The Official Superman Casting & Discussion Thread

[That-Guy]

Haha all we need then is a Polar Bear and a Giant Spider and we're all set the rest will just fall into place :D

Part of me actually wishes that movie was made, just so I would have another film to laugh at. Especially after those ridiculous transparent suit pictures leaked. Can you imagine Nic Cage wearing that sh**, fighting a giant spider? :lmao:

I would hate for the best superman candidate to be disqualified for not being enough like superman in real life.

That's how I feel too.

[BH/HHH]

Part of me actually wishes that movie was made, just so I would have another film to laugh at. Especially after those ridiculous transparent suit pictures leaked. Can you imagine Nic Cage wearing that sh**, fighting a giant spider? :lmao:



That's how I feel too.

I know I cringe when I think of Nic Cage as Superman, would have been horrible miscasting. I'm glad it didn't get made along with Batman & Robin it might have completely killed the superhero franchise. I'd love to see Tim Burton's Superman be done in a Graphic Novel or something just so I can see what could have been. Admittely though it probably would have been hilarious :D

[GreenKToo]

yum, polar bears.

[hopefuldreamer]

But... Sean Penn has the crazed eyes of a killer... he'd be perfect for Superman! :hehe:

Haha all we need then is a Polar Bear and a Giant Spider and we're all set the rest will just fall into place :D

Part of me actually wishes that movie was made, just so I would have another film to laugh at. Especially after those ridiculous transparent suit pictures leaked. Can you imagine Nic Cage wearing that sh**, fighting a giant spider? :lmao:



That's how I feel too.

I know I cringe when I think of Nic Cage as Superman, would have been horrible miscasting. I'm glad it didn't get made along with Batman & Robin it might have completely killed the superhero franchise. I'd love to see Tim Burton's Superman be done in a Graphic Novel or something just so I can see what could have been. Admittely though it probably would have been hilarious :D

The idea of the movie terrifies me, and yet a part of me wishes it had been done, because maybe then people would have stopped worshipping Tim Burton...

Every time I imagine a premiere of that movie, I see a lot of people leaving the cinema in shocked silence. :p

[Project862006]

Our Superman is here!!
http://www.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/slice171.jpg
http://collider.com/javier-bardem-superman/66513/

[louiebling$]

Our Superman is here!!
http://www.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/slice171.jpg
http://collider.com/javier-bardem-superman/66513/
:shock: OMFG he iz teh perfect eevvvaaazzz!!!111!!

[DorkyFresh]

Well thats a decent age aswell, if he were to be cast I would be happy with that.

Do you have any clue how tall he is?
i think he said he's 6'1.

I know he's theatre-trained, which is a plus, but... stage acting is different from acting on film and some actors can't make the transition. Has he done anything substantial on film that might give me a clue as to his acting ability?
he hasn't really done anything on film worth noting and you're right...some stage actors can't make the transition to film acting. however, i don't that's case with Spencer. the main problem with many 'actors' who don't really act is that they're drab or bland...and that's just not the case with Spencer. even with the few videos of him on the net, he's shown plenty of charisma...which is a key element for an actor to portray interesting characters.

What I find funny are the people who think that certain actors would be (or have been) a good Superman based on how they've handled themselves in interviews. Interviews essentially prove nothing. There are plenty of actors who come off charming and likeable in interviews but have zero charisma or range when it comes to actual acting. Conversely, there are actors like Bale and Edward Norton who don't like to do interviews (and don't always come off the best when they do) and yet they are phenomenal talents.
i'll fully agree with this. there are many times where i've looked at an actor's interview and thought to myself "oh, they're very likable! they must be the same way on screen!" only to have that opinion proven wrong once i see them in a movie or tv show. in an interview actors can be themselves since they're not portraying a certain character, but this is all thrown out the door once you put a script in front of them.

interviews don't show an actor's talent...it only shows the best of their personalities (most of the time).


It all comes back to this stupid idea that the guy who plays Superman "needs to be Superman on and off the screen." These people are actors; what they do beyond that is none of our business. This time, why don't we worry about finding a guy who can act like Superman when he is ON the screen.
i'll half agree with you on this one. whoever portrays Superman OBVIOUSLY should be able to act like Superman, but at the same time Superman is SOOO boyscout and good that whoever portrays him should have that kind of trait in his personality to an extent. i would be very hard pressed to buy Colin Farrell or Russell Crowe as playing a hero that had Superman's good boy traits without some sort of inner demons. so while i agree that, ultimately, an actor's talent/skill as a thespian is what really matters (not their real life persona), i also think that the closer the actor resembles Superman in real life the more believable he will be when he's saving people from various villains.

[rdh007]

I've seen worse choices than that Conway cat. The fact that he looks like a younger Hamm in that manip is perfect, as my only real beef with Hamm is his age.

Though Cavill for Kal-el! as always.

[DorkyFresh]

if they cast Cavill, i'd be a happy fan. he seems to be Superman's version of Christian Bale right now. while he might not necessarily have the same amount of people backing him, there are very few people that would be disappointed if he were cast and he's consistently being discussed while other actors are talked about in spurts. he's also approaching similar popularity (Christian Bale was semi-popular for Reign of Fire and Cavill should be semi-popular for the upcoming 'the Immortals').

[Tra-El]

:shock: OMFG he iz teh perfect eevvvaaazzz!!!111!!

Oh em gee, look at that build! If he was 2 inches taller and a tad bit bulkier he'd be perfect!!!!!!:woot:

[The Watchman]

Dorky, out of curiosity how did you come across Spencer? Sorry if you answered that previously but I'm afraid I'm a terrible laze as to search.

[Rust]

Hehe, Bardem as Supes. Pretty funny. Met the dude once. Nice guy (off screen), but no Superman. :cwink:

[BH/HHH]

The idea of the movie terrifies me, and yet a part of me wishes it had been done, because maybe then people would have stopped worshipping Tim Burton...

Every time I imagine a premiere of that movie, I see a lot of people leaving the cinema in shocked silence. :p

I do like a fair few of Tim Burton's movies but the guy pretty much always makes the same movie in terms of style. Its like do something different Burton. I have hated all his recent movies.

[BH/HHH]

if they cast Cavill, i'd be a happy fan. he seems to be Superman's version of Christian Bale right now. while he might not necessarily have the same amount of people backing him, there are very few people that would be disappointed if he were cast and he's consistently being discussed while other actors are talked about in spurts. he's also approaching similar popularity (Christian Bale was semi-popular for Reign of Fire and Cavill should be semi-popular for the upcoming 'the Immortals').

Lets hope he's cast :up:

[baleheadbrasil]

God,give me patience!

[Majik1387]

You never know, Santa may bring it for you tonight ;p

[BH/HHH]

You never know, Santa may bring it for you tonight ;p

What Cavill as Superman or patience for Balesheadbrasil??? :D

[Majik1387]

Both :yay:

[BH/HHH]

Both :yay:

Ha ha that'd do for me :D

[DorkyFresh]

Dorky, out of curiosity how did you come across Spencer? Sorry if you answered that previously but I'm afraid I'm a terrible laze as to search.
s'all good...i believe this is the first post in the forums to mention Conway...

throwing an unknown actor out there he has done a few movies but mostly done Theater/Stage work

Spencer Conway(no idea of his acting tho)
http://www.gregkerr.net/presskit/ff_promo/assets/images_hs/spencerconway.jpg

[klark cent]

Some recent news on Superman actors list (thank Rao for web cache) :wow: Apparently this was posted in another site but got yanked within 24 hours... Could it be that it's reliable enough and it might spoil every bit of a surprise that WB has in store for us or is this is one slick Christmas joke? It also mentions of a timeframe within first quarter of 2011 to publicly release the actors name...hmmm... that's a looong wait if true....

http://cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=exclusive+news+superman+list&d=27024759011999755&mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&w=8afee61f,f3f5d85c

Happy Holidays!

[JAK®]

So;

Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam Worthington, Chace Crawford, Armie Hammer, Jared Padalecki, Henry Cavill, Zak Efron, Robert Buckley, Jensen Ackles, Garrett Hedlund and Joseph Gordon-Levitt

That's if they can't find someone else to play the character during the audition process.

If this is true, all of a sudden I like Henry Cavill a lot more...

[darkzombiemutt]

i don't believe it. Some of the choices are waaaaay not right for it. Levitt? Seriously?

[BH/HHH]

Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam Worthington, Chace Crawford, Armie Hammer, Jared Padalecki, Henry Cavill, Zak Efron, Robert Buckley, Jensen Ackles, Garrett Hedlund and Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Well we know Zak Effron's not doing it he's already said. Jensen Ackles has links to Smallville so I doubt he will be. The rest are awful.

Only ones I like are Cavill, Hammer & Padalecki

JGL and Jake G are great actors but not right for Superman

Garrett Hedlund looks like Oliver Queen and not just cause of the beard:

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ilfADt7KWn_P7M:http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee148/dre_mac/TwentiethCenturyFoxPremiereDeathSen.jpg&t=1

To be honest I'm calling BS on that list, a few reasons would be I remember seeing a shortlist for actors for Green Lantern and there was no Ryan Reynolds and I remember seeing a shortlist of actors for Captain America and there was no Chris Evans.

[darkzombiemutt]

And Worthington? The guy has the acting range of cardboard to wood.

[BH/HHH]

And Worthington? The guy has the acting range of cardboard to wood.

Yeah I'm not a fan of him at all

You know I have a feeling they might suprise us (like when Ryan Reynolds was cast as Green Lantern) and just go with Jared Padalecki, I mean he's already on the WB payroll. He's well liked, he's a decent actor and he's already got a fan base. Not saying it will be him but I wouldn't be suprised (or unhappy) if it were.

[Bruce_Begins]

I like Sam Worthington when he is doing Avatar sequels, not in anything else.

Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam Worthington, Chace Crawford, Armie Hammer, Jared Padalecki, Henry Cavill, Zak Efron, Robert Buckley, Jensen Ackles, Garrett Hedlund and Joseph Gordon-Levitt


A Big NO to all theActors who are bolded text above, those actors in the text underlined are the ones I have absolutely no idea about.

Yes to Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and maybe okay for Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles.

Or better still, Bring Back Routh.

