The Official Superman Casting & Discussion Thread

[SuperMike335!!]

If people can get around that he was already Wolverine (and I think movie audiences would adjust to it just fine), he might be the ideal guy. I think he's better suited (no pun intended) for the tall and handsome Superman than he is for the short and bestial Wolverine to begin with.

The only thing is if he'd want to do it...and play yet another comic hero. But then again, it's not like his career is in great danger of being too typcast. He's proven that he can play a lot of other things very well...so this could be yet more $$ in the bank.

I don't think they would be able to convince me.

Problem is I am too familiar with him already.

I would have too much trouble not seeing Hugh dressed as Superman, vs. being able to suspend belief.

I agree he has the right height and build, and acting ability, but keep in mind that he did great even in the first X-film and was an unknown at the time.

Find someone with even that shred of expereince, who also has Hugh's physical credentials, and you are set.

[KalMart]

I don't think they would be able to convince me.

Problem is I am too familiar with him already.

I would have too much trouble not seeing Hugh dressed as Superman, vs. being able to suspend belief.

I agree he has the right height and build, and acting ability, but keep in mind that he did great even in the first X-film and was an unknown at the time.

Find someone with even that shred of expereince, who also has Hugh's physical credentials, and you are set.

I get you. That's why I said in the beginning that it's too bad he's already been Wolverine.

[manofsteel4life]

What about Eric Dane?

[Alonsovich]

Well... if we're going for that type of actors it wouldn't be bad either... I wouldn't have a problem seeing people like Jackman, Eric Bana or Jim Caviezel as Supes, IMO...:o

[hobo123]

what about Ethan Peck

http://www.hungergamestrilogy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ethan-peck3.jpg

[GreenKToo]

Well... if we're going for that type of actors it wouldn't be bad either... I wouldn't have a problem seeing people like Jackman, Eric Bana or Jim Caviezel as Supes, IMO...:o
Co-sign...

[TheWatcher]

I would take Jackman or Bana over Caviezel any day. Why? Because they have good body frames,Caviezel doesn't.

[Strider14]

what about Ethan Peck

http://www.hungergamestrilogy.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/ethan-peck3.jpg

Another wimpy, boyish Superman candidate. No thank you.

[hopefuldreamer]

I don't really have a top choice as of now. Cavill just doesn't have the look for Supes to me. I'd probably have to look into more actors that I'm not yet familiar with. I think they may have to go with a relatively unknown guy...or maybe an established actor that;s really good, but we'll have to give some leeway in the overall look....which Cavill may meet, but I'd have to watch more of him.

If I had to choose between the two above scenarios...i'd say the acting is more important, but he should at least have a good, relatively tall and physical frame to start with.

Nah, to be honest, I don't know why Cavill is even in my top two... it's not so much that I like him for the role, but that I don't hate him as much as most of the others :yay:

Like I said....find a good actor who's has a good enough build to approach Superman's physique. I kinda' wished Hugh Jackman wasn't already prominently associated with another popular comic character.

I really like Jackman, but I don't see the look personally. Have you got a pic that really shows it?

What about Eric Dane?

My interest is peaked. I think I like him.

38 (bit old, but hey, Hamm is 39) , 6'1, nice broad shoulders, deep slightly soft voice, but can be gruff.
I'll prob go off him in a day, but for now, i'm liking it :)

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:B0E3YCbtRMFTDM:http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jFbqtsH14W8/SKJO_8iVKtI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/IP33_6KFFGQ/s400/Eric+Dane.jpg&t=1

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2009/08/20/1225764/313929-mcsteamy-eric-dane-threesome-tape.jpg

His hair is totally grey though, but they can dye that... :p

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

[Young Superman]

I think Garrett Hedlund could pull off Superman.

[SuperMike335!!]

My interest is peaked. I think I like him.

38 (bit old, but hey, Hamm is 39) , 6'1, nice broad shoulders, deep slightly soft voice, but can be gruff.
I'll prob go off him in a day, but for now, i'm liking it :)

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:B0E3YCbtRMFTDM:http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_jFbqtsH14W8/SKJO_8iVKtI/AAAAAAAAB1Y/IP33_6KFFGQ/s400/Eric+Dane.jpg&t=1

http://resources1.news.com.au/images/2009/08/20/1225764/313929-mcsteamy-eric-dane-threesome-tape.jpg




What matters to me is that he LOOKS much younger than 38.

He does have the right starting build. If that is the way he is 90% of the time he could bulk up. Not so far away that a bodybuilding coach could not have the right build on him within several months.

[hopefuldreamer]

What matters to me is that he LOOKS much younger than 38.
.

Oh totally agreed.

But he does look quite old...

http://0.tqn.com/d/mensfashion/1/0/m/c/EricDane.jpg

I'm just not sure if it's just the hair, and there is something to work with, or if we shouldn't be looking this far on in age groups.

[manofsteel4life]

Oh totally agreed.

But he does look quite old...

http://0.tqn.com/d/mensfashion/1/0/m/c/EricDane.jpg

I'm just not sure if it's just the hair, and there is something to work with, or if we shouldn't be looking this far on in age groups.

you know the only reason i even thought of him, was when i was watching open water 2. Its like i cant watch a decent movie without scanning for superman prospects lol

[Jake Cassidy]

Eric Dane for Green Arrow :woot:

[hopefuldreamer]

you know the only reason i even thought of him, was when i was watching open water 2. Its like i cant watch a decent movie without scanning for superman prospects lol

LOL don't worry, i've been doing the same thing. Especially with Lois. Every time I see a strong female character, i wanna suggest her.

Eric Dane for Green Arrow :woot:

Yeah he'd be great. I mean really great. I think i'd actually petition for that.

[Alonsovich]

Co-sign...

Screw it... if they go in that route Bana IS THE MAN. Got the height, has the jaw and the look, hell of an actor... it's just the age, but considering this is a one shot film because of the Siegel rights thing... I say give him a paycheck, some blue contact lenses and bulk him up. :o

[KalMart]

Screw it... if they go in that route Bana IS THE MAN. Got the height, has the jaw and the look, hell of an actor... it's just the age, but considering this is a one shot film because of the Siegel rights thing... I say give him a paycheck, some blue contact lenses and bulk him up. :o

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2654/ericbanakatebeahanchopp.jpg

"Just ONE...?!"

[Alonsovich]

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2654/ericbanakatebeahanchopp.jpg

"Just ONE...?!"

Heh...

[That-Guy]

Eric Dane for Green Arrow :woot:

Yeah, I agree with you on that one. I've been saying for years that he looks like the reincarnation of Errol Flynn. I still don't understand why so many people thought he looked like Steve Rogers.


Oh, but on the "role model" note... if it is true that WB wants a squeaky clean actor to play the Big Blue Boy Scout, than you can rule out Eric Dane on account of the stoned threeway sextape scandal. Plus, it probably doesn't help that his wife killed a pedestrian a while back.

[Lobo]

I never got the Dane as Cap thing either. I'd be on board with Bana. In fact Hulk had a great Superman cast. Bana as Supes Jennifer Connolly as Lois, Sam Elliot as Perry, and Josh Lucas as Luthor etc.

[That-Guy]

Yeah, I still love the idea of Bana as Supes. I know he's technically too old now, but he doesn't look it, IMO.

[Rust]

Bana I dont see, but if people are mentioning Jackman I'll suggest James Purefoy who slightly resembles Jackman. I just dont really dig any of them for Supes.

[GreenKToo]

Bana's a pretty big guy already..it wouldnt take much work at all......dudes a sports nutt as well. Races cars, plays australian rules football.
Still, if the rumor about WB only wanting an American in the role is true, then that knocks out alot of solid choices :(

[KalMart]

Still, if the rumor about WB only wanting an American in the role is true, then that knocks out alot of solid choices :(
Where did that rumor come from?

[SuperMike335!!]

Jason Lewis? I realize he is 39, but I think he "looks" a lot younger than Hamm. Just break out the black hair dye.

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/1295/jasonlewis36cr.jpg

[MiddleSuperName]

ya lewis name is on here pages ago

[rdh007]

Seven years of saying the following seems short and long all at once:
Cavill for Kal-El!

[Bruce_Begins]

Rick Malambri for Superman.

He was being considered for Captain America and he was recently in Step Up 3D movie.

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Dizzy+Feet+Foundation+Inaugural+Celebration+ONRNFJ FVsyQl.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/rickmalambri11.jpg

[Aesop Rocks]

Jon Hamm for Superman!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3559/jonhamm.jpg

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3559/jonhamm.jpg

In before too old.

[maenalus]

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[NotFadeAway]

I think Garrett Hedlund could pull off Superman.

If it were a straight forward origin, which it apparently is not, Hedlund would be great. I've said it on here and there for awhile.

[GreenKToo]

@ Kalmart...It was stated awhile back that WB was looking at American actors only..
showtime, I believe, is the one who said that's what he was hearing..If not, my apologies to Show.
I hope its not true, because like I said, it would knock some solid actors out of consideration.

[manofsteel4life]

Rick Malambri for Superman.

He was being considered for Captain America and he was recently in Step Up 3D movie.

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Dizzy+Feet+Foundation+Inaugural+Celebration+ONRNFJ FVsyQl.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/rickmalambri11.jpg

wow! what are the chances he might be considered?....He has the second best look on here, to only BR....and hes a good actor i heard

[SuperMike335!!]

Seven years of saying the following seems short and long all at once:
Cavill for Kal-El!


Goes here from now on brother: http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=337940

[hopefuldreamer]

Bana I dont see, but if people are mentioning Jackman I'll suggest James Purefoy who slightly resembles Jackman. I just dont really dig any of them for Supes.

46?

Jason Lewis? I realize he is 39, but I think he "looks" a lot younger than Hamm. Just break out the black hair dye.



Maybe Whitney Fordman?

Rick Malambri for Superman.

He was being considered for Captain America and he was recently in Step Up 3D movie.

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Dizzy+Feet+Foundation+Inaugural+Celebration+ONRNFJ FVsyQl.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/rickmalambri11.jpg

You know, people have suggested him so many times, and i've always kind of ignored it, but having taken the time to actually look at him, he does have a great look. Love the jawline.

He ticks all the boxes. 6'2. 27 years old.

Good body:
http://www.onyx-vice.com/storage/rick.jpeg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1280123864970

The Voice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNPjtSEcsEo

He's an almost completely unknown, so other than Step Up 3d, we've not much to go on (and i'm not basing any judgement on that.


Can someone draw some glasses on this?

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_xwDC7L465-k/TFd9_8g1xgI/AAAAAAAAEwg/uyay4M2CSz0/RickMalambri-DaManMagazineAgostoSetembro-2010-BDZ1-7.jpg

Jon Hamm for Superman!

In before too old.

Already too old.

[Aesop Rocks]

Not really, no.

[DorkyFresh]

if WB plans on earning a sequel with this "one-shot" Superman movie, then yes...Hamm is too old.

as for Rick, he has a good voice and a GREAT look. he looks like Superman without looking like Reeve OR Routh, however, i haven't seen him act...which is a determining factor for my opinion of who should play Supes.

[Jake Cassidy]

Jon Hamm as Superman? No.

Jon Hamm as Lex Luthor? **** yes!!!

[C. Lee]

Jon Hamm as Superman? No.

Jon Hamm as Lex Luthor? **** yes!!!

Did you see that comedy video he made as Lex asking for government refund money....it was hilarious.

