The Official Superman Casting & Discussion Thread

[Lobo]

Just got back from The Social Network. Armie is now far and away my top choice. Good look, height, build, voice, age, and acting ability.

[flickchick85]

Yeah, I just saw The Social Network too, and I still hate the thought of Hammer as Supes. :oldrazz:

I did like him in the movie, though.

[manofsteel4life]

Man i cant help but wonder how Mcpartlin would have been if he was picked. I mean as ironic as it sounds, his looks and his voice is well.....awesome!...lol

[Lobo]

Yeah, I just saw The Social Network too, and I still hate the thought of Hammer as Supes. :oldrazz:

I did like him in the movie, though.

:argh:

[Project862006]

i like hammer alot but look wise he seems more suited for Captain America

[hopefuldreamer]

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/2010+Cedars+Sinai+Sports+Spectacular+IzDg35LkHIbl. jpg

http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/12499/billy-zane.jpg

Anyone fail to see the point?

[Rust]

What point? That Zane's face doesn't belong in here.

[hopefuldreamer]

What point? That Zane's face doesn't belong in here.

:doh:

[Blackman]

Just got back from The Social Network. Armie is now far and away my top choice. Good look, height, build, voice, age, and acting ability.
Yes :up:

[GreenKToo]

Two for you: KEEP DREAMING.
and the award for best pwnage goes to........:awesome:

[Thinkton]

Armie Hammer for Superman. He was great in The Social Network.
http://www.austinchronicle.com/binary/3056/Billy.jpg

[SuperMike335!!]

I'm fine with hammer, but the guy would need a serious bodybuilding coach. I mean no BS, hardcore IFBB Pro bodybuilder to live, eat and breath with for 6 months before filming begins.

Obviously that would not be enough to make him look like a bodybuilder, but that is not the goal. Just to pack on the most grade A+ beef as possible in the shortest time, because he is skinny.

Having a suit with maybe sculpted neoprene or something that adds a tiny bit of muscle with the definition it gives the illusion of would help.

Overall, I like his face for the role, his voice, and he is not a bad actor either.

My favorite is still Joe M, but got no problem with Hammer so long as he gets in shape for the role.

[Man of Tomorrow]

http://www2.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/2010+Cedars+Sinai+Sports+Spectacular+IzDg35LkHIbl. jpg


That dude definitely looks creepy.

Especially compared to the previous Superman who looked wholesome, all American guy next door.

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/images/wennpic/comic_con_day_one_009_wenn5518324.jpg



http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/9883/joemanganiellohimym2x21.jpg




Joe just looks like a complete douche. Perfect for Flash Thompson!

[misjuevos]

is routh out of the picture completely. i still see superman when i see him on screen. he is forever cursed with the burden of being labeled superman so he might as well get some mileage out of it.

[BruceWanner]

is routh out of the picture completely. i still see superman when i see him on screen. he is forever cursed with the burden of being labeled superman so he might as well get some mileage out of it.
IMO, that's one of the biggest drawbacks to casting an unknown actor in such an iconic role. They get a huge opportunity to make a break in show business, but what made them so famous also kind of ammounts to career suicide as far as other roles. I mean, just look at Christopher Reeve. How is it that a brilliant, charismatic, Julliard educated actor couldn't get starring roles in Oscar caliber films? Well, when the first movie you do ties you to that character in the minds of millions (if not billions) of people forever, and then, on top of it, you play the part three more times (in one decent movie and two crappy ones) there's really no where for your career to go but down. So, I guess my point is, when people say they want an unknown actor for Superman, I ask them to please consider these thoughts which I have presented. If you've read this far, thank you very much for your time. My rant is now done.

[romeogbs19]

is routh out of the picture completely. i still see superman when i see him on screen. he is forever cursed with the burden of being labeled superman so he might as well get some mileage out of it.

Yeah, I hear you, man. Despite the fact Routh was mediocre in Returns, that had about as much to do with the lack of lines as it did his allegedly ho-hum acting. Singer's Return frankly didn't give Routh much material to work with. He basically showed up, said a few lines to everyone, to Lois, got stabbed, moaned, flew up, re-energized, and said he'd be around. Seriously, the guy barely uttered more than a handful of sentences.

I wouldn't mind seeing Routh again because he was (and remains) a great-looking and potentially great-sounding Superman. The problem though is I don't see how the WB could market this movie with him in that role. Those who hated Returns and didn't know this was a re-boot wouldn't come, and then there's the whole continuity problem with casting another Lois Lane, etc.

As much as I liked Routh (and am disappointed that Returns was such a plot-holed, character destruction, piece of rubbish), I think it's clear that we'll see a completely new cast for this film -- as in no one from any of the prior Superman or Smallville related films.

In the end, it's a good thing.

[SuperMike335!!]

Joe just looks like a complete douche. Perfect for Flash Thompson!

You can find pictures of anyone where they have an expression that makes them look like that.

Obviously the Director is NOT going to ask him to "use expressions that make you look like you just smelled a rotten fart".



The other thing, that everybody who does not like him brings up is his nose.

Well, when you take a closer look, it is not bulged out on his right side, just dented on his left. Having the dent is rather easy for a makeup team to fix. This is very common for actors to have a feature that gets fixed by the makeup team.

I photoshopped this picture of him to show for example.

No changes were made to the right side of his nose (left of the picture), and his left side (right of picture) I filled in the dent. Its still not the best picture of him, but it gives an idea how easy it is to fix the nose for the makeup team.

Again nothing was taken away from his right side, just added to his left.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2006/joemanganiellonosefixed.jpg


This one has blue eyes too:
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2006/joemanganiellonosefixed.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2006/joemanganiellonosefixed.jpg)

[Rust]

No ****ing thanx. He looks hideous. His face is all melting in the right side.

[GreenKToo]

Heh, Heh. It still tickles me how alot of folks here call any choices other than their own ''douch'', ''scumbag'', ''evil looking'' or just plain old ''ugly''.. as if nolan's gonna be reading lol. Good stuff.

[Rust]

Well, I like several suggestions made in here, but yes I have my own personal favorites too. But some suggestions definitely dont meet the "standard" criterias imo.

[Young Superman]

So far IMHO Dylan Fergus has the best look for Superman, though I'm not sure about his acting.

[SuperMike335!!]

Heh, Heh. It still tickles me how alot of folks here call any choices other than their own ''douch'', ''scumbag'', ''evil looking'' or just plain old ''ugly''.. as if nolan's gonna be reading lol. Good stuff.

Right.

Or far that matter taking ANY of our fanboy opinions seriously, especially when they boil down to "scum bag" and "douche".

[Rust]

Does anybody at WB frequent these boards, you think? Or Goyer maybe?

[Project862006]

he just has that douche bag look to him in every photo tho

he looks like a jock

which is why him as flash Thompson was perfect

[SuperMike335!!]

he just has that douche bag look to him in every photo tho

he looks like a jock

which is why him as flash Thompson was perfect

Have you seen ANY of his other work?

Where does your hatred for anyone who looks athletic come from?

[KalMart]

Does anybody at WB frequent these boards, you think? Or Goyer maybe?

Dear Lord I hope not.

[Man of Tomorrow]

You can find pictures of anyone where they have an expression that makes them look like that.

Obviously the Director is NOT going to ask him to "use expressions that make you look like you just smelled a rotten fart".


Haha, he still looks like a douche in the photos you posted.


Not just that, but his acting niche seems to primarily consist of playing those types of characters. He fits that mold well.

But it is the antithesis of Superman.. who isn't a dumb meathead.


Like I've said time and time again, this clip sums up Joe M for me:

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


He's really not someone who's right for Superman, despite how badly he wants it.

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I love fantasy casting threads, they are fun. Nobody is going to get or not get the role just because one of us nerds say so...carry on.

[Rust]

So this thread is becoming more pointless by the hour...?

[flickchick85]

In motion, Manganiello doesn't look or come off as a douche. At least not in True Blood or recent interviews. He comes off as a friendly, down-to-earth nice guy, and looks like a Superman with a beard, imo.

These pictures people are posting right now are old, and when he had quite a bit more weight on him. He simply doesn't look like that now:

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/50/jm142bos0.jpg

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6856/jm2y.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/6547/jm00120.jpg

[hopefuldreamer]

I love fantasy casting threads, they are fun. Nobody is going to get or not get the role just because one of us nerds say so...carry on.

No, they won't get it because of us... but they could get it! And then us nerds will be able to go 'ha, i told you so'...

Not talking about anyone in particular, but it could happen :p

[GreenKToo]

Does anybody at WB frequent these boards, you think? Or Goyer maybe?

Dear Lord I hope not.
I don't know about now, but goyer did during B.B., and so did the writers for SR while it was on going.
John Favreau did quite a bit during IM as well.
Showy can tell you if any visit now or not without giving any names away. Once things pick up with casting and whatnot, I wouldn't be surprised if some do again.