[HighFivingMF]

To be honest I'm calling BS on that list, a few reasons would be I remember seeing a shortlist for actors for Green Lantern and there was no Ryan Reynolds and I remember seeing a shortlist of actors for Captain America and there was no Chris Evans.
They had a new shortlist for Cap every other week it felt like. Evans was on one of them. Not saying this is real, just pointing out that Evans was on the shortlist. And there was a "Final Three" shortlist for Green Lantern with Reynolds, Cooper, and Timberlake.

[BH/HHH]

They had a new shortlist for Cap every other week it felt like. Evans was on one of them. Not saying this is real, just pointing out that Evans was on the shortlist. And there was a "Final Three" shortlist for Green Lantern with Reynolds, Cooper, and Timberlake.

Oh right I'm sure my memories going :D

[BH/HHH]

I like Sam Worthington when he is doing Avatar sequels, not in anything else.



A Big NO to all theActors who are bolded text above, those actors in the text underlined are the ones I have absolutely no idea about.

Yes to Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and maybe okay for Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles.

Or better still, Bring Back Routh.

If Routh did come back I'd be very happy

Cavill, Hammer and Padalecki would be good choices for me too but Jense Ackles (even though I think he's great) isn't right for Superman, Would be a good Flash though.

[Bruce_Begins]

What happened to casting an unknown / relatively lesser known T.V. actor news ?

[HighFivingMF]

What happened to casting an unknown / relatively lesser known T.V. actor news ?
That list is supposed to be IF they can't find an unknown. If it's real.

[BH/HHH]

That list is supposed to be IF they can't find an unknown. If it's real.

Yeah seems abit strange but I could see WB's making a shortlist. This is why I think it could end up been Padalecki if they can't find someone.

Also Cavill's on that list and he's not exactly known is he? Seems strange

[JAK®]

What happened to casting an unknown / relatively lesser known T.V. actor news ?
The article says these are the actors they have in mind if they do not find someone else during the audition process.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Saw it last night, and laughed it off. Shouldn't have to be spelled out why that's fake. It's from Comic Book Movie, people.

[BH/HHH]

Saw it last night, and laughed it off. Shouldn't have to be spelled out why that's fake. It's from Comic Book Movie, people.

I wanna hear stuff but thank god lol

[Dark Knight]

Some recent news on Superman actors list (thank Rao for web cache) :wow: Apparently this was posted in another site but got yanked within 24 hours... Could it be that it's reliable enough and it might spoil every bit of a surprise that WB has in store for us or is this is one slick Christmas joke? It also mentions of a timeframe within first quarter of 2011 to publicly release the actors name...hmmm... that's a looong wait if true....

http://cc.bingj.com/cache.aspx?q=exclusive+news+superman+list&d=27024759011999755&mkt=en-US&setlang=en-US&w=8afee61f,f3f5d85c

Happy Holidays!








Not going to believe this but IF it has some kind of truth to it....then once again, the only actors on that list that should be targeted IMO are Hammer and Cavill.

JGL as Jimmy Olsen FTW! haha

Happy Holidays and Merry Chrismas to the Hype!

[Dark Knight]

Yeah seems abit strange but I could see WB's making a shortlist. This is why I think it could end up been Padalecki if they can't find someone.

Also Cavill's on that list and he's not exactly known is he? Seems strange






None of the actors on that list are considered "known" actors to the mainstream movie going public, except for Gyllenhaal.

[BH/HHH]

None of the actors on that list are considered "known" actors to the mainstream movie going public, except for Gyllenhaal.

I dunno Jensen Ackles & Jared Padelecki are on Supernatural and thats a huge show.

[I Am The Knight]

Complete BS!

[Project862006]

zack efron on the list already kills its legitimacy

stevie wonder could see that list is bogus

[GreenKToo]

not buying it, look where it's from.

[Strider14]

Generally, articles like that get pulled so quickly due to being inaccurate and not legitimate. I would surmise from that list of names the article is pretty much bogus information. Worthington can't maintain a straight dialect American dialect if his life depended on it. JGL? Shyeah....riiiight.

[DIRECTOR]

THe only person on that list that should be Superman is Henry Cavill. If Jake Gyllenahal get's it, than I will be pissed.

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1/2008/08/cavill-health/henry-cavill-mens-health-02.jpg

and than Lois Lane ;)

http://twilight-review.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/ashley-greene.jpg

[DorkyFresh]

zack efron on the list already kills its legitimacy

stevie wonder could see that list is bogus

lol!!! very nice, hi5!

Saw it last night, and laughed it off. Shouldn't have to be spelled out why that's fake. It's from Comic Book Movie, people.
do you have any idea of how they're going about the process? do they really prefer to cast an unknown or is that just what the boards are saying? are they looking to cast an up and comer or wha?

[Astrodust]

Whether the list is real or fake, I can guarantee you one thing. WB will be looking at those actors. An interesting thing to note is that a couple of names that were mentioned were people we didn't consider(for good or bad). Also it mentions that the list is meant as a backup in case they don't find someone better during their Superman casting search which is probably true. Aside from JGL and Worthington, I think I could live with most of those names with Cavill being clearly at the top.

[Frodo]

I agree. While I think that list is bogus , a few of the names have been thrown around for other Superhero parts before and I wouldn't be suprised if some of those names are more a WB Execs wish list as opposed to what Synder may have in mind.

Jake G was up for both Batman and Spiderman, Cavill has been rumored for both for years, Hammer was cast as Batman in the debunked JLA film, Jared P, Jensen Ackles and Chance Crawford are all in house actors with CW shows and contracts, plus JGL was rumored for Batman 3 and the Spiderman reboot. The only odd name odd sounds like Worthington , though he was in one of the Bond finalist .

[Keyser Soze]

I'm not buying the legitimacy of that shortlist. But since it gives us something to talk about, I'll say that, out of that list, Jake Gyllenhaal and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are easily the best actors, but sadly also among the least suitable for the role physically. Gyllenhaal might be able to pull it off though, as his basic frame has more size to it than the slender Gordon-Levitt, so out of this particular list I'd be inclined to rank Gyllenhaal at number one.

[Strider14]

lol!!! very nice, hi5!


do you have any idea of how they're going about the process? do they really prefer to cast an unknown or is that just what the boards are saying? are they looking to cast an up and comer or wha?
The last official word is that they are looking for an unknown, perhaps someone with some television acting experience, but unknown is the preference. That can always change though.

[Micah12345]

Even if it's a fake shortlist, I'm glad henry cavill is on it. Goes to show even fakers know there's a demand for cavill.

[Astrodust]

I'm not buying the legitimacy of that shortlist. But since it gives us something to talk about, I'll say that, out of that list, Jake Gyllenhaal and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are easily the best actors, but sadly also among the least suitable for the role physically. Gyllenhaal might be able to pull it off though, as his basic frame has more size to it than the slender Gordon-Levitt, so out of this particular list I'd be inclined to rank Gyllenhaal at number one.

Gyllenhaal is too recognizable and looks the least like Superman out of that group imo. Even JGL looks more like Superman. Unless you are talking physique wise, then I would put Jake in the top 3. Also a few of the actors on the list would have trouble putting on the required size to pull off Superman even if they casted by tomorrow.

[Astrodust]

Even if it's a fake shortlist, I'm glad henry cavill is on it. Goes to show even fakers know there's a demand for cavill.

I'm pretty sure Cavill is going to end up on the short list. Even from this possible fake list, Cavill stands out. I'd say it's going to come down to Cavill and 4 other contenders.

[Parker Wayne]

Yeah that list is BS

[redrover]

After just having seen Garett Hedlund on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel, I don't think he would be such a bad choice. He is tall, has a large frame, is from the midwest, and a farm kid and he has that slow paced midwestern speech pattern, he could make a believeable Kent. Not saying he is a great choice, just not an awful one.

The list is interesting, and very much a list I would expect from Warner's/Legendary. The list seems to have been made by bean counters, not movie makers, in that they are "safe" choices, names or semi names thrown around the casting, head offices. Not really many if any surprises, just what bean counters would be expected to do.

[Micah12345]

Hedlund is an interesting choice. I don't think he looks much like the iconic superman, though, and I haven't seen tron, but I've heard that his acting skills are questionable in it. I remember when he was being considered for captain america and I preferred him over chris evans, just because it seemed like a ballsier choice.

[Astrodust]

Hedlund is an interesting choice. I don't think he looks much like the iconic superman, though, and I haven't seen tron, but I've heard that his acting skills are questionable in it. I remember when he was being considered for captain america and I preferred him over chris evans, just because it seemed like a ballsier choice.

I thought Hedlund was average and forgettable in Tron Legacy. The whole cast including cgi Jeff Bridges stood out more than Hedlund. Not saying he couldn't pull off Superman, but I didn't see anything in Tron that made me think there's our Superman.

[superhey]

Please not a baby face Superman : I real Superman like this picture :
http://www.supermanhomepage.com/multimedia/Wallpaper-Images3/JimLee_SupesVsEquus.jpg

[superhey]

Actor like Jensen Ackles.
Actor Jared Padalecki and he has the superman voice and he do not have the BABY FACE SUPERBOY!

[superhey]

Jensen Ackles will be a great SUPERMAN.

[DorkyFresh]

i don't get why people like Jared Padalecki's look, honestly. he's got masculine features, but he doesn't look like Superman to me. not every guy who has a strong chin and jaw looks like Superman.


edit: superhey, we've got an "edit" button for a reason. you don't need to make 3 posts in a row.

[Mike22]

Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam Worthington, Chace Crawford, Armie Hammer, Jared Padalecki, Henry Cavill, Zak Efron, Robert Buckley, Jensen Ackles, Garrett Hedlund and Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Wow, that's..some list.
Basically the only ones worthy on that list is Henry Cavill first and foremost. Jensen Ackles and then if those two can't do it, I'd settle for Padalecki. The rest I really can't see as Superman in way, shape or form.

[BH/HHH]

I love Jensen Ackles but he's more of a comedic type, he'd better suit the Flash for me. Jared Padalecki is a better choice of those two in my opinion.

[GreenKToo]

who is baby faced?

EDIT: baleheadbrasil is that you lol.

[Mike22]

I love Jensen Ackles but he's more of a comedic type, he'd better suit the Flash for me. Jared Padalecki is a better choice of those two in my opinion.