[manofsteel4life]

Rick Malambri could be the next superman for me! Im fully behind him, but im a little sad already cause when i like a guy to get cast, he never does. Anyways, he would be perfect, and i can see him growing into the role as well. Not to mention, girls will definetly run to see him in this movie, cause it seems like the love him, which is always a plus....i mean you cant have an ugly supes..:cwink:

[Asr]

Wow, Rick Malambri could be good. He'd be my #2 pick after Cavill.

[SuperMike335!!]

I like Malambri, but if he does get cast I want him to be set up working with a serious bodybuilding coach.

Not saying he needs to "become" a bodybuilder, and that is impossible within the short amount of time before filming anyway.

What I mean is that would allow him to pack on the 100% maximum amount of muscle before filming.

Add to that a thin layer of muscle deffintion to have the suit stitched too (ala spiderman) and he may look good in it.

[manofsteel4life]

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2009/12/rick-malambri-august-man-december-2009.jpg
:cwink:

[manofsteel4life]

I like Malambri, but if he does get cast I want him to be set up working with a serious bodybuilding coach.

Not saying he needs to "become" a bodybuilder, and that is impossible within the short amount of time before filming anyway.

What I mean is that would allow him to pack on the 100% maximum amount of muscle before filming.

Add to that a thin layer of muscle deffintion to have the suit stitched too (ala spiderman) and he may look good in it.

yea seriously....i was just thinking the same thing....cause right now hes just toned.....by the way......where did this guy come from? lol.....i know he was in the surrogates, but do you know of any movie besides step up that hes been in, to get a better idea of his acting? Cause his voice and looks are spot on

[Eddie Dean]

I'm getting a Charlie Sheen vibe from Malambri.

[manofsteel4life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJHfjJu8h10

just trying to get a taste of his supes and maybe a bolder clark side?

[manofsteel4life]

I'm getting a Charlie Sheen vibe from Malambri.

why's that, if you dont mind me asking? lol

[rdh007]

EDIT: My apologies, just read the rules and regs from Showtime.

[Eddie Dean]

why's that, if you dont mind me asking? lol

It's mostly in the eyebrows -

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media-cdn/jj1/headlines/2009/12/rick-malambri-august-man-december-2009.jpg http://a.imageshack.us/img46/9601/charliesheen30017.jpg

:awesome:

[manofsteel4life]

lol..ok, as long as its not his attitude wise...:cwink:....but what are the chances of him getting cast :whatever:

[MAN O STEEL]

Can someone draw some glasses on this?


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Steve

[manofsteel4life]

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Steve

You are awesome 

[baleheadbrasil]

really does not matter if the actor is American or not...

[Young Superman]

Rick Malambri for Superman.

He was being considered for Captain America and he was recently in Step Up 3D movie.

http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Dizzy+Feet+Foundation+Inaugural+Celebration+ONRNFJ FVsyQl.jpg
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/rickmalambri11.jpg

He looks the part.


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Steve

Awesome!

[missM]

I think Malambri is a perfect fit for the role :)
Found this pic posted by a support team of his on Twitter

http://s3.directupload.net/images/100825/temp/jsihbaqs.jpg (http://s3.directupload.net/file/d/2262/jsihbaqs_jpg.htm)

[RachelDawes]

Assuming his acting's any good I'm glad to see Malambri has a support team on Twitter. His look is great.

[elgaz]

+1 for Malambri, definitely has all the qualities needed for a Superman actor. And at 6"2, he just about fits into the height category too.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_xwDC7L465-k/TFd9_vQtqpI/AAAAAAAAEwc/Vu6DjhQIwVw/RickMalambri-DaManMagazineAgostoSetembro-2010-BDZ1-6.jpg

[KalMart]

He looks a bit too baby-faced.

[TheWatcher]

Has anyone seen him act?

[Polux]

Where are the Harmon Walsh supporters ?? He´s still my favorite choice...(...right behind BR, or course :awesome:)

Polux

[TheWatcher]

I would like Walsh in the role. I would like to see him act though.

[RachelDawes]

He looks a bit too baby-faced.

Has Malambri ever played a convincing badass? If he has, the baby-facedness won't matter so much.

[KalMart]

Has Malambri ever played a convincing badass? If he has, the baby-facedness won't matter so much.

A badass baby, maybe?

[flickchick85]

I've said it before - I really, really love Malambri's look for this role. But of course, that's not enough. Wish we knew more about his acting skills. Still, if we heard the producers were seriously considering him and he was impressing them in the audition room, then yeah, I would probably end up doing a little dance of joy. I MUCH prefer his look to Harmon Walsh's, and I like his whole demeanor and voice in the couple of interviews I've seen.

[Lobo]

Harmon Walsh looks toosimilar to Bale IMO

[MAN O STEEL]

Here's what I don't get. Alot of people feel when posting choices here that the person they pick has to be some guy with supposed acting cred like Hamm or Caviezel, but seem to fail in realising that it all comes down to the audition & how they approach the character. You can take the greatest actor ever & he could fail at understanding what it takes to play Superman. So when people say no to malambri or some other person they deem unworthy due to supposed lack of talent, it kinda irks me since all we can do as fans is cast based off looks. You can post 50 clips of someone not acting very good but until you show that person failing at playing Superman in an audition then it's all just pointless. We can & should only judge based on looks, since it's the only thing we can know will or will not work 100%. that is all




Steve

[daywalker2007]

i'd say right about now, Malambri is probably the number 1 choice out there for WB if they are not going to use Routh again.

Has all the attributes required, for all we know, he could turn out to be the perfect casting.

[MAN O STEEL]

Was supposed to be Malambri in full costume but I ran out of resources & ended up getting bored. lol


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Steve

[Young Superman]

Was supposed to be Malambri in full costume but I ran out of resources & ended up getting bored. lol


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Steve

Not bad.

[Rust]

Was supposed to be Malambri in full costume but I ran out of resources & ended up getting bored. lol


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Steve


Whoa, manips can really do the job. This is pretty amazing.

Still, not sold entirely on this guy. He's abit droopy-eyed and somehow reminds me of Routh.


Here's Hammer again. Good voice, ok acting... I think. Scroll down: http://www.insidesocal.com/outinhollywood/2008/10/my-interview-with-armie-hammer.html

[Ring Deacon]

Was supposed to be Malambri in full costume but I ran out of resources & ended up getting bored. lol


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Steve

He has a good look for Superman, but can he play the part the way it was meant to be played? I am all for a guy that looks like Superman to get the role, but I want him to make me think he is Superman from the first scene to the last. If Rick can do that then I am all for him. Like MOS said it all comes down to the audition and if he understands the role.

I doubt though he will get an audition. Didn't Nolan say that he wasn't looking at anyone who auditioned for Superman Returns?

[Slugster]

Well I think if he doesnt look like Superman people will think that he aint Superman
like Routh He looked good as Sups but the hair and Suit was Wrong and it help drive the movie down. I am going to fix a Manip useing the Rick face that has been fixed to look like Superman I think he looks good as Sups

[manofsteel4life]

He has a good look for Superman, but can he play the part the way it was meant to be played? I am all for a guy that looks like Superman to get the role, but I want him to make me think he is Superman from the first scene to the last. If Rick can do that then I am all for him. Like MOS said it all comes down to the audition and if he understands the role.

I doubt though he will get an audition. Didn't Nolan say that he wasn't looking at anyone who auditioned for Superman Returns?

Did he ever audition for Sr?

[AntMan]

Why is a babyfaced Superman a bad thing? It fits in with his farm boy/guy next door vibe.

[Young Superman]

Why is a babyfaced Superman a bad thing? It fits in with his farm boy/guy next door vibe.

Agreed

[Aesop Rocks]

Yeah, I have no problem with him being a babyface.

[Slugster]

still working on this but...
http://a.imageshack.us/img837/438/batsup.jpg

[Ultimate_Superman]

Why is a babyfaced Superman a bad thing? It fits in with his farm boy/guy next door vibe.
Not only that it fits the face of a guy everyone can trust. I mean Superman is not suppose to look hard or angry or moody. He is suppose to have that baby face look to himself.

[Superman Prime]

Not only that it fits the face of a guy everyone can trust. I mean Superman is not suppose to look hard or angry or moody. He is suppose to have that baby face look to himself.

It stands to reason that Superman needs to look very masculine (read: man), especially in the face. More often than not he's been quite chiseled and hunky in the comics.

[GinsterHead]

That's true, but he still needs to look trustworthy. I don't think Supes should have a dour, beat-up, constantly grimacing face...

...besides, Batman's the one who's supposed to look like that. :hehe:

[Young Superman]

still working on this but...
http://a.imageshack.us/img837/438/batsup.jpg

Looks great.

That's true, but he still needs to look trustworthy. I don't think Supes should have a dour, beat-up, constantly grimacing face...

...besides, Batman's the one who's supposed to look like that. :hehe:

Agreed and well said. That's one of the reasons I don't want Jon Hamm to play Superman.

[flickchick85]

Here's what I don't get. Alot of people feel when posting choices here that the person they pick has to be some guy with supposed acting cred like Hamm or Caviezel, but seem to fail in realising that it all comes down to the audition & how they approach the character. You can take the greatest actor ever & he could fail at understanding what it takes to play Superman. So when people say no to malambri or some other person they deem unworthy due to supposed lack of talent, it kinda irks me since all we can do as fans is cast based off looks. You can post 50 clips of someone not acting very good but until you show that person failing at playing Superman in an audition then it's all just pointless. We can & should only judge based on looks, since it's the only thing we can know will or will not work 100%. that is all




Steve
I get what you're saying, but when you bring Hamm and Caviezel into it, your argument gets kinda shaky, imo. Why? Because those who support Hamm and Caviezel are doing so based on the rumor that they want an older, more established Superman. And IN THAT CASE, a completely unknown actor is highly, highly unlikely. Because if there's a guy in his late 30's who actually looks like Superman running around in Hollywood but hasn't done a single work of note yet...then the ODDS are simply that he may not be the best actor, as Hollywood is always starving for real leading men. It's one thing to find a 20-something guy who looks like Supes and is just getting started in the business. That makes sense for a young Supes. That's why I'm all for Malambri if a younger guy is what they want and if he impresses the producers. But it's a whole other thing when you're looking for a mature guy with gravitas who should have enough experience to be a vet at this point.

So no, if the rumors that they want an older, more mature Superman pan out, then I don't see a reason why known acting skills shouldn't be the priority.

Also, I realize since I'm on a comic book fan message board that I'm in the minority, but I've always felt essence is more important than the exact look. If they carry themselves like Superman, have the presence of Superman and can project all the qualities that Superman is meant to represent better than someone who looks like the perfect image of Superman, then they'll get my vote every time.

[Aesop Rocks]

Jon Hamm > a lot of the other contenders. It's just a truth everyone will have to come to realize.

[dulcetpine]

Okay, this is where I am lost. Superman, coming from a hard working farm family is the baby face, but Bruce Wayne, born with the silver spoon in his mouth is the gritty and gruff guy? WTF?

[That-Guy]

Jon Hamm > a lot of the other contenders. It's just a truth everyone will have to come to realize.

But they won't. People on this site will shoot down a Superman candidate if his left toe is bigger than his right one.

[Alonsovich]

But they won't. People on this site will shoot down a Superman candidate if his left toe is bigger than his right one.

Or saying a 6'1 candidate is too short and then at the same time supporting someone who is 6'2... :o

[C. Lee]

Okay, this is where I am lost. Superman, coming from a hard working farm family is the baby face, but Bruce Wayne, born with the silver spoon in his mouth is the gritty and gruff guy? WTF?

Hit them both in the face with a 2x4...which one will look gritty and gruff afterwards.