[Project862006]

his beard masks his douche expression

it is all a trick

once he shave it will come through again

but is'nt he mediocre actor anyways?

[GreenKToo]

Just wishful thinking here, but i'd love for Nolan, the director, and goyer to narrow it down to 8 or so of their favorite actors for Superman, then let the fans comment on, but not pick, them.
They usually do that anyway by *accidentally leaking* pics and names. Why not just be out in the open about it. It be a great viral marketing campaign.
But with Nolan's reputation for secrecry, we may not know who'll be playing supes until the film starts lol.

[Blackman]

his beard masks his douche expression

it is all a trick

once he shave it will come through again
Really cool man :up:

[Ring Deacon]

Ok we have a director. It is time to cast this movie.

[batman44]

^Just what I was thinking.

[Red Cherry Lips]

Ok we have a director. It is time to cast this movie.

Maybe they'll cast before the end of this year. *prays*

[Blackman]

I doubt it

[Changeling]

I really think its going to be Jon Hamm, I mean, WB is reportedly considering him for the role, and the director they just chose cast Hamm in Sucker Punch. He also just starred in The Town which was produced by Warner Bros and is doing very nicely commercially and critically.

[hopefuldreamer]

I really think its going to be Jon Hamm, I mean, WB is reportedly considering him for the role, and the director they just chose cast Hamm in Sucker Punch. He also just starred in The Town which was produced by Warner Bros and is doing very nicely commercially and critically.

I will seriously cry if this happens... not even in a jokey way, I will ball my eyes out with dissapointment.

I mean yeah, i'll force myself to get over it, because it's SUPERMAN! But the shock would be a lot to take.

Of course, if we're going with previous suggestions that Zach has worked with, what about Gerard Butler?

[Man of Tomorrow]

Well we already have a disappointing director.

If they go with a disappointing actor for Supes, it wont be shocking.

[flickchick85]

I will seriously cry if this happens... not even in a jokey way, I will ball my eyes out with dissapointment.

I mean yeah, i'll force myself to get over it, because it's SUPERMAN! But the shock would be a lot to take.

Of course, if we're going with previous suggestions that Zach has worked with, what about Gerard Butler?
In Hamm vs. Butler, I'd go for Hamm every time. And I love Gerard Butler. But if Snyder were to cast Hamm, it would certainly help get me over my initial disappointment in directorial choice. :woot:

[Eddie Dean]

Superman - Jon Hamm
Lois Lane - Rebecca Hall
Lex Luthor - Daniel Craig
Perry White - Stephen McHattie
Jonathan Kent - Tom Berenger
Brainiac - Titus Welliver
Metallo - Kevin McKidd
Zod - Gerard Butler
Mr. Mxyzptlk - Jackie Earle Haley

[cin0]

In motion, Manganiello doesn't look or come off as a douche. At least not in True Blood or recent interviews. He comes off as a friendly, down-to-earth nice guy, and looks like a Superman with a beard, imo.

These pictures people are posting right now are old, and when he had quite a bit more weight on him. He simply doesn't look like that now:

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/50/jm142bos0.jpg

http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6856/jm2y.jpg

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/6547/jm00120.jpg

He looks like a lumberjack in those top ones.

[Aesop Rocks]

No Routh:

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[Nave 'Torment']

While I won't say that just 'anyone' can do it - the actor certainly needs to be both visually and verbally believable, I will say this: It doesn't need to be an American AT ALL. Though an American accent - doubtless.

[Changeling]

Superman: Jon Hamm
Zod: Gerard Butler
Brainiac: Rodrigo Santoro

[Superark]

Well we already have a disappointing director.

If they go with a disappointing actor for Supes, it wont be shocking.


My thoughts exactly

[Kryptonian Warrior]

No Routh:

slashfilm

Zack Snyder told Variety that Brandon Routh "isnt likely to don the red and blue tights again", in case you thought otherwise
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Right, just like Snyder said he wasn't really interested in directing Superman. Yes, I realize that the chances aren't great for him to return, but until an official announcement is made, one can still hope. :woot:

[Aesop Rocks]

lolz, dat username.

[DorkyFresh]

now that Snyder is in the director's chair...i think he'll be aiming for someone like Joe Mang. however, i think Nolan would probably want someone like Cavill...


...so is there anyone who encompasses Joe Mang's looks but Cavill's acting chops?

[SuperDaniel]

Im betting Jon Hamm...

[flickchick85]

...so is there anyone who encompasses Joe Mang's looks but Cavill's acting chops?
If there was, he'd probably have been a golden boy around here long ago.

I still think Joe M has the acting chops for Supes, based on True Blood. But Jon Hamm has the more rugged look with the fantastic acting chops - the only thing he lacks is Joe's size. But that's the least important aspect, imo.

[Karelia]

I'm hoping for Joe M. out of most of the names being thrown around. I'll be happy whoever is picked. The only guy I haven't been thrilled about playing Superman is Hamm.

[Superark]

now that Snyder is in the director's chair...i think he'll be aiming for someone like Joe Mang. however, i think Nolan would probably want someone like Cavill...


...so is there anyone who encompasses Joe Mang's looks but Cavill's acting chops?


You mean someone with a crooked nose combined overrated acting ability? Hmmm can't think of anyone

[DorkyFresh]

You mean someone with a crooked nose combined overrated acting ability? Hmmm can't think of anyone
aside from his nose, Joe probably resembles Supes the most out of anyone that's being suggested. as for Cavill's acting....no one is claiming he's DDL or even Robert Downey Jr, but he's one of the few candidates that has solid acting skills and theatrical experience.

[Superark]

aside from his nose, Joe probably resembles Supes the most out of anyone that's being suggested. as for Cavill's acting....no one is claiming he's DDL or even Robert Downey Jr, but he's one of the few candidates that has solid acting skills and theatrical experience.


I just cannot get past that nose. It just visually ruins him for me. He sort of has that dumb jock look to me as well. As for Cavill's acting, I agree he's a solid actor, I would never argue that. But many of his supporters act like he's the second coming of Brando or something. So of course I just had to be a smart ass :cwink:

[Castro]

I just cannot get past that nose. It just visually ruins him for me. He sort of has that dumb jock look to me as well. As for Cavill's acting, I agree he's a solid actor, I would never argue that. But many of his supporters act like he's the second coming of Brando or something. So of course I just had to be a smart ass :cwink:

I can't get past the nose either. Every time i see a pic of him, it's all that i stare at. Hate it.

I still like Elrod, then Cavil then Hamm.

[Man of Tomorrow]

They are all mediocre and half-assed choices.

If Warners is settling on them instead of trying to find a NEW unknown, like they did for Christopher Reeve (who could represent the icon for generations to come).. then Warners are headed in the wrong direction with Superman.

[bjt]

My Cast:

Jon Hamm as Clark Kent/Superman

http://goingconcern.com/_old/2009/09/13/Jon%20Hamm%20as%20Don%20Draper.jpg

Carla Gugino as Lois Lane

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/030807/11056__carla_l.jpg

Lex Luthor as Bruce Willis

http://bittenandbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/bruce-willis-709.jpg

Anthony John Denison as Perry White

http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Imported/BioPix/Ma/bio15/tony-denison1.jpg

Michael Angarano as Jimmy Olsen

http://static.thehollywoodgossip.com/images/gallery/michael-angarano-photo.jpg

Jason Isaacs as Zod

http://i47.tinypic.com/20rv4i1.jpg

Helen Mirren as Martha Kent

http://www.hifriendz.com/Helen_Mirren/helen_mirren01.jpg

Sam Neill as Jonathan Kent

http://www.oldstylescoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Sam-Neill.jpg

[Strider14]

Cavill can act, but I want a macho, manly Superman and I would think Snyder is going to want the same. Based on what has been reported prior here...Cavill is not an option for WB anyway. I pray it is true.

Manganiello's nose can easily be touched up and taken care of with makeup and/or CGI.

[Puckenstein]

Was able to get this screencap from the Suckerpunch trailer.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b57/Puckenstein/hamm01.jpg

[Puckenstein]

Manganiello's nose can easily be touched up and taken care of with makeup and/or CGI.
In what world would they painstakingly correct the shape of an actor's nose via CGI?

[SuperDaniel]

I`m almost sure that is going to be Jon Hamm. I`d be shocked if its anyone else, really, even though i`d prefer Cavill.

[DorkyFresh]

god i hope it's not Jon Hamm. i'd still see the movie, but i my excitement would significantly decrease.

I can't get past the nose either. Every time i see a pic of him, it's all that i stare at. Hate it.

I still like Elrod, then Cavil then Hamm.

if you can't get past Joe's nose, how do you get past Elrod's flat, crooked chin??

