The Official Superman Casting & Discussion Thread

[That-Guy]

Yeah, I like Hammer, but I still can't quite see him as Superman. Though I'd throw my full support behind him if he is announced as the new Supes. Of course, if he pulls a Routh or a Welling with his acting, then it won't matter how good he might look in the role. But I doubt that would happen unless the script is sh**.

[SuperMike335!!]

I agree, Im sure his agent has done what is needed to be seen. He's got a much better look than Hammer does IMO.

I do like Hammer's look, but I fully agree that Josh Pence has an even better one.

If he got Ken Branagh's attention I think there would be no harm in letting Josh screen test.

If he shows talent there, then so be it.

[green]

Eh Im not a fan of Hammers look. He looks like a baby faced frat boy, he is talented though. Snyder did wonders with Butler in 300, he brought Dr Manhattan to life with Billy Crudup of all people and Emily Browning is almost unrecognizable in Sucker Punch so I have faith in whoever he chooses.

[That-Guy]

Yeah, good point. Snyder's makeup and costume team do a good job of making actors look their parts. I had no idea that Xerxes was Rodrigo Santoro until the credits rolled.

[Strider14]

Routh has zero presence and charisma and was cast solely on looks. And no way in hell is he ever coming back.

Quoted for truth!

Funny how some people see things so differently. I can't even seen an iota of charisma that a few people have mentioned in the same breath as Routh's name. He is not going to be cast, so it is all wishful thinking for those that want him back.

[That-Guy]

Quoted for truth!

Funny how some people see things so differently. I can't even seen an iota of charisma that a few people have mentioned in the same breath as Routh's name. He is not going to be cast, so it is all wishful thinking for those that want him back.

Yeah, I usually try not to jump on people for liking Routh, but I've seen that particular poster pop on here and trash people for supporting Cavill and other, better actors, so I felt a need to voice my opinion.

Routh seems like a good guy in real life and he certainly looks the part, but his acting was some of the stiffest I've ever seen in a major motion picture and major contributor as to why WB decided to start fresh. They won't publicly come out and say that publicly, but it's the truth.

[Mike22]

Gotta be honest,I absolutely love the idea of Boreanaz getting the part. A bit old, yes, but he's a good actor, has a good look and can pack on some serious muscle. When it's between choices like Hammer and Porter, then someone like Boreanaz is nothing short of perfection. Would be so damned pleased if he got it. I also read somewhere in a interview that he would love to play Superman.

[Majik1387]

I really don't like Boreanaz for the role, even in his prime.

[birdgirl]

Plus, if WB really is so PR-phobic, I can't imagine they'd want Boreanaz. All he's been in the news for lately is cheating on his wife.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Boreanaz? Ugh.

If they really wanted someone in that age group, I don't see how they could go with anyone other than Jon Hamm.

[Slugster]

no no no

[Eddie Dean]

Fantastic avatar, GoblinWhirlwind.

[baleheadbrasil]

No Boreanaz please!

[aka Kal el]

Quoted for truth!

Funny how some people see things so differently. I can't even seen an iota of charisma that a few people have mentioned in the same breath as Routh's name. He is not going to be cast, so it is all wishful thinking for those that want him back.

:doh: Just let it go already!

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Fantastic avatar, GoblinWhirlwind.

:up:

[Parker Wayne]

Love Curb Your Enthusiasm

[DorkyFresh]

HELL no to Boreanaz...there are much more suitable actors out there.

[nintendo nerd]

Routh has zero presence and charisma and was cast solely on looks. And no way in hell is he ever coming back.

Critics and the majority of fans disagree with you. So your opinion doesn't count. :cwink:

[LL2K2]

Routh has zero presence and charisma and was cast solely on looks.

That's still more than most of the actors suggested on here.

And no way in hell is he ever coming back.

You don't know that. These casting rumors are just that - rumors. Therefore, until the day comes that "[insert actor name] confirmed for Snyder's Superman" is posted on the Hype's front page, I refuse to believe that Brandon Routh's run as Superman is over.

[GreenKToo]

I dont think you can rule any in or out..we first thought it was an older actor they wanted, then it was younger, now we have rumors of boreanaz being interested. So until I see an actual list or hear ''so and so'' is not in the running, i'm not believing squat.

[Strider14]

You don't know that. These casting rumors are just that - rumors. Therefore, until the day comes that "[insert actor name] confirmed for Snyder's Superman" is posted on the Hype's front page, I refuse to believe that Brandon Routh's run as Superman is over.

Believe what you want to believe. Some people may know that for a fact but aren't going to reveal confidential sources just to try to get you to believe it. :cwink:


I dont think you can rule any in or out..we first thought it was an older actor they wanted, then it was younger, now we have rumors of boreanaz being interested. So until I see an actual list or hear ''so and so'' is not in the running, i'm not believing squat.

The rumors of Boreanaz are just that...rumors. The last official word we have from Snyder is that they are going with a "younger" Superman and I am not believing for a minute they are going to go older now based on rumors that an actor is interested in the part.

[B]

Critics and the majority of fans disagree with you. So your opinion doesn't count. :cwink:

Everyone is a critic & in no possible way was there unanimous praise for Brandon Routh's charisma & presence in the part among neither "critics" nor fans. Truth be told charisma was something that came up on several of the reviews I read for the movie & it usually came up as something Brandon Routh lacked.

Infact if you want some proof why don't you type the following into a google search bar: Brandon Routh charisma

I mean for every 1 page that says Brandon Routh has charisma there are 10 that says he has the charisma of a 'mannequin'.

Everyones opinion counts & thats why your wrong, the only possible way you are right is if your not counting valid opinions like That-Guy gave.

Oh & don't bother replying if your immediate defense to anything I have to say that happens to disagree with you is your usual anti-Smallville/Tom Welling bollocks.. I've heard it all before. Only reply if you've something to add to the current Routh discussion.. otherwise don't waste your breath, cause I'm jus gonna report the comment if its your usual drivel. Simples.

[nintendo nerd]

Everyone is a critic & in no possible way was there unanimous praise for Brandon Routh's charisma & presence in the part among neither "critics" nor fans. Truth be told charisma was something that came up on several of the reviews I read for the movie & it usually came up as something Brandon Routh lacked.

Infact if you want some proof why don't you type the following into a google search bar: Brandon Routh charisma

I mean for every 1 page that says Brandon Routh has charisma there are 10 that says he has the charisma of a 'mannequin'.

Everyones opinion counts & thats why your wrong, the only possible way you are right is if your not counting valid opinions like That-Guy gave.

Oh & don't bother replying if your immediate defense to anything I have to say that happens to disagree with you is your usual anti-Smallville/Tom Welling bollocks.. I've heard it all before. Only reply if you've something to add to the current Routh discussion.. otherwise don't waste your breath, cause I'm jus gonna report the comment if its your usual drivel. Simples.

You are not worth my time.

[manofsteel4life]

hurry Synder..:csad:

[nintendo nerd]

hurry Synder..:csad:

Yes. Hurry Snyder and pick routh. We already know he can play the part perfectly.

[Asgard]

David Boreanaz has no chance. Never mind age. If the WB arent going to give Cavill a chance because he might be "British", then theyre not gonna let a dude who cheated on his wife with Tiger Wood's most famous mistress get a shot.

[Alonsovich]

David Boreanaz has no chance. Never mind age. If the WB arent going to give Cavill a chance because he might be "British", then theyre not gonna let a dude who cheated on his wife with Tiger Wood's most famous mistress get a shot.

:dry::nono:

[B]

You are not worth my time.

Translation: I have nothing else to offer other than insults & belittling comments.

Great putdown though, give yourself a pat on the back.

[hippie_hunter]

He is right though, most critics (not all though) thought that Routh did a good job with what he had as Superman. Most of the criticisms in Superman Returns pretty much lie with everything else.

[nintendo nerd]

Translation: I have nothing else to offer other than insults & belittling comments.

Great putdown though, give yourself a pat on the back.

Mods please. I'm trying to give my opinion on Routh and support him. But B keeps insulting me. I don't want to get banned again.

[Alonsovich]

Mods please. I'm trying to give my opinion on Routh and support him. But B keeps insulting me. I don't want to get banned again.

Then add him to your ignore list and we will all live happily ever after... :o

[B]

http://www.moviehole.net/201135704-quick-news-january-14-2011

Back in his Buffy days I always thought David Boreanaz had the eyes/look of Batman. Simply because he has very intimidating eyes.. & considering eyes & mouth are the only things visible from a Batman mask, I thought it was a good attribute to have.

But for Superman? No, at least I don't think I'd like him near the part. Seasoned actor, but he just doesn't have an approachable look I'd like Superman to have.. even now long after his Angel/Buffy days.

[B]

He is right though, most critics (not all though) thought that Routh did a good job with what he had as Superman. Most of the criticisms in Superman Returns pretty much lie with everything else.

Again that's a comment that came up regularly in reviews I've read for the film as well, that he did well with what what he was given.. I actually agree with this. I wasn't a fan of the performance at all however I can appreciate that had the script & the film been better, he might have been better.. so it's arguably a case of the critic/blogger giving him the benifit of the doubt.

