaelShanks/michael-shanks-4.jpg

http://onirisproductions.com/generique-mag/documents/Image/Stargate/0000039117_20070413120418.jpg

http://www.stargatefan.com/multimedia/dreamwatch.jpg

http://multipleverses.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/michael_shanks_ark_1.jpg


Oh well...
I'm not saying i'm backing him or anything, but he is 40. That's no worse than Hamm, Fox, or caviezel..
The article did say this wasn't a reboot OR a sequel, so who knows how old they will cast. Personally, i'm hoping we get an older Supes, one that has been around the block so to speak.

[Man of Tomorrow]

The Stargate guy doesn't have the height or the talent.

He was fail as Hawkman on SV.

[MAN O STEEL]

Did this a few mins ago.


http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4637/routhsuperman2mcpartlin.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/i/routhsuperman2mcpartlin.jpg/)

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Steve

[Brian Braddock]

Damn, nice manip. :up:

I was a 'Mcpartlin booster' (for lack of a better term) back before Captain America was cast and I figure the guy just has to get cast in a comicbook movie at some point, no reason why it cant be Supes instead.

Very under-rated actor (can play serious, emotional, goofy or comedic), has a good deep voice, has the perfect face/bone structure and is the same height as Supes (6'3''). Not to mention, and this snippet of info came to light on the Cap casting boards, that the guy is a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist - so getting into 'Superman shape' wouldnt be a problem.

I could definitely dig Mcpartlin as Superman. Definately.

[Kal-El Fan]

Damn, nice manip. :up:

I was a 'Mcpartlin booster' (for lack of a better term) back before Captain America was cast and I figure the guy just has to get cast in a comicbook movie at some point, no reason why it cant be Supes instead.

Very under-rated actor (can play serious, emotional, goofy or comedic), has a good deep voice, has the perfect face/bone structure and is the same height as Supes (6'3''). Not to mention, and this snippet of info came to light on the Cap casting boards, that the guy is a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist - so getting into 'Superman shape' wouldnt be a problem.

I could definitely dig Mcpartlin as Superman. Definately.
Agreed, not bad at all.

[GreenKToo]

The Stargate guy doesn't have the height or the talent.

He was fail as Hawkman on SV.
I agree. i'm just being objective.

Did this a few mins ago.


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Steve
I like.

[lixdexia]

I agree. i'm just being objective.
not true at all. you're being very subjective. not saying you're right, wrong, or what have you...but you are not being objective.

[GL's Light]

If they go with an older Superman I think they can find someone with more gravitas - and a closer resemblance to Superman - than Michael Shanks (who's a decent TV actor, but doesn't have the chops to be a movie star in my opinion).

[GreenKToo]

not true at all. you're being very subjective. not saying you're right, wrong, or what have you...but you are not being objective.
I think I know what I mean thank you very much. If its an older supes they want, then he falls in the category of a tv star no one is thinking about..And no, I dont want him, I like J. Hamm, or even trucco before shanks.

[Puckenstein]

I know a lot of people that wouldn't be happy if Cavill were cast. Me being one of them. We need a SuperMAN not a Superwimpyguy. ;-)
Well, you obviously haven't been following his career as of late.

[TheWatcher]

Did this a few mins ago.


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Steve
Awesome manip! He's one of my new favorites for the role!

[Strider14]

Well, you obviously haven't been following his career as of late.

I certainly have. He doesn't have the size/frame and though he is heterosexual, many find him to have some strong feminine mannerisms. Not what I want to see in whoever plays Superman. I don't care to have a metrosexual Superman.

[TheWatcher]

I certainly have. He doesn't have the size/frame and though he is heterosexual, many find him to have some strong feminine mannerisms. Not what I want to see in whoever plays Superman. I don't care to have a metrosexual Superman.
I have to agree.

[Puckenstein]

I certainly have. He doesn't have the size/frame and though he is heterosexual, many find him to have some strong feminine mannerisms. Not what I want to see in whoever plays Superman. I don't care to have a metrosexual Superman.
Ooooooook. To each their own, I suppose.

[I Am Jack's...]

Despite my opinion on McPartlin's acting, I have to admit he has one of the best superhero looks I've ever seen. Really, his likeness to Cap is just uncanny.

[lixdexia]

I think I know what I mean thank you very much. If its an older supes they want, then he falls in the category of a tv star no one is thinking about..And no, I dont want him, I like J. Hamm, or even trucco before shanks.
it seems though that you do not. you offered an opinion, which by definition makes your post subjective.

[epc11223]

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/7299/chuck20100115103845944.jpg



will the real superman please stand up? lol jk


p.s. i know brandon routh has his own thread, but i thought it was funny that all three have been discussed in this thread and have been somewhat relevant to the new movie and yes i know brandon isn't coming back but how all three were/are on chuck.

[romeogbs19]

Despite my opinion on McPartlin's acting, I have to admit he has one of the best superhero looks I've ever seen. Really, his likeness to Cap is just uncanny.

Yeah that was my reaction, too. He looks the part, but I'm not impressed at all by his resume.

If Nolan and the WB want to go the TV actor route, they should get someone with more acting experience. I just think that's SO important, especially if we're going to have a young, inexperienced director at the helm.

Damn, nice manip. :up:

I was a 'Mcpartlin booster' (for lack of a better term) back before Captain America was cast and I figure the guy just has to get cast in a comicbook movie at some point, no reason why it cant be Supes instead.

Very under-rated actor (can play serious, emotional, goofy or comedic), has a good deep voice, has the perfect face/bone structure and is the same height as Supes (6'3''). Not to mention, and this snippet of info came to light on the Cap casting boards, that the guy is a qualified personal trainer and nutritionist - so getting into 'Superman shape' wouldnt be a problem.

I could definitely dig Mcpartlin as Superman. Definately.

Is there something McPartlin has been in that I'm not aware of. All I see is that he's been an Abercrombie model and has done Chuck. Sure, there's a cameo or two on there, but that's it. I fail to see this huge range people are alluding to. He essentially plays a parody -- a nice guy -- but a parody of the typical dude on Chuck.

Sorry if I don't think that screams established, confident leader.

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/7299/chuck20100115103845944.jpg



will the real superman please stand up? lol jk


p.s. i know brandon routh has his own thread, but i thought it was funny that all three have been discussed in this thread and have been somewhat relevant to the new movie and yes i know brandon isn't coming back but how all three were/are on chuck.

Man, it pains me to see that. I really do think Routh would have been a great Superman had he come on board NOW instead of under Singer. He showed a lot of promise in Returns and really was the ONLY thing good about Singer's atrocity.

[cerealkiller182]

McPartlin should play Booster Gold.

I agree, but If hes cast as Superman I wouldnt mind.

[\S/uperman]

Can someone please explain why nobody mentions Pine as Superman? I would like to see a confident Clark Kent this time around. He could play Superman as confident and humble, then Clark as the new talent/ace reporter. Lois will see him as competition at first instead of a love interest :up:

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss101/ShelbyStardust/282n9g7.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn163/switchfoot9/Chris%20Pine/chris-pine-0905-ps02.jpg

[manofsteel4life]

Can someone please explain why nobody mentions Pine as Superman? I would like to see a confident Clark Kent this time around. He could play Superman as confident and humble, then Clark as the new talent/ace reporter. Lois will see him as competition at first instead of a love interest :up:

http://i566.photobucket.com/albums/ss101/ShelbyStardust/282n9g7.jpg
http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn163/switchfoot9/Chris%20Pine/chris-pine-0905-ps02.jpg
hes already playing Kurk in Star Trek

[\S/uperman]

Taking a crack at casting this mutha!