[SuperMike335!!]

You mean someone with a crooked nose

aside from his nose, Joe probably resembles Supes the most out of anyone that's being suggested.

I just cannot get past that nose. It just visually ruins him for me.

I can't get past the nose either. Every time i see a pic of him, it's all that i stare at. Hate it.



In what world would they painstakingly correct the shape of an actor's nose via CGI?


if you can't get past Joe's nose?

I Quote myself:



The other thing, that everybody who does not like him brings up is his nose.

Well, when you take a closer look, it is not bulged out on his right side, just dented on his left. Having the dent is rather easy for a makeup team to fix. This is very common for actors to have a feature that gets fixed by the makeup team.

I photoshopped this picture of him to show for example.

No changes were made to the right side of his nose (left of the picture), and his left side (right of picture) I filled in the dent. Its still not the best picture of him, but it gives an idea how easy it is to fix the nose for the makeup team.

Again nothing was taken away from his right side, just added to his left.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/2006/joemanganiellonosefixed.jpg


This one has blue eyes too:
http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2006/joemanganiellonosefixed.jpg (http://img820.imageshack.us/img820/2006/joemanganiellonosefixed.jpg)

[Superark]

I Quote myself:


Still doesn't fix the dumb jock look or sub-par acting

[Project862006]

Snyder picks real actors/actress for his movie roles

all of his films have had actors not movie stars

Jeffery Dean Morgan
Jackie Earl Haley
Carla Gugino
Matthew Goode
Billy Crudup
Patrick Wilson
Jena Malone
Abbie Cornish
Jon Hamm
Scott Glenn
David Wenham
Michael Fassbender
Gerard Butler

so i am sure a good actor will be picked

[Man of Tomorrow]

Super.. Italian plumber from the Bronx.

[DorkyFresh]

I Quote myself:
my problem with his nose isn't that it's dented or crooked (Routh's nose is crooked as well) but it's simply too hooked. he has a villainous profile because of his hooked nose.

[LuisTX85]

My Cast:

Jon Hamm as Clark Kent/Superman

http://goingconcern.com/_old/2009/09/13/Jon%20Hamm%20as%20Don%20Draper.jpg

Carla Gugino as Lois Lane

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/030807/11056__carla_l.jpg

Lex Luthor as Bruce Willis

http://bittenandbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/bruce-willis-709.jpg

Anthony John Denison as Perry White

http://static.tvguide.com/MediaBin/Galleries/Imported/BioPix/Ma/bio15/tony-denison1.jpg

Michael Angarano as Jimmy Olsen

http://static.thehollywoodgossip.com/images/gallery/michael-angarano-photo.jpg

Jason Isaacs as Zod

http://i47.tinypic.com/20rv4i1.jpg

Helen Mirren as Martha Kent

http://www.hifriendz.com/Helen_Mirren/helen_mirren01.jpg

Sam Neill as Jonathan Kent

http://www.oldstylescoop.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Sam-Neill.jpg

Interesting choices!,But um.....I'd only go with Michael Angagarano For Jimmy and Sam Neill as Jonathan!,Willis as Lex would be an amazing crazy casting choice for him as a villian in a comic-book movie though.

[SuperMike335!!]

Still doesn't fix the dumb jock look or sub-par acting

You obviously have some hatred towards athletes.

The acting is your Opinion.

[Matt Mortem]

I kind of like Jon Hamm as Superman, as long as they go with an older superman. I really don't want to see any sort of origin story at all

[SuperMike335!!]

Snyder picks real actors/actress for his movie roles

all of his films have had actors not movie stars

Jeffery Dean Morgan
Jackie Earl Haley
Carla Gugino
Matthew Goode
Billy Crudup
Patrick Wilson
Jena Malone
Abbie Cornish
Jon Hamm
Scott Glenn
David Wenham
Michael Fassbender
Gerard Butler

so i am sure a good actor will be picked


While I'm not agreeing with a lot of your opinions, this time you made a good point.

That does give me some confidence in the casting.

[LuisTX85]

I'd like an older Superman too,But I ain't sure about Hamm as Superman,I like him as an actor and all but I just can't imagine him as Clark all that much and especially as Superman.

[Aesop Rocks]

Hamm is easily/wonderfully playing a man with a double life.

[mrsparkle]

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i234/mrsparckle/superman.jpg

Jason Issacs for Lex

Michael Sheen for Zod

[LuisTX85]

Can someone please post a pic of Ben Afflec in the Superman suit that he wore in the George Reeve Bio-movie??,(I forgot what he looked like in it and I'm curious).

[Punisher_MAX]

Hamm is better left to be The Punisher.

id rather have someone else play Supes

[batsfan81]

Elmayimbe and Slashfilm seem pretty confident that Armie Hammer is gonna get a shot at it.

[The Riddler]

jon hamm cast as superman means i will watch this movie.

[Lone]

Hamm for Jor-El = :awesome:

Hamm for Kal-El = :dry:

If Snyder's using actors from previous projects, I could see Vincent Regan as Zod and Tom Wisdom (6' 2½") or Patrick Wilson (6' 1) as Superman.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I'm starting to think Armie Hammer will get cast as the new Superman.


What's amusing is he's starring in a movie with the new Spider-Man:

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


I'm on the fence with him though,

[Lobo]

I'm pretty happy with Snyder, I'm sure he'll remain true to the books, and give us a kick ass movie. Totally want Gerard Butler as Zod.

[Changeling]

Armie wouldnt be too bad but I'd prefer an older Superman.

[Hole Shot]

Armie wouldnt be too bad but I'd prefer an older Superman.

I've still never been opposed to Jesus Caviezel if we went this direction.

And if Nolan has much say, he likes to recast the same people, so there's always the guy that actually has the Superhero chin - Aaron Eckhart (hair can be dyed). Which also begs the question of who Michael Cain will play.

[Project862006]

if hammer becomes supes

the social network would of produced

Spiderman
Lisbeth Salander
Superman

lol

[Lobo]

Elmayimbe and Slashfilm seem pretty confident that Armie Hammer is gonna get a shot at it.

If he gets it, I'm goign to do cartwheels lol

[batsfan81]

Yeah I wouldn't mind Hammer or Cavill.

[Happy Jack]

Snyder picks real actors/actress for his movie roles

all of his films have had actors not movie stars

so i am sure a good actor will be picked
Malin Ackerman, Gerard Butler (who is certainly a movie star), and much of the cast from Sucker Punch suggests otherwise. Especially with Sucker Punch which for the most part looks like it's just populated with hot girls.

[Project862006]

hot girls who can act

emily browning
jena malone
abbie cornish

all great actresses

[DorkyFresh]

Malin Ackerman, Gerard Butler (who is certainly a movie star), and much of the cast from Sucker Punch suggests otherwise. Especially with Sucker Punch which for the most part looks like it's just populated with hot girls.
300 practically made Gerard Butler....he basically was an unknown before then. his biggest movie before that was the Tomb Raider sequel and his biggest movie before THAT was Reign of Fire. he was hardly a STAR when he did 300.

Malin Akerman isn't a STAR and neither are any of the hot girls that populate Sucker Punch and while they might not be proper THESPIANS, Snyder does a good job of casting appropriate actors/actresses for the characters in question.

[Happy Jack]

Malin Akerman isn't a STAR and neither are any of the hot girls that populate Sucker Punch and while they might not be proper THESPIANS, Snyder does a good job of casting appropriate actors/actresses for the characters in question.
He didn't with Akerman IMO.

[Superark]

I would be down for Hammer as Supes. If Routh isn't returning Hammer is a solid choice

[DorkyFresh]

He didn't with Akerman IMO.
one miscast out of 6 main characters in that film ain't bad. that's not even counting 300 or Sucker Punch.

[Project862006]

malin was not great at all but she did not suck she gave a serviceable performance could of been better but she did better than i expected

it is just she looks bad when compared to the other actors who gave great performances

[Happy Jack]

one miscast out of 6 main characters in that film ain't bad. that's not even counting 300 or Sucker Punch.
I would say Matthew Goode was miscast as Ozymandias as well, who is actually a very good actor. Well, he might not have been miscast but I didn't care for his portrayal, which might have more to do with Snyder's direction.

[cronosred]

I wouldn't be surprised if Hammer was cast, The Social Network seems like it's going to be his breakout role just as the new Superman film is starting to come together, it's very similar to the Chris Hemsworth/Thor casting.

[Project862006]

I would say Matthew Goode was miscast as Ozymandias as well, who is actually a very good actor. Well, he might not have been miscast but I didn't care for his portrayal, which might have more to do with Snyder's direction.
oh he was miscast imo but i still enjoyed his performance of the character in the film

[Hole Shot]

I would be down for Hammer as Supes. If Routh isn't returning Hammer is a solid choice

I'm not opposed to Hammer, I just want an older Superman, at least in his 30s. Cavill is at my minimum preferred age look, Hammer just looks a little young from pictures (mind you, as soon as I see the Myspace movie, that will be the first time I've seen him in anything)
















...you were just about to hit the quote button to correct me, weren't you? :)

[Man of Tomorrow]

What the heck?