I never really thought of Ackles as the comedic type. Sure his character on Supernatural has his comedic moments but I have certainly seen more than enough of Ackles work to know that he's a damn good dramatic actor as well. The guy can really sell it, and as far as I'm concerned he's a better actor than Padalecki as well. That's not to say that I wouldn't be pleased with Padalecki as Supes, because I would, especially compared to the less than great choices that are mentioned here, but Ackles is IMO a better choice, has a better face for Superman as well.

[baleheadbrasil]

I also prefer Padalecki as Superman than Jensen...
For me,Jensen looks more like Captain American.

[BH/HHH]

I also prefer Padalecki as Superman than Jensen...
For me,Jensen looks more like Captain American.

Wow we agree on something. I was up for Ackles as Cap to be honest based on his look alone.

Also I know he's a good character actor but I think he suits a more comedic roll myself like the Flash.

I would be more than happy with Padalecki as Superman.

[baleheadbrasil]

Padalecki as Superman would be so... hummmmmmm :hehe:
I´m starting to sweat here just imagining him in the role. :wow:
The problem is that he is very known.
But I´m sure he´d be a good Superman! :cwink:
I´d like very much to see one manip with Jared as Superman!

[BH/HHH]

Padalecki as Superman would be so... hummmmmmm :hehe:
I´m starting to sweat here just imagining him in the role. :wow:
The problem is that he is very known.
But I´m sure he´d be a good Superman! :cwink:
I´d like very much to see one manip with Jared as Superman!

Found this on google

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/26374/1519010-jaredpadaleckisuperman_super.jpg

Looks pretty damn good to me

[Majik1387]

Good for Superboy, not Superman

[BH/HHH]

I disagree, he has a great look for Superman if Cavill weren't to get it Padalecki would probably be my second choice.

[GreenKToo]

I can kinda see it..I wouldn't throw a fit or anything if he got it.

[Parker Wayne]

Good for Superboy, not Superman

This.

[DIRECTOR]

Found this on google

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/26374/1519010-jaredpadaleckisuperman_super.jpg

Looks pretty damn good to me
that doesn't work at all

[BH/HHH]

Each to their own I guess but I think he'd suprise people in the role

[Parker Wayne]

People were complaining about Cavill looking too boyish and Hammer for having too soft a face, but it looks like Padalecki has both!

[DorkyFresh]

he's got a button nose and his eyebrows are far apart......that's not a Superman face.

[BH/HHH]

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/still/friday_the13th16.jpg

I dont think he does look boyish especially not now

[baleheadbrasil]

Good for Superboy, not Superman



He is more Superman than Cavill...
Jared is tall and athletic and he is very much "yummier" than HC hehe

Found this on google

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/26374/1519010-jaredpadaleckisuperman_super.jpg

Looks pretty damn good to me


Jared just need to darken his hair, cut it a little and put blue contact lenses.
He would be perfect!

[Majik1387]

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/still/friday_the13th16.jpg

I dont think he does look boyish especially not now
He still looks too youthful for the role

[hopefuldreamer]

Found this on google

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/26374/1519010-jaredpadaleckisuperman_super.jpg

Looks pretty damn good to me

I really don't like it... seems... unnatural

Plus, i find him so annoying in supernatural, nothing about him says supes to me.

[DorkyFresh]

Jared Padalecki looks like he could be Sam Worthington's younger brother. i'll repeat....if an actor has a strong jaw that doesn't necessarily make him look like Superman. he's got a button nose and a big space between his eyebrows...which are not traits that Superman is drawn with. as much as i don't care for Tom Welling, he looks a lot more like Superman than Jared. if, for some strange reason, WB and Snyder end up casting Padalecki as Superman i'll be VERY disappointed.

[Tra-El]

Wow, that's..some list.
Basically the only ones worthy on that list is Henry Cavill first and foremost. Jensen Ackles and then if those two can't do it, I'd settle for Padalecki. The rest I really can't see as Superman in way, shape or form.

Other than Cavill, that list is horrendous. Lets hope it's not true. Jake Gyllenhaal? Joseph Gordon-Levit? Terrible, just terrible.

[TheWatcher]

You know I've never thought Garrett Hedlund would be a good Superman because of his height. But I just found out that he's 6'1-6'2!

[DarKJediKnight]

Jared Padalecki looks like he could be Sam Worthington's younger brother. i'll repeat....if an actor has a strong jaw that doesn't necessarily make him look like Superman. he's got a button nose and a big space between his eyebrows...which are not traits that Superman is drawn with. as much as i don't care for Tom Welling, he looks a lot more like Superman than Jared. if, for some strange reason, WB and Snyder end up casting Padalecki as Superman i'll be VERY disappointed.

It's hard to judge a real and imperfect, even though good looking, human being against a drawn, fictional character.

[DarKJediKnight]

how about armie hammer?

[Slugster]

HE went to... Jared!
NOT! I think some of you guys need to go get your eyes checked he could play Spiderman. I think he could look just like Spiderman eheheheh. :/ Jared.. really?

[Asgard]

Lol, I remember when Padalecki was brought up awhile ago and someone said he had an elf face.

[klark cent]

Lol, I remember when Padalecki was brought up awhile ago and someone said he had an elf face.

He can potentially play a b@d@ss elf in LOTR/Hobbit movie with his looks and build... Superman reboot, NO imho...

[DorkyFresh]

It's hard to judge a real and imperfect, even though good looking, human being against a drawn, fictional character.
maybe for some but not for others. unless the artists' style is cartoony or exaggerated then it's easy to compare a drawing to a real person. take Neal Adams, Adam Hughes, or Gary Frank...who have fairly realistic styles and you could easily compare many of the actors who are mentioned here to their renditions of Superman. just because a character is fictional doesn't mean they can't be compared to a real life person....the same can be said for a drawing. after all, before there were cameras people used to have to draw other people if they wanted a portrait of themselves.

as far as Padalecki is concerned, he just doesn't look like any rendition of Superman i've ever seen.

[klark cent]

maybe for some but not for others. unless the artists' style is cartoony or exaggerated then it's easy to compare a drawing to a real person. take Neal Adams, Adam Hughes, or Gary Frank...who have fairly realistic styles and you could easily compare many of the actors who are mentioned here to their renditions of Superman. just because a character is fictional doesn't mean they can't be compared to a real life person....the same can be said for a drawing. after all, before there were cameras people used to have to draw other people if they wanted a portrait of themselves.



Not in the 'fake' candidate list but to illustrate as an example on what I perceive as your point of having an actor looking similar to the character as drawn in the comics esp. by Gary Frank and Jim Lee... :woot::woot::woot: Had he not been looked down by other posters because of his height, previous roles and most of all his screen name, TVW could be a potential Superman imho (with a very talented director, who knows Snyder might be able to pull it off even if the actor does not fit 100% to the fanboys actor criteria)... nevertheless, TVW looks Superman-ly in this pic than Routh and Welling combined...

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[DorkyFresh]

TVW looks a helluva lot more like Superman than Padalecki, so i can understand why someone would wanna back him. he's got a good look, but personally, i think his look is a bit too frat boyish...and that may be why he keeps getting cast in the roles he's been playing. also, i've seen a few scenes of him from 'the Asylum' and i wasn't too fond of his acting. he's got charisma on screen, but he just seems fake when he's acting. a lot of people are able to feel natural or real on screen...but he doesn't have it.

as for his height and name....he's 6 feet, so that's fine imo...and i could care less for the name of the actor who will play him. i just want someone who looks like him (TVW is fine in that department) and has the ability to make me believe in him (he's very doubtful in that department, imo). btw, be careful for how much you back TVW or you might end up being accused of backing him just so you (in the words of Puckenstein) "can claim that they nominated them first and have supported them since before anyone knew who they were."

[Astrodust]

Not in the 'fake' candidate list but to illustrate as an example on what I perceive as your point of having an actor looking similar to the character as drawn in the comics esp. by Gary Frank and Jim Lee... :woot::woot::woot: Had he not been looked down by other posters because of his height, previous roles and most of all his screen name, TVW could be a potential Superman imho (with a very talented director, who knows Snyder might be able to pull it off even if the actor does not fit 100% to the fanboys actor criteria)... nevertheless, TVW looks Superman-ly in this pic than Routh and Welling combined...

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TVW doesn't look too bad in some of his pics but have you ever seen him on film, he looks nothing like Superman. Mind you I've only seen in Transformers and Friday the 13th.

[Lone]

You know I've never thought Garrett Hedlund would be a good Superman because of his height. But I just found out that he's 6'1-6'2!

Personally, I'd like to see him as Batman since Tom Hardy is gonna be in the TDKR.

[DorkyFresh]

Hedlund would probably make a decent Batman...but he's wrong for Supes.

[BH/HHH]

I think Hedlund looks more like Oliver Queen

HE went to... Jared!
NOT! I think some of you guys need to go get your eyes checked he could play Spiderman. I think he could look just like Spiderman eheheheh. :/ Jared.. really?

Ya know its ok to disagree with people but everyones entitles to their own opinions

[hopefuldreamer]

He can potentially play a b@d@ss elf in LOTR/Hobbit movie with his looks and build... Superman reboot, NO imho...

Agreed 100%



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TVW looks so much like Reeve's Superman in that pic IMO.

Which actually reminds me of why I have grown to like Cavill more than anyone else after an initial reaction of 'meh'.

He doesn't look like CR. He doesn't look like BR. He doesn't look like TW....

...And yet he looks like Superman to me.

[baleheadbrasil]

:doh:

Another Superboy...
I don´t deserve this.
God save us!

[Rust]

Dont hide behind God.

[baleheadbrasil]

At least Travis has a better look for Supes than a certain actor :D

[Majik1387]

Personally, I'd like to see him as Batman since Tom Hardy is gonna be in the TDKR.

Hedlund would probably make a decent Batman...but he's wrong for Supes.
Just watched Tron Legacy last night, and Hedlund actually looked like Bale(in his more slimmer roles) a bit in some shots. However his acting left a lot to be desired but I blame half of it on the script.:csad:

[klark cent]

btw, be careful for how much you back TVW or you might end up being accused of backing him just so you (in the words of Puckenstein) "can claim that they nominated them first and have supported them since before anyone knew who they were."
I appreciate the heads up. I don't want to be that 'guy' and I prefer to go back to the shadows once Snyder picks their choice... Speaking of Snyder, all his recent work looks 'true' as to how the characters were drawn/depicted in comic books which led me to suggest TVW... coincidentally after my first posts in this board, there were messages suggesting him (TVW) at the early stages of this thread...