Certainly wasn't unanimous praise or anything close to unanimous, especally regarding his charisma/presence in the role I know that.

[GeneralZod]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3218845/Cena-v-Rock-for-Superman-role.html

I'm completely disgusted and won't bother watching the film if this is true

[Project862006]

imo you can rule out routh 100% zack said himself they want no connection with any previous incarnations of superman movies

routh was superman already

edit: Zod it is the sun lol plus cena is wwe's biggest draw he cant afford to take 6 months off lol not to mention he sucks

[Alonsovich]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3218845/Cena-v-Rock-for-Superman-role.html

I'm completely disgusted and won't bother watching the film if this is true

Since when have the film rumors from a british tabloid become true and legit?:o

[aka Kal el]

Interesting: Joe Mags just changed agencies? That usually doesn't happen for no reason. Could just be a coincidence though.

[--Zero-Ethic--]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3218845/Cena-v-Rock-for-Superman-role.html

I'm completely disgusted and won't bother watching the film if this is true

Lol, don't worry man. I'm in Ireland and I read The Sun most days cuz its entertaining and has a nice dose of general information and interesting articles, but that particular one is an example of sheer and utter crap.

[Majik1387]

I was about to ask when did tabloids become credible.:huh:

[Moridin]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3218845/Cena-v-Rock-for-Superman-role.html

I'm completely disgusted and won't bother watching the film if this is true

Isn't that the same tabloid that said back in late 08 that Eddie Murphy had landed the part of The Riddler in the next Batman movie?

EDIT:
Yeap:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/2048300/Beverly-Hills-Cop-star-Eddie-Murphy-has-been-signed-by-Christopher-Nolan-to-play-The-Riddler-in-new-Batman-movie-Gotham.html

lol

EDIT 2: Oh, jeepers, I read more.... ahahahaha

[Wilde]

Here is my new Cavill art:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8540/flights.jpg

I'm warming up to him playing the part if we really don't get Routh back.

[aka Kal el]

What about Taylor Kitch?

[DorkyFresh]

Taylor Kitch??? now we're just throwing names out there.....




...how about George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Matt Damon, and Clive Owen?!?!?!

[Superboyd]

I'm still holding out for a new younger look on Superman and going with Luke Banham.

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs573.ash1/173822_508216155_7356209_n.jpg

Although in real life his hair is dark brown (it's just Blonde for a modelling gig, but it can always get dyed dark brown/black)

Think about it by the time the trilogy is done he will be a "man"

[GreenKToo]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3218845/Cena-v-Rock-for-Superman-role.html

I'm completely disgusted and won't bother watching the film if this is true
That was an old rumor from last year...I wouldnt worry a bit about it UNLESS the reboot only has a 20 or 30 mill dollar budget.:awesome:

[hopefuldreamer]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3218845/Cena-v-Rock-for-Superman-role.html

I'm completely disgusted and won't bother watching the film if this is true

Hahahahahahaha The Sun, what are you like...

Here is my new Cavill art:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8540/flights.jpg

I'm warming up to him playing the part if we really don't get Routh back.

Lovely :)

[chamber-music]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3218845/Cena-v-Rock-for-Superman-role.html

I'm completely disgusted and won't bother watching the film if this is true
The Sun said Eddie Murphy was going to play the Riddler. No one takes stuff written in that paper seriously :word:

[baleheadbrasil]

I don´t believe in The Sun...never!

[SuperJ]

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3218845/Cena-v-Rock-for-Superman-role.html

I'm completely disgusted and won't bother watching the film if this is true

:doh::doh::doh:

I seriously doubt it is true though..............

[GreenKToo]

not true...no worries. it could be as simple as those two being interested and the tabloid ran with it, or Maybe the sun even made it up.

[hopefuldreamer]

Just seen the Social Network. I will say Armie Hammer would be perfect for a cartoon Superman, his voice is incredible... still not sold on the look though.

[SuperJ]

I liked how that Sun paper said Clark Kent is Superman by night! :awesome:

who do they think he is...........Batman?? :woot:

[nintendo nerd]

I'm still holding out for a new younger look on Superman and going with Luke Banham.

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs573.ash1/173822_508216155_7356209_n.jpg

Although in real life his hair is dark brown (it's just Blonde for a modelling gig, but it can always get dyed dark brown/black)

Think about it by the time the trilogy is done he will be a "man"

No to Zack Morris.

[fixxxer1022]

no one mentioned in here impresses me. :doh:

[Project862006]

then go somewhere else

[GreenKToo]

I still wish trucco would get a look. I know, too old, but I still wish it.

[redrover]

I really wonder if Hammer actually wants the role. Not to be offensive, but the role has not really done any of the actors who have portrayed Superman, much good. CR did the best, and really was an "actor", who loved the stage, and took different, and roles that he found interesting, and challenging, though he did do "Children of the Corn", so near the end of his acting career, he too, was taking some questionable roles. As for GR, it did harm to his career, especially being cut of of from "Here to Eternity", and other things. The two Superboys disappeared, especially the second one, Gerard C, but he had no talent to begin with. Cain has appeared in some tv shows, a failed show of his own, and Syfy movies, while Welling I am sure is getting ready to go back to modeling, as he has no talent at all. Routh is getting roles on tv from a producer with a Supes fetish, small roles in bigish movies, and indies no one will probably ever see, so then why do it?

Hammer is from a very very wealthy family, he doesn't need the money, is comig off a a very succesful film, he is getting good reviews,and is in some high profile movies. what is the gain of being Superman?

I don't see any for him, plus the three picture deal may be a turn off. If his career was faultering, or on life support, I say he does it, it isn't, so why do it?

[Pumpkin_Bomb]

then go somewhere else

Or, y'know, find and suggest someone who does impress you. Maybe some will agree.

[SuperMike335!!]

He just makes such a good Superhero, even if he does not get the part of Superman, he'd make a great captain Sunshine in a venture brothers movie. :yay:



http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/9504/cavillcaptainsunshinesm.jpg

[HighFivingMF]

I really wonder if Hammer actually wants the role. Not to be offensive, but the role has not really done any of the actors who have portrayed Superman, much good. CR did the best, and really was an "actor", who loved the stage, and took different, and roles that he found interesting, and challenging, though he did do "Children of the Corn", so near the end of his acting career, he too, was taking some questionable roles. As for GR, it did harm to his career, especially being cut of of from "Here to Eternity", and other things. The two Superboys disappeared, especially the second one, Gerard C, but he had no talent to begin with. Cain has appeared in some tv shows, a failed show of his own, and Syfy movies, while Welling I am sure is getting ready to go back to modeling, as he has no talent at all. Routh is getting roles on tv from a producer with a Supes fetish, small roles in bigish movies, and indies no one will probably ever see, so then why do it?
Hammer said himself that after he found out the role was casting he asked his agents to see about getting him the part. And Routh, just like Reeve, is taking the roles he wants to take. Not every actor's goal is to be the big-time leading man who gets 20 million a picture. Most just want to take roles they're interested in. There are no "questionable roles" just actors with different interests.

And Christopher Reeve was in John Carpenter's Village of the Damned, not Children of the Corn. And Village of the Damned wasn't a terrible movie so... Why bring it up?

[Pumpkin_Bomb]

Routh was 1000% brilliant in Scott Pilgrim.

[smoothbody]

Routh was 1000% brilliant in Scott Pilgrim.


Absolutely agree!!!

[Spider-Bat]

I still think Sam Worthington would make a great Superman. He's big, has a square jaw and would look awesome i the suit and with black hair. Funny you don't see him with hair much. Just a wig like in avatar. :yay:

It would be the first time an actor who's not an unknown would play the Man of Steel but that's fine.

I think it's just that Supes has always been seen as the first Superhero and his face should be unknown to really bring that look to the character, like here he is brought to life with no baggage to the face. But even though Sam's been in one of the biggest movies in the last few years, he still has a face that could pull it off, he's still not that well know in a way.

Maybe it's just me. Well, I mean I know he's well known but, I think he could pull off Superman/Clark Kent big time. I've thought so ever since I saw him in Terminator: Salvation. To me he look like Superman. And you could make some cool pics of him with Bruce Wayne since they were both in Terminator together, oh the Photshop fun fans could have with that.:awesome:

[kal-elrebooted]

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found this on superman fanart, the main is good but i prefer the classic costume

[kal-elrebooted]

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[Micah12345]

Well that's a frightening prospect.

[SuperZer0]

Benjamin Walker (28, 6'3"). Had a role in 'Flags of Our Fathers'. Looks a bit like Reeve in that first pic.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7099/benjaminwalker1.jpghttp://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5766/mv5bmtizmdazmda0ml5bml5.jpghttp://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6320/benasaj.jpghttp://img338.imageshack.us/img338/1420/download3k.jpg

[Majik1387]

No thanks

[Superboyd]

Luke Banham's Demo Reel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVu_49MWd74)

That's Luke Banham's demo reel...he's ripped in the shot where he's swinging the bat!