[C. Lee]

Or saying a 6'1 candidate is too short and then at the same time supporting someone who is 6'2... :o

You know what they say...give 'em an inch and they'll want a mile.

[dulcetpine]

Hit them both in the face with a 2x4...which one will look gritty and gruff afterwards.

:woot:

[KalMart]

Okay, this is where I am lost. Superman, coming from a hard working farm family is the baby face, but Bruce Wayne, born with the silver spoon in his mouth is the gritty and gruff guy? WTF?

Unless they've had a particularly traumatic and physically-exhausting/draining life that would affect them physiologically, they'll both pretty much have the facial features they were born with and grew into. It's just that I think most folks don't picture Superman having cherubic facial characteristics. Although with the hair and makeup, thy could probably work around that with the aforementioned guy well enough.

[betamox]

Jon Hamm for Superman!

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3559/jonhamm.jpg

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3559/jonhamm.jpg

In before too old.

Nope he's just not for me !

[SuperMike335!!]

You know what they say...give 'em an inch and they'll want a mile.

I thought it was "give them and inch, and they think their a ruler".

Superman's face as I see it, very Clint Walker looking, not unlike Alex Ross depictions:

http://a.imageshack.us/img96/2060/alexross.jpg


Good looking, strong and masculine.

Not exactly a baby face, as he looks too manly, but not gritty like a man who has had his face punched too many times either.

Not only that it fits the face of a guy everyone can trust. I mean Superman is not suppose to look hard or angry or moody. He is suppose to have that baby face look to himself.

I YOUR opinion he should look like a baby face.

Not mine, but it could just be a dissagreement of descriptions.

I see it as he should not look like a man that has been beaten down by life a lot.

Now, if maculine is still included in your definition of "baby face", then we just are arguing weather masculine fits that description.

For me I see Masculine and rugged as different than babyface.

I see Superman as masculine and rugged, as well as very good looking.

[betamox]

Where are the Harmon Walsh supporters ?? He´s still my favorite choice...(...right behind BR, or course :awesome:)

Polux

I would be one of those !

[JBElliott]

I'm not sure it's been posted in this thread, but here's Superman drawn by JamalYIgle and posted in the costume thread here (http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=18809336&postcount=3248).

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JamalIgle/My%20Art/Supermansketch.jpg

To me this is perfect. The perfect build, the perfect suit and the perfect cross between Chris Reeves and Clint Walker.

[SuperMike335!!]

I'm not sure it's been posted in this thread, but here's Superman drawn by JamalYIgle and posted in the costume thread here (http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=18809336&postcount=3248).

To me this is perfect. The perfect build, the perfect suit and the perfect cross between Chris Reeves and Clint Walker.

Heck, the two WERE a lot alike as it was!

The only two difference is that Walker had bigger muscles, they had a different nose shape, but both nose types work for superman however.

Both had steel blue eyes, strong cheekbones, strong square Jaw with a cleft chin. Both were tall men too. Their hair even looked similar, just that Reeve used black hair dye and Walker's was naturally jet black, but similar hair type none the less.

http://a.imageshack.us/img824/8632/cwstmdesertportrait.jpg

Granted in this picture Walker was already inhis 40's, but you can still see they looked similar.

http://a.imageshack.us/img215/9081/255a.jpg

I think using both guys as an extablished range of what superman should look like is a good idea.

If we got something inbetween you will not catch me complaining about it.

[JBElliott]

Heck, the two WERE a lot alike as it was!

The only two difference is that Walker had bigger muscles, they had a different nose shape, but both nose types work for superman however.

Both had steel blue eyes, strong cheekbones, strong square Jaw with a cleft chin. Both were tall men too. Their hair even looked similar, just that Reeve used black hair dye and Walker's was naturally jet black, but similar hair type none the less.

All true. With JamalYIgle's Walker/Reeves interpretation we've got two working comic artists who see things that way. The other was Phil Noto who said whenever he drew Superman he was thinking of Walker in an interview in Wizard a while back. Now if only WB would listen to those guys!

[Aesop Rocks]

See, Jon Hamm's character in Mad Men is essentially Clark Kent/Superman.

In the show, Don Draper IS a farmboy from a small town. He does things in his life and eventually moves to a big city. Don Draper is literally just a powerless Superman.

[SuperMike335!!]

All true. With JamalYIgle's Walker/Reeves interpretation we've got two working comic artists who see things that way. The other was Phil Noto who said whenever he drew Superman he was thinking of Walker in an interview in Wizard a while back. Now if only WB would listen to those guys!

For sure.

Alex Ross also mentioned in a Wizard interview Clint Walker's likeness to Superman and that Clint would have made a spot on Superman in the 1960's if a TV show/movie had been filmed in that decade.

I don't think its a coincidence that his Superman looks a lot like Clint in a his paintings either.

Here is a manip I made while back, started with Reeve as the template. I made the muscles a little bigger, and added Clint's face.

Actually I think its a good approximation of what Clint would have looked like in the classic costume, as he and Reeve did have similar physical proportions as far as leg to arm to torso ratio and head to body size.

http://a.imageshack.us/img693/1066/clintwalkernewface5poin.jpg

[Young Superman]

I'm not sure it's been posted in this thread, but here's Superman drawn by JamalYIgle and posted in the costume thread here (http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=18809336&postcount=3248).

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/JamalIgle/My%20Art/Supermansketch.jpg

To me this is perfect. The perfect build, the perfect suit and the perfect cross between Chris Reeves and Clint Walker.

Awesome!

[Young Superman]

See, Jon Hamm's character in Mad Men is essentially Clark Kent/Superman.

In the show, Don Draper IS a farmboy from a small town. He does things in his life and eventually moves to a big city. Don Draper is literally just a powerless Superman.

Jon Hamm's face looks too haggard for the role of Superman too me.

[Aesop Rocks]

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3559/jonhamm.jpg

Doesn't too look haggard to me.

[missM]

http://rickmalambrionline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Cartwright_RickMalambri1.jpg

I don't know, but this man certainly doesn't look like a babyface to me. And as far as Malambri's acting skills are concerned, I think he can pull it of. He has been working hard to achieve his goals in life and he would be working hard to pull of this role.
Besides, Malambri is a little comic book / superhero geek himself...

[KalMart]

For sure.

Alex Ross also mentioned in a Wizard interview Clint Walker's likeness to Superman and that Clint would have made a spot on Superman in the 1960's if a TV show/movie had been filmed in that decade.

I don't think its a coincidence that his Superman looks a lot like Clint in a his paintings either.

Here is a manip I made while back, started with Reeve as the template. I made the muscles a little bigger, and added Clint's face.

Actually I think its a good approximation of what Clint would have looked like in the classic costume, as he and Reeve did have similar physical proportions as far as leg to arm to torso ratio and head to body size.

http://a.imageshack.us/img693/1066/clintwalkernewface5poin.jpg
May all-time pick would still be Rock Hudson...


http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/9389/05062010rockhudson.jpg

http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/3426/hudsonrockcolor15.jpg

[Young Superman]

http://rickmalambrionline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Cartwright_RickMalambri1.jpg

I don't know, but this man certainly doesn't look like a babyface to me. And as far as Malambri's acting skills are concerned, I think he can pull it of. He has been working hard to achieve his goals in life and he would be working hard to pull of this role.
Besides, Malambri is a little comic book / superhero geek himself...

Agreed

[missM]

http://rickmalambrionline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_1%7E11.jpg
Got another picture here

[Aesop Rocks]

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/7373/jonhammasdondraper.jpg

[KalMart]

http://rickmalambrionline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_1%7E11.jpg
Got another picture here

?????


http://i34.tinypic.com/28aqko2.jpg


:awesome::woot::oldrazz:

[Aesop Rocks]

LOL!! :grin:

[Young Superman]

IMO Jon Hamm's more Frank Castle/Punisher then Clark Kent/Superman.

[Aesop Rocks]

But Don Draper is literally just a powerless Superman. LOL

[Lobo]

Malambri has been my choice for awhile, and still is, if howver they go for an older Superman which is a very likely possibility, I'd go with David Boreanaz

[missM]

http://rickmalambrionline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_1%7E11.jpg
Got another picture here

For all those who can't recognize that person, it's another picture of Malambri. Sorry someone got inbetween the other and that post, they should've together

[SuperMike335!!]

May all-time pick would still be Rock Hudson...



He actually had a similar look as Walker did.

I think Walker had a better physique however, and Walker actually had natural blue eyes (if we are talking closest natural likeness).

I think Hudson looked a little more stary eyed baby faced, and Walker was more rugged.

Take your pick depending on your taste though as either one had a great look, and Rock is high on my list of all time likeness to Superman.

If the next guy to get cast had a face like Rock Hudson you would not catch me griping about it, you can take that to the bank.

[KalMart]

http://rickmalambrionline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_1%7E11.jpg
Got another picture here

????


http://i35.tinypic.com/kuhbd.jpg


I'm sorry....I'll stop now. :woot::cwink::oldrazz:

[KalMart]

He actually had a similar look as Walker did.

I think Walker had a better physique however, and Walker actually had natural blue eyes (if we are talking closest natural likeness).

I think Hudson looked a little more stary eyed baby faced, and Walker was more rugged.

Take your pick depending on your taste though as either one had a great look, and Rock is high on my list of all time likeness to Superman.

If the next guy to get cast had a face like Rock Hudson you would not catch me griping about it, you can take that to the bank.
I think Hudson just had a little more 'gentleness' in his face and all, which I felt fit Supes' character a bit better than Walker's. But Walker certainly had the bigger physique. But yeah, either one.

[missM]

????


http://i35.tinypic.com/kuhbd.jpg


I'm sorry....I'll stop now. :woot::cwink::oldrazz:

Oh, hell... Marc McGrath would make for a really awesome Superman :P Let's spice up this discussion bout who to cast, who not to cast a bit ;)

[KalMart]

Oh, hell... Marc McGrath would make for a really awesome Superman :P Let's spice up this discussion bout who to cast, who not to cast a bit ;)

OKay....


How 'bout...don't cast this guy....

http://rickmalambrionline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_1%7E11.jpg

.....because he looks like Marc McGrath?


:oldrazz:

[Eddie Dean]

But Don Draper is literally just a powerless Superman. LOL
And he played Clark Kent on 30 Rock. :awesome:

[Aesop Rocks]

He also played Lex Luthor. :awesome:

[missM]

OKay....


How 'bout...don't cast this guy....



.....because he looks like Marc McGrath?


:oldrazz:

Wohooo, much better comparison than the one of Malambri being described as Ashton Kutchers brother ;)
McGrath sure as h*** doesn't look like a babyface
:woot:

[KalMart]

Wohooo, much better comparison than the one of Malambri being described as Ashton Kutchers brother ;)
Right...he's more like a cousin.

McGrath sure as h*** doesn't look like a babyface
:woot:
But no older than 2nd grade, though. ;)

[7heBoss]

I don't really have any particular actor in mind as of now but i know i don't want Jon Hamm to play Superman. How can I put this, he looks... past his prime

[Changeling]

I want Jonny Hammy for Soupy

[Changeling]

I think Eddie Dean had a cast list a while back that I REALLY liked a lot.
I think it had Jon Hamm as Supes, Viggo Mortensen as Lex, and Diane Kruger as Lois. I think that's perfection.
Eddie- if youre reading this and still have that image saved on your computer, itd be awesome if you could post it again cuz I cant find it and thought it was reaaaaaally nicely cast.
EDIT-here it is: http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=17714877&postcount=2116

The only things I would change would be the Metallo and Brainiac.
I feel like Brainiac needs to have a really good voice actor, and I can barely understand Ken Watanabe most of the time.