[Strider14]

Travis Van Winkle is 5'11". If they go that short I would rather see Scott Adkins in the role. 5'11" is just too short for what I want to see in the Man of Steel. Too small of a physical stature. And before the Tom Cruise, RDJ arguments come out, they weren't playing Superman and their characters didn't need to have a physically imposing stature. :cwink:

I just don't see how Hedlund even looks anything remotely close to Superman. To each their own.

[Project862006]

hedlund's voice fits batman more

hedlund would be better fit for someone like iron fist based on looks

[Man of Steel]

I want Tahmoh Penikett for Snyder's movie and Routh for the reboot, as there aren't going to be any sequels to this. I wouldn't mind Cavill either but no to Travis Van Winkle, Daniel Cudmore, Tom Welling, Jared Padelick, Jensen Ackles, Jake Gyllenhall, Zack Efron, Chase Crawford or Garret Hedlund.

[Majik1387]

Snyder's movie is the reboot...:huh:

[DorkyFresh]

I want Tahmoh Penikett for Snyder's movie and Routh for the reboot, as there aren't going to be any sequels to this.

you don't know that. if anything, there's more of a chance that this movie will earn a sequel than there is for ANOTHER reboot......especially with Routh as Superman. you're living in la-la land if you hope that will happen...

[bgshw44]

everyone should be rooting for this movie to succeed

[Frodo]

Tahmoh is a bit old for the reboot and he seems more like a Batman contender. The guy from Tron seems more like he'd be the Flash. However after seeing Tron Legecy I could see Jeff Bridges actually playing Jor El as opposed to playing John Kent..

[RachelDawes]

Lol, I remember when Padalecki was brought up awhile ago and someone said he had an elf face.

I've always thought Jared looks like a caveman. If we ever need to fantasy cast a cave elf he'll be our man.

Agreed 100%



TVW looks so much like Reeve's Superman in that pic IMO.

That's what I thought the first time I saw that manip.

Which actually reminds me of why I have grown to like Cavill more than anyone else after an initial reaction of 'meh'.

He doesn't look like CR. He doesn't look like BR. He doesn't look like TW....

...And yet he looks like Superman to me.

True.

[HighFivingMF]

I've always thought Jared looks like a caveman. If we ever need to fantasy cast a cave elf he'll be our man.
He kind of has an elf face... Jared Padlocky for Mr. Mxyzptlk.

[klark cent]

Tahmoh is a bit old for the reboot and he seems more like a Batman contender. The guy from Tron seems more like he'd be the Flash. However after seeing Tron Legecy I could see Jeff Bridges actually playing Jor El as opposed to playing John Kent..

Tahmoh can also play Lex imho. Looks commanding (and intimidating at the same time) in a tux...

[klark cent]

Travis Van Winkle is 5'11". If they go that short I would rather see Scott Adkins in the role. 5'11" is just too short for what I want to see in the Man of Steel. Too small of a physical stature. And before the Tom Cruise, RDJ arguments come out, they weren't playing Superman and their characters didn't need to have a physically imposing stature. :cwink:

I just don't see how Hedlund even looks anything remotely close to Superman. To each their own.

Imho, I'm not too worried about it. Actor height in the movie is relative if you have a talented director like Snyder on board. Take for instance this picture from the comedy movie Meet the Spartans --- TVW (left), Sean Maguire (center) and Kevin Sorbo (right). From IMDB website, Maguire is 5'10" and Sorbo is 6' 3". I hardly notice a height difference between TVW and Sorbo granting TVW is only 6 ft tall but as for TVW and Maguire, theres that difference alright... Bear in mind this is just a freeze-frame (in contrast to actors in full motion in the movie) and it comes from director not the same caliber as Snyder... I believe Mr Snyder can dish out something great thru tweaking/effects to make the iconic characters come alive in the movie screen as what he had done with Watchmen :cwink:


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[BH/HHH]

If the movie makes a fotrune they will definitely do a sequel

[Strider14]

Imho, I'm not too worried about it. Actor height in the movie is relative if you have a talented director like Snyder on board. Take for instance this picture from the comedy movie Meet the Spartans --- TVW (left), Sean Maguire (center) and Kevin Sorbo (right). From IMDB website, Maguire is 5'10" and Sorbo is 6' 3". I hardly notice a height difference between TVW and Sorbo granting TVW is only 6 ft tall but as for TVW and Maguire, theres that difference alright... Bear in mind this is just a freeze-frame (in contrast to actors in full motion in the movie) and it comes from director not the same caliber as Snyder... I believe Mr Snyder can dish out something great thru tweaking/effects to make the iconic characters come alive in the movie screen as what he had done with Watchmen :cwink:


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I don't know...the size difference seems obvious to me. Kevin is clearly 4 inches taller than TVW. Some other images from the movie illustrate that clearly where they are side by side. I still want to see a taller and more physically imposting stature. It kind of goes along with the off-screen image discussion had here a couple days ago. I can't picture WB casting an actor who people will see out on the street and in interviews who is short and less than imposing. That's Superman? That's just me. I don't think my line of thinking is applicable to most other movie roles, but when it comes to the Man of Steel... To each their own.

[DorkyFresh]

if anything prevents TVW from embodying Superman, it's not his height.....it's his acting.

[The Watchman]

Indeed

[Frodo]

Well if we're looking at actors on the shorter end I'll throw out indie actor Jay Jablonski. His last acclaimed role was in a indie comedy Everybody wants to be Italian.. From the clips of it i've seen on youtube the guy has a real charm to him and looks like he could be Superman, but he look's like he's 5'11 or 6 feet tops.

[BH/HHH]

Maybe Travis Van Winkle can play He-Man :D

[Majik1387]

Well if we're looking at actors on the shorter end I'll throw out indie actor Jay Jablonski. His last acclaimed role was in a indie comedy Everybody wants to be Italian.. From the clips of it i've seen on youtube the guy has a real charm to him and looks like he could be Superman, but he look's like he's 5'11 or 6 feet tops.
Have you ever actually watched him in that movie or are you just going by youtube clips?

[klark cent]

if anything prevents TVW from embodying Superman, it's not his height.....it's his acting.
That's a good point. Never saw him do a different role in full length movies aside from some YouTube Mad Men ads I've seen.

Well if we're looking at actors on the shorter end I'll throw out indie actor Jay Jablonski. His last acclaimed role was in a indie comedy Everybody wants to be Italian.. From the clips of it i've seen on youtube the guy has a real charm to him and looks like he could be Superman, but he look's like he's 5'11 or 6 feet tops.

Haven't seen any of his movie clips but I suppose he can be a modern-day Supes too. He's got the Routh-looks than a traditional Reeves-look.


Maybe Travis Van Winkle can play He-Man :D

Never thought of that. He'll probably do a decent job compared to Lundgren. :woot::woot::woot:

[Maze]

Going from what i have seen on youtube clips (mainly about Everybody wants to be Italian.) Jay Jablonski could be a real contender.

Good find frodo ;)

[BH/HHH]

Never thought of that. He'll probably do a decent job compared to Lundgren. :woot::woot::woot:

HEY thats a classic :D

[klark cent]

Going from what i have seen on youtube clips (mainly about Everybody wants to be Italian.) Jay Jablonski could be a real contender.

Good find frodo ;)

I just saw the 'Everybody Wants to be Italian' trailer in YouTube and I think he's OK. Most likely he's at most 6 ft tall because he's slightly taller than John Kapelos (5'10") in that movie... It's just probably me but I think I saw a younger Scott Bakula in him. Scott can probably play Jor-El if the Snyder story calls for the character :cwink:

HEY thats a classic :D
:woot:

[Frodo]

I think Jay would be good even if he's only 6 feet max. He's got alot of personality , and while he has leading man looks he has kinda a goofy quality about him that would work well for Clark. The guy can also act which is another plus.:cwink:.

[klark cent]

I think Jay would be good even if he's only 6 feet max. He's got alot of personality , and while he has leading man looks he has kinda a goofy quality about him that would work well for Clark. The guy can also act which is another plus.:cwink:.

Just me --- 6 ft height is the new 6' 4" if the candidate can truly portray CK/Supes. (He flies/float anyway when he's Superman so height becomes less important but remains an asset) :cwink:

[Astrodust]

6 feet is absolutely fine. If they go less than 6 feet, you can bet the actor blew them away. They would probably have to film carefully build and pick smaller sets and cast a lot of short actors around the lead. It would be harder but not impossible.

[superhey]

The next actor who will play Superman has to be built like does actors who plays Thor and Captain America.


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[Majik1387]

You mean actors who weren't originally as built when they were cast and actually worked out to get so buff.

[superhey]

Of course Majik1387. No skinny Supes or babyface Superman.

[Majik1387]

Good thing Cavill and other fan contenders don't have that problem.

[superhey]

Yes for CAVILL, but for the others not sure...

[DorkyFresh]

Hope they bring Routh back!

I agree, Routh must return,

people are still hoping they bring back Routh as Superman? do you guys realize how unlikely that outcome is?

[Parker Wayne]

people are still hoping they bring back Routh as Superman? do you guys realize how unlikely that outcome is?

As unlikely as Weilling for Superman.:yay: Give it up guys. I have no problem with either of these guys, but its not gonna happen.

And if it does happen, I honestly feel as though that's a signal for trouble.

[GreenKToo]

It won't end until the announcement is made.

[Parker Wayne]

To be honest, that's the reason why I really want an announcement soon. So they can end the Weilling/Routh ordeal and let those fans recover from their pain in time. :yay:

[GreenKToo]

I have a feeling it wont just be the routh/welling supporters who are disappointed.
I've kept an open mind about it so I won't be pi$$ed off about the casting ( unless we get a nic cage type )

[Parker Wayne]

I guess all the Seth Rogen supporters will be pretty disappointed too. :o

[GreenKToo]

lol...I hope they're crushed.

[MAN O STEEL]

SPARTA SUPERMAN!

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Steve

[BH/HHH]

Kind of reminds me of Super Lad

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[Adenjo]

Imho, I'm not too worried about it. Actor height in the movie is relative if you have a talented director like Snyder on board. Take for instance this picture from the comedy movie Meet the Spartans --- TVW (left), Sean Maguire (center) and Kevin Sorbo (right). From IMDB website, Maguire is 5'10" and Sorbo is 6' 3". I hardly notice a height difference between TVW and Sorbo granting TVW is only 6 ft tall but as for TVW and Maguire, theres that difference alright...