Does he have the look if he was to bulk up some more?

[Rowsdower!]

Just saw this really great little movie called City Island the other day. Made me think that Steven Strait might make a decent Superman. I know he's been in some crappy blockbuster attempts like 10,000 B.C., but he really turned in a great performance in this film. He kind of has the look, and is a decent age. Not sure of his height, though.

[Superboyd]

Steven Strait is 6'2" according to IMDB

I'm not sure if I see it in his face though...I need to look at more of his work but he is fairly unknown which I like :)

[louiebling$]

Benjamin Walker (28, 6'3"). Had a role in 'Flags of Our Fathers'. Looks a bit like Reeve in that first pic.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7099/benjaminwalker1.jpghttp://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5766/mv5bmtizmdazmda0ml5bml5.jpghttp://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6320/benasaj.jpghttp://img338.imageshack.us/img338/1420/download3k.jpg
The man who turned down Beast :(

[Micah12345]

ben walker = superman prime at best

[Astrodust]

Benjamin Walker (28, 6'3"). Had a role in 'Flags of Our Fathers'. Looks a bit like Reeve in that first pic.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7099/benjaminwalker1.jpghttp://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5766/mv5bmtizmdazmda0ml5bml5.jpghttp://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6320/benasaj.jpghttp://img338.imageshack.us/img338/1420/download3k.jpg

Too boyish and his nose points to the left. Even in pics of him where he is looking right, his nose points left. Not trying to be mean but it clearly has been broken or something.

[B]

Luke Banham's Demo Reel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVu_49MWd74)

That's Luke Banham's demo reel...he's ripped in the shot where he's swinging the bat!

Does he have the look if he was to bulk up some more?

I hadn't even watched the video in the other thread, but it's still a no from me. Doesn't look like Superman to me & his physique isn't anything special at all, it's no better than mine.

[baleheadbrasil]

Benjamin Walker (28, 6'3"). Had a role in 'Flags of Our Fathers'. Looks a bit like Reeve in that first pic.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/7099/benjaminwalker1.jpghttp://img830.imageshack.us/img830/5766/mv5bmtizmdazmda0ml5bml5.jpghttp://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6320/benasaj.jpghttp://img338.imageshack.us/img338/1420/download3k.jpg

No,thanks. [2]

[nintendo nerd]

Too boyish and his nose points to the left. Even in pics of him where he is looking right, his nose points left. Not trying to be mean but it clearly has been broken or something.

Yes. What a monster, he should just hide in his house and never go out again....... :whatever:

[Alonsovich]

Too boyish and his nose points to the left. Even in pics of him where he is looking right, his nose points left. Not trying to be mean but it clearly has been broken or something.

Hilarious post. You should look closely at Cavill's nose btw. I don't see you complaining that his has been broken too...:o

[Christmas]

I'd be excited to see how Benjamin Walker would do. FilmNerdJamie even said he was the kind of type that had a shot.. I like his look physically, big frame, dark thick hair, and he has serious chops as an actor which would come in handy differentiating all the various personality quirks inherent to portraying Kent/Kal-el/Superman. In those two pics of him in the white shirt, and hearing him speak in interviews, it aint all that hard for me to imagine him as superman..

[hopefuldreamer]

Luke Banham's Demo Reel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVu_49MWd74)

That's Luke Banham's demo reel...he's ripped in the shot where he's swinging the bat!

Does he have the look if he was to bulk up some more?

No...

NO NO NO!

How can you have watched that reel, and still be suggesting him? I have literally NEVER seen anything so awful, let alone such an awful Superman casting suggestion. The man can clearly not act at all, and uses a video of himself running through a field, naked apart from a cape and blonde wig, waving a baseball bat, to sell himself.

It was hard enough to sit through that, but to have to sit through a whole movie of him playing Superman... :doh::doh::doh::doh::doh:

Sorry if it seems like i'm over reacting... this has never happened before... but... well... just watch it! Seriously!

Just saw this really great little movie called City Island the other day. Made me think that Steven Strait might make a decent Superman. I know he's been in some crappy blockbuster attempts like 10,000 B.C., but he really turned in a great performance in this film. He kind of has the look, and is a decent age. Not sure of his height, though.

He's gorgeous, but he doesn't look like Superman to me... too much of a pretty boy IMO

[GreenKToo]

lol..I didnt watch it..and I sure won't now.

[fixxxer1022]

then go somewhere else


why? im a fan of superman as well. im just stating a fact here. no one in this thread will be cast. and the two i want probably do not have a chance anyways.

[Alonsovich]

why? im a fan of superman as well. im just stating a fact here. no one in this thread will be cast. and the two i want probably do not have a chance anyways.

And you're right. Except for maybe Hammer the rest have no goddamn chance. The problem with your post is that you told them the truth...:cwink:

[GreenKToo]

I wouldnt say that..it's a mighty big thread and I bet ya out of all the actors that have mentioned here, the guy who finally gets it will have been mentioned here at some point as well.

Of course, snyder could pull a burton and shock us all with a nic cage type of casting..if so, you will be right.

[Alonsovich]

I wouldnt say that..it's a mighty big thread and I bet ya out of all the actors that have mentioned here, the guy who finally gets it will have been mentioned here at some point.
Of course, snyder could pull a burton and shock us all with a nic cage type of casting..if so, you will be right.

I mean the regulars... you know... the Hammer, Joe M, Cavill, Welling, Routh, blah, blah... of that bunch the only one that has a realistic chance at this is Hammer. The rest of the candidates are going to be more in Porter/Padalecki style... of course they have been mentioned... once every 56 pages or so... you get what I mean...:o

[GreenKToo]

I mean the regulars... you know... the Hammer, Joe M, Cavill, Welling, Routh, blah, blah... of that bunch the only one that has a realistic chance at this is Hammer. The rest of the candidates are going to be more in Porter/Padalecki style... of course they have been mentioned... once every 56 pages or so... you get what I mean...:o
oh I know..it wasnt directed at you. it was for fixxxer..

[GreenKToo]

Thats why I dont have my heart set on any one actor..no telling who will get it.

[fixxxer1022]

i don't want hammer at all. i was all for hamm but i guess he is too old for what they want.

i think were gonna get a BIG surprise with the casting sooner or later. maybe even someone that we all counted out long ago. at this point it's anybodies guess?

i just wish they would throw us a bone. :doh:

[GreenKToo]

If Boreanaz gets a test, then i'd be all for Hamm and Trucco getting one as well.

[fixxxer1022]

I mean the regulars... you know... the Hammer, Joe M, Cavill, Welling, Routh, blah, blah... of that bunch the only one that has a realistic chance at this is Hammer.


i disagree but i won't go there.

[fixxxer1022]

If Boreanaz gets a test


you mean the dude who played angel? ummm yeah, i don't think so!

[GreenKToo]

lol..it doesn't matter what we think..if they want him to test, and he wants too, he will.
I'd much rather have hamm tho.

[fixxxer1022]

lol..it doesn't matter what we think..if they want him to test, and he wants too, he will.
I'd much rather have hamm tho.


a vampire looking sups... how awesome! :facepalm:

[fixxxer1022]

lol..it doesn't matter what we think..if they want him to test, and he wants too, he will.
I'd much rather have hamm tho.


if they went older id be all for hamm.

[GreenKToo]

I have no idea what to think..we hear one thing one month that makes you think they want younger, then something else the next that says older..

[BigA]

After some of the suggestions we have seen around the web, heck even I can be the next superman.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5360809758_61da200ce3.jpg

[hopefuldreamer]

I adore David Borenaz... but I never understood that rumour, even back in the day when he wasn't much too old.

[hopefuldreamer]

After some of the suggestions we have seen around the web, heck even I can be the next superman.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5360809758_61da200ce3.jpg

In fairness, you have a GREAT look! :) :p

[fixxxer1022]

I have no idea what to think..we hear one thing one month that makes you think they want younger, then something else the next that says older..


i have a few theories but i do not want to get banned for saying them on here. i will say i do have a feeling we won't hear casting news until a certain series on the CW ends. :cwink: even if it's not related.

[fixxxer1022]

After some of the suggestions we have seen around the web, heck even I can be the next superman.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5089/5360809758_61da200ce3.jpg


not bad for maybe bizzaro! :cwink:

[Mike22]

Benjamin Walker (28, 6'3"). Had a role in 'Flags of Our Fathers'. Looks a bit like Reeve in that first pic.

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6320/benasaj.jpg
Ok people, take a good look and memorize once and for God damn all, THIS is what a proper Superman build looks like.
Huge wide frame which makes his head look small in comparison and broad shoulders as well. The rest can be toned as desired.
This is the right type of build that who ever plays superman should have. Nothing short of this is acceptable.

[GinsterHead]

I'd never thought of him before, but I like his look. He's a really good actor, too. :yay:

[Project862006]

And you're right. Except for maybe Hammer the rest have no goddamn chance. The problem with your post is that you told them the truth...:cwink:
no the problem with his post is he felt he was entitled to have a suggestion that met his needs and felt like it was our fault for not suggesting his supes.