:D


Superman - Chris Pine

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn163/switchfoot9/Chris%20Pine/chris-pine-0905-ps02.jpg

Lois Lane - Evangeline Lilly

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/kain_020/lost-s5-evangeline_lilly-09.jpg

Lex Luthor - Paul Bettany for now (though there are many other ones I would put equally as good for the role)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/that-guy/paul-bettany-489x400.jpg?t=1271081727

Perry White - I rather like the Harrison Ford suggestion I saw on here :up:

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll239/JWnPooh/Hottest%20Hunks/HarrisonFord001.jpg

Jimmy Olsen - Aaron Johnson

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/Cherry13011992/aaron_johnson_1221261343.jpg

[romeogbs19]

hes already playing Kurk in Star Trek

Yeah, what ^ said :-)

Pine is too well known as Kirk, especially among the core sci-fi/comics base that Superman needs to garner solid word-of-mouth from. No one will be able to get Star Trek out of their heads while seeing Pine onscreen.

So Pine is out.

[\S/uperman]

Yeah, what ^ said :-)

Pine is too well known as Kirk, especially among the core sci-fi/comics base that Superman needs to garner solid word-of-mouth from. No one will be able to get Star Trek out of their heads while seeing Pine onscreen.

So Pine is out.

It's called acting. So Pine is in. Thanks though

[Kal-El Fan]

It's called acting. So Pine is in. Thanks though
If only that were true. George Reeves was cut out of a movie because the test audiences kept shouting "Superman!" when he appeared on screen. Then you have the nice sarcastic "fans" who yelled "Cyclops!" when Marsden appeared on screen in Superman Returns.
The image of Captain Kirk would be too hard to overcome for him to be considered as Supes. You have to see Superman on screen, not an actor, that's the main reason a relative unknown has always been cast.

[Slugster]

Pine is too short. Baned User LOL...

[I Am Jack's...]

That pic of Bettany is complete and utter Luthor :up:

[Slugster]

I like your choices for the cast \S/ But I think McPartlin instead of pine, Robert Duval instead of Harrison Ford and Michael Cera instead of Aaron Johnson

[cronosred]

hes already playing Kurk in Star Trek

Ryan Reynolds is Deadpool and Green Lantern, Harrison Ford is Han Solo and Indiana Jones, the general audience would not have a big of a problem with it.

[romeogbs19]

Ryan Reynolds is Deadpool and Green Lantern, Harrison Ford is Han Solo and Indiana Jones, the general audience would not have a big of a problem with it.

Have to respectfully disagree on that one. You can't put Superman in the same category as Deadpool or Green Lantern. And besides, that is going to work because you won't really think about Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool after the origin is done. The guys face gets so darn burned, he'll pretty much look like Spawn underneath the mask anyways.

As for Harrison Ford, I do think plenty of people see him as both characters onscreen -- Star Wars lovers see Han Solo in Indiana Jones, and vice versa. I admit this works because Ford is essentially playing the same character in both films -- the gutsy, comic-liner adventurer. I don't really see him playing different characters; he's just older in one vs. the other.

Pine would not be doing that between Kirk and Superman. The two characters contrast in many ways -- to the point where mainstream viewers won't be convinced Pine is Superman onscreen. They'll just see Chris Pine, a.k.a. Captain Kirk, playing Superman, and in a film that needs to re-establish the Man of Steel's relevance with viewers, THAT would not help Nolan at all; it would detract from getting the message across.

I do like Pine, though; he's got the look and at 6'1", he's not too short.

I'm still preferring an older Man of Steel (Hamm). I can't get that image out of my mind with him (or another older Man of Steel) standing next to Christian Bale in Justice League.

All you need there is Catherine Zeta Jones as Wonder Woman and you've got your trilogy (yeah, yeah, I know -- Zeta Jones is too old).

[cronosred]

I'm still preferring an older Man of Steel (Hamm). I can't get that image out of my mind with him (or another older Man of Steel) standing next to Christian Bale in Justice League.


I would prefer an older Superman as well.

[TheWatcher]

I suggested Pine awhile back. Good choice!

[Slugster]

I don't see it myself but ???

[\S/uperman]

Ryan I can see it, but don't want it from the awful acting. A lot of people like him based off manips but I dunno if they caught his acting. Seriously I saw early manips years ago of Ryan and was like "WOW he looks as good as Reeve but different, amazing"

Then watched his acting quite a few times and was like "DAMN, next."

Disappointing.

[NotFadeAway]

It really occured to me today that Zachary Levi would have been awesome as Clark Kent...........................in Smallville.

[daywalker2007]

I agree. i'm just being objective.


I like.

me too,
he's a great actor, cool guy, and would put everything into the role, and unlike many other actors, he actually wants the role and would do it justice.

and he's tall enough too.

forget the short asses for Superman, unless they are minimum 6.2 or 6.3, count them out.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Hell No to Captain James T Kirk as....Superman :|

That would just be... bad.

[hopefuldreamer]

Can someone please explain why nobody mentions Pine as Superman? I would like to see a confident Clark Kent this time around. He could play Superman as confident and humble, then Clark as the new talent/ace reporter. Lois will see him as competition at first instead of a love interest :up:


Your ideas I like. I would love to see a Clark that's taken seriously as a reporter, and I would love for Lois and Clark to be introduced to each other as competition before realising they actually work well together as a team.

But NO NO NO to Chris Pine. Not because he was Kirk (thought I think it's unfair on other actors to give a man two majorly significant roles like that), but because he doesn't look right. It's all about the eyebrows for me :p

He is 6'1" though.

Hell No to Captain James T Kirk as....Superman :|

That would just be... bad.

[GL's Light]

Pine is a no go for Superman for simple logistical reasons: he's set to headline two franchises for Paramount (Star Trek and the Jack Ryan relaunch) and if the new Jack Ryan film is a success and leads to sequels, along with the Trek sequels, there simply wouldn't be space in his shooting schedule for a third major franchise involving long shoots.

[GreenKToo]

I like pine, alot, but I cant see it either. I can see him as the Flash or Aquaman tho.

[GL's Light]

I like pine, alot, but I cant see it either. I can see him as the Flash or Aquaman tho.
Yeah, if he had time in his schedule he'd be good in either of those parts.

[supermankal-el]

quinto for superman and hugh laurie for perry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MAN O STEEL]

Quinto is another person who's to goofy looking for Superman. His face is similar in shape to Adam Sandler, who would also be wrong for the part.




Steve

[GreenKToo]

I think we have named every actor under the sun thats even remotely suitable for Superman....that must mean it will prolly be drew carey.:awesome:

[manofsteel4life]

:wall:

[manofsteel4life]

I think we have named every actor under the sun thats even remotely suitable for Superman....that must mean it will prolly be drew carey.:awesome:
:pal: :barf:

[romeogbs19]

Here's a little tidbit from Jon Hamm's talk with MTV. He doesn't seem as interested in Superman but what is noteworthy is his clear mention and high praise of Chris Nolan. Some people have said Hamm wouldn't play Superman -- but this interview from February suggests Chris Nolan's involvement probably would easily get him to change his mind.

"Well, it's interesting. I'm a huge comic book fan, first of all," Hamm told MTV's (http://www.**************.com/fansites/Poniverse/news/?a=15213#) Josh Horowitz. "I've collected them, I've read them since I was a kid. I am a big fan of the classic comics and also the darker ones that have sort of predominated in the last 10-15 years. I don't know [about taking one of the roles]. It's a tricky road to go down with some of those heroes, because they're not flawed. Superman is Superman — he's invincible, so where's the drama?"
"I think what people are finding with the success of things like 'Batman Begins,' 'The Dark Knight,' 'Iron Man,' it's much more interesting to talk about the person behind these heroic personae rather than the flying, shooting fire and lasers and all this other stuff," Hamm continued. "Although it has been interesting to see the evolution of the comic book film, because technology has essentially caught up with the ability to tell those stories. When you get a Chris Nolan or a Jon Favreau who really have a take on it, you're able to make something better than just the average popcorn movie. Ideally, that will be the evolution of those things. ... There's a reason comic books sell hundreds of millions of copies every year - because they're interesting stories."