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erm... The height difference is noticable.. Plus, Sorbo is clearly standing some distance behinde Maguire.

[baleheadbrasil]

Travis Van Winkle for He-Man,not Superman!

[That-Guy]

Not a bad suggestion, really. He does look a bit like He-Man, or Wulfgar.

[SUPERSEBAS]

Travis with dark heair and more clark style.

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[SUPERSEBAS]

Jason Lewis looks like the perfect man for Superman

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[Man of Steel]

Travis with dark heair and more clark style.

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And people are worried about Routh looking too much like Reeve.

[GreenKToo]

Jason Lewis looks like the perfect man for Superman

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He definitely has the look..he's 39 or there about. Can he act tho.

[SUPERSEBAS]

He definitely has the look..he's 39 or there about. Can he act tho.

Well, he is an actor, so Snyder should give him a casting test

[Majik1387]

He's not a good actor

[That-Guy]

WHOA, I never realized that Van Winkle was the guy from those Unilever ads during Mad Men. I remember seeing those commercials and thinking that guy had a good Clark Kent look, though he seemed a little short. His acting in those spots is actually pretty good. I know that they're just commercials, but they are essentially parodies of Mad Men and are very well done.

Van Winkle hasn't impressed me in any of his film roles, though that might have just been the subject material. I mean, if people here aren't holding Padalecki's awful performance in Friday the 13th against him, I suppost Van Winkle shouldn't be counted out either for his contribution to making that film suck. I suppose both actors benefit from the fact that the movie would have been atrocious no matter who was in it.

[GreenKToo]

You can forget about that..at least until a real list is leaked/released.

[That-Guy]

This thread is pathetic. Jason Lewis? Travis Van Winkle? You people are picking guys who play mimbos because that's the quality they project naturally. You can't act intelligence and whoever is cast as Superman needs to project intelligence and have the look. Please stop with the random male model suggestions. :doh:

Okay, so perhaps some suggestions?

It's really arrogant to come in here and essentially call a bunch of people idiots for their casting ideas when you have none of your own.

Also, I'd like to point out that you CAN "act intelligence" if you are in fact, a good actor. Actors play doctors, physicists, microbiologists, mathemeticians etc. all the time, and the majority of them don't have any type of advanced scientific degree. Russell Crowe, Jim Parsons, Jeff Goldblum and Leonardo DiCaprio are not geniuses in real life, yet all have played them rather convincingly onscreen.

I suppose you could argue that all good actors are intelligent on some level, but how do you really know that? Many actors are able to project complex knowledge without having it. Conversely, many bad actors are very intelligent people. Dolph Lundgren speaks six languages and has a master's in chemical engineering. Yet he is incapable of playing anything but a mindless brute convincingly.

So regardless of what you think of Van Winkle's or Lewis' acting, unless you know either of them personally, I don't think you can just label either of them as unintelligent.

[gdw]

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Steve

What is the original image from?

[BH/HHH]

Okay, so perhaps some suggestions?

It's really arrogant to come in here and essentially call a bunch of people idiots for their casting ideas when you have none of your own.

Also, I'd like to point out that you CAN "act intelligence" if you are in fact, a good actor. Actors play doctors, physicists, microbiologists, mathemeticians etc. all the time, and the majority of them don't have any type of advanced scientific degree. Russell Crowe, Jim Parsons, Jeff Goldblum and Leonardo DiCaprio are not geniuses in real life, yet all have played them rather convincingly onscreen.

I suppose you could argue that all good actors are intelligent on some level, but how do you really know that? Many actors are able to project complex knowledge without having it. Conversely, many bad actors are very intelligent people. Dolph Lundgren speaks six languages and has a master's in chemical engineering. Yet he is incapable of playing anything but a mindless brute convincingly.

So regardless of what you think of Van Winkle's or Lewis' acting, unless you know either of them personally, I don't think you can just label either of them as unintelligent.

yeah thats not nice I agree

To be honest we might aswell discuss actors like Van Winkle, etc even if we dont think they are right as it passes time before we get the official confirmation.

[SUPERSEBAS]

yeah thats not nice I agree

To be honest we might aswell discuss actors like Van Winkle, etc even if we dont think they are right as it passes time before we get the official confirmation.

The first thing that a director look for a casting for superman, is if the actor look like the character, then he have to give a casting test and see if this good looking actor can play the part or not. We are not experts to say if they are or not good actors, that is the Snyder´s job.

[Majik1387]

Also, I'd like to point out that you CAN "act intelligence" if you are in fact, a good actor. Actors play doctors, physicists, microbiologists, mathemeticians etc. all the time, and the majority of them don't have any type of advanced scientific degree. Russell Crowe, Jim Parsons, Jeff Goldblum and Leonardo DiCaprio are not geniuses in real life, yet all have played them rather convincingly onscreen.
While I agree with you, these two are wrong.

[baleheadbrasil]

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Hummm very gorgeous!
The only pics of Travis that convince me he can play Clark/Superman.
With this look,he is approved!
I´m in love. :hrt:

[Showtime]

I can see some similarities in his face to Christopher Reeve.

[daywalker2007]

I can see some similarities in his face to Christopher Reeve.

yeah, its even more obvious than with Routh.
This guy has the same eye and nose, its quite uncanny.

don't know whether this is a good or bad thing. Especially since people are so desperate about wanting a superman who doesn't look remotely like Reeve!

Superman casting wars, don't you just love them!

[daywalker2007]

The next actor who will play Superman has to be built like does actors who plays Thor and Captain America.


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if Snyder can find a beast like Hemsworth then we all should be fine!

Seriously, Hemsworth is a monster!

[That-Guy]

While I agree with you, these two are wrong.

I don't know, I thought Crowe did an outstanding job as John Nash in A Beautiful Mind and DiCaprio was exceptional as Howard Hughes in The Aviator. Now, I'll be the first to say that I'm not well-versed in the history of either of those two men, so how close the films and the performances were to the reality, I don't know. But as performances and as movies, those were pretty great ones, in my opinion.

[daywalker2007]

come to think of it. having seen those mad men parody ads. Van Winkle could pull off kent and Superman I think. I actually think beneath all those crappy roles, there is actually some talent there!

the resemblance to Tom Cruise/Chris Reeve might put people off though!

[That-Guy]

I can see some similarities in his face to Christopher Reeve.

Yeah, they are definitely there. If people aren't too hung up on height (and if they just cast shorter actors around him) then I think he could look good as Superman. He's looked huge in some movies (Transformers) so it shouldn't be too hard.

Still not 100% sold on his acting, though. Has anyone seen TVW in any films where he plays something other than an arrogant jock? I'm sure he doesn't in that Spartans crap, but I'm not going to watch that.

[BH/HHH]

I've never seen him play anything different than an arrogant jock but he plays it well and I like him I just don't like him for Superman.

[Astrodust]

Even though I think TVW's acting range is pretty limited, I say give him an audition. I do see that Reeve comparison working against him though. I have a feeling WB will be trying to distance themselves from the Donnerverse and casting someone who resembles Reeve will seem hokey. However I don't think he looks THAT much like Reeve on film, just in some shots. Yet even though he's been in a few films, he seems unproven to me. I guess it comes back to the range of his roles.

[C. Lee]

You're a professional film director that refers to actors as mimbos. Yep...very professional.

[C. Lee]

This is the most absurd, sad, depressing logic I've ever heard. Do you have that little going on in your life that this is actually worthy of your time?

This entire message board is questionable as it is because all of you will have no impact whatsoever on who's actually cast, so you'll spend years poring over every actor you've seen in every cancelled B-level Sci-Fi Channel drama, his nose, his muscles, his fingernails, his knee caps, he's not tall enough, he's too tall, his nose looks funny from a certain angle, he's too well known, he's not well known enough, I don't like his voice, he's not as good as Routh 'cause Routh is the greatest actor to ever live, he's too sissy, he's too manly, he has a mole on his left foot that's too big, no that mole's not big enough, he doesn't have the proper shoulder width, yeah that's right, shoulder width, the public won't believe he's Superman if he doesn't have the proper frame, he's 6'2", muscular, has black hair, blue eyes, a square jaw, perfect features, but his frame isn't right, oh well, we tried.

Then some director's going to come in and make the decision in 5 minutes that you guys spent years of your life droning on about and that director doesn't even know you exist nor does he care. All he cares about is what he thinks. So you might as well just sit and wait until an actual decision is announced or talk about the man who's going to end up getting the role, which is Henry Cavill. Or you can keep talking about Brandon Von Routh Winkle or whatever that guy's name is.

Also, this is one movie, people. One movie in the history of movies, and the chances are it's not even going to be a good movie! You all spent years talking about Superman Returns and now nobody even remembers that movie exists. It's fallen off the face of the earth and will never come back, much like the time you all spent dissecting it. Why not go spend that time more wisely? Spend it with your families, write a book, learn Japanese, go for a run, learn how to cook, or god forbid, if you have this much passion for superheros or movies or whatever it may be, go make a movie! Or create your own superhero. They all have the same pattern anyway, it's called the hero pattern. Use that structure to create a new one that will become the Superman of 100 years from now! Draw that character into a comic book. Oh, you don't know how to draw? Well, how long are you planning to live? Probably long enough to learn how to draw. Go do it! Go be productive, go accomplish things, become better people. Get off of this message board!

Perhaps you should take your own advice. If you hate this place and the people so much....my advice is leave.

[JAK®]

he doesn't have the proper shoulder width, yeah that's right, shoulder width, the public won't believe he's Superman if he doesn't have the proper frame, he's 6'2", muscular, has black hair, blue eyes, a square jaw, perfect features, but his frame isn't right, oh well, we tried.

Don't discount body frame because it's actually an important aspect of looking the part. Being 6'2 and muscular doesn't matter if you have the frame of Jack Skellington.

[louiebling$]

This is the most absurd, sad, depressing logic I've ever heard. Do you have that little going on in your life that this is actually worthy of your time?