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

[Strider14]

In what world would they painstakingly correct the shape of an actor's nose via CGI?

CGI wasn't what I was going for when I posted that, but I was distracted at the time. A couple pages back, someone showed how simple it was to photoshop his nose. Same can be done in post-filming with little effort.

Arnie is too young for what I want to see. Superman should be 30-34ish. Plus I don't think he has the look.

Just keep the wimpy boys, Cavill and Bomer, away from the part and I will be fine.

[batlovescatDC]

Superman/Clark Kent... Matthew Bomer
Lois Lane... Shannyn Sossamon, Rose McGowan, or Emily Blunt
Jor-El... Jon Hamm
General Zod... Gerard Butler
Brainiac... Ralph Fiennes
Perry White... Victor Garber
Jimmy Olsen... Anton Yelchin
Jonathan Kent... Bruce Greenwood
Martha Kent... Virginia Madsen
Maggie Sawyer... Kyra Sedgwick
Professor Hamilton... Dileep Rao
Cat Grant... Carla Gugino
Mercy Graves... Ali Larter


Still can't make my mind up about who I want as Lex. I still really want Billy Zane but I doubt Zack Snyder or Christopher Nolan would cast him.

If Snyder wants to cast someone he's worked with before as Lex then Matthew Goode probably wouldn't be too bad.

[Project862006]

anyone think of rebecca hall for lois

supes and lois lol
http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/07/30/5/346/3463885/43660994ad2cf03b_waugust2010.jpg

[Hole Shot]

Still can't make my mind up about who I want as Lex. I still really want Billy Zane but I doubt Zack Snyder or Christopher Nolan would cast him.

If Snyder wants to cast someone he's worked with before as Lex then Matthew Goode probably wouldn't be too bad.


Goode isn't bad choice, since I'd prefer Lex to be closer in age to Clark. But he already played a super genius/captain of industry gazillionaire bad guy.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I don't like her freaky neck.


http://img.listal.com/image/429637/600full-rebecca-hall.jpg

But she's worked with Nolan before. There's probably about 200 better names for Lois though, it's easy to cast.

[Project862006]

yeah i saw that too lol

[batlovescatDC]

What the heck?

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


That was ****in awesome! LOL

[Man of Tomorrow]

Hammer talked to AintitCool News about Justice League a few days ago:

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/46833
Quint: I’m fascinated by that stuff, the “almost happened,” the “What if” stuff and just the idea of George Miller doing a JUSTICE LEAGUE movie still… I think it’s going to go down as one of the saddest “This didn’t happen” things ever.

Armie Hammer: And dude I saw it all. Like I saw the prevised fight sequences. I saw the entire storyboarded film that he had in a room ten times the size of this room with storyboards floor to ceiling, so you walked around the entire room and read the movie like a comic book. What he did… He created something that was so magnificent and put so much work into it, the fact that it never got a chance to be seen by daylight or appreciated by those who really would appreciate this more than anything else… I mean he was bringing in the psychology of these characters more than anyone else ever had. We had psychiatrists with us in our rehearsal process to be like “Why this?” He was like “Well you see, with a delusional character like this, like the Batman, who thinks in this such a way, like a paranoid schizophrenic like this, this would be the motivating factor.” You bring so much more to these characters, because it’s not just “Well in this frame you are going to jump on top of this car and you are going to throw your Batarang.” It’s like “Why is everyone doing what they are doing, but in George Miller’s true style.” He was going so in-depth in this.
We had a brain surgeon, a psychiatrist, a Joseph Campbell expert, and all of these people in every single table meeting we had for a month and a half and then all of the characters were also training as their characters, so The Flash, Adam Brody, was training as The Flash with rubber bands, so he’d be fast and twitchy. Aquaman, Santiago Cabrera, was swimming a lot and Miller would send him to go swim with Dolphins in Northern California for hours so he would be used to being around sea creatures. Batman, being the only human of the Justice League and having to really prove himself there, he had to be the consummate martial artist, as well as the ultimate detective, so he was playing psychological games with all of us.
He would leave me out of things, like intentionally, but I wouldn’t know this until months later when I would just get the feeling of like “What is going on? Why is everybody?” Because he wanted me to constantly be getting into that paranoid mind frame of The Batman.


Quint: Yeah, “you’re not really in the group.”

Armie Hammer: Exactly and he wanted to create that in everybody. For instance, DJ Catrona who was playing Superman; he brought DJ down a month early and showed him the ropes, introduced him to everybody, made him have fun with everybody and all of that, so that when everybody would go down there they would be like “Well what do we do now, DJ?” So they would look up to him like people look up to Superman in The Justice League. It was amazing.

http://www.aintitcool.com/images2009/SNhammer2.jpg

[batlovescatDC]

Goode isn't bad choice, since I'd prefer Lex to be closer in age to Clark. But he already played a super genius/captain of industry gazillionaire bad guy.

You might not have looked at it the right way. Yes he played super genius/captain of industry gazillonaire. But he really wasn't a bad guy. He was just trying to save the world the only way he knew how. And I don't really think that you can compare the Ozy and Lex at all.

[Hole Shot]

What the heck?

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


I take back what I said about Hammer. I wouldn't mind him at all.

As I said, I hadn't seen him actually in anything but pictures (and those pictures appear to be out of date).

[Man of Tomorrow]

He sported dark hair in some older movie.

http://armie-hammer.com/pictures/albums/Movies/Blackout/caps/normal_00785.jpg

http://armie-hammer.com/pictures/albums/Movies/Blackout/caps/normal_00414.jpg

http://armie-hammer.com/pictures/albums/Movies/Blackout/caps/normal_00413.jpg

[Lobo]

My Cast for the film would be as follows:

Superman-Armie Hammer
Lois Lane-Anne Hathaway
Lex Luthor-Joaquin Phoenix
Jimmy Olson-Erik Per Sullivan
Perry White-Victor Garber
General Zod-Gerard Butler
Brainiac-Jude Law
Mercy Graves-Tabrett Bethell
Cat Grant-Abbie Cornish
Jor-El-Tim Daly

[Superark]

I take back what I said about Hammer. I wouldn't mind him at all.

As I said, I hadn't seen him actually in anything but pictures (and those pictures appear to be out of date).


lol I had the same reaction at first. I thought he was a bland choice and looked way too young. He was pretty low on my list

Then the other day I saw a recent interview with him and some other photos and he grew on me quick. I hear he was solid in social network as well.

[Hole Shot]

lol I had the same reaction at first. I thought he was a bland choice and looked way too young. He was pretty low on my list

Then the other day I saw a recent interview with him and some other photos and he grew on me quick. I hear he was solid in social network as well.

I find it funny that I just casted the greatest hero of all time based off a youtube video about cockblocking

[Lobo]

To be fair that needs to happen to ***** who cockblock :o

I honestly think Hammer deserves a best supporting actor nom for his part in The Social network

[Man of Tomorrow]

Hammer is a good actor, I'll admit.

He's a better actor than all of the names mentioned here (save for Hamm possibly), but he has potential.

I even thought he was good in Billy: The Early Years, despite how corny it was, and on Reaper. To be cast by George Miller and David Fincher is pretty big.

He needs to do some Reeve-level major weight training, and some jet-black hair dye... but it's within the realm of possibilities they *COULD* transform him into something that resembles Superman.

[Congo Jack]

You can get a couple of good cast members that Snyder has worked with before.

Clark Kent – Jon Hamm
Lois Lane – Carla Gugino
Perry White - Scott Glenn

And maybe Billy Crudup as Lex Luthor for the sequel. Also, Andrew Pleavin has already worked with both Snyder and Nolan (twice) before so he might pop up in this as well.

[Hole Shot]

And maybe Billy Crudup as Lex Luthor for the sequel.

My gut tells me Luthor will be a recurring character in the entire series whether he's an actual antagonist or not in the first film.

[Lone]

My gut tells Luthor will be a recurring character in the entire series whether he's an actual antagonist or not in the first film.

Agreed. I'd want them to build him up over 3 movies and finally have him don the famous armor to go toe to toe with Superman.

[Young Superman]

How about Garrett Hedlund as Superman?

[DorkyFresh]

Garrett is too average looking.

[Superark]

My gut tells Luthor will be a recurring character in the entire series whether he's an actual antagonist or not in the first film.

I'm of the belief Lex should always be involved in every Superman movie in some form or another.