[fixxxer1022]

no the problem with his post is he felt he was entitled to have a suggestion that met his needs and felt like it was our fault for not suggesting his supes.


it's a great thing to have an "opinion". :cwink:

im not going to just go with the crowd and settle for an actor i do not want. so far not many in this thread impress me for sups. these casting threads are sort of a joke as were hardly ever right on who they pick for the roles.

[Project862006]

Then suggest someone yourself and dont belittle peoples chocies as not good enough that dont impress you. I can even imagine you with your arms folded with the way you posted in that tone.

dont slam people's suggestion and favorites and not bring one to the table

[fixxxer1022]

Then suggest someone yourself and dont belittle peoples chocies as not good enough that dont impress you. I can even imagine you with your arms folded with the way you posted in that tone.

dont slam people's suggestion and favorites and not bring one to the table


i never slammed anyone in this thread. and the two i want cast i cannot mention.

[Project862006]

you can suggest anyone you want yes welling and routh are allowed in here

[fixxxer1022]

you can suggest anyone you want yes welling and routh are allowed in here


since when? :huh:

[GreenKToo]

i have a few theories but i do not want to get banned for saying them on here. i will say i do have a feeling we won't hear casting news until a certain series on the CW ends. :cwink: even if it's not related.
you can talk about welling now..
a couple or three weeks ago the ban was lifted...see, watch..
WELLING
WELLING
WELLING....

[Project862006]

the mods said so you just have to be civilized about it

[fixxxer1022]

you can talk about welling now..
a couple or three weeks ago the ban was lifted...see, watch..
WELLING
WELLING
WELLING....


hmmm... interesting and a good choice by the mods. :awesome:

well i know routh is out because snyder already said so but he did not count out tom yet. i have a few theories on this and smallvilles ending, im going to post a youtube video about it later.

my vote is for welling or hamm. now be easy on me guys!

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/9199/smallvillemanofsteel.gif

[fixxxer1022]

heres a preview of what im dreaming even if it does not happen.

smallville ending: my ideal ending would be a shot of superman on the daily planet roof then shoot over to a scene where lex "micheal" is looking at him with utter hatred and then gives us one of his famous evil smiles!.... scene ends, goes to black screen and we see... to be continued! :applaud

then we can start the synder movie with sups year one!

i know almost all of you will disagree but i think tom at least deserves a screen test, that's all i ask.

[GreenKToo]

I dunno man..i'd see it of course but I think it's about 3 or 4 years too late for TW to play supes on the big screen..It's not impossible, but pretty unlikely imo.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Benjamin Walker? Not feeling this one.

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/image-library/port/376/b/benjamin-walker-awi-1007.jpg http://moviemikes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/BenjaminWalker.jpg

.It's not impossible, but pretty unlikely imo.

It's impossible.

[fixxxer1022]

It's impossible.


not trying to over debate this but how so? when synder comes out and says no then ill let it be. no reason welling cannot be screen tested for it.

[Mike22]

not trying to over debate this but how so? when synder comes out and says no then ill let it be. no reason welling cannot be screen tested for it.
Don't listen to him, he's pretty much a hater and and a die hard Routh fan, meaning that any mention of Welling and you will get responded with **** like " it's impossible".

[Man of Tomorrow]

not trying to over debate this but how so? when synder comes out and says no then ill let it be. no reason welling cannot be screen tested for it.

For the last time..

They aren't doing a Smallville based movie. The producers of Smallville itself confirmed there are no plans to continue Smallville into a motion picture some months back.

Warner Bros would not have brought in Nolan/Goyer to write THEIR vision/take on Superman if they were just going to continue the approach of the CW drama.

Also, we got confirmation in the official casting call for Superman that the studio is looking to test undiscovered talent who have had lesser known past roles/work who they can "mold into a star." Welling is already known as the 'Smallville guy' worldwide thanks to Smallville. He doesn't fit the official criteria here of what they are looking for in casting Superman.


Synder isn't going to come out and mention Welling. TW and Smallville are 100% irrelevant to this project. That is why ZS never addressed him.

[hopefuldreamer]

For the last time..

They aren't doing a Smallville based movie. The producers of Smallville itself confirmed there are no plans to continue Smallville into a motion picture some months back.

Warner Bros would not have brought in Nolan/Goyer to write THEIR vision/take on Superman if they were just going to continue the approach of the CW drama.

Also, we got confirmation in the official casting call for Superman that the studio is looking to test undiscovered talent who have had lesser known past roles/work who they can "mold into a star." Welling is already known as the 'Smallville guy' worldwide thanks to Smallville. He doesn't fit the official criteria here of what they are looking for in casting Superman.


Synder isn't going to come out and mention Welling. TW and Smallville are 100% irrelevant to this project. That is why ZS never addressed him.

This ^

[fixxxer1022]

For the last time..

They aren't doing a Smallville based movie. The producers of Smallville itself confirmed there are no plans to continue Smallville into a motion picture some months back.

Warner Bros would not have brought in Nolan/Goyer to write THEIR vision/take on Superman if they were just going to continue the approach of the CW drama.

Also, we got confirmation in the official casting call for Superman that the studio is looking to test undiscovered talent who have had lesser known past roles/work who they can "mold into a star." Welling is already known as the 'Smallville guy' worldwide thanks to Smallville. He doesn't fit the official criteria here of what they are looking for in casting Superman.


Synder isn't going to come out and mention Welling. TW and Smallville are 100% irrelevant to this project. That is why ZS never addressed him.


to each their own but i disagree.

[JAK®]

This isn't a 'to each their own' situation. If the producers say there are no plans to continue Smallville on the big screen, then there are no plans.

[Parker Wayne]

my vote is for welling or hamm. now be easy on me guys!


Okay. There is now way I see Weilling being Superman.

[darkzombiemutt]

This isn't a 'to each their own' situation. If the producers say there are no plans to continue Smallville on the big screen, then there are no plans.

Where did you read this? Last I read, the producers were open to doing more Smallville related stuff if they were given the opportunity. And the latest rumor on the net is that something could happen. Who knows if its true, but if it is, then it would obviously take Welling out of consideration for this feature film.

I just saw the Kevin Spacey/Bosworth movie "21" last night It struck me as weird because the main kid in that had an interesting, if not young Clark Kent thing about him. Think his name was Jim Sturgess or something. Too young looking if you ask me, but i figured I'd throw his name out there.

[Project862006]

not trying to over debate this but how so? when synder comes out and says no then ill let it be. no reason welling cannot be screen tested for it.

Snyder came out and said this is a totally new take on supes and has no connections to any superman that came before it.

that not only discounts routh but welling as well

[Astrodust]

I think the casting of the next Supeman movie will be largely defined by the style that Snyder employs for the film. The one thing I've noticed is that no two Snyder films look alike. I have a feeling that the next Superman will be more serious then the past. I don't think there is a perfect actor to play Superman but I think there are versatile actors that can play the Superman right for Snyder. I'm expecting a great actor.

[hopefuldreamer]

Can I ask a question?

Can anyone give me an example, of a movie that cast the same actor for the main character as the one who played him in a television show that also explored that character (though in a totally different way)? One that is not based on the television show?

I personally can't think of any... but i'm sure, if people are ACTUALLY SERIOUS that Tom Welling stands a chance of playing Superman in the new film, that there must be one instance in Hollywood where something like this has happened before.

[Strider14]

MTV interview with Hamm in regard to playing The Man of Steel:

"I talked to Zack [Snyder] quite a bit. We had some looping and some reshoots and stuff to do on 'Sucker Punch.' But no, I think that's a young man's game now. I think I've been aged out of that one by now, but that's fine with me. There are plenty of other people available to put on tights."

Though an admitted huge comic book fan, Hamm believes he's "aged out of that competition," and joked that he wouldn't get the part, "unless Superman's power was the power of being really old."

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1656054/jon-hamm-calls-playing-superman-young-mans-game.jhtml

[RachelDawes]

MTV interview with Hamm in regard to playing The Man of Steel:

"I talked to Zack [Snyder] quite a bit. We had some looping and some reshoots and stuff to do on 'Sucker Punch.' But no, I think that's a young man's game now. I think I've been aged out of that one by now, but that's fine with me. There are plenty of other people available to put on tights."

Though an admitted huge comic book fan, Hamm believes he's "aged out of that competition," and joked that he wouldn't get the part, "unless Superman's power was the power of being really old."

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1656054/jon-hamm-calls-playing-superman-young-mans-game.jhtml

If only Hamm were 10 years younger. Why must every Superman candidate have something wrong with him? Where's our Christian Bale?

[GreenKToo]

He's out there somewhere....he's probably already tested or soon will.

[batsfan81]

Don't know if this will work but Armie Hammer pic from Golden Globes

http://awards.omg.yahoo.com/photos/133-2011-golden-globes-arrivals?nc#OmgPhoid=60

Is his hair dark or just wet? I'm not saying he darkened his hair for Supes, just something to look at. Maybe MTV or someone asked him bout Supes.