[Brian Braddock]

Man, I just absolutely hate it when people say Superman isnt interesting because he's too powerful, with the suggestion of de-powering normally following in order to make him more 'relatable'. Like actually using a bit of imagination and giving him protagonists of equal or more power is out of the question, eh? :rolleyes:

Anyways, how old is Hamm? He may seem fine for a more mature version of Superman now, but what's he going to look like come the 2nd or [possibly] third film?

Are they looking to do Kingdom Come? lol.

[Rodrigo90]

Lucy Pinder for Supergirl. :awesome:

http://bignadaquasar.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/lucy-pinder-superman-shirt.jpg

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Pesonally I think that alot of people are down on Superman because his last movie sucked and they don't understand the character.

I've always been for de-powering him though but thats just me.

[GreenKToo]

Lucy Pinder for Supergirl. :awesome:

http://bignadaquasar.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/lucy-pinder-superman-shirt.jpg
My, My, what big............eyes you have.


Anyway (ahem) back on topic. I agree with ISS, depowering him doesnt mean he would be a wuss. Instead of Island flinging powerful, how about just make him cruise ship or aircraft carrier lifting powerful. I mean really, who would want to mess with him even at that level. Its not like he would be down to spidey level strength or anything. He'd still be waaay more powerful than most heroes.

[\S/uperman]

Batman- Bale
Spiderman- Garfield
Ironman- RDJ
TIH- Norton and Bana

Can we get in the same class of fitting the role as these guys?

[BH/HHH]

The rumours of Zachary Levi initially had me thinking NOOOOO however after some thinking I actually think he'd be a decent choice. He's pretty big aswell at 6 foot 4, just needs to get some muscle on him. I think he'd suprise us.

Also with the rumours that it may be a TV star I wouldn't mind if it was Jared Padalecki either. He's also 6 foot 4 and already has the physique plus I actually think hes a decent actor.

Its quite exciting guessing who it could be but I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[GL's Light]

Batman- Bale
Spiderman- Garfield
Ironman- RDJ
TIH- Norton and Bana

Can we get in the same class of fitting the role as these guys?
I think Bana was miscast, so I hope we get someone who fits the role of Superman a lot more closely than Bana fit the role of Bruce Banner.

[BH/HHH]

Pesonally I think that alot of people are down on Superman because his last movie sucked and they don't understand the character.

I've always been for de-powering him though but thats just me.

I'm all for it aswell, I actually think he will be in the new movie considering it is a Nolan produced project.

I'd like him to be as powerful as he was in STAS. I don't want a Superman that can move the moon.

[GreenKToo]

One thing is for sure, however is cast as the man of steel will be surrounded by some heavyweights. I'm looking as forward to hearing that as I am on the casting of supes himself.
I wouldn't be surprised if Decaprio has a role in it. He'd make an awesome Lex.

[RachelDawes]

Your ideas I like. I would love to see a Clark that's taken seriously as a reporter, and I would love for Lois and Clark to be introduced to each other as competition before realising they actually work well together as a team.

But NO NO NO to Chris Pine. Not because he was Kirk (thought I think it's unfair on other actors to give a man two majorly significant roles like that), but because he doesn't look right. It's all about the eyebrows for me :p

He is 6'1" though.

Pine is just too youthful and almost feminine in his appearance for me.

[GreenKToo]

The rumours of Zachary Levi initially had me thinking NOOOOO however after some thinking I actually think he'd be a decent choice. He's pretty big aswell at 6 foot 4, just needs to get some muscle on him. I think he'd suprise us.

Also with the rumours that it may be a TV star I wouldn't mind if it was Jared Padalecki either. He's also 6 foot 4 and already has the physique plus I actually think hes a decent actor.

Its quite exciting guessing who it could be but I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
The wording they use when talking about the film will be telling. Just like the recent article that said ''this is neither a reboot nor a sequel..Its just a superman film.'' That can be taken in so many different ways. It's got alot of folks thinking that maybe they will go older this time for supes..who knows.

[BH/HHH]

One thing is for sure, however is cast as the man of steel will be surrounded by some heavyweights. I'm looking as forward to hearing that as I am on the casting of supes himself.
I wouldn't be surprised if Decaprio has a role in it. He'd make an awesome Lex.

Leo would be a fantastic Lex but I'm not sure if he'd want to be involved in a comic book movie and if he'd go bald.

[\S/uperman]

Dicaprio has already been cast as Lex to many fans because of Nolan producing. I wouldn't be against it, but think there are better choices.

[BH/HHH]

The wording they use when talking about the film will be telling. Just like the recent article that said ''this is neither a reboot nor a sequel..Its just a superman film.'' That can be taken in so many different ways. It's got alot of folks thinking that maybe they will go older this time for supes..who knows.

I know I'll be honest when I read that I was kind of relieved knowing we weren't getting an origin again but it also had me wondering what it actually meant in terms of casting and story.

[GreenKToo]

Leo would be a fantastic Lex but I'm not sure if he'd want to be involved in a comic book movie and if he'd go bald.
Leo is a bigtime comic fan..he was not to long ago rumored to be producing an Aquaman film. Showtime or someone that knows for sure can weigh in on that..anyway, if he likes working with chris as much as he claims, I think he would, imo.

[BH/HHH]

Leo is a bigtime comic fan..he was not to long ago rumored to be producing an Aquaman film. Showtime or someone that knows for sure can weigh in on that..anyway, if he likes working with chris as much as he claims, I think he would, imo.

Ah well what do I know? :D ha ha although we do have to remember he wouldn't directly be working with Chris.

Dicaprio has already been cast as Lex to many fans because of Nolan producing. I wouldn't be against it, but think there are better choices.

Yeah I think there are too tbh I dont think he will end up been Lex.

[GreenKToo]

Oh I don't think he will either, but it would be great. My first choice for lex would be Day-Lewis, then Depp, followed by Mortensen, THEN Leo.
Hamm would be a good fit as supes up against any of those.

[BH/HHH]

My first choice for Lex is Billy Zane

[GreenKToo]

I pulled for Zane the last time we went through this

[\S/uperman]

Never big on Zane though I do note the resemblance. Just not interesting to watch him on screen for some reason.

[BH/HHH]

I immediately despise him thats why I want him to be Lex

[NotFadeAway]

Here's a little tidbit from Jon Hamm's talk with MTV. He doesn't seem as interested in Superman but what is noteworthy is his clear mention and high praise of Chris Nolan. Some people have said Hamm wouldn't play Superman -- but this interview from February suggests Chris Nolan's involvement probably would easily get him to change his mind.

"Well, it's interesting. I'm a huge comic book fan, first of all," Hamm told MTV's (http://www.**************.com/fansites/Poniverse/news/?a=15213#) Josh Horowitz. "I've collected them, I've read them since I was a kid. I am a big fan of the classic comics and also the darker ones that have sort of predominated in the last 10-15 years. I don't know [about taking one of the roles]. It's a tricky road to go down with some of those heroes, because they're not flawed. Superman is Superman — he's invincible, so where's the drama?"
"I think what people are finding with the success of things like 'Batman Begins,' 'The Dark Knight,' 'Iron Man,' it's much more interesting to talk about the person behind these heroic personae rather than the flying, shooting fire and lasers and all this other stuff," Hamm continued. "Although it has been interesting to see the evolution of the comic book film, because technology has essentially caught up with the ability to tell those stories. When you get a Chris Nolan or a Jon Favreau who really have a take on it, you're able to make something better than just the average popcorn movie. Ideally, that will be the evolution of those things. ... There's a reason comic books sell hundreds of millions of copies every year - because they're interesting stories."