[Eddie Dean]

Ha ha, thanks. I posted an updated one in the DC Casting thread too -

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8173/supermanclarkkentcopy.png
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8173/supermanclarkkentcopy.png)

:awesome:

[Changeling]

JESUS!!!!!!! Thats great!!! I love all those!

[Young Superman]

I don't really have any particular actor in mind as of now but i know i don't want Jon Hamm to play Superman. How can I put this, he looks... past his prime
Agreed

[Sam]

Ha ha, thanks. I posted an updated one in the DC Casting thread too -

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8173/supermanclarkkentcopy.png
(http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/8173/supermanclarkkentcopy.png)

:awesome:

Im still not convinced about Jon Hamm as Superman. But Diane Kruger as Lois Laner is a great idea!!

[DorkyFresh]

the more i see of Malambri, the more i think he'd look great as Superman. i started the illustration i did in the costume thread months ago, but i even think my rendition of Superman looks a bit like Malambri.

[daywalker2007]

Was supposed to be Malambri in full costume but I ran out of resources & ended up getting bored. lol


http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/2256/premieretouchstonepictu.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/premieretouchstonepictu.jpg/)

Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)





Steve

great manip, looks like he just stepped out of a comic book!

I have to say, he really does look the part.
After Routh, he's my second choice.

Perfect age, perfect height, and look. I reckon he is going to audition no doubt about it, he actually wants the role.

Its better to have an actor who wants to do the role, as opposed to someone thinking a superhero role is just another payday.

[That-Guy]

Im still not convinced about Jon Hamm as Superman. But Diane Kruger as Lois Laner is a great idea!!

Funny... my feelings are the EXACT opposite...

[Aesop Rocks]

I don't understand this whole "Hamm is too old" argument. Isn't this Superman supposed to be an ALREADY ESTABLISHED CHARACTER?

It's not that hard to go as far as say that Superman already did his Superman ****, so no one screwed with him. Thus creating world peace. Jon Hamm would be a brilliant older Superman. Everyone just needs to stop all the denying.

[MAN O STEEL]

I don't understand this whole "Hamm is too old" argument. Isn't this Superman supposed to be an ALREADY ESTABLISHED CHARACTER?

It's not that hard to go as far as say that Superman already did his Superman ****, so no one screwed with him. Thus creating world peace. Jon Hamm would be a brilliant older Superman. Everyone just needs to stop all the denying.


It's not so much about the age of the character in the new movie it's the age of the actor. Getting someone to fit the bill of an established Superman doesn't mean going & casting a 40 year old who looks almost 50. You have to think long term when dealing with any movie like this, whether it's intended to be just a solo movie or not. Hamm might look ok enough now (Not so much in my opinion) but if the movies a hit & sequels are made, you don't want a fat old Superman, who's noticeably aged, I don't give a rats anus how good his acting may be. Hamm is a stubby figured, balding old man, you might as well get Al Bundy to play Superman. You need someone who looks old enough to play an established Superman but young enough that he'll appeal to the young people & not feel like their watching their dad. You my friend need to stop denying :cwink:




Steve

[Aesop Rocks]

This is why I never come to the Superman or Batman boards.

[MAN O STEEL]

This is why I never come to the Superman or Batman boards.


Feel free to keep it that way, no one's stopping you pal.




Steve

[Aesop Rocks]

Thanks for the tip, Steve.




Corey

[That-Guy]

So Hamm is balding now? What's next? Crooked teeth? Six fingers? A third nipple?

Some of you guys are letting your opinions on casting Superman make you completely delusional.

[Rust]

Perfect age, perfect height, and look. I reckon he is going to audition no doubt about it, he actually wants the role.

Does he? Link?

[Ultimate_Superman]

I thought it was "give them and inch, and they think their a ruler".

Superman's face as I see it, very Clint Walker looking, not unlike Alex Ross depictions:

http://a.imageshack.us/img96/2060/alexross.jpg


Good looking, strong and masculine.

Not exactly a baby face, as he looks too manly, but not gritty like a man who has had his face punched too many times either.



I YOUR opinion he should look like a baby face.

Not mine, but it could just be a dissagreement of descriptions.

I see it as he should not look like a man that has been beaten down by life a lot.

Now, if maculine is still included in your definition of "baby face", then we just are arguing weather masculine fits that description.

For me I see Masculine and rugged as different than babyface.

I see Superman as masculine and rugged, as well as very good looking.If you look at how Superman has been drawn over the years to only one to really make him look weathered rugged and masculine (Jon Hamm) is Alex Ross. Most have artists drawn Superman with a more babyface look to him. Superman is drawn with a somewhat rugged look but not one that cant be fixed by getting in shape and working out. But he is suppose to have that babyface look to him more then the rugged look which is what he mostly has in all his comics.

[elgaz]

Alex Ross's version of Superman is a great one, but also very old school. It's not one I ever thought would translate well to a modern day film version. And that is one of the reasons I don't want Hamm in the role either. Asides from the fact that he has neither the height nor the build for Superman, he just looks too old now ............. what will he be like in 7 or 8 years when a few sequels are out? He has an old school look which is perfect for his role in Mad Men, but it's not what he need in a potential Superman.

After Reeve, Cain, Welling and Routh, I also feel that younger members of the audience may find a fairly 'old' looking Superman a turn-off. We need this film to do well, and that means appealing to the masses.

[GreenKToo]

hmmm. I really don't have an opinion anymore. I'm not wishcasting anybody else until we get some news, any news.

[betamox]

It's not so much about the age of the character in the new movie it's the age of the actor. Getting someone to fit the bill of an established Superman doesn't mean going & casting a 40 year old who looks almost 50. You have to think long term when dealing with any movie like this, whether it's intended to be just a solo movie or not. Hamm might look ok enough now (Not so much in my opinion) but if the movies a hit & sequels are made, you don't want a fat old Superman, who's noticeably aged, I don't give a rats anus how good his acting may be. Hamm is a stubby figured, balding old man, you might as well get Al Bundy to play Superman. You need someone who looks old enough to play an established Superman but young enough that he'll appeal to the young people & not feel like their watching their dad. You my friend need to stop denying :cwink:




Steve

I truly don't get this fascination with Jon Hamm, i know there are folks who want him,him and only him as Superman. But i think your sentiment here seems correct (not too sure if he's balding or not) but that doesn't matter to me. I am never gonna look at Mr. Hamm and see Superman EVEN if he does get cast !

[That-Guy]

hmmm. I really don't have an opinion anymore. I'm not wishcasting anybody else until we get some news, any news.

I'm with you, bud. I really don't even care anymore. As long as they don't cast someone I absolutely hate (Tatum), I'll just be happy whenever the hell we finally get some kind of news.

[SuperMike335!!]

If you look at how Superman has been drawn over the years to only one to really make him look weathered rugged and masculine (Jon Hamm) is Alex Ross. Most have artists drawn Superman with a more babyface look to him. Superman is drawn with a somewhat rugged look but not one that cant be fixed by getting in shape and working out. But he is suppose to have that babyface look to him more then the rugged look which is what he mostly has in all his comics.

No, in YOUR opinion he should look baby faced.

Have some artists drawn him that way? Sure.

Have other artists, besides Alex Ross, drawn him looking rugged and masculine? Yes.

I consider the way artists like Jim Lee, John Byrne, Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, Leinil Francis Yu, Frank Quietly and even the late Michael Turner to have drawn superman very masculine looking, not what I call a "baby face".

Then again, it could just be a different opinion of the meaning of "baby face", which I consider looking more child like/boyish/effeminate.

Offhand, in a lot of Ross art superman looks older than my taste too, but that has more to do with the lines around the eyes and neck skin wrinkles etc.., what I like are the rugged masculine mainstay chiseled superman features, the strong cheekbones, Jaw, and cleft chin.

Superman CAN look masculine without looking weathered and old, which I agree he does not need.

We could just disagree on the definition of baby faced.

For example I see the features of Reeve, in his prime as rugged and masculine, not what I personally would call a "baby face".

I'm not saying we need a Reeve clone either. Hardly in fact, rather someone who looks as manly.

If by YOUR definition he is a baby face, then we are thinking of a similar look to superman, just using different words to describe it.

http://a.imageshack.us/img130/387/christopherreevesuperma.jpg

When I think "baby faced" that is NOT what I think of.

The words "baby faced" I think of boyish more effeminate leaning facial features, not chiseled masculine features.

Baby faced makes me think of faces like this, which is NEVER how I imagine superman would look.

http://a.imageshack.us/img836/9697/gallerymaintaylorlautne.jpg

[bizbaz20]

It's always so easy to find people who look the part. Alot of the male models who have been suggested look perfect for the role but they need to bring believeablity to the role.

I mean this Malambri guy looks really right for it but do we know if he can act?
Plus, you need to play the more shyer, mild mannered farm boy Clark Kent just as well as the heroic and bold Superman. Versatality is really needed, which, like it or not Chris Reeve had alot of.

[SuperMike335!!]

It's always so easy to find people who look the part. Alot of the male models who have been suggested look perfect for the role but they need to bring believeablity to the role.

I mean this Malambri guy looks really right for it but do we know if he can act?
Plus, you need to play the more shyer, mild mannered farm boy Clark Kent just as well as the heroic and bold Superman. Versatality is really needed, which, like it or not Chris Reeve had alot of.

We could ask that of ANYONE suggested.

Even established actors may not be able to pull of Superman, or Clark.

Its who ever has the talent for the role. Some actors are better and less suited for certain characters.

This is why all of the has it or lack there of is hashed out in a screen test.

Its not like us, on an obscure internet message forum are going to actually decide who gets cast.

Most its just talk over who we think looks like Superman, and who we "think" may be able to play the part.

Good chance the studio guys may not give a rats *** what anyone of us think, least of which if we think someone can act or not.

[JBElliott]

Superman shouldn't have a "baby face".

[KalMart]

No, in YOUR opinion he should look baby faced.

Have some artists drawn him that way? Sure.

Have other artists, besides Alex Ross, drawn him looking rugged and masculine? Yes.

I consider the way artists like Jim Lee, John Byrne, Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, Leinil Francis Yu, Frank Quietly and even the late Michael Turner to have drawn superman very masculine looking, not what I call a "baby face".

Then again, it could just be a different opinion of the meaning of "baby face", which I consider looking more child like/boyish/effeminate.

Offhand, in a lot of Ross art superman looks older than my taste too, but that has more to do with the lines around the eyes and neck skin wrinkles etc.., what I like are the rugged masculine mainstay chiseled superman features, the strong cheekbones, Jaw, and cleft chin.

Superman CAN look masculine without looking weathered and old, which I agree he does not need.

We could just disagree on the definition of baby faced.

For example I see the features of Reeve, in his prime as rugged and masculine, not what I personally would call a "baby face".

I'm not saying we need a Reeve clone either. Hardly in fact, rather someone who looks as manly.

If by YOUR definition he is a baby face, then we are thinking of a similar look to superman, just using different words to describe it.

http://a.imageshack.us/img130/387/christopherreevesuperma.jpg

When I think "baby faced" that is NOT what I think of.

The words "baby faced" I think of boyish more effeminate leaning facial features, not chiseled masculine features.

Baby faced makes me think of faces like this, which is NEVER how I imagine superman would look.

http://a.imageshack.us/img836/9697/gallerymaintaylorlautne.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/1zcnu2s.jpg

Rugged, masculine, AND babyfaced?