[batsfan81]

Don't know if this will work but Armie Hammer pic from Golden Globes

http://awards.omg.yahoo.com/photos/133-2011-golden-globes-arrivals?nc#OmgPhoid=60

Is his hair dark or just wet? I'm not saying he darkened his hair for Supes, just something to look at. Maybe MTV or someone asked him bout Supes.

[Kurosawa]

If only Hamm were 10 years younger. Why must every Superman candidate have something wrong with him? Where's our Christian Bale?

I guess Cavill is the closest thing.

[Parker Wayne]

If only Hamm were 10 years younger. Why must every Superman candidate have something wrong with him? Where's our Christian Bale?

Christian Bale isn't perfect. He doesn't have black hair. :o

[Majik1387]

Not to mention his Bat voice :o

[Micah12345]

His voice is good in begins and in the begins video game. It sucked in TDK, so nolan really needs to not 'enhance' it this time.

[Tomar-Re]

^ Tom Hardy for Lex Luthor?

[Majik1387]

It sucked in both movies and the game.:whatever:

[Micah12345]

If you say so.

[Majik1387]

It's not only me saying so.

[nintendo nerd]

hmmm... interesting and a good choice by the mods. :awesome:

well i know routh is out because snyder already said so but he did not count out tom yet. i have a few theories on this and smallvilles ending, im going to post a youtube video about it later.

my vote is for welling or hamm. now be easy on me guys!

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/9199/smallvillemanofsteel.gif

Snyder never said Routh is out. Get your facts straight.

[Stephen K. Hone]

Don't know if this will work but Armie Hammer pic from Golden Globes

http://awards.omg.yahoo.com/photos/133-2011-golden-globes-arrivals?nc#OmgPhoid=60

Is his hair dark or just wet? I'm not saying he darkened his hair for Supes, just something to look at. Maybe MTV or someone asked him bout Supes.

They may find a complete unknown to play the part of Superman, but it would be very surprising if Hammer doesn't make the top three when they narrow it down. He would be about the same age as CR was when he did STM. If he got the part he would still look good if they got to a third movie in 2017 or so. Hammer's not 100% perfect but bulked up and in the costume he'd be pretty close. BTW, if Snyder wanted Routh for this re-boot, (unlikely i know) and thought he could get a good performance out of him, that's fine by me.

Was Routh signed for a sequel? If so do they have to pay him off if he is passed over? Also this is a Legendary pictures production. If WB/Snyder didn't want any connection to SR why entrust the same company that produced the last Superman movie?

[I Am The Knight]

His voice is good in begins and in the begins video game. It sucked in TDK, so nolan really needs to not 'enhance' it this time.

Well it sounded a little enhanced in parts of Begins, so I guess Nolan just overdid it for TDK.

[Project862006]

Snyder never said Routh is out. Get your facts straight.
Snyder flat out said he wants no connections to any previous superman movies

that is basically saying he is out without embarrassing the man

[Man of Tomorrow]

Snyder came out and said this is a totally new take on supes and has no connections to any superman that came before it.

that not only discounts routh but welling as well

To be fair, in the context of that statement, Zack Snyder was referring to storyline, not casting.

The story does not "owe anything" to anything that came previous.

[Project862006]

it is the same thing they go hand and hand it is like rebooting daredevil and bringing back Ben

[I Am The Knight]

After 10 years people still b**** and moan because their boy Welling ain't getting cast lol ...

[Project862006]

has'nt tom said he wants to get into directing anyways sine he has directed some smallville episodes

[Stephen K. Hone]

To be fair, in the context of that statement, Zack Snyder was referring to storyline, not casting.

The story does not "owe anything" to anything that came previous.


Any trepidation the general public or fanboys might have with casting Routh for the reboot (let's face it, facially/height wise he has the look down cold) would be nullified by a trailer that makes you go "F&%$!! I want to see that movie". That's what I said when I saw the Suckerpunch trailer.

[JAK®]

I would love for Routh to be back but WB wants people to forget Superman Returns and embrace a new Superman, so that won't happen.

The only way Welling will play Superman on the big screen is if the film is Smallville: The Movie. And that isn't happening.

I think this time WB is looking for a young actor who is still almost an unknown, but is gaining popularity and getting good reviews for his acting. Someone like Armie Hammer.

[SuperMike335!!]

Not to mention his Bat voice :o

What about menthsioning hiths Bat Voiths? :woot:

[Puckenstein]

Just saw an article on CBM, but it has just been taken down. The article claims that Snyder just read the 1/11 draft of Goyer's script. The article also stated, as rumor with no support, that Snyder was interested in Mila Kunis for Lois, Michael Fassbender for Lex, Chris Cooper for Perry, and Paul Dano for Jimmy.

[GreenKToo]

fassbender and cooper huh...not bad. I don't have much faith in CBM tho.

[elgaz]

The article being taken down may be a sign it's genuine?

Mila Kunis for Lois would be an interesting choice, I mentioned her a while back on the other casting thread. Very attractive girl, but subtle beauty and not model-type 'in your face' look ...... and the right age range too.

Fassbender as Lex? Full of WIN. He's an amazing actor and really captivates you when he's on screen. He was good in 300, but I loved him in Inglorious Basterds.

Chris Cooper is a good actor, but not sure I can picture him as Perry. Might work.

Never heard of Paul Dano before, but he's definitely got a 'Jimmy' look about him.

[GreenKToo]

They do that alot..post something then take it down..gets you talking about them and visiting their site. I'm not saying it's fake, but i'd have to hear it from some other more reliable sites before I believed it.

[FilmNerdJamie]

The article being taken down may be a sign it's genuine?

Their "policy" is if an article has made-up info, it's pulled. So no, that doesn't mean it's legit.

[Frodo]

The article being taken down may be a sign it's genuine?

Mila Kunis for Lois would be an interesting choice, I mentioned her a while back on the other casting thread. Very attractive girl, but subtle beauty and not model-type 'in your face' look ...... and the right age range too.

Fassbender as Lex? Full of WIN. He's an amazing actor and really captivates you when he's on screen. He was good in 300, but I loved him in Inglorious Basterds.

Chris Cooper is a good actor, but not sure I can picture him as Perry. Might work.

Never heard of Paul Dano before, but he's definitely got a 'Jimmy' look about him.

The cast sounds pretty good , which tells me that the story is most likely B.S. since that site is known for printing false rumors.

[Strider14]

Their "policy" is if an article has made-up info, it's pulled. So no, that doesn't mean it's legit.

Very true. There are times when articles are posted and pulled(Early Green Lantern Corp images) due to being legitimate as well, but that is few and far between.

[BruceWanner]

I have to share this information. Last night I was watching an E! Golden Globes post-show and they interviewed Joe Manganiello. Joe talked about how he and Armie Hammer are best friends (Joe even stayed over at Armie's house during Christmas this past year.). Anyway, i just thought it was interesting that two of the most discussed Superman candidates on here are so close. If Hammer gets the role, which Manganiello seems to want so badly, I wonder if will be awkward between them lol.

[SuperDaniel]

I just saw the Social Network and Armie Hammer would be a great choice for the role!

[JAK®]

http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/supermanhammer2.jpg

[SuperMike335!!]

I have to share this information. Last night I was watching an E! Golden Globes post-show and they interviewed Joe Manganiello. Joe talked about how he and Armie Hammer are best friends (Joe even stayed over at Armie's house during Christmas this past year.). Anyway, i just thought it was interesting that two of the most discussed Superman candidates on here are so close. If Hammer gets the role, which Manganiello seems to want so badly, I wonder if will be awkward between them lol.

Lol, they should then use Armie and his face, and CG it onto Manganiello's body for the Superman scenes.

Like a comic artist book Jam project. :oldrazz:

If you took the best traits of both actors and combined them, ie Hammer's nose and eye color, Joe's Jawline and Body, Hammer's Acting Talent and voice etc.. take the best aspects of both and you got a Perfect Superman actor. :woot:

They are both 6'5" too.

[Alonsovich]

Snyder never said Routh is out. Get your facts straight.

If Snyder had said Routh is in, WB would have renewed Brandon's contract. Instead, they let it expire...:o

[Man of Tomorrow]

If Snyder had said Routh is in, WB would have renewed Brandon's contract. Instead, they let it expire...:o

It expired before Snyder was brought on board.

[Alonsovich]

It expired before Snyder was brought on board.

Even better. And you think Snyder is going to fight against the studio that let that expire to hire him again? He's not getting this. His chance expired with that contract.

[Man of Tomorrow]

The contract is a moot point.

Even if it didn't expire, the contract itself was for Bryan Singer's SR and potential sequels.

A new contract specifically pertaining to the upcoming 2012 film and the options associated with it would have needed to be drafted regardless.

[Keyser Soze]

Michael Fassbender is a great actor, and I was considering him for numerous roles, but I figured with him playing Magneto he'd now be out of the running. If not, though, he'd make an amazing Lex Luthor.