Sounds like Hamm is talking about the Kryptonian Jesus of the Donner films. Must not be familiar with other takes on the character. Oh well, if they go with an older Superman, I want Matthew Fox. Or Skarsgard. Damnit, I really have Fox and Skarsgard on my mind for Superman now. Either man is fully able to blow anything and everything that Dean Cain, Tom Welling, and Brandon Routh have done out of the water because they are simply more talented.

As for Chris Pine, hey, I loved Chris Pine as James T. Kirk. He has charisma coming out his ass, he commands the screen, can hit the necessary emote buttons, and would be good for a number of comic book roles........but Superman is not one of them.

[\S/uperman]

Wrong, Pine would be a good Superman.

If only they cast him, you would see how much he would add to the character and to the blockbuster presence of the film :up:

He is in my top 3-4 actors for Superman for sure.

[GreenKToo]

If you wanted an actor for Lex based on pure slime factor, then it doesnt get any better than colin farrell lol....yes, I kid.

[BH/HHH]

Not really sold on Jon Hamm to be honest

[\S/uperman]

How are you sold on Malambri? He has not shown anything in terms of acting/voice for Superman :confused: Just wondering.

[NotFadeAway]

Wrong, Pine would be a good Superman.

If only they cast him, you would see how much he would add to the character and to the blockbuster presence of the film :up:

He is in my top 3-4 actors for Superman for sure.

If anything, I think Matthew Bomer could bring to Superman what Chris Pine brought to Captain Kirk. It's the charisma factor.

I was actually very intrigued when Pine was name dropped for Captain America and Green Lantern. One concern I had thoguh was I don't want Pine being over-exposed out of fear that it might hurt the Trek sequels.

[GreenKToo]

Not really sold on Jon Hamm to be honest
I wish they would get Caviezel. He so wanted it last time, and almost got it. I know they don't want a big star, but I would love him in the role.

[\S/uperman]

I wish they would get Caviezel. He so wanted it last time, and almost got it. I know that don't want a big star, but I would love him in the role.

He would have been amazing, but SR was not a great Superman story anyways. Nothing lost for Cavs on that one. Weird he doesn't get mentioned at all now a days (must be the age thing only) cause it would seem like someone right up Nolan's alley.

[Rust]

Damn... too bad no one can take Patrick Warburton serious for a role like this. I always thought he'd be the perfect embodiment of the oldschool Alex Ross-Superman. He's also a bit too old now. Would've been killer to see him knock everybody's socks off...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/PatrickWarburtonJan07.jpg/597px-PatrickWarburtonJan07.jpg

http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/patrick-warburton-bedtime-stories-los-angeles-zQmAGO.jpg

http://www.dobry-portal.pl/obrazy/aktor/234.jpg

[GL's Light]

but SR was not a great Superman story anyways. Nothing lost for Cavs on that one.
SR was a story much better suited to an older Superman and Lois. Had it been Caviezel and an appropriate actress - with a few script tweaks - I think it would have been much more widely liked.

[NotFadeAway]

And another thing.

I've decided I'm not doing anymore Lois Lane fan casting until we get a Superman/Clark Kent. It's just too dependent on who plays Superman, and it's not like there is a shortage of good choices out there.

[\S/uperman]

Lilly is about the only actress I would say to hire regardless of who is cast as Superman.

[BH/HHH]

How are you sold on Malambri? He has not shown anything in terms of acting/voice for Superman :confused: Just wondering.

1. Hes unknown
2. has a good look in my opinion
3. what very little I've seen I liked

Hamm is too old in my opinion and I dont like his look. Not saying he couldn't change my mind though.

[BH/HHH]

I wish they would get Caviezel. He so wanted it last time, and almost got it. I know that don't want a big star, but I would love him in the role.

Superb actor little too old for the Superman I want but if he was cast I'd be very happy

[NotFadeAway]

SR was a story much better suited to an older Superman and Lois. Had it been Caviezel and an appropriate actress - with a few script tweaks - I think it would have been much more widely liked.

Had the film starred Caviezal with an actress like Jennifer Connelly, with Lex Luthor having used the money he swindled to start up LexCorp and having lost his campiness due to a few years in the big house, with Metallo having been created by LexCorp and installed as a hero to con the people in Superman's absence by Lex Luthor similiar to the Alex Ford script that surfaced years ago, with no bastard child..............the film might have had a fighting chance.

But, Bryan Singer just wasn't smart enough to figure this out. I'm sure some people will still defend Returns, foolishly. The film always was, from pre-production on, just like little Jason...........a bastard. The reason we are in the present situation. Couldn't just do an appropriate, modern reboot with a real actor. No, thats just too hard.

[\S/uperman]

Xbr9l_pP9Ho

His look is not bad (those his eyes look better suited for a villain), but he'd really have to work on the voice imo.

[NotFadeAway]

Lilly is about the only actress I would say to hire regardless of who is cast as Superman.

I agree with that. Only actor she wouldn't work with is, ironically, Matthew Fox because they obviously aren't going to cast two leads from Lost.

But with his age likely still disqualifying Fox, Lilly would work quite well with Alexander Skarsgard or Matthew Bomer.

[\S/uperman]

SR was a story much better suited to an older Superman and Lois. Had it been Caviezel and an appropriate actress - with a few script tweaks - I think it would have been much more widely liked.

I disagree. The story would still have needed to be more modern and less Donner.

A corporate Lex and a physical villain for Superman to fight would have fixed the story a lot. Then again, if that were the case we would likely have a sequel with Routh back anyways.

[Rodrigo90]

I'll throw Corey Sevier in.

http://static.cinemarx.ro/poze/postere/actori/cor/Corey-Sevier-50379-204.jpg

Timmy from Lassie. :hehe:

[romeogbs19]

Had the film starred Caviezal with an actress like Jennifer Connelly, with Lex Luthor having used the money he swindled to start up LexCorp and having lost his campiness due to a few years in the big house, with Metallo having been created by LexCorp and installed as a hero to con the people in Superman's absence by Lex Luthor similiar to the Alex Ford script that surfaced years ago, with no bastard child..............the film might have had a fighting chance.

But, Bryan Singer just wasn't smart enough to figure this out.

Ah - what could have been.

Had Singer actually done Superman right, we'd all be here probably wondering what the 3rd film would be like.

Then again, we would never have had the chance to think about what Chris Nolan could do with the Man of Steel. :-) If Goyer and Nolan can't get Superman done right in Hollywood, then I hope Disney outbids Warner for the copyright and walks the Man of Steel over to Marvel in 2013.

At least under Disney, you KNOW you're going to get Superman movies every 2-3 years. No way Disney would sit on a license like Supes and not milk it for every penny it's worth. I'm not saying it would be a good thing, though. I don't really need a Bruckheimer led Superman movie ... okay, may be 1 or 2.

[romeogbs19]

I'll throw Corey Sevier in.

http://static.cinemarx.ro/poze/postere/actori/cor/Corey-Sevier-50379-204.jpg

Timmy from Lassie. :hehe:

I don't know anything about the guy's acting ability, but he doesn't look like Superman/Clark at all to me. Even less so than Levi.