This entire message board is questionable as it is because all of you will have no impact whatsoever on who's actually cast, so you'll spend years poring over every actor you've seen in every cancelled B-level Sci-Fi Channel drama, his nose, his muscles, his fingernails, his knee caps, he's not tall enough, he's too tall, his nose looks funny from a certain angle, he's too well known, he's not well known enough, I don't like his voice, he's not as good as Routh 'cause Routh is the greatest actor to ever live, he's too sissy, he's too manly, he has a mole on his left foot that's too big, no that mole's not big enough, he doesn't have the proper shoulder width, yeah that's right, shoulder width, the public won't believe he's Superman if he doesn't have the proper frame, he's 6'2", muscular, has black hair, blue eyes, a square jaw, perfect features, but his frame isn't right, oh well, we tried.

Then some director's going to come in and make the decision in 5 minutes that you guys spent years of your life droning on about and that director doesn't even know you exist nor does he care. All he cares about is what he thinks. So you might as well just sit and wait until an actual decision is announced or talk about the man who's going to end up getting the role, which is Henry Cavill. Or you can keep talking about Brandon Von Routh Winkle or whatever that guy's name is.

Also, this is one movie, people. One movie in the history of movies, and the chances are it's not even going to be a good movie! You all spent years talking about Superman Returns and now nobody even remembers that movie exists. It's fallen off the face of the earth and will never come back, much like the time you all spent dissecting it. Why not go spend that time more wisely? Spend it with your families, write a book, learn Japanese, go for a run, learn how to cook, or god forbid, if you have this much passion for superheros or movies or whatever it may be, go make a movie! Or create your own superhero. They all have the same pattern anyway, it's called the hero pattern. Use that structure to create a new one that will become the Superman of 100 years from now! Draw that character into a comic book. Oh, you don't know how to draw? Well, how long are you planning to live? Probably long enough to learn how to draw. Go do it! Go be productive, go accomplish things, become better people. Get off of this message board! It's wasting your lives. When you're on your deathbed, are you going to saying to yourself "I wish I spent more time on Superhero Hype"? Whatever it is that you're actually going to be saying to yourself, go do it!
Who the **** are you :huh:

[Astrodust]

Back on topic, I really think the casting of Superman is going to come down to one of the names already mentioned. Casting an unknown with no acting credentials is too risky no matter how well they do at audition. Though I suppose there are a few names like those in daytime soaps that we haven't thought of, but I consider those ones risky. I also think we will find out sooner rather than later. The later WB leaves it, the less they get to pick from due to scheduling conflicts. I'm thinking late January we get our list.

[Majik1387]

Is supes44 Uwe Boll? :huh:

[DCnightwing23]

Yeah Superman starts filming around the same time as TDKR right? So we should be hearing something sooner rather then later, my guess is no later then February when Supes gets cast. Then you'll see lois getting picked, etc. Something like that.

[I Am The Knight]

Maybe we should do something with our lives.

[B]

Travis with dark heair and more clark style.

http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/3905/sinttulo2ptr.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/sinttulo2ptr.jpg/)

If anything he looks abit more like Reeve than Routh did, while I'd like to see them kinda move away from trying to cast 'Reeve-alikes' I'd be ok with him getting an audition/considered as it isn't exactly gonna work against him too much looking like Reeve.. so long as they don't basically try and emulate Reeve's performance as both Superman/Clark Kent in the same way I felt they did in Superman Returns.

He also does however look quite boyish.. which is a problem I had with Routh in Superman Returns considering the supposed timeline he was in, so unless this is gonna be essentially a Superman that has basically just arrived on the scene it would irritate me personally to have someone so young looking to play an established Superman, however I don't know about the rest of you.

2 other things that kinda bother me, isn't he like 5'11? Also another thing is his second name. Van Winkle.. it sounds like a spoof name & looks like something that wouldn't be out of place beside Wierd Al Yanovich..

[baleheadbrasil]

Back on topic, I really think the casting of Superman is going to come down to one of the names already mentioned. Casting an unknown with no acting credentials is too risky no matter how well they do at audition. Though I suppose there are a few names like those in daytime soaps that we haven't thought of, but I consider those ones risky. I also think we will find out sooner rather than later. The later WB leaves it, the less they get to pick from due to scheduling conflicts. I'm thinking late January we get our list.

So Superman will probably be played by one of these actors???
Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam Worthington, Chace Crawford, Armie Hammer, Jared Padalecki, Henry Cavill, Zak Efron, Robert Buckley, Jensen Ackles, Garrett Hedlund and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

?????????
My God...
If it´s true this is so disappointing! :doh: :csad:

[GreenKToo]

Cavill's gonna be the man huh..wanna bet??

[Astrodust]

So Superman will probably be played by one of these actors???
Jake Gyllenhaal, Sam Worthington, Chace Crawford, Armie Hammer, Jared Padalecki, Henry Cavill, Zak Efron, Robert Buckley, Jensen Ackles, Garrett Hedlund and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

?????????
My God...
If it´s true this is so disappointing! :doh: :csad:

I meant one of the names already mentioned in this this thread. By the way not all the names on that list are disappointing. One name stands out clearly and a couple others I could live with.

[GreenKToo]

Posters like supes44 really turn me off from cavill, and I liked cavill. Makes me almost wish he doesn't get it just to spite em'.

[baleheadbrasil]

No one of these actors please :(

[C. Lee]

Maybe we should do something with our lives.

I guess we all could become professional directors.

[B]

I will boycott the movie if Cavill is cast as Superman

Heres a great ambassador for Superman fans worldwide.

[C. Lee]

I think she has a reason for boycotting every movie being made.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Amusing.

[baleheadbrasil]

Do you know when you can´t stand an actor/actress no way?
When you don´t go with his/her face?
This is my feeling about Henry Cavill.
I can´t stand him!
What can I do?
If they choose him,I will boycott the movie...simply like that.
Evenby the fact that I´m crazy for Superman
If it´s Cavill I won´t watch.
Oh sorry...I promised don´t talk about him anymore.

[B]

Cavill's gonna be the man huh..wanna bet??

This sounds like a fair bet to take. :dry:

This is one of those bets that if you took it to the bookies & put £10/$10 on Cavill NOT being cast you'd get about 1p back.. you'd only get a penny back because they couldn't give you 1/100th of a penny back due to a lack of coin for that.. :D

[GreenKToo]

@baldheadedbale: then don't see it..if it's good i'm sure plenty will see it two or three times in your stead.

@ B: Ka-ching..$$$ lol.

[baleheadbrasil]

I still have hopes that they won´t cast Cavill...for my relief!
They will choose someone much better.
I hope. ;)

[B]

Do you know when you can´t stand an actor/actress no way?
When you don´t go with his/her face?
This is my feeling about Henry Cavill.
I can´t stand him!
What can I do?
If they choose him,I will boycott the movie...simply like that.
Evenby the fact that I´m crazy for Superman
If it´s Cavill I won´t watch.
Oh sorry...I promised don´t talk about him anymore.

So you don't like Cavill & you'd boycott a film of no doubt a childhood favourite character your 'crazy' about because of his face..? :huh:

Sounds quite silly to me to be honest that you'd boycott a film because of an actor cast before even seeing any footage & giving them a chance.

[batman44]

What has Cavill done to make you hate him so much?

[baleheadbrasil]

He didn´t do anything,batman44.
The fault is not so much of Cavill himself... it´s the fans on the forums who have suggested him for the role all these years.
I can not stand to hear / read people talking about him anymore.
And also because I definately can not see anything from the character on him ... not before and neither now.
He has the same baby face of always,he did not change anything through these years.
I think Cavill is very far from being that Superman who I´d like to see on the big screen .

[baleheadbrasil]

So you don't like Cavill & you'd boycott a film of no doubt a childhood favourite character your 'crazy' about because of his face..? :huh:

Sounds quite silly to me to be honest that you'd boycott a film because of an actor cast before even seeing any footage & giving them a chance.

Sorry for the double post, but as I read the latter post and not yours, I'll answer it now.
I think that looking at the guy who will play Superman, if he does not convince me physically, he will not convince me playing the character.
Before being a good actor, he must have the right facial features, the right type, in keeping with the character, otherwise he doesn´t fit.
First of all, I need to look at the actor's face and see Superman on him before seeing his acting ability, talent, etc..
But I have hopes that Cavill will not be chosen and I will laugh of all this later. :yay:

[DorkyFresh]

as much as i like Brazilian chicks, i'm not liking what i'm seeing from baleheadbrasil's posts. Cavill isn't my ideal Superman but he's certainly one of the most qualified....which is why he's constantly being talked about.

i'm sorry you don't like Cavill, baleheadbrasil. hopefully, if he's cast, you can look past whatever it is you have against him and enjoy the rest of the film.

[Strider14]

Supes44, you sure wrote quite a long post lecturing all of us about spending time on a Superman forum. Kind of calling the proverbial kettle black considering you posted on a Superman forum as well. Don't you have anything better to do with your time? :cwink:

[That-Guy]

That Supes44 post was... bizarre. It sounded like an extreme case of self-loathing or something. I mean, he lays into everyone for spending too much time on a message board, and yet... he typed one of the longest messages I've seen on this forum lately. That had to take some time.

Anyway, regarding the baleheadbrasil stuff... I can understand hating a particular actor for the role (even if your "logic" for doing so makes sense only to you) but I have my doubts that ANYONE here will boycott this movie over the casting. Even if you think it's going to be horrible, I know that everyone here is going to see it sooner or later, even if it's purely out of morbid curiosity.

[XxDelta09xX]

Jason Lewis looks like the perfect man for Superman

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/4025/15810.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/15810.jpg/)
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http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/3429/052008lewis300x400.jpg (http://img560.imageshack.us/i/052008lewis300x400.jpg/)
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/927/jtm030738.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/jtm030738.jpg/)

I can really see Superman in that last picture.:woot:

[Changeling]

Visually, Van Winkle IMO would make a ****ing spectacular Superman

[Parker Wayne]

I just had a funny thought.

Matthew Morrison for Superman.

Not really, but I think it would hilarious if he was on the shortlist. :hehe:

[Project862006]

He didn´t do anything,batman44.
The fault is not so much of Cavill himself... it´s the fans on the forums who have suggested him for the role all these years.
I can not stand to hear / read people talking about him anymore.
And also because I definately can not see anything from the character on him ... not before and neither now.
He has the same baby face of always,he did not change anything through these years.
I think Cavill is very far from being that Superman who I´d like to see on the big screen .

yes he did'nt change
http://www.showbiz.ie/images/stars/alig-cavill02.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_heQIy8zShjU/TO6S670rmhI/AAAAAAAAEQY/0yX5BHJtUWI/s1600/Henry%2BCavill.jpg

[RalphD]

as much as i like Brazilian chicks, i'm not liking what i'm seeing from baleheadbrasil's posts. Cavill isn't my ideal Superman but he's certainly one of the most qualified....which is why he's constantly being talked about.

i'm sorry you don't like Cavill, baleheadbrasil. hopefully, if he's cast, you can look past whatever it is you have against him and enjoy the rest of the film.