[Eddie Dean]

Fassbender could make a great left field choice for Supes himself.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Fassbender could make a great left field choice for Supes himself.


Fassbender should have been Hal Jordan.

Wasted potential WB.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7544/michaelredcarpet1.jpg

[BenReilly]

Fassbender's going to make a great Magneto.

(Which won't be any easy task for any actor to follow-up Sir Ian McKellan.)

Even the Spider-Man franchise was after him last year to play the villain in the reboot (presumably The Lizard).

[Strider14]

http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/supermanhammer2.jpg

Nothing about his face in that image screams Man of Steel to me. Rounded jaw and chin... no sharp features. As much as I like Armie, I don't see him as Superman.

It amazes me people still hang onto the hope that Routh could be cast again. He is not going to be and no, I am not revealing how I know that, but I will wager every penny I have on it. :cwink:

[Majik1387]

Yeah, as much as I like Routh and how he's still not out of the running, the odds are not in his favor.

[Astrodust]

If anything I think Hammer looks too nice, not to mention too tall. I'm hoping that they go with a more intense Superman and a modern Clark. If Clark is traversing the globe, witnessing peril, and struggling with his identity, I don't want him walking around with a grin on his face. Not saying he can't smile but I want a more Caviezel type.

[JAK®]

If anything I think Hammer looks too nice, not to mention too tall. I'm hoping that they go with a more intense Superman and a modern Clark. If Clark is traversing the globe, witnessing peril, and struggling with his identity, I don't want him walking around with a grin on his face. Not saying he can't smile but I want a more Caviezel type.
You know, Armie Hammer can change his facial expressions. It's sort of key to being an actor.

[Majik1387]

Expressions are changeable yes, but facial feature aren't; at least not without plastic surgery.

[JAK®]

Expressions are changeable yes, but facial feature aren't; at least not without plastic surgery.
I was addressing the point that he didn't want Hammer smiling during dramatic moments. As for his facial features, I don't think there is anything wrong with them. He just needs to get leaner.

[Project862006]

wait so we got an actor who looks too nice for superman lol

i think that is a plus not a negative

[SuperAl]

according to moviehole David Boreanaz wants another shot at a superman audition

http://www.moviehole.net/201135704-quick-news-january-14-2011

[Eddie Dean]

Fassbender should have been Hal Jordan.

Wasted potential WB.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7544/michaelredcarpet1.jpg
He definitely has the jaw for Superman. The more I think about it the more I like it.

[Project862006]

cavill has the jaw too and already has dark hair and blueish eyes and is taller and is younger

[Man of Steel]

Did anyone else notice that they used Routh's head for Superman in "MAD"? Could this be an indicator of Superman's return?

[Majik1387]

Fassbender for Green Arrow.:cmad:

[Jake Cassidy]

^ Hell yes.

[SuperMike335!!]

Fassbender should have been Hal Jordan.

Wasted potential WB.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/7544/michaelredcarpet1.jpg

I like his look, but he is not exactly American, so far as I know he is German?

Can he talk without the accent?

[GreenKToo]

I like his look, but he is not exactly American, so far as I know he is German?

Can he talk without the accent?

i'd say yeah..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLso9PeSt1E

[Rowsdower!]

Hmmm... really starting to dig the idea of Fassbender as Superman. I know he's playing Magneto, but I think he's one of those actors that can play both a hero and a villain effectively without making them feel even remotely similar. He can play stout and heroic, or evil and maniacal.

[manofsteel4life]

Im open to whomever, but if Routh is not returning, im going with Rick Malambri......i think he has the perfect look, and his vibe is just superman to me. I dont think hes even on the radar, but if i had to pick, it would be him

[GreenKToo]

he's german-irish born..you can hear just a hint of an irish accent.

[I Am The Knight]

I think Armie Hammer is a fine lad, but those manips aren't doing him any favours. He looks chubby.

[darkzombiemutt]

He definitely has the jaw for Superman. The more I think about it the more I like it.

He looks like he'd be related to Arnold Schwazeneggar.

[Majik1387]

I think Armie Hammer is a fine lad, but those manips aren't doing him any favours. He looks chubby.
Only one manip as Clark has kinda helped him out.

[I Am The Knight]

Only one manip as Clark has kinda helped him out.

Yup I remember that one.

[RachelDawes]

Not to mention his Bat voice :o

I meant Bale was perfect in the sense that he physically matched the part and had a resume that suggested he could play the role well, so that fanboys could collectively get behind his casting. I don't think anyone could've predicted the batvoice. :yay:

[Stephen K. Hone]

I think Armie Hammer is a fine lad, but those manips aren't doing him any favours. He looks chubby.

The manips are never going to truly capture how he might look with professional make-up, hair done by a stylist and pukka costume. He might look terrible, but he could just as easily end up looking perfect for the part.

[--Zero-Ethic--]

he's german-irish born..you can hear just a hint of an irish accent.


I take it you aren't Irish :P
He sounds like the usual Irish guy with a hint of German on certain words.

[JAK®]

http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/supermanhammer-1.jpg

[JAK®]

I take it you aren't Irish :P
He sounds like the usual Irish guy with a hint of German on certain words.
Reminds me of people complaining about Gerard Butler 'slipping' into his Scottish accent in 300...

He spoke in a Scottish accent the entire time.

[--Zero-Ethic--]

Reminds me of people complaining about Gerard Butler 'slipping' into his Scottish accent in 300...

He spoke in a Scottish accent the entire time.

Lol seriously? That's hilarious lol

[KrypJonian]

Reminds me of people complaining about Gerard Butler 'slipping' into his Scottish accent in 300...

He spoke in a Scottish accent the entire time.

Yeah, well nobody really gave a sh** about Spartan accents...

This is Superman

[GreenKToo]

I take it you aren't Irish :P
He sounds like the usual Irish guy with a hint of German on certain words.
No, I live in the american south, which means his accent sounds like beethoven's 5th to me.

[Eddie Dean]

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/4274/2008edenlake008.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6741/edenlakemichael.jpg

It's definitely a step away from the Reeve archetype of Superman. I like to see Fassbender take a shot at it.

[Project862006]

he wont lol there is a reason he is perfect for magneto

and Michael is only 6 FT

[Lobo]

Wasn't that Benjamin Walker guy almost Beast in First Class?

[FilmNerdJamie]

Yes. He was flat out cast as Beast until they realized he looked too old be a student standing next to McAvoy and Fassbender (who were hired after he was) and ****-canned him.

[Lobo]

Thanks, I knew the name sounded familiar. Anyway in some pics he looks great, in others not so much. However I'd say that he can look so radically different is a plus when playing Clark/Superman. Besides the obvious like Hammer or Porter or some such Walker is exactly the type of actor I can see auditioning for the part.

[flickchick85]

I mentioned in here long ago that I though Fassbender would make a decent Supes. I mean, I can definitely see it:

http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3573/gqfeature4v.jpg

But as Majik said, he's the PERFECT choice for Green Arrow. That said, I'd still think he's a much better choice than Armie Hammer or any of these baby-faced youngsters.

Imo, if you're gonna get a 24-year-old, at least get a 24-year-old without a baby face. Like this guy, Ian Harding, who is apparently a month younger than Hammer according to IMDB:

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/1811/ih1ianharding.jpg

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/9936/ih0u.jpg
http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/6692/ihianhardingstill.jpg
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/4174/ihlucyhaleandianharding.jpg


Now, for the record, I am IN NO WAY suggesting him for Supes, because A.) he looks like he has a very tiny frame and is probably pretty short, and B.) I've literally never seen him act. I'm just using him as an example that you can have a young actor without a necessarily being a young-looking or baby-faced actor, like, imo, Armie Hammer is. The under-25 crowd CAN still look like a SuperMAN, and not Superboy.

[aka Kal el]

has'nt tom said he wants to get into directing anyways sine he has directed some smallville episodes

Though I would love to see TW as Supes I think we should keep a real close eye on Zack Levi! There maybe a reason he denied that rumor. He is now aggressively looking to make the move to leading man roles. He just changed agencies for that exact purpose.Though I think the role is Hammer's to lose unless he doesn't like the offer.Zack might make a good Reed Richards in FF reboot.

Just to give you an idea what Zack would look like as Supes and CK here are a few pics to do as manips. Also don't forget he was Fandrel in Thor but had to b/o because of Chuck. I would but a bet on him at least getting a screen test.
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm295734272/nm1157048
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3098251008/nm1157048
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3092025600/nm1157048
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2703787776/nm1157048
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1352959744/nm1157048

[darkzombiemutt]

Just flipping through the channels and saw this guy on Life Unexpected. Kristoffer Polaha, he's 6'3, has a decent voice and look. I really don't know much about him, seeing as how I've never seen the show. I don't know if he's been mentioned before, but he is on a WB show.

When i was looking for a pic of him, there was at least one with his name and a picture of Tom Welling. Anyhow, here he is.
http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Content/101129/News/1_mon/101129kristoffer-polaha1.jpg

[Man of Steel]

Fassbender for Green Arrow.:cmad:

^ He** yes.