On the Levi talk, I do think Zach could be a very interesting Superman/Clark. He definitely has plenty of charisma on Chuck and he's likable ... I'm not sure how he'd look all buffed up. He still doesn't scream Superman to me like Hamm or Fox does, but he could work if Nolan wants a younger Superman.

[GreenKToo]

Hamm as Supes
Day-lewis as Lex
Hugo Weaving or Jason Isaacs as Brainiac
Alec Baldwin as perry.
chris cooper or Kurt Russell as Jonathan

something along those lines would knock my socks off.

[Rodrigo90]

I am scraping the bottom of the barrel you know. haha.

I want Jared Padalecki as Superman damn it.

[NotFadeAway]

Ah - what could have been.

Had Singer actually done Superman right, we'd all be here probably wondering what the 3rd film would be like.

Then again, we would never have had the chance to think about what Chris Nolan could do with the Man of Steel. :-) If Goyer and Nolan can't get Superman done right in Hollywood, then I hope Disney outbids Warner for the copyright and walks the Man of Steel over to Marvel in 2013.

At least under Disney, you KNOW you're going to get Superman movies every 2-3 years. No way Disney would sit on a license like Supes and not milk it for every penny it's worth. I'm not saying it would be a good thing, though. I don't really need a Bruckheimer led Superman movie ... okay, may be 1 or 2.

I've been trying to think of what film companies I would like to see get Superman.

First off, I always wanted New Line Cinema to get their hands on DC films. My thinking was, hey, both WB and New Line are under Time Warner, WB doesn't know what they are doing with comic book films, and New Line was built of making genre films. PERFECT MATCH, at the very least for films like The Flash and Aquaman, if not the Man of Steel. But sadly, the two companies were merged, and the evil one won out.

I don't know if I would want Disney to get ahold of Superman because there going to have there hands full with all the Marvel films, and I want Superman to get full attention and finally treated with the appropriate respect that the character deserves. I would actually like to see Paramount get ahold of Superman. It's another film company that has been built on genre films and they are on the way back up with Star Trek. Look at what they did with that franchise, they turned it over to an appropriate creative mind who modernized while keeping the core of Trek intact and infact used it as part of the films storyline.

[\S/uperman]

I am scraping the bottom of the barrel you know. haha.

I want Jared Padalecki as Superman damn it.

You know Showtime said that is not happening. What other actors you like? Ones without caveman qualities please :hehe:

[Rodrigo90]

Im all out. I think we've suggested them all. :awesome:

[I Am Jack's...]

My Superman/Lois pair would be Skarsgard and Emily Blunt. With Paul Bettany as Luthor, Guy Pearce as Jor-El and Brainiac, Kiefer Sutherland as John Corben, Michael Keaton as Perry, Anton Yelchin as Jimmy (so original, I know :woot:), Elizabeth Mitchell as Lara, and Kurt Russel/Susan Sarandon as Pa/Ma Kent. That's my ideal cast :awesome:

[GreenKToo]

Im all out. I think we've suggested them all. :awesome:
Adam sandler as Superman
Rosie o'donell as Lois
Mike Meyers as Lex
Chuck Norris as Brainiac
Gilbert Godfrey as Perry
David Hasselhoff as Jonathan
whoopi goldberg as martha
Steven Seagal as Jor-el
Janeane Garofalo as Lara
Carrot top as Jimmy.

[\S/uperman]

Hasselhoff might actually work as Jonathan. Hmm

[Rust]

"Steven Seagal as Jor-el"


Seriously, with a silver-wig I could see it work. He looks a bit like Brando anyway.

[Rodrigo90]

OK. All the decent ones. lol.

[GreenKToo]

heh...see, it could be worse.
EDIT. Now watch some suit see my funkiest cast ever, rub his chin, and go hmmmm.

[baleheadbrasil]

I have nothing against Hamm but if he will be chosen it will be a great deception to me...I´d rather to see an younger actor for the role.
Sincerely I don´t believe in this.

[baleheadbrasil]

Taking a crack at casting this mutha!

:D


Superman - Chris Pine... NOOOOOOOOOOOO!

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn163/switchfoot9/Chris%20Pine/chris-pine-0905-ps02.jpg

Lois Lane - Evangeline Lilly (YES)

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w174/kain_020/lost-s5-evangeline_lilly-09.jpg

Lex Luthor - Paul Bettany for now (though there are many other ones I would put equally as good for the role)-YES

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/that-guy/paul-bettany-489x400.jpg?t=1271081727

Perry White - I rather like the Harrison Ford suggestion I saw on here :up: (OK)

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll239/JWnPooh/Hottest%20Hunks/HarrisonFord001.jpg

Jimmy Olsen - Aaron Johnson(OK but I prefer Anton Yelchin as Jimmy)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn37/Cherry13011992/aaron_johnson_1221261343.jpg

Chris Pine is more Superboy than Superman...NO!

[\S/uperman]

Don't believe in what? Nobody said he was cast officially.

[Comicfan]

Damn... too bad no one can take Patrick Warburton serious for a role like this. I always thought he'd be the perfect embodiment of the oldschool Alex Ross-Superman. He's also a bit too old now. Would've been killer to see him knock everybody's socks off...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/PatrickWarburtonJan07.jpg/597px-PatrickWarburtonJan07.jpg

http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/patrick-warburton-bedtime-stories-los-angeles-zQmAGO.jpg

http://www.dobry-portal.pl/obrazy/aktor/234.jpg
I would love him in a live action kingdom come

[TheWatcher]

My Superman/Lois pair would be Skarsgard and Emily Blunt. With Paul Bettany as Luthor, Guy Pearce as Jor-El and Brainiac, Kiefer Sutherland as John Corben, Michael Keaton as Perry, Anton Yelchin as Jimmy (so original, I know :woot:), Elizabeth Mitchell as Lara, and Kurt Russel/Susan Sarandon as Pa/Ma Kent. That's my ideal cast :awesome:
Awesome cast Jacks/Tyler!(?)
I don't like Blunt as much as Wilde or Lilly.
Corben should be physically larger.
Guy Pearce as Jor-El AND Brainiac? MAYBE. Only if it's STAS based. I prefer Russel Crowe as Jor-El and Pearce as Brainiac
Jeff Bridges as Pa Kent. Skarsgard MIGHT work.

[romeogbs19]

I've been trying to think of what film companies I would like to see get Superman.

First off, I always wanted New Line Cinema to get their hands on DC films. My thinking was, hey, both WB and New Line are under Time Warner, WB doesn't know what they are doing with comic book films, and New Line was built of making genre films. PERFECT MATCH, at the very least for films like The Flash and Aquaman, if not the Man of Steel. But sadly, the two companies were merged, and the evil one won out.

I don't know if I would want Disney to get ahold of Superman because there going to have there hands full with all the Marvel films, and I want Superman to get full attention and finally treated with the appropriate respect that the character deserves. I would actually like to see Paramount get ahold of Superman. It's another film company that has been built on genre films and they are on the way back up with Star Trek. Look at what they did with that franchise, they turned it over to an appropriate creative mind who modernized while keeping the core of Trek intact and infact used it as part of the films storyline.

In earnest, I don't want to see Superman moved to another studio. It would mean the end of all those awesome Batman-Superman stories. And never again seeing the trinity standing together. The Justice League would never be the same without Superman. The series, Hereafter from the JLU really smacked that notion home, and I think it's true.

Oddly though, I stand by my position that if Superman moved anywhere, he would be best under Disney. No one does the cheesy inspiration stuff better and Disney would have a field day with the Man of Steel property. Just think of the shows, clips, and movies Disney would bring to the screen. Sure, a lot of it probably won't be that good in the story department but Bruckheimer would make sure Superman fulfills the popcorn movie role. Like I said, I could stomach 1-2 of those films, and then I'd probably wish Superman stayed with Chris Nolan.