[MiddleSuperName]

http://i35.tinypic.com/1zcnu2s.jpg

everyone thought of making this obvious post. only one person was lame enough to actually make it :p lol you didn't think people already thought of this? ha u a sucker

[KalMart]

everyone thought of making this obvious post. only one person was lame enough to actually make it :p lol you didn't think people already thought of this? ha u a sucker

You know you love him.

[MiddleSuperName]

nothing on cain, just saying i could see this post a mile away! ha ha ha it was too obvious duuude.

[KalMart]

nothing on cain, just saying i could see this post a mile away! ha ha ha it was too obvious duuude.

It's all about the right moment.

[MiddleSuperName]

It's all about the right moment.

ha ha ha, ya you did wait on the timing at least :up: props for that.

[KalMart]

Besides...having a babyfaced Superman isn't a big deal when you can just put glasses and a sportcoat/tie on him....

http://i34.tinypic.com/330qz39.jpg http://i37.tinypic.com/2zjj72g.jpg

....and suddenly he looks more mature/manly. Makes it a better disguise too, no? ;)

[MiddleSuperName]

i think every woman in america wanted dean when he looked like season one supes/clark. every guy actually wanted to be clark, cause for the first time ever clark was actually cool and not an idiot nerd.

[KalMart]

i think every woman in america wanted dean when he looked like season one supes/clark. every guy actually wanted to be clark, cause for the first time ever clark was actually cool and not an idiot nerd.
I wanted to be Clark because of the person he's standing next to in that picture on the right.

I really....REALLY...wanted to be Clark....


Oh...did I mention.....

http://i33.tinypic.com/nn1ekw.jpg

...that I really wanted to be Clark....and why....?


Heck...I'd even wear this....

http://i35.tinypic.com/1zcnu2s.jpg

...if it got me closer to....her.....

[SuperMike335!!]

http://i35.tinypic.com/1zcnu2s.jpg

Rugged, masculine, AND babyfaced?

Wrongly used words get the red ink. :woot:

[cin0]

i think every woman in america wanted dean when he looked like season one supes/clark. every guy actually wanted to be clark, cause for the first time ever clark was actually cool and not an idiot nerd.
That's how he should be. The nerd thing is played out. They should just save that for when he's in highschool.

[KalMart]

Wrongly used words get the red ink. :woot:

Wrongly understood sentiment. ;)

[Dark Raven]

May all-time pick would still be Rock Hudson...


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How about Gregory Peck instead:

http://images.easyart.com/i/prints/rw/lg/2/3/Celebrity-Image-Gregory-Peck-233790.jpg

http://www.memorial-walls.com/gregory%20peck.jpg

http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00106/pg-30-Gregory-Peck-_106577s.jpg

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ae/Dorothy_McGuire_and_Gregory_Peck_in_Gentleman%27s_ Agreement_trailer.jpg

You just don't get actors like these old school stars these days. There seemed to be more people who could've played a classic version of Superman in years gone by.

[hopefuldreamer]

yea seriously....i was just thinking the same thing....cause right now hes just toned.....by the way......where did this guy come from? lol.....i know he was in the surrogates, but do you know of any movie besides step up that hes been in, to get a better idea of his acting? Cause his voice and looks are spot on

Unfortunately, Step Up seems to be the only worthwhile role he's landed.

As requested:

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Steve

Yup, it fits :D

Thanks for that!

Here's what I don't get. Alot of people feel when posting choices here that the person they pick has to be some guy with supposed acting cred like Hamm or Caviezel, but seem to fail in realising that it all comes down to the audition & how they approach the character. You can take the greatest actor ever & he could fail at understanding what it takes to play Superman. So when people say no to malambri or some other person they deem unworthy due to supposed lack of talent, it kinda irks me since all we can do as fans is cast based off looks. You can post 50 clips of someone not acting very good but until you show that person failing at playing Superman in an audition then it's all just pointless. We can & should only judge based on looks, since it's the only thing we can know will or will not work 100%. that is all


I agree with you that good actors can play Superman incredibly badly, if they don't approach it right.

But I think posting clips of actors in situations that help us to imagine what their approach to the character might be, is helpful in understanding whether they are worth discussion.

Not so much with Superman, because i've not seen any actors I liked who i've found clips for that showcase their style (though I think Walsh had a few a while back that where a bit macho), but i've posted clips for Lois suggestions of the actresses in roles that show they can play parts of the character i.e. strong independent woman, rambling a bit, high maintenance, etc etc.

Was supposed to be Malambri in full costume but I ran out of resources & ended up getting bored. lol


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Steve

That is truly great!

Why is a babyfaced Superman a bad thing? It fits in with his farm boy/guy next door vibe.

Agreed.

Hit them both in the face with a 2x4...which one will look gritty and gruff afterwards.

:lol: Yeah, I don't understand people who think Superman should look rugged... he's invulnerable, and should look like he has never been dented.

See, Jon Hamm's character in Mad Men is essentially Clark Kent/Superman.

In the show, Don Draper IS a farmboy from a small town. He does things in his life and eventually moves to a big city. Don Draper is literally just a powerless Superman.

But Don Draper is literally just a powerless Superman. LOL

Who's very good at selling cigarettes...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXTJhVBqWOM&feature=related

Doesn't believe in love, and has no hope for life...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XXoxCjdfTY&feature=fvw

Commits adultery...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHgx_nOYKbg&feature=related

Yeah, Don Draper practically IS Superman... :whatever:

http://rickmalambrionline.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Cartwright_RickMalambri1.jpg

I don't know, but this man certainly doesn't look like a babyface to me. And as far as Malambri's acting skills are concerned, I think he can pull it of. He has been working hard to achieve his goals in life and he would be working hard to pull of this role.
Besides, Malambri is a little comic book / superhero geek himself...

I think that someone who has trained that hard as a dancer, would certainly have the discipline to train his body and also learn the character.

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I'm sorry....I'll stop now. :woot::cwink::oldrazz:

Umm... who the hell is this guy, and why do you keep posting him next to malambri in some kind of sarcastic way?

I don't understand this whole "Hamm is too old" argument. Isn't this Superman supposed to be an ALREADY ESTABLISHED CHARACTER?

It's not that hard to go as far as say that Superman already did his Superman ****, so no one screwed with him. Thus creating world peace. Jon Hamm would be a brilliant older Superman. Everyone just needs to stop all the denying.

Yes they are in an world where he is already established, but that doesn't mean he's been already established for 30 years.

There are so many reason why he shouldn't look this old in the movie, some of which are story related and some more practical.

For example, I think that casting a good looking guy in his mid 20's is a more sensible idea in terms of drawing people to the movie, as well as possibilities for a sequel.

Storywise, if your going to have Superman be old, your storylines are limited. I mean he can't look that old and have his first encounters with a villain... it'd have to be set in a world where most of the villains have already been defeated too...

And on a side note, in some interpretations, his ageing process is slowed down... he either doesn't get old, or wouldn't get old until Lex and Lois and everyone was dead...

Yeah sounds like a great idea for a movie... :whatever:

I am never gonna look at Mr. Hamm and see Superman EVEN if he does get cast !

Seconded.

[Eddie Dean]

Jon Hamm for Superman!

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[Aesop Rocks]

Don Draper: Worst most meanest guy ever.

translates to:

Jon Hamm: Worst most meanest guy ever.

[SuperMike335!!]

How about Gregory Peck instead:

You just don't get actors like these old school stars these days. There seemed to be more people who could've played a classic version of Superman in years gone by.

I think that Gregory Peck would have made an even better Batman. The guy always seemed more "dark". Peck has the best likeness to the way I imagine Batman, over any other actor in history. So I think its interesting you brought him up.

[ChickenScratch]

I think that Gregory Peck would have made an even better Batman. The guy always seemed more "dark". Peck has the best likeness to the way I imagine Batman, over any other actor in history. So I think its interesting you brought him up.

Peck is a good pick for Batman, but my ultimate pick (also my favorite ever actor) is Cary Grant. Don't think of him as the comedy guy, but think of his more serious roles like Only Angels Have Wings, Notorious, etc. When he got serious he was pretty scary.

Plus, Clint and Cary together, they look like Clark and Bruce together.

[C. Lee]

i think every woman in america wanted dean when he looked like season one supes/clark. every guy actually wanted to be clark, cause for the first time ever clark was actually cool and not an idiot nerd.Have you ever watched Kirk Alyn or George Reeves play Clark....because they didn't portray him as an idiot or a nerd.

Umm... who the hell is this guy, and why do you keep posting him next to malambri in some kind of sarcastic way?

That's singer and sometimes actor Mark McGrath. I believe the point they were making was that Mark is a good singer and very great doing his thing in concert...but as an actor, he's a good singer.

[Bruce_Begins]

I think that Rick Malambri is a good candidate for Superman, He is one of the top three.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z90/bruce_begins/rickmalambri11.jpg

[flickchick85]

Peck is a good pick for Batman, but my ultimate pick (also my favorite ever actor) is Cary Grant. Don't think of him as the comedy guy, but think of his more serious roles like Only Angels Have Wings, Notorious, etc. When he got serious he was pretty scary.

Plus, Clint and Cary together, they look like Clark and Bruce together.
That's funny, because you know the modern day star who's always getting the Cary Grant comparisons - George Clooney.


:awesome:

[Aesop Rocks]

:awesome:

[Bruce_Begins]

Some people always find some negative point and complain. I have no problem with Superman actor being American / Non American, but he should look the part and he should have a height in the range 6' 1" to 6' 4".

A good voice and some acting experience is needed.

Now Rick Malambri is American who has some acting experience, is 6' 2", has the looks and voice and is at correct age, what more is needed ? I want WB to at least give him a chance by giving him a screen test / audition.

Actor playing Superman should not be an oscar winner, average actor is sufficient, even Christopher Reeve has said - "Superman is 70% looks and 30 % acting".

This Superman movie is a stand alone movie but if it is successful, WB will want a sequel, plus there is always a possibility that dispute will get settled, and in future Justice league movie, Superman will be a part of the team, I just don't see some actor who is in his mid-forties, like Jon Hamm working on a Justice League movie with people like Ryan Reynolds, and who ever is cast ia Bats and Flash.

[KalMart]

Have you ever watched Kirk Alyn or George Reeves play Clark....because they didn't portray him as an idiot or a nerd.



That's singer and sometimes actor Mark McGrath. I believe the point they were making was that Mark is a good singer and very great doing his thing in concert...but as an actor, he's a good singer.

More like Malambri in that particular picture earlier had a certain 'boy-toy' singer look about him....hence the comparison to McGrath. :O

[KalMart]

How about Gregory Peck instead:
You just don't get actors like these old school stars these days. There seemed to be more people who could've played a classic version of Superman in years gone by.
Peck was actually my all-time #1 pick as Jor-El. :up:


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[flickchick85]

Peck was actually my all-time #1 pick as Jor-El. :up:


http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5115/casterg.jpg
That's amazing. Peck would've been a great Jor-El with that voice of his. :up:

I also prefer Rock Hudson over Clint Walker for an Old Hollywood Superman, but both of 'em would've been good fits, imo.

[KalMart]

Edit..

[ChickenScratch]

That's funny, because you know the modern day star who's always getting the Cary Grant comparisons - George Clooney.
:awesome:

That's exactly why I follow Clooney's work so closely. He reminds me a great deal of Cary.

[KalMart]

That's exactly why I follow Clooney's work so closely. He reminds me a great deal of Cary.

Except not as handsome or smooth. :O

[ChickenScratch]

I didn't say he was identical Cary now did I? Two individuals are never going to be the same now are they.