[Compi716]

If it isn't going to be Routh, my only choices are Jon Hamm and Armie Hammer. Hamm looks, acts, and sounds like a matured, serious Man of Steel. Hammer is huge, imposing, and I'd buy him as Superman AND Clark.

[Young Superman]

I'm of the belief Lex should always be involved in every Superman movie in some form or another.
Agreed he is Superman's Professor Moriarty.

[Young Superman]

How about Teddy Sears as Superman? He's 6'3, 33 years old, has a good build and natural blue eyes. All they have to do is dye his hair black.
http://www.nypost.com/r/nypost/blogs/popwrap/200906/Images/200906_teddy-sears-interview.jpghttp://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20060812150904/marvel_dc/images/6/6e/Superman_%28Earth-One%29.JPG

[doctordoomsday]

No. They might as well just cast Routh again. He was hardly the biggest problem with Superman Returns. That title goes to Bosworth.

[Young Superman]

Agreed

[Silvermoth]

No. They might as well just cast Routh again. He was hardly the biggest problem with Superman Returns. That title goes to Bosworth.

No, that honour goes to Superman's brat.

[doctordoomsday]

Good point.

[Steve Holt]

How about Teddy Sears as Superman? He's 6'3, 33 years old, has a good build and natural blue eyes. All they have to do is dye his hair black.
http://www.nypost.com/r/nypost/blogs/popwrap/200906/Images/200906_teddy-sears-interview.jpghttp://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20060812150904/marvel_dc/images/6/6e/Superman_%28Earth-One%29.JPG

he was my captain america pick

[romeogbs19]

With Snyder on board, I do think those "serious considerations" about Jon Hamm might actually bear fruit. If the WB/Legendary are fine with making this film a stand-alone product (which given the circumstances it probably is), then Hamm has a real shot of landing the role.

I wouldn't mind Hammer, either, but he's too young. This movie is supposed to be of an established Man of Steel so I guess I'm leaning towards someone older.

[SuperDaniel]

I`d be surprised if its not Jon Hamm. This is a stand alone movie guys!

[GreenKToo]

Yup, my money is on Lex being there. I'd really like a big name for him as well, not a name that make people go ''who?'' when he's announced.

[ZIPBAGS]

Hamm is too old...Like him as an actor. But, I don't believe Warner when they say its a one shot movie. If it does well sequels will follow and Hamm will be too old.

The NY Post has chimed in...


Roughly four seconds after it was announced that (http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/zack-snyder-directing-superman/) "300" director Zack Snyder would tackle an upcoming "Superman" reboot, every agent with a hot male client under the age of 40 sent Zack a mini-muffin basket bearing a note that read, "let's make it happen." Or, "it would be 'Super' to work with you."
Yes, everyone with a Y-chromosome, chiseled jaw line and desire to wear their man-panties on the outside will be angling for the gig. And while I would respect the choice to give "Superman Returns" star Brandon Routh another crack at it (in, ya know, a good reinterpretation), I imagine Zack will want to start from scratch and re-cast the role.
Fine. By. Me.
To that end PopWrap would like to suggest "White Collar" star Matt Bomer for the gig since he's got charisma for days, looks amazing in any kind of suit (either superpowered or super-tailored) and has already got the heroic pose down pat.
Seriously, just rip open that shirt, paint an "S" on his chest and .... what? Oh sorry, lost my train of thought for a second. Where was I? Oh yes, Superman.
The downside for Matt is that he might not be "big" enough -- both in terms of popularity and stature. And while the unknown factor could help (Matt's star power certainly wouldn't be a distraction), his slight build might be an issue. Brandon Routh (6' 3"), Tom Welling (6' 3") and Christopher Reeve (6' 4") are Sequoia's compared to seedling Matt (5' 11").

You know, I don't think it would be the worst thing in the world for Zack to actually consider letting "Smallville" star Tom Welling continue to carry the torch. I imagine (and hope) that we won't be getting another origin movie, so all Tom's small screen work could serve as backstory -- plus, he's got the character down pat after ten years.
Other names we don't mind seeing bandied about for the role: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Jon Hamm. But at the end of the day, a newcomer might be the best Man of Steel we could hope for.

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwrap/found_your_superman_look_no_further_lc0CFsVHJ9Ta3m 16PRfMyJ

[JAK®]

Since when does being 5'11 make you a 'seedling'? I'm taller than a lot of people I meet.

[hatebox]

Has Caville been totally ruled out by the studio because he's a Brit?

[Daybreak_st]

I`d be surprised if its not Jon Hamm. This is a stand alone movie guys!


According to who? We just got new information that debunks previously known "facts" about this production, like the main villain. Now that we have a director i'm sure other things will change. And you can't tell me that they will go to the trouble and effort of casting a new film, producing the movie, then if it does really well...."so nope not doing a sequel" or "let's recast everyone again and do another reboot"? :huh: I seriously doubt that.

Also another suggestion, just saw this on another site, guy has a decent look but is a little short at 5'11. Personally i dont think it will matter, i mean look at who they cast as Captain America, a 5'11 guy. In the comics he has roughly the same size and shape as Superman, but that didn't matter. Anyway i'm sure every guy who comes close to looking like Superman will be after the role so they'll have plenty to look at. Anywho this guy has a good look and build.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dL9acL68wYE/TF33_0bX18I/AAAAAAAACGM/a6wpMXsEsU8/s1600/matt-cohen-new-photo-shoot-04.jpg

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/6660/cgch5nhfotgsfhth.jpg

his name is Matt Cohen and he's around 28.

[Keyser Soze]

According to who? We just got new information that debunks previously known "facts" about this production, like the main villain. Now that we have a director i'm sure other things will change. And you can't tell me that they will go to the trouble and effort of casting a new film, producing the movie, then if it does really well...."so nope not doing a sequel" or "let's recast everyone again and do another reboot"? :huh: I seriously doubt that.

I don't think the point was that there's definitely not going to be any sequels. The point - and it is a valid one - is that after one abortive franchise relaunch with Superman Returns, it's all or nothing for Superman now. It's s**t-or-get-off-the-pot time, and they can't afford to go the "we'll do a prelude that tells an origin and ticks the boxes that sets the stage for a sequel in 2015 that will be the actual great film in the series" route.

If they have a killer idea for a movie that involves an origin, fair enough. But they can't hold back. They can't say "We'll not do that, we'll save it for the sequel" or "We better not have too much exciting stuff happen because then the sequel won't be able to top it". They have to make the best movie they can, tell the whole story they want to tell. And then, once the movie's done and hopefully it's a big success, THEN start thinking about how they can continue the story and top the first film in a sequel.

[Gianakin_]

Has Caville been totally ruled out by the studio because he's a Brit?

Bale didn't seem to have any trouble with the same studio back in 2004.

[Milkman95]

Routh definitely won't be back............from Dark Horizons and Variety:

One possibility already shot down though is Brandon Routh returning as the Man of Steel. Snyder tells Variety that the chances of the "Superman Returns" star coming back into the fold are "unlikely" as "we're looking in another direction".

[GinsterHead]

Dammit. :csad:

Oh well, mustn't grumble.

[JAK®]

Also another suggestion, just saw this on another site, guy has a decent look but is a little short at 5'11. Personally i dont think it will matter, i mean look at who they cast as Captain America, a 5'11 guy. In the comics he has roughly the same size and shape as Superman, but that didn't matter.
Let me put it this way. In a standard pair of lifts a 5'11 man is 6'1. The average man is 5'9. Combined with the fact that heroic characters are shot to look more imposing, Superman will easily look 6'3.

[Daybreak_st]

I don't think the point was that there's definitely not going to be any sequels. The point - and it is a valid one - is that after one abortive franchise relaunch with Superman Returns, it's all or nothing for Superman now. It's s**t-or-get-off-the-pot time, and they can't afford to go the "we'll do a prelude that tells an origin and ticks the boxes that sets the stage for a sequel in 2015 that will be the actual great film in the series" route.

If they have a killer idea for a movie that involves an origin, fair enough. But they can't hold back. They can't say "We'll not do that, we'll save it for the sequel" or "We better not have too much exciting stuff happen because then the sequel won't be able to top it". They have to make the best movie they can, tell the whole story they want to tell. And then, once the movie's done and hopefully it's a big success, THEN start thinking about how they can continue the story and top the first film in a sequel.

Yeah i understand that and makes sense. I was getting the impression that people think they'll make this film then still reboot the franchise later. makes no sense at all. Plenty of movies are made as "stand alones" then if they do well they make a sequel. Pretty sure even BAtman Begins was that way. If the public hadn't received it well that would've been that. However b/c it was so well done and people loved it we got the DArk Knight. In writing Begins though they left room for a sequel just with that little tease at the end and definitely gave us some ideas on where the next film could go with Gordon's comments about excalation. I honestly think this film will take the same route. If it does well it'll get a sequel. Simple as that. And i'm sure it'll be written in a way that doesn't require a sequel but could easily have one if desired. Iron Man was the same way. Setup nicely at the end for a sequel if they chose but functioned perfectly well by itself. Most movies are handled that way. Same with Star Trek. I'm sure we'll get a sequel but we weren't left hanging so that we require a sequel to appreciate the first film. It's really not that unique of an approach to filmmaking.