Then again, I think Disney would do a good job imprinting Superman into the minds of young kids again so they grow up with him as a role model for truth, justice, and all that stuff ;-) Disney could make Superman cool to the kids, and that goes a long way towards keeping him relevant.

As for the other superheroes, remember Disney has said it's fine keeping the licenses in the hands of other studios. That's why Spider-Man remains at Sony and X-Men with Fox. Just because Disney owns it doesn't mean it plans on stripping those licenses and making the films on its own. Captain America and Thor might be the first two that have the Disney stamp on them. I suspect Captain America will have some Disney-fied parts to it.

I always thought the Marvel-Disney pairing was a bit out-there, in part because I felt DC's characters are more suited to Disney's themes. Then again, may be that's crazy talk ;-)

[NEXUS 6]

What if they sat on the franchise for about five years... to get a simply fantastic script worked out and develop groundbreaking special effects (a la Avatar, except with the aforementioned fantastic script), and then cast somebody like, say, Aaron Johnson
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/Jadethereaper/AaronJohnson2.jpg as Clark and Ellen Page http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa194/amusic20/Icons/Actresses/Ellen.jpg as Lois.


(Disclaimer: This was mainly suggested because I realy, really, want to see the ever-foxy Ellen Page as Lois, but she's still a bit too young now).

(Disclaimer one that disclaimer: She's about my age, just so ya'll aren't thinking I'm some kinda creepy pedophile)

[romeogbs19]

What if they sat on the franchise for about five years... to get a simply fantastic script worked out and develop groundbreaking special effects (a la Avatar, except with the aforementioned fantastic script), and then cast somebody like, say, Aaron Johnson
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii13/Jadethereaper/AaronJohnson2.jpg as Clark and Ellen Page http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa194/amusic20/Icons/Actresses/Ellen.jpg as Lois.


(Disclaimer: This was mainly suggested because I realy, really, want to see the ever-foxy Ellen Page as Lois, but she's still a bit too young now).

(Disclaimer one that disclaimer: She's about my age, just so ya'll aren't thinking I'm some kinda creepy pedophile)

LOL at the disclaimers.

My problem is that then we'd all have to wait another 5 years and I've waited long enough for a good Superman movie. After SR, I thought I'd never see another one in my lifetime. Thankfully, Nolan and Goyer will offer up at least one more shot.

As for Ellen Page as Lois -- I can see that one working. She definitely is too young to play the part, and sadly, I don't think she'd ever agree to do Lois unless it was done by a serious director like Nolan ... which of course means she'll never do it since I'm presuming we're going to get one Superman film out of Nolan before Justice League (if there even is a Justice League).

[GreenKToo]

Set on it for 5 years? noo waay, we would miss it altogether with 2012 arriving soon.
Seriously tho, I would lose interest entirely if I knew a 5 year wait was ahead.

[I Am Jack's...]

Awesome cast Jacks/Tyler!(?)
I don't like Blunt as much as Wilde or Lilly.
Corben should be physically larger.
Guy Pearce as Jor-El AND Brainiac? MAYBE. Only if it's STAS based. I prefer Russel Crowe as Jor-El and Pearce as Brainiac
Jeff Bridges as Pa Kent. Skarsgard MIGHT work.

When you're Jack Bauer you don't need size.

[Panthro]

SR was a story much better suited to an older Superman and Lois. Had it been Caviezel and an appropriate actress - with a few script tweaks - I think it would have been much more widely liked.
Yeah, I've often felt that the film required an older actor & actress in the lead roles. Routh & Bosworth looked like a college freshman and high school senior, respectively, especially when standing next to Spacey. They looked way too young to be convincing. Singer was badly at fault casting such youthful leads for a story that required actors in their mid-late 30s. If he had wanted to go that young, he should have gone with a story set in the beginning of their careers.

[Rodrigo90]

I would like Rupert Grint as Jimmy.

http://wijzeman.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/rupert-grint.jpg

[Changeling]

How would you guys feel about this cast?

Superman: Jon Hamm
Lex Luthor: Bryan Cranston
Lois Lane: Elizabeth Banks
Brainiac: David Bowie

[TheWatcher]

GOD no to Bowie. The rest are good.

[TheWatcher]

When you're Jack Bauer you don't need size.
So true.

[Panthro]

I would like Rupert Grint as Jimmy.

http://wijzeman.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/rupert-grint.jpg
Eh... no. Just... just... NO.

[Compi716]

I would like Rupert Grint as Jimmy.

http://wijzeman.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/rupert-grint.jpg
YES.

:hehe::hehe::hehe::hehe:

[Dark Knight]

Well I personally think Chuck (Zach Levi) would be a terrible choice as Supes. :doh:

The scuttlebutt is they are looking at TV star actors for the role of Superman/Clark Kent.

If the Nolan Brothers and WB's are targeting TV star actors, they should look at Alexander Skaarsgard or Henry Cavill as Supes.....if they want an older Supes, then they should look at Jon Hamm. :up:

[Don Makaveli]

Here's the video of him with darker hair:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVV5nqv83es


And currently he's my favorite of the semi-unknowns.

While I respect other names like Scott Porter and such in the same league, I'd prefer Superman to have an imposing height of at least over 6 feet.


http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/20080925/425.hammer.bale.092508.jpg
Check out this fan picture of Hammer I found next to Bale on google... I can't really see Superman on Hammers face.

Bale is still a kickass batman! :)

[Don Makaveli]

Adam sandler as Superman
Rosie o'donell as Lois
Mike Meyers as Lex
Chuck Norris as Brainiac
Gilbert Godfrey as Perry
David Hasselhoff as Jonathan
whoopi goldberg as martha
Steven Seagal as Jor-el
Janeane Garofalo as Lara
Carrot top as Jimmy.


Now that's a list that works! :)

[solidsnake86]

If they're looking at tv actors I like either skarsgard right now or joe mangianello from true blood. They could probably get most of the cast from that show, lol. There is one guy in this third season who would probably be a great metallo too, one of the werewolfs.

[Showtime]

If the Nolan Brothers and WB's are targeting TV star actors, they should look at Alexander Skaarsgard or Henry Cavill as Supes.....if they want an older Supes, then they should look at Jon Hamm. :up:

I like Hamm. :yay:

[GreenKToo]

Hamm is good, especially with eggs.
Do you like him just because, or do you like him because maybe you've heard something, hmmm?

[Man of Tomorrow]

He rarely likes anything without a reason behind it.


This is curious.

[That-Guy]

Hamm would make a great Superman, IMO. And if he gets some good buzz for his part in The Town, then he might start getting thrown better movie roles (instead of crap like his part in The Day the Earth Stood Still or his cameo in The A-Team).

[Rust]

He rarely likes anything without a reason behind it.


This is curious.


Is it?

So the "twist" is an older Superman played by Hamm?

Dammit, we're being stonewalled here... won't somebody ban me from these boards.

[Young Superman]

Michael Trucco is my number one choice for an older Superman. He has the height (6'3), the voice, the commanding presense and an uncanny resemblence to the Jim Lee Superman.

http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww248/michaelastegall/Characters/Males/360px-Samuel_Anders.jpg?1279556435 (http://javascript<b></b>:void(0);)http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/3/31499/1269735-superman_01.jpg

[Rust]

I always thought he looked a little too neanderthal-like. Sorry. hehe...

[GreenKToo]

He rarely likes anything without a reason behind it.


This is curious.
yup, I agree.