He looks like he'd be related to Arnold Schwazeneggar.

Yes to all of thes. Green Arrow-nator(he's perfect for Ollie and looks like Arnold).

http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/supermanhammer-1.jpg

Looks like Reeve here.

[klark cent]

Yes to all of thes. Green Arrow-nator(he's perfect for Ollie and looks like Arnold).



Looks like Reeve here.

You're kidding, right? :woot:

[Strider14]

You're kidding, right? :woot:

My thoughts exactly! Plus, why do people want a Reeve look-alike? Just because he played the role in three movies and that is who people associate Superman with, doesn't mean that is what Superman needs to look like forever. I prefer someone who doesn't fit the Reeve mold.

[Man of Steel]

My thoughts exactly! Plus, why do people want a Reeve look-alike? Just because he played the role in three movies and that is who people associate Superman with, doesn't mean that is what Superman needs to look like forever. I prefer someone who doesn't fit the Reeve mold.

I didn't say I wanted him for Superman, just said he looks like Reeve.

[I Am The Knight]

I think he looks like Hammer.

[Majik1387]

Hammer doesn't look like Reeve. Hammer also doesn't look like Superman.

[flickchick85]

Hammer doesn't look like Reeve. Hammer also doesn't look like Superman.
Haha, direct, to the point, and 100% truth. I like it. :up:

Also, I meant to say this early, but thank you for your super sexy avvy. Make no mistake, my avvy is winking right back.

[Majik1387]

Bwahaha, thanks; This avy has been getting many compliments. :oldrazz:

[HighFivingMF]

Bwahaha, thanks; This avy has been getting many compliments. :oldrazz:
But it's not an Avengers manip! Your Banner thingy lies!

[I Am The Knight]

It is a great avvy. Sometimes I just stare at it....In my mind, I ask Hardy a TDKR related question. In return, Hardy just winks back, knowing.

[super]

sorry if hes been suggested before


http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTk2MTIzMzgwMF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwNDM1ODE3Mg@@._ V1._SX640_SY960_.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs748.snc4/64840_152263711476486_100000785745722_214124_26286 71_n.jpg

[Project862006]

ROFL WTF

now that is a super boy

[GreenKToo]

who is that?

[elgaz]

It's hard to believe we've covered another 340 forum pages simply discussing who we think should be the next Superman ........................ and there's still no unanimity in any of the decisions.

Some people like Cavill, some like Routh, some like Welling, some like Manganiello, some like Hamm .......... and so on.

Some people fall into the category of obsessive supporters of one person, whilst others like a broad range of actors for the role. Personally speaking, I fall into the second category and have a lot of time for Routh, Welling and Manganiello for the role.

What is it that makes Superman so hard to cast? In essence, all we should need is a tall and well built dark haired actor. There's plenty of them around Hollywood. But the Superman role seems to be a lot more than simply some body stats written on a piece of paper. Even when 2 actors - lets say Routh and Welling - have already played the role to a certain extent, there are people out there who don't like certain facial or body features. Welling's lips, Routh's torso, etc.

The only actor I know of who has played Superman to near universal praise, was Christopher Reeve. I have never read any criticism of his 'look' on this forum, any other forum, or even any other media. We could honestly say he was born to play the role, such was the way he embodied it.

Now before anyone thinks I'm pushing for a Reeve clone, I'm not. We need a new actor, with a fresh look. But at the same think, I think it's important to look to Reeve for inspiration of sorts - what qualities did he have that convinced so many of us that he really was Superman? And are there any actors out there who have these same qualities but don't resemble Reeve facially?

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5294/supermanii054rg2.jpg

I've deliberately used a still here from Superman II where he's not in the costume. To me, looking at him here as nothing more than a human actor, the following things are what would persuade me that he could play a superb Superman:

Neat facial features - no oversized nose/lips/ears. Everything in symmetry.
Wide/strong neck
Strong jawline
Kind, but noticeable/piercing eyes (contacts for the colour of course)
Thick, dark hair
Wide shoulders and generally strong upper body (chest) build, with narrowing waist
Height (6"4)
Maturity - he looks like Superman, not Superboy ..... this is something only the right face can deliver

[Strider14]

Personally, I never cared that much for Reeve's look for Superman, but I am well aware I am in the minority. His soft side came across a little too much in his role as Clark for me. I know they had him be that uncomfortable, bumbling type, but you can still do that without looking too soft.

[Mostpowerful]

It's hard to believe we've covered another 340 forum pages simply discussing who we think should be the next Superman ........................ and there's still no unanimity in any of the decisions.

Some people like Cavill, some like Routh, some like Welling, some like Manganiello, some like Hamm .......... and so on.

Some people fall into the category of obsessive supporters of one person, whilst others like a broad range of actors for the role. Personally speaking, I fall into the second category and have a lot of time for Routh, Welling and Manganiello for the role.

What is it that makes Superman so hard to cast? In essence, all we should need is a tall and well built dark haired actor. There's plenty of them around Hollywood. But the Superman role seems to be a lot more than simply some body stats written on a piece of paper. Even when 2 actors - lets say Routh and Welling - have already played the role to a certain extent, there are people out there who don't like certain facial or body features. Welling's lips, Routh's torso, etc.

The only actor I know of who has played Superman to near universal praise, was Christopher Reeve. I have never read any criticism of his 'look' on this forum, any other forum, or even any other media. We could honestly say he was born to play the role, such was the way he embodied it.

Now before anyone thinks I'm pushing for a Reeve clone, I'm not. We need a new actor, with a fresh look. But at the same think, I think it's important to look to Reeve for inspiration of sorts - what qualities did he have that convinced so many of us that he really was Superman? And are there any actors out there who have these same qualities but don't resemble Reeve facially?

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/5294/supermanii054rg2.jpg

I've deliberately used a still here from Superman II where he's not in the costume. To me, looking at him here as nothing more than a human actor, the following things are what would persuade me that he could play a superb Superman:

Neat facial features - no oversized nose/lips/ears. Everything in symmetry.
Wide/strong neck
Strong jawline
Kind, but noticeable/piercing eyes (contacts for the colour of course)
Thick, dark hair
Wide shoulders and generally strong upper body (chest) build, with narrowing waist
Height (6"4)
Maturity - he looks like Superman, not Superboy ..... this is something only the right face can deliver

Reeve had a weird nose, but not as noticeable or distracting like Welling's flaring nostrils. Also, I've heard people saying that some did't like his look back in the day because he looked too young (compared to George Reeves). So yeah, now Reeve has reached a very high status in the fandom, but he was also criticized back in his day by some. I know of some poeple today who don't care for him much. I think he was great overall, but certainly not perfect or unbeatable in the role. Noone is.

[Frodo]

I think fanboys are gonna have to except that we aren't ever going to get another Chris Reeve, nor should we frankly . That's why I hope Synder gets someone with a totally different look from Reeve and to truely cast someone who isn't trying to riff on what Reeve did.

[RalphD]

It's hard to believe we've covered another 340 forum pages simply discussing who we think should be the next Superman ........................ and there's still no unanimity in any of the decisions.

Some people like Cavill, some like Routh, some like Welling, some like Manganiello, some like Hamm .......... and so on.

Some people fall into the category of obsessive supporters of one person, whilst others like a broad range of actors for the role. Personally speaking, I fall into the second category and have a lot of time for Routh, Welling and Manganiello for the role.

What is it that makes Superman so hard to cast? In essence, all we should need is a tall and well built dark haired actor. There's plenty of them around Hollywood. But the Superman role seems to be a lot more than simply some body stats written on a piece of paper. Even when 2 actors - lets say Routh and Welling - have already played the role to a certain extent, there are people out there who don't like certain facial or body features. Welling's lips, Routh's torso, etc.

The only actor I know of who has played Superman to near universal praise, was Christopher Reeve. I have never read any criticism of his 'look' on this forum, any other forum, or even any other media. We could honestly say he was born to play the role, such was the way he embodied it.

Now before anyone thinks I'm pushing for a Reeve clone, I'm not. We need a new actor, with a fresh look. But at the same think, I think it's important to look to Reeve for inspiration of sorts - what qualities did he have that convinced so many of us that he really was Superman? And are there any actors out there who have these same qualities but don't resemble Reeve facially?

img

I've deliberately used a still here from Superman II where he's not in the costume. To me, looking at him here as nothing more than a human actor, the following things are what would persuade me that he could play a superb Superman:

Neat facial features - no oversized nose/lips/ears. Everything in symmetry.
Wide/strong neck
Strong jawline
Kind, but noticeable/piercing eyes (contacts for the colour of course)
Thick, dark hair
Wide shoulders and generally strong upper body (chest) build, with narrowing waist
Height (6"4)
Maturity - he looks like Superman, not Superboy ..... this is something only the right face can deliver

Agreed! Excellent points, and what a glorious picture! No one I have seen so far looks remotely this good, even better looking actors/models. Inspired casting like this only happens so rarely, even after people get past the initial rejection and become convinced the actor in question can pull it off. Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Robert Downey Jr, they all owned their roles and silenced most of their critics. But could we see other actors playing those parts? Totally.