[Daybreak_st]

Let me put it this way. In a standard pair of lifts a 5'11 man is 6'1. The average man is 5'9. Combined with the fact that heroic characters are shot to look more imposing, Superman will easily look 6'3.


Good point. I'm not one of those people obsessed with height i just want a good actor with a good look. I usually have no idea how tall and actor really is when i'm watching a movie. Just look at tom cruise, there's no way he could've been an action star if he looked his actual height in films. Hollywood is deceptively good and making stars appear more imposing like you said.

[Octoberist]

Now I'm a member of the Armie Hammer fan club..

[Man of Tomorrow]

To be honest, I don't think WB cares about height and look.

I'm SURE Snyder does and hopefully that will help in finding a new guy to represent Superman.


It seems the only thing WB cares about is that he's an American actor to play the All-American boyscout.

[GreenKToo]

i don't think the point was that there's definitely not going to be any sequels. The point - and it is a valid one - is that after one abortive franchise relaunch with superman returns, it's all or nothing for superman now. It's s**t-or-get-off-the-pot time, and they can't afford to go the "we'll do a prelude that tells an origin and ticks the boxes that sets the stage for a sequel in 2015 that will be the actual great film in the series" route.

If they have a killer idea for a movie that involves an origin, fair enough. But they can't hold back. They can't say "we'll not do that, we'll save it for the sequel" or "we better not have too much exciting stuff happen because then the sequel won't be able to top it". They have to make the best movie they can, tell the whole story they want to tell. And then, once the movie's done and hopefully it's a big success, then start thinking about how they can continue the story and top the first film in a sequel.
Nail. Hammer. Head.
I have a feeling that this film will be everything that SR should have been.

[hatebox]

Bale didn't seem to have any trouble with the same studio back in 2004.


Yeah but with the whole 'Truth, Justic and the American Way' aspect of Superman I heard mumblings that that ruled out Caville, as absurd as the idea might be. Would be kind of funny if arguably the 3 most American famous superheroes were played by Brits at the same time though...

[Man of Tomorrow]

Cavill's association as a reject of the failed Superman projects (McG's) ruled him out before the British thing actually.

It seems they're looking for new names for this project.


The same could be said of Bomer, but we all know there are other (obvious) reasons the studio would be apprehensive over having Bomer play Superman at this point. Could be a press nightmare.

[Gianakin_]

Yeah but with the whole 'Truth, Justic and the American Way' aspect of Superman I heard mumblings that that ruled out Caville, as absurd as the idea might be. Would be kind of funny if arguably the 3 most American famous superheroes were played by Brits at the same time though...

Ah, ok, gotcha. I don't care either way. I'd rather Superman represent Truth, Justice and the Best Inside Humanity Way.

[SuperDaniel]

No Daybreak and Keyser, the problem is the court problems Superman are in 2014. It rules out any sequel deal. This is going to be a stand alone movie.

[Gianakin_]

No Daybreak and Keyser, the problem is the court problems Superman are in 2014. It rules out any sequel deal. This is going to be a stand alone movie.

That is unless they manage to get a movie off the ground, right?

[SuperDaniel]

Well, its obviously going to get made. No, the thing is, at it says, that Warner might lose the rights to Superman in 2014 and that`s why they are making the movie now.

[Gianakin_]

Well, its obviously going to get made. No, the thing is, at it says, that Warner might lose the rights to Superman in 2014 and that`s why they are making the movie now.

Yeah, but I'm asking that since it's going to get made, the rights stay with WB, right?

[SuperDaniel]

No. It means that the money this movie makes goes to WB, not the Siegels, as far as I understand. After 2014, everything is up for grabs...

[Gianakin_]

I see.

[SuperDaniel]

God knows whats gonna happen then? WB is going to find a way, i`m sure.

[GreenKToo]

I thought it was 2013? either way, a nasty fight be be coming if no agreement is reached.

[Gianakin_]

I thought it was 2013? either way, a nasty fight be be coming if no agreement is reached.

Is your sig referring to LotR:TFotR?

[Rust]

It seems they're looking for new names for this project.


But again, who'd be a new name? Someone they haven't mentioned officially or someone not suggested in threads like this?

And hasn't everybody been suggested by now?

[GreenKToo]

Is your sig referring to LotR:TFotR?
Lotr yes, fellowship no. it's from rotk.

[Gianakin_]

Lotr yes, fellowship no. it's from rotk.

Oh, ok. :up:

[GreenKToo]

man, 2012 is gonna be rocking. Batman III, The hobbit ( hopefully lol) and Superman..Also, isn't potc 4 due out in 2012 as well?

[Gianakin_]

man, 2012 is gonna be rocking. Batman III, The hobbit ( hopefully lol) and Superman..Also, isn't potc 4 due out in 2012 as well?

Yup, and the Avengers.

[SuperMike335!!]

Hammer is a good actor, I'll admit.

He's a better actor than all of the names mentioned here (save for Hamm possibly), but he has potential.

I even thought he was good in Billy: The Early Years, despite how corny it was, and on Reaper. To be cast by George Miller and David Fincher is pretty big.

He needs to do some Reeve-level major weight training, and some jet-black hair dye... but it's within the realm of possibilities they *COULD* transform him into something that resembles Superman.

Agreed. Hammer is still an excellent choice in my book. Joe M being my first, but I would not complain if they went with Hammer.

Hammer's face looks more mature now than it did a few years ago.

I also support him hiring an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder (Reeve hired a bodybuilder too) to help get him in shape for the role.

Obviously that, in a 4-6 month time frame wont add enough to make Hammer look like a bodybuilder, but it should have him looking a lot stronger than he does right now. Which is the goal.

Likely he will not end up getting "too big" even if he tried. Even in the best circumstances muscle cannot be gained fast enough for a guy of his frame to go too far.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

So with Snyder now confirmed, do you guys think that the process for casting will start heating up really soon? I mean, he did say that he wanted to finish up Sucker Punch then dive right into Superman. Does anyone have any idea as to when post will be done on SP? I would imagine that would be one of the first things on his agenda, will be to get the cast set.

[gdw]

Wait, so now Army Hammer is getting support? Wasn't he largely frowned upon during the Justice League debacle?

[Lobo]

Frowned upon becasue he was cast as Batman while Bale was still in the role, and not many people had seen him act, and just immediately dismissed him. Now that we are looking for a new Superman and thanks to The Social Network and Reaper more have seen him act and are pleased with what he brings to the table.

[gdw]

My gut tells me Luthor will be a recurring character in the entire series whether he's an actual antagonist or not in the first film.

I have always wanted him in all Superman films, main baddie or not, but I rather like the idea of him not being the main bad guy in the first one in particular. It would be interesting to see, especially as it would allow them to really develop him having a reason to dislike Superman. Not just a straight first reaction.

[GinsterHead]

So with Snyder now confirmed, do you guys think that the process for casting will start heating up really soon? I mean, he did say that he wanted to finish up Sucker Punch then dive right into Superman. Does anyone have any idea as to when post will be done on SP? I would imagine that would be one of the first things on his agenda, will be to get the cast set.

Well, Sucker Punch isn't coming out until March, so I'd imagine he's got a while yet. He'd better get a move on, though...2012 is coming a lot sooner than I thought. :wow:

[gdw]

Frowned upon becasue he was cast as Batman while Bale was still in the role, and not many people had seen him act, and just immediately dismissed him. Now that we are looking for a new Superman and thanks to The Social Network and Reaper more have seen him act and are pleased with what he brings to the table.

Interesting. I've been wanting to see the Social Network, now I just have all the more reason to.

[gdw]

Well, I just watched some clips of Hammer, mainly interviews, and I am impressed. The guy has a presence.

Is Reaper still on? I used to watch it and really liked it, but haven't kept up on it.

[OptimusPrime114]

Armie Hammer and Emily Blunt for Superman & Lois Lane!

[Project862006]

from CBM is this legit? i call BS but anyways lol
http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/23700/imdb%20message.JPG

[Keyser Soze]

from CBM is this legit? i call BS but anyways lol
http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/23700/imdb%20message.JPG

I'll take it with a pound of salt, but interesting all the same.

[gdw]

from CBM is this legit? i call BS but anyways lol
http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/23700/imdb%20message.JPG

If given those, I would say go with Hammer, and Bush.

I like Hamm, but I just don't see him leading the film. Maybe a smaller production/fan film of Kingdom Come or the like.