[TheWatcher]

Even though i think the late 20's-early 30's route is the way to go,Jon Hamm would be awesome IMO.

[Rust]

Man, I can just see the newflash now post Comic Con:

"WB are in close talks to sign a director for Superman: Man Of Steel and it's not Jonathan Nolan. Furthermore, they're now looking at only two candidates for the titular role and none of them are Jon Hamm, Zachary Levi or Henry Cavill."

:doh::doh::doh:

[The Batman]

At this point, Jon Hamm is the only decent choice I've seen for Superman.

[GreenKToo]

I have a feeling its him, could be wrong tho.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

So if Jon Hamm were the guy to sign on to be Supes, would they sign a multi-picture deal with him? He would almost be 50 once the third film came out. The guy is 39 now. He is a great actor, but his age would be a factor, for me at least. That's his ONLY downfall, is his age.

[\S/]

Of the choices, Jon Hamm looks the most...manly. No offense to the other choices. They just look too young.

The real shame, however, is that Routh finally looks like Superman and not Superboy...but I fear his ship has sailed.

\S/

[GreenKToo]

I've heard nothing about a sequel or trilogy. they said that this film is neither a reboot nor a sequel, its just a superman film..you can take that to mean many different things.
when SR was talked about, they used the word sequel often, it hasnt been used so far with this film. It doesnt mean it won't be tho.

[Rust]

I still dont think it's Hamm. Again, it's the age, especially if they're going for a possible franchise.
I imagine they're looking for someone like Bale, age-wise and even a little younger. 30+-ish...

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I've heard nothing about a sequel or trilogy. they said that this film is neither a reboot nor a sequel, its just a superman film..you can take that to mean many different things.
when SR was talked about, they used the word sequel often, it hasnt been used so far with this film. It doesnt mean it won't be tho.
That would be a first for me to hear that they wouldn't offer a multi-picture deal, in a Comic Book/Superhero film. Don't they typically offer a contract like that, when it comes to these sort of films?

[Maze]

Downey was 41 when they cast him as Stark ;)

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Downey was 41 when they cast him as Stark ;)
True, but he wears an armor suit and has his face covered.

[GL's Light]

So if Jon Hamm were the guy to sign on to be Supes, would they sign a multi-picture deal with him? He would almost be 50 once the third film came out. The guy is 39 now. He is a great actor, but his age would be a factor, for me at least. That's his ONLY downfall, is his age.
The extent to which age is a factor depends on how well someone ages. Some people look older than they actually are, some look a lot younger. I don't put an absolute judgment on it based simply on someone's numeric age.

[Maze]

Yup but Stark is not a walking armor all the time, and that does not pose a problem?

[GreenKToo]

Yup but Stark is not a walking armor all the time, and that does not pose a problem?
I agree. he was stark more than IM in the film and I had no problem with it. In fact, it was refreshing to see someone closer to my age fighting crime than an early/mid 20 something.

[Changeling]

Jon Hamm is the best Superman choice I've seen yet. I really hope that Showtime's comments mean something, I mean he's backed his support for him in a couple different threads, and we all know that he knows what's going on in this movie. I doubt he'd all of a sudden just randomly throw his support behind Jon Hamm when they recently announced they're looking at a famous TV actor.

[Rust]

The extent to which age is a factor depends on how well someone ages. Some people look older than they actually are, some look a lot younger. I don't put an absolute judgment on it based simply on someone's numeric age.

True, but in some pictures Hamm actually looks older that he is. So again, regarding franchise, this could be a problem if he starts to look aged noticeably.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

The extent to which age is a factor depends on how well someone ages. Some people look older than they actually are, some look a lot younger. I don't put an absolute judgment on it based simply on someone's numeric age.
I understand that, and I am not just looking at his numeric age. To me, he looks like a 39 yr old man. IMO, his face is starting to show age/wear. I'm not saying that it would absolutely be the wrong choice, but it would just take a lot of convincing. I would have to see him in the suit, and then see what kind of story it would be. I can't be the only one concerned about this?

[GL's Light]

Hamm looks like he's in really good shape and aging well to me. I guess people have different views on that.

[That-Guy]

He (probably) won't age drastically over the next 5-10 years. That's enough time to make a trilogy of Superman films.

[Maze]

Yup. And iffff they really wanted, they could even de-age him a bit.

it is really not a problem imo.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I agree. he was stark more than IM in the film and I had no problem with it. In fact, it was refreshing to see someone closer to my age fighting crime than an early/mid 20 something.
Apples to oranges for me, as they are two completely different types of heroes. Plus Superman isn't your ordinary human being. He doesn't age like we do.

[Changeling]

I saw Inception a few days ago, and I really got a Superman vibe from Tom Hardy. Sure his character wasn't that much like Superman, but he had that look for sure, and definitely the presence, as he's a great actor. I still want Jon Hamm as Superman, but Tom Hardy has got to be my number 2 guy now.

I never really saw Superman in him until I saw Inception though.

[Maze]

Well, obviously they are two different heroes, but superman is supposed to look like he is really young? I don't see your point.. (and sometimes George Reeve looked almost fifty) Well, anyways, to each their own :yay:

[GreenKToo]

I just dont think he looks old, so I guess we can agree to disagree on him. I'd be ecstatic to have an actor like him playing supes.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I just dont think he looks old, so I guess we can agree to disagree on him. I'd be ecstatic to have an actor like him playing supes.
Like I said, it's not that I am totally against him, but it would just take more convincing, for me at least. I think that he is a tremendous actor and is extremely talented. Yes, I do agree that they could alter his appearance during post-production, but if they would go all out and alter his appearance, it just seems like it would make more sense to get someone that is younger. However, given his talent level, it would be worth it. Like I said, I would have to see him in costume and see the storyline.

[GreenKToo]

Like I said, it's not that I am totally against him, but it would just take more convincing, for me at least. I think that he is a tremendous actor and is extremely talented. Yes, I do agree that they could alter his appearance during post-production, but if they would go all out and alter his appearance, it just seems like it would make more sense to get someone that is younger. However, given his talent level, it would be worth it. Like I said, I would have to see him in costume and see the storyline.
who knows, we might not even like him once we see him in the suit *IF* he got it, we are hard to please after all ;) lol

[That-Guy]

I saw Inception a few days ago, and I really got a Superman vibe from Tom Hardy. Sure his character wasn't that much like Superman, but he had that look for sure, and definitely the presence, as he's a great actor. I still want Jon Hamm as Superman, but Tom Hardy has got to be my number 2 guy now.

I never really saw Superman in him until I saw Inception though.

I suggested him a while back, though I think he's only about 5'11" or so. I personally don't think height is all that big of a deal, but some people here are pretty adamant that Supes should be 6'3" to 6'5".

He's definitely a great actor though, and he certainly has the physique for it (or at least would be willing to put in the work to get it, if he was cast).

[Changeling]

Yeah I agree That-Guy, he can get pretty massive in physique.
But if he's only 5'11 I don't see that as a problem. And if people think it's a problem he can just use lifts or something.

[Changeling]

Jon Hamm is 5'11 or maybe 6'0 too.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

who knows, we might not even like him once we see him in the suit *IF* he got it, we are hard to please after all ;) lol
Ain't that the damn truth! If you are like me, then you want what's best for the character. I have loved the character since I was little. Reeve was my Superman, and it's just so hard to top that. As you can tell by my name on here, I really liked Routh as Superman, as far as his look is concerned, but it's obvious we won't see him as Supes again. IMO, "the look" is just as important as the talent, and hopefully the suits will do their due diligence and choose the right person for the job.