Indeed, Cavill wouldn't be my ideal choice either, but from the options we've seen so far, he's the only one combining the right physical traits, acting skills and screen presence. I'm sure he would be able to pull it off convincingly.
I'm also brazilian and by no means we're all that stubborn. :cwink:

[baleheadbrasil]

yes he did'nt change
http://www.showbiz.ie/images/stars/alig-cavill02.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_heQIy8zShjU/TO6S670rmhI/AAAAAAAAEQY/0yX5BHJtUWI/s1600/Henry%2BCavill.jpg


The only difference here is the beard...
He did not change anything!

[Parker Wayne]

The only difference here is the beard...
He did not change anything!

I'm pretty impartial about who should be Superman, but you got to be blind to notice that his age did help him. Face-wise, he looks older and he's more muscular.

[baleheadbrasil]

That Supes44 post was... bizarre. It sounded like an extreme case of self-loathing or something. I mean, he lays into everyone for spending too much time on a message board, and yet... he typed one of the longest messages I've seen on this forum lately. That had to take some time.

Anyway, regarding the baleheadbrasil stuff... I can understand hating a particular actor for the role (even if your "logic" for doing so makes sense only to you) but I have my doubts that ANYONE here will boycott this movie over the casting. Even if you think it's going to be horrible, I know that everyone here is going to see it sooner or later, even if it's purely out of morbid curiosity.

You may be right, but be assured that I will not watch it in a movie theatre.
If I decide to see, it will be much later.
IF!

I'm pretty impartial about who should be Superman, but you got to be blind to notice that his age did help him. Face-wise, he looks older and he's more muscular.

But for me he still looks like Superboy.

[GreenKToo]

You have did something I didn't think possible, you have cavill supporters and non-supporters alike united against you.
I'd prefer someone else but even I can see that he doesn't look like a boy as you put it.
I originally thought you just didn't understand things around here, now i'm not so sure. Time will tell.

[Parker Wayne]

But for me he still looks like Superboy.

Fair enough :yay: But there is a difference.

[Parker Wayne]

You may be right, but be assured that I will not watch it in a movie theatre.
If I decide to see, it will be much later.
IF!

Wait, are you telling you would boycott this film if Cavill is cast?

I'm sorry but I have to ask this, and this is a very personal question.

Did Henry Cavill f**k your girlfriend?

[baleheadbrasil]

No,he didn´t...because I don´t have one,I have a boyfriend which it´s completely different.
And if you didn´t notice,I´m a woman. :D

Fair enough :yay: But there is a difference.

Almost no one difference.
0,9 of difference(less than 1) I would say. :hehe:
Aff... is it asking too much another actor who really looks like Superman?
Is it asking too much another actor who is not Cavill?
I don´t think so.
There are other better options,than him.
There has to be,it´s not possible.

[Parker Wayne]

No,he didn´t...because I don´t have one,I have a boyfriend which it´s completely different.
And if you didn´t notice,I´m a woman. :D

Haha I didn't notice the header.

Cavill could be gay. :o


Almost no one difference.
0,9 of difference(less than 1) I would say. :hehe:
Aff... is it asking too much another actor who really looks like Superman?
Is it asking too much another actor who is not Cavill?
I don´t think so.
There are other better options,than him.
There has to be,it´s not possible.

Considering that there are many different looks to Superman, nailing it down to one look is difficult. That is why people think Cavill, Mangiello, Routh, Weilling, Walsh, and others looks like Superman. We don't know which way they're going in terms of the look for Superman.

I think he could look like Superman and he's a pretty good actor. I just always consider it extreme to announce you're going to be boycott the film if he is cast even before a trailer comes out. It's not like its an extremely bad case like Jack Black for Green Lantern a few years ago.

[FilmNerdJamie]

I'm sorry but I have to ask this, and this is a very personal question.

Did Henry Cavill f**k your girlfriend?

Amusing.

[gillberg2k1]

I'm tearing up with laughter.

[baleheadbrasil]

I just always consider it extreme to announce you're going to be boycott the film if he is cast even before a trailer comes out.

I doubt that a trailer would change something...would change my opinion about him.
If I don´t go with the actor´s face,then it´s over!

[Majik1387]

Blah blah blah blah. :whatever:

[klark cent]

Hummm very gorgeous!
The only pics of Travis that convince me he can play Clark/Superman.
With this look,he is approved!
I´m in love. :hrt:


Here's more digital manips for you BaleheadBrasil and Supes44 :cwink: --- the image on my mind of Superman from what I've read in the comics during my teens (TVM so far seems to fit the bill look-wise from all candidates presented):



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5303615871_04fe1bc3fa_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5304208796_5890e4d50c.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5292175222_b9b5f5b3df.jpg

[Project862006]

wait brasil support van freaking winkle but not cavill
lol

[BH/HHH]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_heQIy8zShjU/TO6S670rmhI/AAAAAAAAEQY/0yX5BHJtUWI/s1600/Henry%2BCavill.jpg

Thats a Superman pose right there, Cavill all the way for me :up:

[B]

Sorry for the double post, but as I read the latter post and not yours, I'll answer it now.
I think that looking at the guy who will play Superman, if he does not convince me physically, he will not convince me playing the character.
Before being a good actor, he must have the right facial features, the right type, in keeping with the character, otherwise he doesn´t fit.
First of all, I need to look at the actor's face and see Superman on him before seeing his acting ability, talent, etc..
But I have hopes that Cavill will not be chosen and I will laugh of all this later. :yay:

So you look at Cavill's facial features & don't see ANY Superman like resemblance at all?
Furthermore it leads you to irrationally hate the actor to the point were you'd boycott the film..?

It all sounds very daft to me to be quite honest..

[birdgirl]

No offense to those trying to change her mind, but can we move on? Everyone has different tastes in appearances, which is a good thing or else the human race would cease to exist because we would all keep fighting over the same person. There's obviously no point in making her rehash her argument over and over, because she isn't going to change her opinion about the way he looks. I'm the biggest Cavill supporter there is, but having to read it over and over is beginning to be really annoying.

[Nightwing1983]

I noticed that the Joe Magnetell... Magima... Magnno... I noticed the thread about the guy from True Blood is closed. I'd just like to say that he's my pic for Superman. He looks like he was drawn by Jerry Ordway.

[baleheadbrasil]

Here's more digital manips for you BaleheadBrasil and Supes44 :cwink: --- the image on my mind of Superman from what I've read in the comics during my teens (TVM so far seems to fit the bill look-wise from all candidates presented):



http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5044/5303615871_04fe1bc3fa_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5088/5304208796_5890e4d50c.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5126/5292175222_b9b5f5b3df.jpg

I became a Van Winkle supporter now. :cwink:

[Keyser Soze]

Sorry, I don't mean to sound irrational or petty, but do we really want to see the name TRAVIS VAN WINKLE on the poster for the new Superman movie!?!?

[baleheadbrasil]

I don´t care with the name.
I care with the actor.

[Nightwing1983]

Wow, he looks just like Christopher Reeve, but with a cleft. Of course, that's what it was like with the last guy...

[Keyser Soze]

Has anyone actually seen Mr. Winkle give any notable acting performances, or are we basing this entirely on looks again?

[baleheadbrasil]

Guys,just by the fact that Travis looks like Reeve in those pics makes me support him.
It´s a great beginning. hehe
My God,if they find a Superman actor(Van Twinkle or another) who looks like Reeve,it would be too much for my heart. :hrt:
But he has to have talent of course.
I want a guy like Christopher to play Superman...it´s like an obsession for me.
I want another Christopher Reeve,please!!! :woot:

[Project862006]

^ why that would be boring

you know there was superman before reeves

[GreenKToo]

Looks are important of course, but acting ability is my first concern.

[Strider14]

Guys,just by the fact that Travis looks like Reeve in those pics makes me support him.
It´s a great beginning. hehe
My God,if they find a Superman actor(Van Twinkle or another) who looks like Reeve,it would be too much for my heart. :hrt:
But he has to have talent of course.
I want a guy like Christopher to play Superman...it´s like an obsession for me.
I want another Christopher Reeve,please!!! :woot:

As most probably know by now, I am not a big Cavill fan, but the last thing I want to see is another Reeve clone playing the part of Superman. They need a whole new fresh look and take on the Man of Steel moving forward. Routh had the Reeve look and that failed miserably (in my opinion and many others). Superman does not have to look like Christopher Reeve, but it seems as many people think that is what he is supposed to look like just because that is what most people are used to seeing.

[Nightwing1983]

As most probably know by now, I am not a big Cavill fan, but the last thing I want to see is another Reeve clone playing the part of Superman. They need a whole new fresh look and take on the Man of Steel moving forward. Routh had the Reeve look and that failed miserably (in my opinion and many others). Superman does not have to look like Christopher Reeve, but it seems as many people think that is what he is supposed to look like just because that is what most people are used to seeing.

Exactly.

[Wilde]

Here are some more Van Winkle pictues you guys might like:

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3254/70768042.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3292/travisvanwinkle4.jpg

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2224/travisvanwinkle9.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5909/travisvanwinkle3.jpg

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3228/travisvanwinkle2.jpg

[DorkyFresh]

no denying he has a good look....unfortunately, i don't think he's got the acting chops.

[Wilde]

Yeah, I've only ever seen him in his "jock" roles, so who knows if he can play a serious character very well. But yeah, I think he has a good look.

PS: Bring back Routh!

[baleheadbrasil]

Here are some more Van Winkle pictues you guys might like:

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/3254/70768042.jpg

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3292/travisvanwinkle4.jpg

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/2224/travisvanwinkle9.jpg

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5909/travisvanwinkle3.jpg

http://img825.imageshack.us/img825/3228/travisvanwinkle2.jpg

:hrt:
Travis really has a great look!

no denying he has a good look....unfortunately, i don't think he's got the acting chops.

He could surprise us and be a great Superman after all.

[DorkyFresh]

PS: Bring back Routh!

to that...i say this....