[hopefuldreamer]

That's singer and sometimes actor Mark McGrath. I believe the point they were making was that Mark is a good singer and very great doing his thing in concert...but as an actor, he's a good singer.

But what does that have to do with Malambri?

More like Malambri in that particular picture earlier had a certain 'boy-toy' singer look about him....hence the comparison to McGrath. :O

Soooooo... you think that Malambri looks like McGrath...

Well i definitely don't agree... don't think he looks anything like a 'boy toy singer' (if there is such a look), and certainly not in the pic.

[KalMart]

But what does that have to do with Malambri?



Soooooo... you think that Malambri looks like McGrath...

Noootttt necessarily....it was just the pose/expression he had in that pic that I was responding to in jest. Enough people got it at the time.

[KalMart]

I didn't say he was a clone of Cary now did I? Two individuals are never going to be the same now are they.

Neither did I. I just don't think he's that close a comparison. Although they are both kinda' goofy, but in different ways. Just more of a sense of sophistication with Grant.

[flickchick85]

IDK, I agree with ChickenScratch. I get very similar vibes from Grant and Clooney. And from this female's perspective, I think they're pretty much on equal footing, looks-wise. Not necessarily Now-Clooney, but the Clooney of 10-years-ago was equally as handsome as Grant in his prime, imo.

[KalMart]

IDK, I agree with ChickenScratch. I get very similar vibes from Grant and Clooney. And from this female's perspective, I think they're pretty much on equal footing, looks-wise. Not necessarily Now-Clooney, but the Clooney of 10-years-ago was equally as handsome as Grant in his prime, imo.

I guess from a woman's perspective I could see some of it. I just still never saw the kind of smooth/debonaire quality in Clooney. It might be a cultural thing too, in that Grant's a UK-er, so the rhythms et al are different.

[Clarkman]

Rock Hudson would be the Matt Bomer of classic times fanboy complaints. And not because of his height... :hehe:

[C. Lee]

But what does that have to do with Malambri?

Because I have no idea who Malambri is except for seeing a mention of him being a dancer...so I figured he was a dancer who couldn't act and that Kal Mart was comparing the singer who couldn't act to him.

[KalMart]

It was moment in time that has long since passed. ;)

[KalMart]

Rock Hudson would be the Matt Bomer of classic times fanboy complaints. And not because of his height... :hehe:

Would it be something in the way they 'lean'....?


:wow::woot:

[hopefuldreamer]

Because I have no idea who Malambri is except for seeing a mention of him being a dancer...so I figured he was a dancer who couldn't act and that Kal Mart was comparing the singer who couldn't act to him.

I don't think we can make any judgements on his acting yet. He hasn't really had any roles except Step Up, and I refuse to judge someone acting ability on their first performance in a film that is supposed to be cheesy and simple acting/plots. The focus is on the dancing.

When I see him an an actual acting role, if he sucks, i'll be the first to laugh him off the superman casting possibilties... but until then, I think he looks nice :p

[flickchick85]

Rock Hudson would be the Matt Bomer of classic times fanboy complaints. And not because of his height... :hehe:
Actually he wouldn't, since no fanboys would've even known about his preferences at the time. And more importantly, it sure as hell wouldn't have stopped him from the picture-perfect Superman. :woot:

[Aesop Rocks]

C. Lee, who do you want for Jon Hamm, I mean Superman?

[Frodo]

Some people always find some negative point and complain. I have no problem with Superman actor being American / Non American, but he should look the part and he should have a height in the range 6' 1" to 6' 4".

A good voice and some acting experience is needed.

Now Rick Malambri is American who has some acting experience, is 6' 2", has the looks and voice and is at correct age, what more is needed ? I want WB to at least give him a chance by giving him a screen test / audition.

Actor playing Superman should not be an oscar winner, average actor is sufficient, even Christopher Reeve has said - "Superman is 70% looks and 30 % acting".



I agree. I think that the fact of the matter is there are gonna be a group of fans who won't except anyone other the Chris Reeve as Superman no matter what, or there will be fans who feel whom ever is chosen doesn't fit their physical image of what Superman should look like . In the end, I think it's basically gonna take seeing the next Superman actor in action to really win over people and convince them that the guy is Superman.

[Aesop Rocks]

Eh, yeah. Might as well.

[KalMart]

How about Tom Welling?

[Aesop Rocks]

No.

[louiebling$]

How about Tom Welling?
He is known as hewhoshallnotbenamed

[Conner Kent]

He is known as hewhoshallnotbenamedNope! He's better than any of the guys named above.

[KalMart]

He is known as hewhoshallnotbenamed

But we can still bring up R@uth? Never mind....I won't bring up...um...that other guy...again. ;)

[C. Lee]

How about Tom Welling?

Nope! He's better than any of the guys named above.

But we can still bring up R@uth? Never mind....I won't bring up...um...that other guy...again. ;)

Read this http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=337724 it is stickied at the top of this forum.

[GreenKToo]

:dry: gotta love casting wars.

[C. Lee]

:dry: gotta love casting wars.

Yeah, next to the birth of my daughter it's the highlite of my life.

[KalMart]

here's another thing about the casting...and this kinda' related to Malambri, and questions about his abilities as an actor. If we are looking at relatively unknowns...aside from some of the male models or dancers that people have brought up...you could also just as easily turn on late night Cinemax or cable infomercials and find men who have 'the look'. And honestly, just based on acting ability, they might have an edge over someone like Malambri, the real difference being that they nay not have gotten the kinds of breaks yet to be a known TV or film actor.

Aside from inherent talent...a big part of hiring an actor (if they're not already super-famous), is how well they actually do their job...how professional are they, how well do they deal with the grind and monotony of filmmaking, how well they take direction, etc.. Deespite certain kinds of venues/programming being less glamourous or 'cool' as movies or big-time TV series...there's still a lot of working actors out there who could be much better at their actual craft than someone like Malambri or whoever. So even though the role isn't exactly King Lear, there might be a lot of other avenues to look through before we get to dancers or models or athletes, etc. If acting ability is going to be important, we should maybe give more thought as to what should be settled for as a minimum...because there's more to the work than just what the cameras capture.

[Frodo]

Sometimes the guy who's only done minor parts on tv or is a former jock or model turns out to be better for the part then the steady character actor who hasn't been discovered or who's been critically praised. Various actors from differing backgrounds and acting abilities have played the role of Superman and imo, they've all done decent to good jobs in the role despite whatever their filmography had or lacked.

The bottom line is , we're not doing the casting for the film. That's gonna be up to the director and producer's for the most part. We can throw out as many names as we want but in the end it's out of our hands . As a result, the filmmakers are gonna go with who they feel fits the part best regardless of what qualifications we think the next Superman actor should have in his body of work.

[Rust]

I wish they would just get on with it and cast him, so this place would gear down a bit. Of course, that may only really fire up people.

[KalMart]

Sometimes the guy who's only done minor parts on tv or is a former jock or model turns out to be better for the part then the steady character actor who hasn't been discovered or who's been critically praised. Various actors from differing backgrounds and acting abilities have played the role of Superman and imo, they've all done decent to good jobs in the role despite whatever their filmography had or lacked.

The bottom line is , we're not doing the casting for the film. That's gonna be up to the director and producer's for the most part. We can throw out as many names as we want but in the end it's out of our hands . As a result, the filmmakers are gonna go with who they feel fits the part best regardless of what qualifications we think the next Superman actor should have in his body of work.

Again...some solid acting experience...and more importantly, film/TV-acting experience, would be a plus all other things being equal. It helps the crew, the director, the other actors...and most importantly him...when you don't have to work around someone's inexperience as much.

[hopefuldreamer]

here's another thing about the casting...and this kinda' related to Malambri, and questions about his abilities as an actor. If we are looking at relatively unknowns...aside from some of the male models or dancers that people have brought up...you could also just as easily turn on late night Cinemax or cable infomercials and find men who have 'the look'. And honestly, just based on acting ability, they might have an edge over someone like Malambri, the real difference being that they nay not have gotten the kinds of breaks yet to be a known TV or film actor.

Aside from inherent talent...a big part of hiring an actor (if they're not already super-famous), is how well they actually do their job...how professional are they, how well do they deal with the grind and monotony of filmmaking, how well they take direction, etc.. Deespite certain kinds of venues/programming being less glamourous or 'cool' as movies or big-time TV series...there's still a lot of working actors out there who could be much better at their actual craft than someone like Malambri or whoever. So even though the role isn't exactly King Lear, there might be a lot of other avenues to look through before we get to dancers or models or athletes, etc. If acting ability is going to be important, we should maybe give more thought as to what should be settled for as a minimum...because there's more to the work than just what the cameras capture.

Reminds me of something I read, think it was about David Boreanaz. That he was just out walking his dog when some film guy stopped his car and told him he had the look and gave him his card.

I couldn't care less if they've never even been in a commercial. If they have the look, have the passion and understanding for the character, and have a natural believable way of acting him out, then i'm all for it.

I wish they would just get on with it and cast him, so this place would gear down a bit. Of course, that may only really fire up people.

I really really really really want a few names to be thrown out there. It's starting to feel like a loop in here. Walsh, Manganiello, Bomer, Malambri, Hamm... and repeat.

[Comicfan]

I would really like to see a version of superman with him on the lead

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_h9RmCuUpsjw/TBGFh2pStLI/AAAAAAAADmk/WRcVsYyju4U/s1600/Joe+Manganiello.png

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http://www.squarehippies.com/images/actors/joe_manganiello/joe_manganiello23.jpg
...But now it seems like I'm the only one rooting for him :p

[KalMart]

Reminds me of something I read, think it was about David Boreanaz. That he was just out walking his dog when some film guy stopped his car and told him he had the look and gave him his card.

I couldn't care less if they've never even been in a commercial. If they have the look, have the passion and understanding for the character, and have a natural believable way of acting him out, then i'm all for it.
Depends on how difficult and involved the production is. Trust me...on those long, exhausting days 2/3 the way into principle when you're struggling just to get a shot off...you appreciate more than just the look and inherent passion. Actors have to learn and condition their craft just like any other person doing their job on a shoot. Sometimes it comes down to the person themselves...their egos, how they naturally work with others, etc. But lots of times, it really is their experience and their adeptness at their craft that pushes them through so you know that they can keep getting to 'that place', and you'll get it in the can no matter what....through restarts and cuts/distractions because of sound or camera issues, with 2000W lights and twenty people staring them in the face, and 100˚+ temperatures on a tight set......instead of settling for 'close enough'. Oftentimes, that's what it takes to maintain that 'naturalness' through times when you feel anything but.

Problem is...the politics and agendas of bigger films can often bypass all of that...and you're stuck with a Keanu Reeves or the like in something where you know you could get something better with someone else. With Nolan overseeing the next Supes film, and with his track record and skill....you can bet that at least he will be very interested in the lead actor's level of experience. Hopefully the studio will trust him enough to hold true to that through the casting process. Again...we're obviously not talking Hamlet here, but any film is a real grind, so you always want the professionalism as well as the talent when you can get it.

[Rust]

I really really really really want a few names to be thrown out there. It's starting to feel like a loop in here. Walsh, Manganiello, Bomer, Malambri, Hamm... and repeat.

Maybe they'll even let fans vote on the few names they eventually make official. That'd be neat.

Wasn't that kinda what happened with Bale for Batman?

[KalMart]

So You Think You Can Play Superman?

A competition to find the next Man Of Steel, televised worldwide and voted on by viewers via texting.