Now, as I mentioned before, I LOVE Portman, and not in that "she's so hot" way, I just have loved her attitude. Many of her roles mind you, I could take it or leave it in general.

Sophia Bush I haven't seen in anything that I know of, but I don't care for Blunt, at least not in these types of roles. They seem to have significant trouble casting leading ladies right in comic book films.

I didn't mind Basinger in Batman '89, but I'm in the minority there. Pretty much every live action Lois has annoyed the hell out of me. The did much better when they re-cast Rachael Dawes in TDK, IMHO, Maggie Gyllenhaal should have been her from the beginning. Dunst was a joke as MJ, and they completely botched MJ's character over all, besides the home life. Who else has their been?

Any who, Bush looks a bit too young in some of the pics, and as mentioned, I have seen nothing of her, and yet she gets my vote of those names as far as fitting the role.

[batman44]

^Doubt that is true, but interesting nontheless.

Hammer: I haven't seen The Social Network yet, but I hear he's pretty good. He's tall, has a solid frame and a deep voice. Looks a little on the young side, but depending on how established Superman's career should be, it could work out.

Davis: I know knothing about. Looks good enough imo, seems to stay in shape and if he can act I have no problem.

Cavill: I've seen plenty of his work to know he's a rock solid actor. I think he is at just the right age and looks the character. Never heard him do an american accent though. Anyone see Bloodcreek, I believe he played an american in that.

Hamm: I like Hamm and would support him if he got the role. I don't think he looks too old as some do and he's the best actor of the bunch imo.

[TheWatcher]

Hammer and Cavill FTW!

[Blackman]

Hamer=Awesome :up:

[redtail]

Anderson Davis is most famous for a commercial during the 08 Olympics of the discuss thrower. It was funny, he threw the discuss to hard and ruined everything around him.

Dude is in great shape, and has an interesting look

[Keyser Soze]

The only acting from Armie Hammer I've seen was on Reaper. And in that he did a pretty good job as an unbearably slimy douchebag.

[TheWatcher]

I heard he is really good in The Social Network!

[Gianakin_]

Hammer doesn't look at all like Superman to me.

[Project862006]

i like hammer but i do think he has a too youthful face on him he was really better suited for Cap

[SuperMike335!!]

i like hammer but i do think he has a too youthful face on him he was really better suited for Cap

Are you going by recent or older photos of him?

When you image search on google you get a mixed bag. Some pictures are recent, some old etc...

[TheWatcher]

Since Synder likes older actors for his lead roles,I would suggest Hugh Jackman! Plus Nolan has worked with him before!

But Hammer is still my number one choice.

[Project862006]

yeah snyder male leads have all been older and great actors Snyder may find an unknown actor that we did'nt think of or heard about

Snyder gave Fassbender his first big american film with 300(who did nothing but tV before 300)

same with Jefferey Dean Morgan

[Man of Tomorrow]

Hammer is the only good choice unfortunately.

With the right makeup, black hair dye and some major body building akin to Reeve, he could work.

http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/socialnetwork/amhmr.jpg

He's definitely got the acting chops. Even in Billy the Early Years, his first movie, he showed he had the range to play Clark Kent.

[JAK®]

People forget that Reeve didn't look like Superman until he played Superman.

[TheWatcher]

Hammer FTW.

[Gianakin_]

Hammer is the only good choice unfortunately.

From the CBM list or in general? Because I'll definitely have to disagree with the latter (and I'll probably disagree with the former).

[Antonello Blueberry]

Strange how Hammer is now a favorite when just a couple of years ago everyone hated the idea of him playing Batman.

[Antonello Blueberry]

double post

[TheWatcher]

Probably because he actually fits the part of Superman. He's too soft for Batman. Not for Superman,though.

[JAK®]

Strange how Hammer is now a favorite when just a couple of years ago everyone hated the idea of him playing Batman.I remember it being more like some hated him because he wasn't Bale, and others saying that he should be Superman, not Batman. And he was a real nobody back then compared to now.

[Paul-el]

Superman Earth One

http://i56.tinypic.com/vo7qip.jpg

Can someone someone try and manip Hammer with this photo?

[Man of Tomorrow]

From the CBM list or in general? Because I'll definitely have to disagree with the latter (and I'll probably disagree with the former).

In general. Hammer shows much better potential to nail a great performance than Joe Manganiello and the rest of the names thrown around here.


I am hoping they throw some new 'unknowns' into the mix we haven't heard of yet.

[JAK®]

I'm actually waiting for Photoshop to install on my desktop PC so I can do one. Probably not with that particular image though.

[gdw]

Hammer and Cavill FTW!

Which one's Lois?

[Man of Tomorrow]

I'm actually waiting for Photoshop to install on my desktop PC so I can do one. Probably not with that particular image though.

good headshots to manip:

http://www.hollywoodtrailers.net/wp-content/gallery/45_new_the_social_network_photos/social_network_Armie-Hammer_05-535x365.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h9RmCuUpsjw/S_2s17N12XI/AAAAAAAADhk/kuRhZh5nL2Y/s1600/Armie+Hammer.jpg

[bjt]

Jon hamm would be a perfect Clark Kent / Superman. About it being old for the role, with current technology, let him youngest is very easy

http://thedopebox.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/mad-men-jon-hamm1.jpghttp://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/jon-hamm-clark-kent.jpg

It would be sensational to see Clint Eastwood playing Jonathan Kent

http://today24news.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Clint-Eastwood.jpg

[Rust]

Since he's a hot topic it's HAMMER-TIME!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Stigart/superman_03hammer.jpg

[SuperMike335!!]

good headshots to manip:

http://www.hollywoodtrailers.net/wp-content/gallery/45_new_the_social_network_photos/social_network_Armie-Hammer_05-535x365.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h9RmCuUpsjw/S_2s17N12XI/AAAAAAAADhk/kuRhZh5nL2Y/s1600/Armie+Hammer.jpg

I would not use either one for a photoshop job.

His face looks leaner and more mature now.

[Castro]

man, if hammer gets it, they better make his hair black or dark dark brown! But, i still don't see hammer as Supes....something about his face just doesn't look right for him. He'd be better for CAP or Green Lantern.

[Project862006]

lol 1st one is from social network

this is not a bad one

http://cdn.buzznet.com/media/jj1//2010/05/stroup-hammer/jessica-stroup-armie-hammer-06.jpg

[Rust]

Still think he reminds me of Jeff East..

http://www.hollywoodtrailers.net/wp-content/gallery/45_new_the_social_network_photos/social_network_Armie-Hammer_01-535x361.jpg

http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/social_network_Armie-Hammer_04.jpg


http://www.ajwcelebrityservices.com/images/east.jpg

[JAK®]

He just needs the right hairstyle. Then everything will fall into place.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Jump to 1:30.

He talks about playing DUAL roles and making them different:

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

[Keyser Soze]

The more I see him, the more I like the idea of Armie Hammer as Superman. But I need to see The Social Network before I fully get behind him.

[Gianakin_]

Still can't see it. But hey, if he can act...

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Hammer was so good in the Social Network that I changed my tune with him. I wouldn't mind if he were cast as Supes.

[Gianakin_]

Still think he reminds me of Jeff East..

What do you know, he really does.

[Man of Tomorrow]

He should have played Anakin Skywalker

http://content9.flixster.com/photo/11/38/98/11389855_gal.jpg

Would have been 100x better than Hayden.


I can definitely see why Miller wanted him as Batman. It's in the voice.

[Rust]

:up:

[Castro]

after watching that clip, he def. has the voice. I just really need to see his hair and eyebrows darkened. It might be the pretty boy blonde hair that makes him look so young and soft..

[Dark Raven]

Hammer doesn't look anything like Superman.

Now as for Anakin Skywalker, that would've been a great idea if he had been old enough at the time. He would have the right height to match Dave Prowse.

[JAK®]

Hammer doesn't look anything like Superman.

What does he lack?

[Lobo]

Naturally dark hair, thats most peoples gripe it seems

[gdw]

Still think he reminds me of Jeff East..
. . .

You know, seeing this:



http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_h9RmCuUpsjw/S_2s17N12XI/AAAAAAAADhk/kuRhZh5nL2Y/s1600/Armie+Hammer.jpg

posted right above this:


http://thedopebox.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/mad-men-jon-hamm1.jpg

Well, there is quite the resemblance if you ask me, which, of course, nobody did.

[JAK®]

Naturally dark hair, thats most peoples gripe it seemsChristopher Reeve doesn't look anything like Superman :oldrazz:

[BH/HHH]

Hammer > Hamm

[Dark Raven]

What does he lack?

Naturally dark hair, thats most peoples gripe it seems

It's not the hair. I can see past him not having dark hair. Christopher Reeve didn't have naturally black hair. Even in the manip with Hammer with dark hair he still doesn't look right.