But I have a hard time picturing someone else doing a "better" Superman. Different, perhaps. Good, for sure (Routh was ok). But Chris Reeve was born for this. Just look at those unedited eyes, from a pre-CGI, pre-color grading era, for god's sake. How often do you see someone that can stare like that and embody everything Superman stands for? The only other only place I remember they from is Alex's Ross paintings.

[JAK®]

Christopher Reeve didn't look like Superman when he was cast.

At the time, this guy was Superman according to the general public;

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/6843/supermangeorgereeves.jpg

And for comic readers, Superman looked like this;

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2283/curtswan2.jpg

So when Reeve was announced, people complained that he didn't look the part, that he was too boy-ish, pretty, etc...

But when Superman: The Movie came out, people were dazzled by his performance and his look.

It wasn't until 1986 that John Byrne decided to draw Superman to look more like Reeve.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1371/supermanmanofsteel20100.jpg

[Tra-El]

My lids about to pop! We need some info, ESP now that Nolan announced the cast for The Dark Knight Rises!

Christopher Nolan has finally spilled the beans on the villain in the next Batman movie. Anne Hathaway will put on the Cat-suite and suite up as Catwoman! Me, personally, she was high on my list to play Lois Lane in the new re-boot set for 2012 Superman: Man of Steel but Hathaway was a steal for this movie! Also, Tom Hardy will play Bane! With this casting finally revealed, is Supes next?! Lets hope we get scoop soon!

http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/43...ew-selina-kyle (http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/435-anne-hathaway-is-your-new-selina-kyle)

[GreenKToo]

I do wonder if snyder is going for a totally different look this time for superman.

[Stephen K. Hone]

Christopher Reeve didn't look like Superman when he was cast.

At the time, this guy was Superman according to the general public;

http://img814.imageshack.us/img814/6843/supermangeorgereeves.jpg

And for comic readers, Superman looked like this;

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2283/curtswan2.jpg

So when Reeve was announced, people complained that he didn't look the part, that he was too boy-ish, pretty, etc...

But when Superman: The Movie came out, people were dazzled by his performance and his look.

It wasn't until 1986 that John Byrne decided to draw Superman to look more like Reeve.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1371/supermanmanofsteel20100.jpg



That Curt Swan Superman has kind of an Armie Hammer vibe going on.

[JAK®]

That Curt Swan Superman has kind of an Armie Hammer vibe going on.
Exactly :cwink:

[daywalker2007]

Reeve had a weird nose, but not as noticeable or distracting like Welling's flaring nostrils. Also, I've heard people saying that some did't like his look back in the day because he looked too young (compared to George Reeves). So yeah, now Reeve has reached a very high status in the fandom, but he was also criticized back in his day by some. I know of some poeple today who don't care for him much. I think he was great overall, but certainly not perfect or unbeatable in the role. Noone is.

Reeve IS Unbeatable, will never be matched by anyone ever. Deal with it.
He is the ultimate example of how Superman should look like.

Reeve put his all into playing Clark Kent and Superman, even in Superman 3 and 4 where he was surrounded by weaker cast members and a poor script.

He was a classically trained actor with more talent that any so called "A" listers today. He was criminally underappreciated as an actor by many people. People don't realise how good Reeve was.

I want the next Superman to try and have all the qualities that Reeve had, both visual and acting. Even though its not possible, you have to aim high.

We cannot accept any weak suggestions. As for not wanting the "Reeve" look. Its the not the "Reeve" look but the SUPERMAN look.

Damn right the new Superman should look similar to Reeve, he is the standard. He doesn't have to have the exact same look, but similar facial features is a must.

We don't want any short assed baby faced pansies

Long live the Ultimate Superman, Christopher Reeve.

[JAK®]

That's the spirit. Never hope for something better, just dwell on what once was.

[GreenKToo]

It could be hammer.

[Sawyer]

After looking at the "Hathaway is Catwoman" threads..... this place is going to be a disaster! :csad:

[JAK®]

Yes. And since I have a feeling that it will be Hammer, the backlash should be enormous.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

When I read Hathaway was Catwoman, I sighed.

The only thing I want, what I've been hoping from the very start, is that I won't have that same reaction to Superman.

[Stephen K. Hone]

It could be hammer.


I wouldn't be at all surprised if Hammer gets it, but I'd also be okay with Cavill or Routh. These three seem to be the best of the many candidates being floated in this thread. I like Welling, but he is unlikely (not 100% impossible though) due to the SV baggage. P.S. I like SV, so by baggage I'm not implying anything negative, just that if it is a different take on the mythos the casting of TW could make it confusing.

[klark cent]

That Curt Swan Superman has kind of an Armie Hammer vibe going on.

Only old-timer comic folks can recall the Curt Swan art in comics or a well-versed hardcore comic fan (or a frequent SHH site visitor :oldrazz:) on Superman actor history to justify that Hammer is a good pick based on his looks. I expect that the majority (casual comic readers, gen Y/Z public, etc) are more exposed to Chris Reeve-influenced media as well as ummmh, Smallville. It's going to be tough sell if Snyder picks Hammer as his leading man :woot:


Yes. And since I have a feeling that it will be Hammer, the backlash should be enormous.
I can live with Hammer as Supes but... the story and the cast needs to be effin d@mn good to compensate the mediocre Supe image :cwink: (but I might eat my words if Snyder pulls a surprise from his rabbit hat)

[djkris]

My lids about to pop! We need some info, ESP now that Nolan announced the cast for The Dark Knight Rises!

Christopher Nolan has finally spilled the beans on the villain in the next Batman movie. Anne Hathaway will put on the Cat-suite and suite up as Catwoman! Me, personally, she was high on my list to play Lois Lane in the new re-boot set for 2012 Superman: Man of Steel but Hathaway was a steal for this movie! Also, Tom Hardy will play Bane! With this casting finally revealed, is Supes next?! Lets hope we get scoop soon!

http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/43...ew-selina-kyle (http://blog.movies.yahoo.com/blog/435-anne-hathaway-is-your-new-selina-kyle)


Nolan actually "stole" Hardy and Hathaway for TDKR, a very good Lex Luthor and more than a decent Lois Lane respectively...

[Stephen K. Hone]

Only old-timer comic folks can recall the Curt Swan art in comics or a well-versed hardcore comic fan (or a frequent SHH site visitor :oldrazz:) on Superman actor history to justify that Hammer is a good pick based on his looks. I expect that the majority (casual comic readers, gen Y/Z public, etc) are more exposed to Chris Reeve-influenced media as well as ummmh, Smallville. It's going to be tough sell if Snyder picks Hammer as his leading man :woot:



I can live with Hammer as Supes but... the story and the cast needs to be effin d@mn good to compensate the mediocre Supe image :cwink: (but I might eat my words if Snyder pulls a surprise from his rabbit hat)


I was raised on Curt Swan's version of Superman so I guess that makes me an old timer lol.:yay:

[klark cent]

I was raised on Curt Swan's version of Superman so I guess that makes me an old timer lol.:yay:

Count me in :woot:

[Jake Cassidy]

Nolan actually "stole" Hardy and Hathaway for TDKR, a very good Lex Luthor and more than a decent Lois Lane respectively...

Yeah. That bastard. :cmad:


:woot:

[Dark Knight]

http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/supermanhammer-1.jpg



Use another suit! The SR suit sucks!

Dammit!

[solidsnake86]

^that image has far greater problems then the suit. I don't understand why every manip of an actor require Reeve's helmet hair as if thats a requirment for superman. Honestly it makes the actors look worse when you shove that perfectly coiffed 70's hair on them.

[Lead Cenobite]

^that image has far greater problems then the suit. I don't understand why every manip of an actor require Reeve's helmet hair as if thats a requirment for superman. Honestly it makes the actors look worse when you shove that perfectly coiffed 70's hair on them.

Isn't that Hammer's own hair though? Except for the recoloring?

[Eddie Dean]

Posted this in the manip thread. Ten second manip of Michael Fassbender as Superman. Credit to MAN O STEEL for most of the work.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/625/fassbendersuperman.jpg

[Tra-El]

Use another suit! The SR suit sucks!

Dammit!

EXACTLY! Everything about it screams 'POOP." Really, I don't think I like ANYTHING about the Returns suite. It's so damn cheesy! That belt is hilarious. It's just so JV to me. What a bomb that movie was. Damn, I'm ready to hear atleast some rumors of the new movie! Anything!

[DorkyFresh]

if this is basically Superman Begins then Fassbender is just too old.

[KyleDW2]

After looking at the "Hathaway is Catwoman" threads..... this place is going to be a disaster! :csad:

Well, I only have one thing to say to that.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs074.snc6/168420_146408275417957_100001463569006_299809_5146 795_n.jpg

[I Am The Knight]

Are you s****ing me???

[Majik1387]

Dark Knight, how about you look up some of the Superman suits that manippers should use because your greedy complaints are annoying.