No known or former Superman actors or current famous personalities. All unknown, aspiring young actors who have narrowed down to five finalists from thousands. We get to see them in the suits and as Kent.....in scenes opposite some known actresses as Lois perhaps...etc. They should do it, yo? :up:

[MAN O STEEL]

Malambri. Not my best but worth a post anyway I thought.

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Steve

[Frodo]

Good Job.

[ChickenScratch]

Again...some solid acting experience...and more importantly, film/TV-acting experience, would be a plus all other things being equal. It helps the crew, the director, the other actors...and most importantly him...when you don't have to work around someone's inexperience as much.

I hear that man. Someone with time in front of a camera, time with a script, time in front of an audience would be great. TV, heck, even soap opera dudes because they are filming on a daily basis, learning a script on a daily basis, working with a director daily. People may look down on their type of show, but a soap opera is still acting. Hell, even Eric Roberts was on G4 the other day talking about how tough it is learning a script every day.

[SuperMike335!!]

I hear that man. Someone with time in front of a camera, time with a script, time in front of an audience would be great. TV, heck, even soap opera dudes because they are filming on a daily basis, learning a script on a daily basis, working with a director daily. People may look down on their type of show, but a soap opera is still acting. Hell, even Eric Roberts was on G4 the other day talking about how tough it is learning a script every day.


This is a very good point.

I know sometimes when a soap actor is mentioned people like to jam the stereotype at them, without even considering what goes into that type of acting an production.

Everyone want to blame the actors involved if they do not like the finished product, but they do not consider that these actors have to be learning a new script each day.

In a Movie, there is one script that is worked on to get 2-3 good hours of footage. Likely most of those scenes are filmed a dozen times then cut and edited the very best 2-3 hours out of 24-36 hours of footage, mostly of the same shot over and over again.

Someone with TV acting under their belt may actually look like a far better actor than what you are used to seeing with the amount of takes and prep time, not to mention only one script to learn in Movie.

So when someone says "I've seen so and so on TV and he did not impress me". Well, the guy may only be working with a script he had to read an hour ago, and gets one or two takes to do his best with what he has to work with, in the middle of a cheap set, and so forth. Who is to say he might outshine the other guys in a Superman Audition, and seem far better in a movie where they have much more to work with too.

If the guy has even a halfways decent amount of experience, so long as they know how things go on a set, how to conduct themselves and so on, I figure Nolan and company will get the performance they need out of whoever they pic.

I'm not concerned that Nolan would just go get the first guy who looks right and cast him either. Likely he will get 30 "relatively" unknowns together who ALL have the look, and then pic the best actor for the role out of them.

[SuperMike335!!]

I would really like to see a version of superman with him on the lead

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_h9RmCuUpsjw/TBGFh2pStLI/AAAAAAAADmk/WRcVsYyju4U/s1600/Joe+Manganiello.png

http://www.urblife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/JoeManganiello.jpg

http://towleroad.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c730253ef0133f241034b970b-800wi

http://www.squarehippies.com/images/actors/joe_manganiello/joe_manganiello23.jpg
...But now it seems like I'm the only one rooting for him :p

No I like him too. :yay:

I'm not 100% heart set on seeing him in the role, but out of those talked about as of late he would be my current favorite.

[ChickenScratch]

This is a very good point.
I know sometimes when a soap actor is mentioned people like to jam the stereotype at them, without even considering what goes into that type of acting an production.
Everyone want to blame the actors involved if they do not like the finished product, but they do not consider that these actors have to be learning a new script each day.
In a Movie, there is one script that is worked on to get 2-3 good hours of footage. Likely most of those scenes are filmed a dozen times then cut and edited the very best 2-3 hours out of 24-36 hours of footage, mostly of the same shot over and over again.
Someone with TV acting under their belt may actually look like a far better actor than what you are used to seeing with the amount of takes and prep time, not to mention only one script to learn in Movie.
So when someone says "I've seen so and so on TV and he did not impress me". Well, the guy may only be working with a script he had to read an hour ago, and gets one or two takes to do his best with what he has to work with, in the middle of a cheap set, and so forth. Who is to say he might outshine the other guys in a Superman Audition, and seem far better in a movie where they have much more to work with too.
If the guy has even a halfways decent amount of experience, so long as they know how things go on a set, how to conduct themselves and so on, I figure Nolan and company will get the performance they need out of whoever they pic.
I'm not concerned that Nolan would just go get the first guy who looks right and cast him either. Likely he will get 30 "relatively" unknowns together who ALL have the look, and then pic the best actor for the role out of them.

Exactly. I am no fan of soap operas but you can't blame melodramatic stories (what their audiences want from a soap opera) or lackluster production values on the actors. Many of these guys have spent way more time working with scrips, film crews, film equipment than many other mainstream actors. The same can be said for regular TV shows too. I always say how much I prefer TV to movies, even some of my favorite directors are TV guys because they work with such time constrains, with such limited resources (as compared to movies) and turn out a good to great product. Two Takes Frakes comes to mind.

[KalMart]

I hear that man. Someone with time in front of a camera, time with a script, time in front of an audience would be great. TV, heck, even soap opera dudes because they are filming on a daily basis, learning a script on a daily basis, working with a director daily. People may look down on their type of show, but a soap opera is still acting. Hell, even Eric Roberts was on G4 the other day talking about how tough it is learning a script every day.

Again, IF there's the opportunity with all other things being pretty equal...look, height, etc....that experience can go a long way to just getting better stuff in the can to choose from all around. Obviously, it doesn't mean that they'll go with someone like P.S. Hoffman for the role or what have you. :D

[Astrodust]

I think we are trying too hard on finding someone who has the perfect look for Superman. Are we really willing to put someone in the role with so few acting credentials? Someone who looks good and is a great actor is a better approach. And not just act, but the actor has to carry the screen. I say find a physically fit actor who has been in film or TV and has stood out. The moment you put an average actor in, the audience can tell in the first 5 minutes.

[hopefuldreamer]

Depends on how difficult and involved the production is. Trust me...on those long, exhausting days 2/3 the way into principle when you're struggling just to get a shot off...you appreciate more than just the look and inherent passion. Actors have to learn and condition their craft just like any other person doing their job on a shoot. Sometimes it comes down to the person themselves...their egos, how they naturally work with others, etc. But lots of times, it really is their experience and their adeptness at their craft that pushes them through so you know that they can keep getting to 'that place', and you'll get it in the can no matter what....through restarts and cuts/distractions because of sound or camera issues, with 2000W lights and twenty people staring them in the face, and 100˚+ temperatures on a tight set......instead of settling for 'close enough'. Oftentimes, that's what it takes to maintain that 'naturalness' through times when you feel anything but.

Problem is...the politics and agendas of bigger films can often bypass all of that...and you're stuck with a Keanu Reeves or the like in something where you know you could get something better with someone else. With Nolan overseeing the next Supes film, and with his track record and skill....you can bet that at least he will be very interested in the lead actor's level of experience. Hopefully the studio will trust him enough to hold true to that through the casting process. Again...we're obviously not talking Hamlet here, but any film is a real grind, so you always want the professionalism as well as the talent when you can get it.

Completely agree :)

And personallyl, considering I haven't truly loved a Superman movie yet, and both of the actors were unknowns, perhaps it is time to try something in a different direction... and if there is anyone I trust to handle that, it's Nolan.

So You Think You Can Play Superman?

A competition to find the next Man Of Steel, televised worldwide and voted on by viewers via texting.

No known or former Superman actors or current famous personalities. All unknown, aspiring young actors who have narrowed down to five finalists from thousands. We get to see them in the suits and as Kent.....in scenes opposite some known actresses as Lois perhaps...etc. They should do it, yo? :up:

OMG that would be funny... it'd produce an absolutely terrible movie, but it'd be a lot of fun to vote on. Maybe they could do it for a stage production.

Malambri. Not my best but worth a post anyway I thought.

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Steve

Excellent!

[hopefuldreamer]

Depends on how difficult and involved the production is. Trust me...on those long, exhausting days 2/3 the way into principle when you're struggling just to get a shot off...you appreciate more than just the look and inherent passion. Actors have to learn and condition their craft just like any other person doing their job on a shoot. Sometimes it comes down to the person themselves...their egos, how they naturally work with others, etc. But lots of times, it really is their experience and their adeptness at their craft that pushes them through so you know that they can keep getting to 'that place', and you'll get it in the can no matter what....through restarts and cuts/distractions because of sound or camera issues, with 2000W lights and twenty people staring them in the face, and 100˚+ temperatures on a tight set......instead of settling for 'close enough'. Oftentimes, that's what it takes to maintain that 'naturalness' through times when you feel anything but.

Problem is...the politics and agendas of bigger films can often bypass all of that...and you're stuck with a Keanu Reeves or the like in something where you know you could get something better with someone else. With Nolan overseeing the next Supes film, and with his track record and skill....you can bet that at least he will be very interested in the lead actor's level of experience. Hopefully the studio will trust him enough to hold true to that through the casting process. Again...we're obviously not talking Hamlet here, but any film is a real grind, so you always want the professionalism as well as the talent when you can get it.

Completely agree :)

And personallyl, considering I haven't truly loved a Superman movie yet, and both of the actors were unknowns, perhaps it is time to try something in a different direction... and if there is anyone I trust to handle that, it's Nolan.

So You Think You Can Play Superman?

A competition to find the next Man Of Steel, televised worldwide and voted on by viewers via texting.

No known or former Superman actors or current famous personalities. All unknown, aspiring young actors who have narrowed down to five finalists from thousands. We get to see them in the suits and as Kent.....in scenes opposite some known actresses as Lois perhaps...etc. They should do it, yo? :up:

OMG that would be funny... it'd produce an absolutely terrible movie, but it'd be a lot of fun to vote on. Maybe they could do it for a stage production.

Malambri. Not my best but worth a post anyway I thought.

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Steve

Excellent!

[ChickenScratch]

I think we are trying too hard on finding someone who has the perfect look for Superman. Are we really willing to put someone in the role with so few acting credentials? Someone who looks good and is a great actor is a better approach. And not just act, but the actor has to carry the screen. I say find a physically fit actor who has been in film or TV and has stood out. The moment you put an average actor in, the audience can tell in the first 5 minutes.


You are talking like we are the casting directors of this movie. This is all entertainment and speculation.

[supesfan80]

No I like him too. :yay:

I'm not 100% heart set on seeing him in the role, but out of those talked about as of late he would be my current favorite.


Me too. Right now, he is my favorite to play if/when they cast the role. Go Joe!

[Lightning54SC]

I would really like to see a version of superman with him on the lead

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_h9RmCuUpsjw/TBGFh2pStLI/AAAAAAAADmk/WRcVsYyju4U/s1600/Joe+Manganiello.png

http://www.urblife.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/JoeManganiello.jpg

http://towleroad.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341c730253ef0133f241034b970b-800wi

http://www.squarehippies.com/images/actors/joe_manganiello/joe_manganiello23.jpg
...But now it seems like I'm the only one rooting for him :p

hes the one i want for superman

[SuperMike335!!]

How about Geoffrey M. Reeves ?

Height: 6'2"

Build: Athletic

Age: 34

He is an American, from what I could find, also a real former NAVY SEAL.