Hope they bring Routh back!

I agree, Routh must return,

people are still hoping they bring back Routh as Superman? do you guys realize how unlikely that outcome is?

[DorkyFresh]

:hrt:
Travis really has a great look!
seems like you're all about looks, no substance.

He could surprise us and be a great Superman after all.
yeah yeah...and Elvis can surprise us and come out of hiding...

[Wilde]

Quick manip I just did:

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/5273/supermani.jpg

[baleheadbrasil]

seems like you're all about looks, no substance.


yeah yeah...and Elvis can surprise us and come out of hiding...


It does not help anything the guy be a good actor (like Cavill) and not have the face and the body suitable for the role.
I prefer one actor not so good but who has the necessary physical attributes,than a good actor who hasn´t these attributes.
If the guy who will play Supes is a good actor...great!
But he needs to have the right face and the body to play Superman,otherwise...
So,please stop talking that Cavill deserves a chance because he is a good actor...he may be a good actor but he is not Superman,!
He hasn´t nothing of him!

[DorkyFresh]

It does not help anything the guy be a good actor (like Cavill) and not have the face and the body suitable for the role.
thing is though, Cavill has a suitable face and body for the role. just because you don't find him attractive doesn't mean he doesn't. he's got a good chin, strong jawline, nice nose, and a wholesome look. as for his body, there is a picture floating around the net of him from 'the Immortals' that shows him as cut (maybe even more so) than TVW was in 'Meet the Spartans'. on top of that, he's an accomplished actor.

also, it doesn't help that the guy have the face and body suitable for the role (like TVW) but not have the talent required to carry a multimillion dollar film based on a legendary character.

I prefer one actor not so good but who has the necessary physical attributes,than a good actor who hasn´t these attributes.
If the guy who will play Supes is a good actor...great!
But he needs to have the right face and the body to play Superman,otherwise...
well as a fan, i DEMAND that whoever plays Superman have both the looks and the talent necessary to play the role. my love for this character is too great to accept anything less. there are thousands of men out there that would look great in a Superman photo shoot, but there are very few that can actually play him well in front of a camera.

[Project862006]

cavill is taller than TVW tho lol

TVW look like aquaman

[DCnightwing23]

So let me get this straight balehead dislikes Cavill as she thinks cavill is unattractive and comes off as a douche? Yet she's perfectly content with Van Winkle even though all he ever plays is a jock thats a complete and utter douchebag. Hmm so balehead will take that instead of Cavill who has much more talent and actually has a different fresh superman look to him other then Van Winke who every seems to love because he looks slightly like Reeves, wow. Thank god she doesnt get to cast this movie, please balehead id rather have you try and boycott this film with Cavill as supes then having Van Winkle as Superman simple as that. Van Winkle is a talentless hack who because of people like balehead, get cast in crap roles because of his physique.

[DorkyFresh]

i normally don't like to talk about other people on the board, but i think balehead (who is a girl btw) simply thinks TVW is hotter than Cavill. that's fine and all, but i don't think that should be a determining factor for who should play Superman. after all, i think Megan Fox is one of the hottest girls in the industry right now but you don't see me suggesting her for Lois and posting remarks like "maybe she'll surprise us!!!"

[GreenKToo]

Anybody who would put looks over acting ability confuses me. I mean, and don't get me wrong, I want him to look like he stepped out of the comics as well, but if it meant getting someone like a wilson or hamm, who can act, over someone who looks like reeve, but is just an average actor, then give me ability.
Besides, Snyder will cast someone who looks the part AND can act..No doubt there.

[Strider14]

TVW may have a good look but his acting chops are questionable and he doesn't have the height and stature (yes he has a good build but stature and build are two different things). There is no need for WB to compromise on anything. Get a good actor who has the looks and the stature.

[7heBoss]

i normally don't like to talk about other people on the board, but i think balehead (who is a girl btw) simply thinks TVW is hotter than Cavill. that's fine and all, but i don't think that should be a determining factor for who should play Superman. after all, i think Megan Fox is one of the hottest girls in the industry right now but you don't see me suggesting her for Lois and posting remarks like "maybe she'll surprise us!!!"

haha, awesome post :applaud

[That-Guy]

You guys can support Travis Van Winkle all you want, but I still have to see a more out of him to be sold on the idea.

Me, I'm throwing my support behind another Van Winkle...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v142/that-guy/pg2_a_vanillaIce_300.jpg?t=1293692300

[Majik1387]

Travis Van Winkle is in the same boat as Padalecki; a good choice for Superboy, not Superman.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Travis Van Winkle is in the same boat as Padalecki; a good choice for Superboy, not Superman.

Travis Van Winkle is only like 5'11.

http://0.tqn.com/d/movies/1/0/7/Y/D/fast06040614.jpg

Possibly even the same height or close to Bomer the hobbit

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/13839/48_2007/chk_110_09.jpg

He doesn't fit the physical requirements for Superman at all.

[Ultimate_Superman]

Travis Van Winkle is only like 5'11.

http://0.tqn.com/d/movies/1/0/7/Y/D/fast06040614.jpg

Possibly even the same height or close to Bomer the hobbit

http://images.teamsugar.com/files/users/1/13839/48_2007/chk_110_09.jpg

He doesn't fit the physical requirements for Superman at all.
He does fit the requirements for Superman Earth One. Hell IMO height really shouldn't matter as long as the actor can act and make you believe he is Superman.

[Astrodust]

I think everyone deserves a chance to impress. It's just I haven't been that impressed with the roles I've seen TVW in so far. Who knows maybe he's improved and will make us believe. I really want a strong actor though cause I really don't want another wooden performance. With Cavill we know he is a good actor. He's landed 2 starring roles in a couple of big upcomiing films. Immortals even has a budget of 115 million so we know he had to impress to get that gig. It's going to come down to a good balance of looks, physique, and acting. Not everyone can score 10's in all areas but being weak in one area makes for a bad Superman.

[Man of Steel]

You may be right, but be assured that I will not watch it in a movie theatre.
If I decide to see, it will be much later.
IF!





You are going to boycott a Superman movie just because Cavill might be cast? I have an idea, how about the rest of us boycott Cudmore or Van Winkle.

I doubt that a trailer would change something...would change my opinion about him.
If I don´t go with the actor´s face,then it´s over!


I became a Van Winkle supporter now. :cwink:

I really don't see how Van Winkle looks like Superman but Cavill doesn't. He has the height(6'1" is good enough), a good enough build, a square jaw, piercing eyes and a friendly smile, which Superman needs. Van Winkle is too short and can't play anything besides a jock. If you don't believe me, go watch Transformers.

Guys,just by the fact that Travis looks like Reeve in those pics makes me support him.
It´s a great beginning. hehe
My God,if they find a Superman actor(Van Twinkle or another) who looks like Reeve,it would be too much for my heart. :hrt:
But he has to have talent of course.
I want a guy like Christopher to play Superman...it´s like an obsession for me.
I want another Christopher Reeve,please!!! :woot:

Just because Routh was good doesn't mean we need another Reeve. We do that, we risk Superman Returns all over again.

As most probably know by now, I am not a big Cavill fan, but the last thing I want to see is another Reeve clone playing the part of Superman. They need a whole new fresh look and take on the Man of Steel moving forward. Routh had the Reeve look and that failed miserably (in my opinion and many others). Superman does not have to look like Christopher Reeve, but it seems as many people think that is what he is supposed to look like just because that is what most people are used to seeing.

I agree, except Routh was perfect(ignore that I said that. I don't want to start another Routh vs anti-Routh argument).

[baleheadbrasil]

You are going to boycott a Superman movie just because Cavill might be cast? I have an idea, how about the rest of us boycott Cudmore or Van Winkle.






I really don't see how Van Winkle looks like Superman but Cavill doesn't. He has the height(6'1" is good enough), a good enough build, a square jaw, piercing eyes and a friendly smile, which Superman needs. Van Winkle is too short and can't play anything besides a jock. If you don't believe me, go watch Transformers.



Just because Routh was good doesn't mean we need another Reeve. We do that, we risk Superman Returns all over again.



I agree, except Routh was perfect(ignore that I said that. I don't want to start another Routh vs anti-Routh argument).

First:If you would boycott the movie if Cudmore or Travis is cast,it´s your problem. And if I will boycott the movie if Cavill is cast,it´s my problem.

Second: I don´t like Cavill ,I explained this before. I can´t stand him,I don´t go with his face and if I see him playing my fave super hero would be a huge disappointment for me.
I don´t want to see him as Superman. He may be a good actor,but I don´t care,I don´t like him and I´m not obligated to.
It´s a matter of opinion,dear.

Third: The movie didn´t failed because Routh looks like Reeve...it wasn´t his fault.
As yourself said, he was good!
The movie,the script,the story didn´t help him.
If there is a guilt for the failure of SR, was only one: Bryan Singer!
And it does not mean that because the actor looks like Reeve, the reboot would fail.

[klark cent]

I really don't see how Van Winkle looks like Superman but Cavill doesn't. He has the height(6'1" is good enough), a good enough build, a square jaw, piercing eyes and a friendly smile, which Superman needs. Van Winkle is too short and can't play anything besides a jock. If you don't believe me, go watch Transformers.


Just my thoughts about Cavill (risking being flogged by die-hard Cavill fans), I sincerely respect his acting ability but not truly convinced he can redefine the Superman image. Make no mistake that he's got fine looks but he's more like Ricky Martin look-alike at his age now than a Superman to me. No matter how fine his delivery might be when screen tested to play Supes but the presentation/aesthetics can be distracting --- having a prominent jaw, chin, etc is not enough because when looking at a person/actor, one has to look at the entire head at times during camera close-ups and is difficult not to get distracted if one has read a lot of Superman comics beforehand (looking for the 'right' actor might be a director's headache during the casting process since this is not a masked hero movie and if the director wants to meet expectations and be faithful to the Superman myth, the comicbook drawings are the benchmark). Dang, if ever he wears the red-blue uniform, a prancin' livin' la vida loca comes to mind :oldrazz: ... Sums it up why he can't be on top of my list... Check this out:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/5306686934_00b50abb5e.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5306686884_d6e6fde381.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5306686840_aaac15eb67.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_heQIy8zShjU/TO6S670rmhI/AAAAAAAAEQY/0yX5BHJtUWI/s1600/Henry%2BCavill.jpg