Hammer's face just doesn't look right for Superman to me. There's something a bit bland about his face too. He would just look like someone in a Superman costume, not the character himself.

Christopher Reeve doesn't look anything like Superman :oldrazz:

Christopher Reeve looks more like Superman than Hammer. Reeve doesn't look like someone just in a Superman costume.

[JAK®]

Well, Reeve didn't look like Superman before 1978. This is what Superman looked like for the longest time;
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/curt_swan_2.jpg

If you didn't draw him like Curt Swan, you weren't drawing him right. Notice his receding hairline, mature features, chunky head.

When Reeve was cast, he looked more like this;
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/images.jpg

His wavy, long hair, delicate features and boyish looks got him a lot of criticism at the time. But after seeing his performance in Superman: The Movie, he WAS Superman.

But it wasn't until 1986 that people started to draw Superman more like Christopher Reeve;
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/SupermanGallery1-05-JohnByrne.jpg

[hopefuldreamer]

That list seems bogus to me, but here are some pics of the unknown they mention, Anderson Davis, just to get an idea. I'm open to the look :)

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:EsbR_-W2f8lYRM:http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rNrmTbbbE-Q/SN4H-pyVbtI/AAAAAAAAAd4/rh_0V9w2tq4/s400/anderson%2Bdavis%2B21%2B09%2B08%2B001.jpg&t=1


http://ethansays.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bf8ea53ef010536e9da77970c-600wi

[JAK®]

He looks really tacky in that second image.

[Lead Cenobite]

I remember it being more like some hated him because he wasn't Bale, and others saying that he should be Superman, not Batman. And he was a real nobody back then compared to now.

The only problem I had with Armie Hammer was the fact that they cast a 6'5 Batman and a 5'8/9 Superman. It would have looked comical for Superman to be dwarfed by every Justice League member.

[batman_1989_]

Hammer and Hamm are Batman material IMO.

[Dark Raven]

Well, Reeve didn't look like Superman before 1978. This is what Superman looked like for the longest time;
http://i456.photobucket.com/albums/qq282/JAKSaph/curt_swan_2.jpg

If you didn't draw him like Curt Swan, you weren't drawing him right. Notice his receding hairline, mature features, chunky head.


Are you sure it's meant to be a receding hairline? It could just be a high forehead, and that thing in the middle is a spit curl, not his hairline with it receding at the temples. Why would artists draw what is essentially meant to be a perfect man with receding hair of all things? That wouldn't be considered attractive, especially at the time. Isn't it more like a Clark Gable type hairstyle with it very slicked back?

[Keyser Soze]

Christopher Reeve looks more like Superman than Hammer. Reeve doesn't look like someone just in a Superman costume.

I think this is going to be the problem, no matter who they cast. For many of us, Christopher Reeve is indelibly imprinted in our minds as THE cinematic Superman. Brandon Routh's biggest failing was that he... wasn't Christopher Reeve. Through no fault of his own, that's what sunk him in many fans' eyes at the time.

[JAK®]

Are you sure it's meant to be a receding hairline? It could just be a high forehead, and that thing in the middle is a spit curl, not his hairline with it receding at the temples. Why would artists draw what is essentially meant to be a perfect man with receding hair of all things? That wouldn't be considered attractive, especially at the time. Isn't it more like a Clark Gable type hairstyle with it very slicked back?There are other images that show it better, but Superman was definitely more mature looking back in those days. Over 30 without question.

[DorkyFresh]

What does he lack?
imo, Hammer would be perfect for Superman if his chin/jaw were stronger. he doesn't have a weak chin or jawline by any means, but it's kind of round. in most of his pictures you can almost draw a half circle by tracing his jaw line and his chin doesn't protrude like many of the actors that've been suggested. this is my ONLY gripe about Hammer. if seriously doubt they'll go this route, but if he were to be cast i'd love for them to give him a prosthetic chin so he could look PERFECT as Superman.

[X Knight]

That list seems bogus to me, but here are some pics of the unknown they mention, Anderson Davis, just to get an idea. I'm open to the look :)

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:EsbR_-W2f8lYRM:http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_rNrmTbbbE-Q/SN4H-pyVbtI/AAAAAAAAAd4/rh_0V9w2tq4/s400/anderson%2Bdavis%2B21%2B09%2B08%2B001.jpg&t=1


http://ethansays.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8341bf8ea53ef010536e9da77970c-600wi

hmmmm.........that 2nd pic gives off more of a young Zod vibe than a Superman vibe..........

[Dark Raven]

I think this is going to be the problem, no matter who they cast. For many of us, Christopher Reeve is indelibly imprinted in our minds as THE cinematic Superman. Brandon Routh's biggest failing was that he... wasn't Christopher Reeve. Through no fault of his own, that's what sunk him in many fans' eyes at the time.

Not saying that the new Superman should be like Reeve. I didn't even like that Routh was a Reeve wannabe. I want something different. But Routh and especially Hammer don't look iconic enough. They look like ordinary men and that's what makes them look just like a man in a Superman outfit. Reeve at least had iconic, chiselled features.

There are other images that show it better, but Superman was definitely more mature looking back in those days. Over 30 without question.

Not disputing that Superman was more mature looking or over 30. I totally agree with that. What I'm wondering about is whether he was supposed to have a receding hairline.

[Mr. Thing]

I agree with the earlier poster who commented on Hammers jawline - it just isn't strong enough unfortunately,

I liked Manganiello for the role. But now I'm kind of leaning to Cavill again...

[batlovescatDC]

That list seems bogus to me, but here are some pics of the unknown they mention, Anderson Davis, just to get an idea. I'm open to the look :)



What list?

[DorkyFresh]

I agree with the earlier poster who commented on Hammers jawline - it just isn't strong enough unfortunately,

I liked Manganiello for the role. But now I'm kind of leaning to Cavill again...
if it weren't for Manganiello's nose i'd be all for him. if i were him, i'd honestly get nose surgery if it would guarantee me the role, hehe...


...i'd love to see Cavill in the role, despite him not looking as strong as some of the other contenders.

[Visceral]

you know I would really like a good actor for the role...

I wouldn't be opposed to Caveizel(or however its spelled) bulking up

[DorkyFresh]

What list?

this one...

from CBM is this legit? i call BS but anyways lol
http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/23700/imdb%20message.JPG

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I can't wait till the role is cast just so that all of the arguements can stop. *coughpleasebejonhammcough*

[Garzo]

I think this is going to be the problem, no matter who they cast. For many of us, Christopher Reeve is indelibly imprinted in our minds as THE cinematic Superman. Brandon Routh's biggest failing was that he... wasn't Christopher Reeve. Through no fault of his own, that's what sunk him in many fans' eyes at the time.

You're right and that is why it was and is imperative that a new film and new actor go out of their way to establish a "new" Superman all their own. A huge part of the problem with Superman Returns was the fact that Routh's Superman had so little character development -- it was almost as if he was just a handsome model reciting lines from the original Donner film while in costume. He did not have the strength of personality to make Superman his own in the way Heath Ledger was able to exorcise Jack Nicholson from the character of the Joker. Even Bale has been able to make Bruce Wayne his own. Maybe it was partly the script and partly Routh himself. I think the next actor who plays Superman must have a strong personality and strong acting chops. Superman does not have to be played so straight that there is nothing left in terms of personality. Someone like Armie Hammer seems to have enough inherent personality and acting chops to deliver a Superman that is vastly different than Reeve's, and that is exactly what we need. Bale did not emulate Keaton or West, he sought to make the character his own. Reeve's Superman was the ultimate boy scout. Superman does not have to be that in this day and age. Make him tougher, no nonsense. Batman also used to be a milk-drinking boy scout in the 1960s. They have managed to give him an entirely new personality that fits the times. It's time to do the same with Superman. But that does not mean you have to turn Superman into a total jerk, just give him some depth and complexity while keeping him a good guy. It won't always be easy for Supes to be "good" and "kind." Force him to make tough decisions. Giving a character shades of gray does not mean you have to make them depressed "emo" basket cases. It means you are making the character a little bit more real.

[batlovescatDC]

I'm really warming up to Armie Hammer as Superman now. Never thought I'd say it but I am. I'm dying to see The Social Network now 2.... WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING TO ME?!?!!

[I SEE SPIDEY]

The Social Network is an excellent film and Hammer is great in it. You should see it.

[Jake Cassidy]

I'll probably see it eventually. The subject matter just doesn't interest me at all.

[Jake Cassidy]

I could see Hammer as Aquaman.

[Man of Tomorrow]

There's a Henry Cavill thread.

Stick to the forum rules.


I don't see Superman there regardless.

[SuperDaniel]

:rolleyes:

[Jake Cassidy]

Yes master.

[Octoberist]

knell to me!