Actor:


In Production (http://forums.superherohype.com/#actorinp)
2010s (http://forums.superherohype.com/#actor2010)
2000s (http://forums.superherohype.com/#actor2000)

I'm Not Like That No More (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt1524542/) (2010) (completed (http://pro.imdb.com/r/legacy-inprod-name/inproduction/)) .... Paulie the Bartender
"The Young and the Restless" (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt0069658/) .... Police Officer (1 episode, 2010)
"All My Children" (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt0065272/) .... Police Officer (5 episodes, 2009-2010)

Command & Conquer 4: Tiberian Twilight (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt1542429/) (2010) (VG) .... GDI
"Days of Our Lives" (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt0058796/) .... Officer Daniels / ... (17 episodes, 2006-2010)
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt1055369/) (2009) (as Geoff Reeves) .... Strike Force Team
Behind Enemy Lines: Colombia (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt1208647/) (2009) (V) (uncredited) .... Navy SEAL
"Criminal Minds" (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt0452046/) .... ESU One (1 episode, 2008)
Mayhem (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt1256601/) (2008) TV episode (as Geoff Reeves) .... ESU One
Inner Fat Kid (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt1679596/) (2008) .... Troy
Transformers (http://forums.superherohype.com/title/tt0418279/) (2007) (uncredited) .... Secret Service Agent
So, not a lot of experience, but more than zero expreince either. Maybe just needs a break?

Heck, I think his look alone is worth an Autition. Last name Reeves cannot be a bad sign either...


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[Young Superman]

Malambri. Not my best but worth a post anyway I thought.

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Steve

Good job Steve.

[Young Superman]

Malambri and Manganiello are my top 2 picks for the role of Superman at this point.

[Mr. Thing]

Malambri and Manganiello are my top 2 picks for the role of Superman at this point.

Likewise. Especially Malambri.

I just hope he can act.

[RachelDawes]

That Geoffrey Reeves has a looong face.

[flickchick85]

Malambri and Manganiello are my top 2 picks for the role of Superman at this point.
Aside from my top picks whose acting I'm totally familiar with (The young Brit who shall not be named and Jon Hamm for an older Supes), I agree with these two being my 2nd faves based on looks.

After all this talk about "real men" Clint Walker and Rock Hudson being the perfect pictures of Supes, I've warmed up to Manganiello quite a bit, if they want the more mature Superman, of course. He's just the one who, looks-wise, reminds me the most of them... when he's not in Flash Thompson mode, that is.

http://a.imageshack.us/img251/8820/jm2h6dke1.jpg

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http://a.imageshack.us/img820/1125/jmtumblrl7voquvmmr1qaiv.jpg

IDK, he just has that rugged manliness they had, and once properly groomed (eg, minus the beard and greasy hair), I really think I could see a Superman under there. And yes, I realize there are pictures out there of him beardless, but they're old, and he's clearly slimmed down since then. It really shows in his face, imo, as he looks much less "meat-head-like" than he used to (and beards don't have that much power, lol).

[Comicfan]

Aside from my top picks whose acting I'm totally familiar with (The young Brit who shall not be named and Jon Hamm for an older Supes), I agree with these two being my 2nd faves based on looks.

After all this talk about "real men" Clint Walker and Rock Hudson being the perfect pictures of Supes, I've warmed up to Manganiello quite a bit, if they want the more mature Superman, of course. He's just the one who, looks-wise, reminds me the most of them... when he's not in Flash Thompson mode, that is.

http://a.imageshack.us/img251/8820/jm2h6dke1.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img818/6659/jmgettyimage.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img820/1125/jmtumblrl7voquvmmr1qaiv.jpg

IDK, he just has that rugged manliness they had, and once properly groomed (eg, minus the beard and greasy hair), I really think I could see a Superman under there. And yes, I realize there are pictures out there of him beardless, but they're old, and he's clearly slimmed down since then. It really shows in his face, imo, as he looks much less "meat-head-like" than he used to (and beards don't have that much power, lol).

I totally agree, he could be a superman that totally different from what we have seen so far in live action, he look manly but kind enough to be superman (I think he looks a lot like Birthright Superman)

But some people can't look past his other roles

[SuperDaniel]

I cant look past the fact he looks like a caveman.

[flickchick85]

That would be one gorgeous caveman. :o

:oldrazz:

[super]

@superdaniel , caveman? lol he looks nothing like a caveman, and i have to say that manganiello has become my first choice, i thought he didnt look the part until i saw him on true blood, he has a kind face, perfect superman body and his voice just makes you say, hey thats clark/superman, he even reminds me of brandon routh a little, the voice specially, close your eyes and hear his voice, its perfect in my opinion and well a lot of you guys think hamm is the perfect choice but he unlike manganiello does look like a caveman and is too old

proof?

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[SuperMike335!!]

I cant look past the fact he looks like a caveman.

Opinion.

Yours.

Not shared here.

[KalMart]

Aside from my top picks whose acting I'm totally familiar with (The young Brit who shall not be named and Jon Hamm for an older Supes), I agree with these two being my 2nd faves based on looks.

After all this talk about "real men" Clint Walker and Rock Hudson being the perfect pictures of Supes, I've warmed up to Manganiello quite a bit, if they want the more mature Superman, of course. He's just the one who, looks-wise, reminds me the most of them... when he's not in Flash Thompson mode, that is.

http://a.imageshack.us/img251/8820/jm2h6dke1.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img818/6659/jmgettyimage.jpg

http://a.imageshack.us/img820/1125/jmtumblrl7voquvmmr1qaiv.jpg

IDK, he just has that rugged manliness they had, and once properly groomed (eg, minus the beard and greasy hair), I really think I could see a Superman under there. And yes, I realize there are pictures out there of him beardless, but they're old, and he's clearly slimmed down since then. It really shows in his face, imo, as he looks much less "meat-head-like" than he used to (and beards don't have that much power, lol).


He kinda' looks like he'd make a better Jesus.

[SuperMike335!!]

He kinda' looks like he'd make a better Jesus.

Able to see past the long hair and beard?

[KalMart]

Able to see past the long hair and beard?

Yes...able to see with the long hair and beard and picture Jesus?

Take your time with it. ;)

[KalMart]

For those who still can't (sans facial hair)...there's post #955, picture #1 in this thread. ;)

[flickchick85]

He kinda' looks like he'd make a better Jesus.
You must've missed the part where I said "minus the greasy hair and beard." But hey, you know who else gets Jesus comparisons? Superman!



:awesome:



But honestly, first Manganiello, now Jon Hamm looks like a caveman too? It's starting to sound like some folks may be confusing the non-boyish, real-manly-man-look with "caveman." Just sayin.

[KalMart]

You must've missed the part where I said "minus the greasy hair and beard." But hey, you know who else gets Jesus comparisons? Superman!.

You must have missed the posts right before this one.





To clarify...even without the beard, his features are kind of Middle-Eastern...and especially with the beard/hair (if you can picture them longer)...he'd make a good Jesus. Moreso, at least looks-wise, than that other actor who's name was once bounced around as a possible Superman, and who played jesus. :O

[cronosred]

I cant look past the fact he looks like a caveman.

:whatever: You haven't seen many representations of cavemen have you?

[flickchick85]

You must have missed the posts right before this one.

Indeed I did, as they hadn't been posted when I opened that reply window.

But I see your point. It's funny though, because he looks more like Superman to me than Caviezel (never was a Caviezel-for-Supes supporter), while I think Caviezel was far better-suited for Jesus.

[KalMart]

Indeed I did, as they hadn't been posted when I opened that reply window.

But I see your point. It's funny though, because he looks more like Superman to me than Caviezel (never was a Caviezel-for-Supes supporter), while I think Caviezel was far better-suited for Jesus.

It's mostly in the nose and darker complexion with Manganiello that I see more 'Middle-Eastern' features. And yeah, Caviezel never looked like Superman to me, either. It's tough with Superman because his classic 'features' are so specifically 'idealized' that it actually leaves more room for interpretation in a lot of ways. It was almost a freak occurrence that Reeve was so spot-on and could handle the acting duties.

[daywalker2007]

Likewise. Especially Malambri.

I just hope he can act.

Malambri can act, I reckon he is a good bet for the role.

Right age, sounds mature, already married and seems like a level headed guy in terms of his career choices.

I would rate my list as follows

1.) Routh
2.) Malambri
3.) Cavill
4.) Manganiello

I don't see anyone as good as those choices being discovered any time soon.

[flickchick85]

It's mostly in the nose and darker complexion with Manganiello that I see more 'Middle-Eastern' features. And yeah, Caviezel never looked like Superman to me, either. It's tough with Superman because his classic 'features' are so specifically 'idealized' that it actually leaves more room for interpretation in a lot of ways. It was almost a freak occurrence that Reeve was so spot-on and could handle the acting duties.
Yeah, I can kinda see what you mean about the "Middle-Eastern" features. But big WORD about Superman's looks being so open to interpretation. It's amazing how many people have posted some actor who has their "perfect look" for Supes, yet most of these actors really don't look all that similar to each other at all.

[GreenKToo]

He kinda' looks like he'd make a better Jesus.
Super-Jesus....hmmmm, it could work.:word:

[hopefuldreamer]

I know people jump in straight away for a defense of their favourite pic, but I gotta say...

1. Joe M does look a bit Cavemany... especially the sloping forehead and eyebrows. http://www.johnlongbottom.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/caveman.jpg

http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2010511//300.manganiello.joe.tb.lc.061110.jpg

[manofsteel4life]

Malambri can act, I reckon he is a good bet for the role.

Right age, sounds mature, already married and seems like a level headed guy in terms of his career choices.

I would rate my list as follows

1.) Routh
2.) Malambri
3.) Cavill
4.) Manganiello

I don't see anyone as good as those choices being discovered any time soon.

i agree..:woot:

[SuperMike335!!]

That Geoffrey Reeves has a looong face.

Not seeing it myself. I think he has a good face for Superman. Strong Jaw, Straight nose, overall good looking, has natural blue eyes, athletic build, 6'2" etc... It could be the shorter hair, or in the last pic the hair being up that makes his head look longer too. Many soldier heads look like this due to the short haircut, its where the saying "got his ears lowered" comes from.



I know people jump in straight away for a defense of their favourite pic, but I gotta say...

1. Joe M does look a bit Cavemany... especially the sloping forehead and eyebrows.



What I find funny is that when EVER a Masculine actor is suggested for superman, we have the guys who want him to look like a 17 year old boy coming on here and calling the manly actor a Caveman.

Calling the actor a Caveman is just codeword for saying "I'm anti-masculine".

[flickchick85]

I know people jump in straight away for a defense of their favourite pic, but I gotta say...

1. Joe M does look a bit Cavemany... especially the sloping forehead and eyebrows.

Yikes, the sloping forehead and eyebrows you just described is one of the defining characteristics that make men "handsome" rather than "pretty." It's a classic trait of masculinity. A "caveman brow" occurs when the trait is exaggerated to the point that the forehead actually has a protrusion when it gets to the brow, which makes the forehead so prominent that it overshadows the eyes (appears to push them back into the head) and often carries over to the the nose area. Basically, it makes the shape of the brow more prominent than the eyebrows themselves. The only actors I can think of that have been mentioned here who even remotely have a caveman brow are David Boreanaz and Daniel Cudmore. For the record, I don't think that ruins Cudmore's look for Supes, but he totally has one. Joe M. really doesn't, imo. He just has a straight-up strong, masculine brow, very similar to Jon Hamm's and Eric Bana's, which is a large contributor to why they get called "handsome" and "real men" as opposed to "pretty boys."

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[Changeling]

Joe Manganiello doesnt look like a caveman. That doesnt mean I want him for Superman but he doesnt look like a caveman. He has long hair and facial hair thats all..

Jon Hamm doesnt look like a caveman at all either...

[Changeling]

I'm starting to like Matthew Fox more for Superman. Him Eric Bana or Jon Hamm would all be ideal. People are gonna flame me but I also really like Jake Gyllenhaal for Superman..