[That-Guy]

Yeah, or just cast smaller actors for the other roles. It's not like there are any shortage of them. Take Ellen Page for example. While I don't know that she'd be right for Lois Lane, just for the sake of argument, if they cast her opposite Hardy, he would he would look huge.

[Puckenstein]

Has anyone seen Affleck's physique in the trailer for The Town? Dude is ripped. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a Cavill/Caviezel man, but with the likes of Bale & Reynolds, you never know who they might consider talking to...

And on the subject of Tom Hardy, I mentioned him in the Lex thread not long ago. I think he'd make a much better Lex than Superman.

[That-Guy]

Speaking of The Town, here's something I stumbled on, for those of you who think Hamm and Rebecca Hall might make a great Clark & Lois pairing...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/that-guy/whamhall.jpg?t=1279562159

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Has anyone seen Affleck's physique in the trailer for The Town? Dude is ripped. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a Cavill/Caviezel man, but with the likes of Bale & Reynolds, you never know who they might consider talking to...

And on the subject of Tom Hardy, I mentioned him in the Lex thread not long ago. I think he'd make a much better Lex than Superman.
Now THAT I could get on board with. I agree that he would be an excellent choice for Lex.

[That-Guy]

I would agree with that too. But after seeing Bronson, if there's one supervillain I would LOVE to see Tom Hardy play, it's Hugo Strange.

[\S/uperman]

Originally Posted by Antonello Blueberry http://forums.superherohype.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?p=18547991#post18547991)
Clint from Moviehole posted something on Twitter about the actor and later removed it.
It's either Jon Hamm or Jared Padalecki...

Followed up by

Originally Posted by Antonello Blueberry http://forums.superherohype.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?p=18548265#post18548265)
He said that just one of two was the one considered. He didn't want to reveal which one.

Enter Showtime

Not Padelicki.


Things could change at anytime (especially this early), but as of now it looks like Jon Hamm is the name insiders say Nolan is leaning towards for Superman.

[Crook]

Was it stated the role was about Supes? They can't actually be considering him for the beginning of a franchise.

It'd make much more sense if Hamm was considered for A role. Like Jor-El or Lex. Supes? Sounds like a stretch or a mere wish casting from someone in ranking.

[GreenKToo]

Followed up by

Enter Showtime




Things could change at anytime (especially this early), but as of now it looks like Jon Hamm is the name insiders say Nolan is leaning towards for Superman.
well i'll be damned lol.

[solidsnake86]

And on the subject of Tom Hardy, I mentioned him in the Lex thread not long ago. I think he'd make a much better Lex than Superman.

I agree with this, definately someone they should look at for lex.

As for jon Hamm is it not possible that showtime might actually just have an opinion on who he'd like to see and not because it has to do with a source. It kinda sucks for him because everything he says is scrutinized as being part of some inside knowledge (which it may very well be) but I'm just saying...

[GreenKToo]

I dunno, but just like a puzzle, its fun to try and solve it.

[\S/uperman]

Showtime has consistently said Padalecki is out of contention. He happens to know that Hamm is the name Clint was talking about. Can't get more clear than that.

Now outside of knowing who Clint is talking about, I don't know if Showtime was separately hearing the name from some kind of source.

[TheWatcher]

I think Jon Hamm and Christian Bale look like a good Worlds Finest to me.
Also,with a good make up team,Hamm could look 4-5 years younger.

[\S/uperman]

I think Jon Hamm and Christian Bale look like a good Worlds Finest to me.
Also,with a good make up team,Hamm could look 4-5 years younger.

In the same age range you might as well cast Caviezel for Superman though.

[GreenKToo]

I agree, but they don't want a well known star. I have to admit, I hadnt heard much about hamm until his name was brought up for supes. I knew he was on mad men, but I had never watched it.

[That-Guy]

Good news. I've just returned from Chris Nolan's mind, where I manipulated him into thinking that Jon Hamm is the absolute best candidate to play Superman.

So it's pretty much a done deal now. Expect an announcement at Comic Con.

[Man of Tomorrow]

You guys are jumping the gun.

Again, this is the equivalent of Warners wanting Gosling early on in the Green Lantern casting.

There's going to be tons of more names obviously. Being realistic, I'm very very very skeptical we'll be discussing Hamm in a few months IF he is the one they're looking at now.

[GreenKToo]

^ Lol. I think hamms got a good shot, but i'm not holding my breath until its announced..you know how directors and such love to change their minds..they could have changed it already for all we know.

[\S/uperman]

You guys are jumping the gun.

Again, this is the equivalent of Warners wanting Gosling early on in the Green Lantern casting.

There's going to be tons of more names obviously. Being realistic, I'm very very very skeptical we'll be discussing Hamm in a few months IF he is the one they're looking at now.

Who the f*(( is jumping the gun? NOBODY. Guess it makes you feel better to say that :rolleyes:

Many of us have seen this process before and know names get thrown around. Just discussing that we found out the name Clint is referring too. Even put in the post, it is still early and things change quickly.

[GreenKToo]

Relax..he's just saying MANY MANY names will be mentioned before all is said and done. Hamm could very well be the man, but then, he may not be either.
Its gonna get alot uglier around here before it gets better.

[\S/uperman]

Relax..he's just saying MANY MANY names will be mentioned before all is said and done. Hamm could very well be the man, but then, he may not be either.
Its gonna get alot uglier around here before it gets better.

I'm saying nobody said Hamm was cast. Why is he telling us to stop jumping the gun? Nobody is. Just discussing that this is the person Clint was referring too. I even said it is early and things change.

[That-Guy]

I don't think we're jumping the gun yet. I think it's more of a situation where, after years of bad names getting perioidically thrown around (guys like Tatum and Generic CW Actor #632), there's a rumor that WB might be targeting a really solid, proven actor for the role. Even if the Jon Hamm thing doesn't happen, if they indeed ARE looking at him, then other actors of his caliber could also be in the mix.

[GreenKToo]

I think the cast surrounding superman will be as good, or even better, than BB's or TDK's cast. Especially now, since Inception is doing so well, and I for one will not be a bit surprised of Leo has a part in it..

[Dark Knight]

I don't think we're jumping the gun yet. I think it's more of a situation where, after years of bad names getting perioidically thrown around (guys like Tatum and Generic CW Actor #632), there's a rumor that WB might be targeting a really solid, proven actor for the role. Even if the Jon Hamm thing doesn't happen, if they indeed ARE looking at him, then other actors of his caliber could also be in the mix.





I still think a bulked up James Caviezal would be a great Superman/Clark Kent

If not Superman, than for sure as Jor El.

[\S/uperman]

We have been trying to figure out the name Clint was referring to. Now we know, which does not mean Hamm has been cast. It just means that is the name Clint was talking about.

Now that we know the name he was referring to, we are discussing it. Nothing wrong with that, it is a casting thread.

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[GreenKToo]

Hey clark, suuup.

[That-Guy]

I still think a bulked up James Caviezal would be a great Superman/Clark Kent

If not Superman, than for sure as Jor El.

I still can't shake the Bob Denver comparison. Caviezel will always look too much like Gilligan to be Superman, IMO.

[GreenKToo]

Dan Turpin...James Gandolfini

[\S/uperman]

I still can't shake the Bob Denver comparison. Caviezel will always look too much like Gilligan to be Superman, IMO.

NOT AT ALL! LMAO smoking much? :eek:

[\S/uperman]

Dan Turpin...James Gandolfini
I raise... With a Dan Lauria.

[That-Guy]

NOT AT ALL! LMAO smoking much? :eek:

Admit it. You see it. You're just telling yourself that you don't.

[Young Superman]

Jon Hamm should be Lex Luthor not Superman.