Henry Cavill IS Superman: Part III

[SuperDaniel]

:rolleyes: Singer has this chiseled features and chin... right...

image without the text:
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/110216/EW-1143-COVER_320.jpg

[Lencho01]

I like the interview, but the picture they did of Cavill for the EW cover -- less than flattering. He looks a little like Bryan Singer there.

I think it's the hair and he looks slimmer than usually seen.

[Puckenstein]

This is infinitely better than the image of Routh that was released after his casting.

[SuperDaniel]

It has begun...

http://www.moviewatchlist.com/cast_gallery/images/brandon%20routh%20(2).jpghttp://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/110216/EW-1143-COVER_320.jpg

:supes:

[Ursa]

OMG, he's soooo hansome...I think I'm in love.

[Zack Snyder]

It has begun...

http://www.moviewatchlist.com/cast_gallery/images/brandon%20routh%20(2).jpghttp://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/110216/EW-1143-COVER_320.jpg

:supes:

Cavill is better looking, but in fairness of the comparison photos that is a magazine cover shot (Cavill) compared to a JCPenny portrait studio looking shot (Routh)

[FilmNerdJamie]

Actually that picture of Cavill with the beard and sweater was the first one we got. That came with the press release of his casting.

[Krumm]

Something about the pic reminds me of Bill Hader... I don't know why.

[Zack Snyder]

I'm pretty sure if Singer had done a totally fresh reboot film he would have been more inclined to cast Cavill who at the time didn't even look as mature as he does now. However when you are continuing a 70's movie franchise, you gotta go with the actor that looks and sounds like Reeve the most which was Routh.

[Lead Cenobite]

It has begun...

http://www.moviewatchlist.com/cast_gallery/images/brandon%20routh%20%282%29.jpghttp://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/110216/EW-1143-COVER_320.jpg

:supes:

I have to admit I was a bit worried after they first announced Routh and saw that pic of him. I'm not saying they're twins, but Routh honestly reminds me of David Schwimmer there.

[SuperDaniel]

Actually that picture of Cavill with the beard and sweater was the first one we got. That came with the press release of his casting.
Nope. That one is really old. From the time he made Whatever Works...

http://www.nypost.com/r/nypost/blogs/popwrap/200904/Images/200904_Evan-Rachel-Wood-Henry-Cavill22.jpg

[Zack Snyder]

I have to admit I was a bit worried after they first announced Routh and saw that pic of him. I'm not saying they're twins, but Routh honestly reminds me of David Schwimmer there.

Honestly I don't see Schwimmer at all. Routh is a handsome dude (I feel like pansy pointing stuff like this out) but it is more of a classic hollywood look to me. He doesn't have the heart throb appeal. Cavill is the type if he was not an actor and a girl walked by him, she would still has googlie eyes all over him and probably giggle with her friends. That makes a difference in mass appeal too I'd assume. On the plus side at the same time he is not teeny bopperish looking so guys aren't annoyed.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Nope. That one is really old. From the time he made Whatever Works...

You sure? That image showed up with just about every article I read that cut and paste the press release announcing his casting.

[Zack Snyder]

You sure? That image showed up with just about every article I read that cut and paste the press release announcing his casting.

It really doesn't matter dude. What do you think looks wise separates Cavill and Routh in general?

[Lead Cenobite]

Honestly I don't see Schwimmer at all. Routh is a handsome dude (I feel like pansy pointing stuff like this out) but it is more of a classic hollywood look to me. He doesn't have the heart throb appeal. Cavill is the type if he was not an actor and a girl walked by him, she would still has googlie eyes all over him and probably giggle with her friends. That makes a difference in mass appeal too I'd assume. On the plus side at the same time he is not teeny bopperish looking so guys aren't annoyed.

Maybe it's more in the expression and not so much the facial features, but he's got that same geeky smirk.

[SuperDaniel]

You sure? That image showed up with just about every article I read that cut and paste the press release announcing his casting.
100% sure.

Here's one more from the same time:
http://www.flix66.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Henry-Cavill-3.jpg

[Antonello Blueberry]

You sure? That image showed up with just about every article I read that cut and paste the press release announcing his casting.
Ys, it was for the Whatever works promotional shoot.

[Zack Snyder]

Maybe it's more in the expression and not so much the facial features, but he's got that same geeky smirk.

Hmm I can see a bit of the smirk you are talking about I guess.

[FilmNerdJamie]

100% sure.

Here's one more from the same time:
http://www.flix66.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Henry-Cavill-3.jpg

Ys, it was for the Whatever works promotional shoot.

Gotcha. Thanks.

[SuperDaniel]

Hopefully there are more pics in the magazine tomorrow!

[batman44]

Nice new photo of Cavill. Can't wait to read the interview.

Btw, that Whatever Works movie is terrible. Even if you want to see the movie just for Cavill don't bother - watch something else.

[FilmNerdJamie]

It's on sale today. I get my issues in the mail usually on Friday-Saturday. But occasionally will get it on Thursday.

Btw, that Whatever Works movie is terrible. Even if you want to see the movie just for Cavill don't bother, watch something else.

Awful movie. Genuinely offensive towards how it portrays the South, and I'm a sucker for those kind of jokes usually.

[Superman2007]

This is the cover EW used to debut Routh to the world about year before SR's release.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/17/21524460_e20a1682ce.jpg

vs.

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/covergallery/img/2011/feb252011_1143_308x396.jpg

[Bruce_Begins]

I hope that this movie is successful this time around, after Tom Welling, Brandon Routh, Henry Cavill in a period of Ten years, I would be mentally exhausted for many years to look at any new actor announcement for a New Supes.

[elgaz]

I will say this for Cavill - despite their similarities in age at time of casting, he looks much more mature in the pics above than the early Routh shots. Routh looked much more boyish. It's inspiring to see that Snyder is going in that direction for his Superman look.

[SuperDaniel]

Someone, buy this magazine so we can read the rest of interview and see new pics!

[SuperDaniel]

It's on sale today. I get my issues in the mail usually on Friday-Saturday. But occasionally will get it on Thursday.
I think it comes out tomorrow. That's what it says on the website.

[Bruce_Begins]

I will say this for Cavill - despite their similarities in age at time of casting, he looks much more mature in the pics above than the early Routh shots. Routh looked much more boyish. It's inspiring to see that Snyder is going in that direction for his Superman look.

Well, Henry William Cavill (born 5 May 1983) is just three months older than Andrew Garfield (born August 20, 1983) but he looks more mature than Garfield.

[Dark Knight]

Push Cavill to the masses ASAP and sell him as the new Superman with stuff like this?

Very, very smart move, WB.


Agreed. A very wise and smart move by WB's to get him on the cover of EW at this early stage.

Get it going baby! :word:

He has plenty of time to bulk up and tone up for Supes, so that won't be a problem either.

[Lencho01]

I have to admit I was a bit worried after they first announced Routh and saw that pic of him. I'm not saying they're twins, but Routh honestly reminds me of David Schwimmer there.

Or maybe he looks like Jason Schwartzman...

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/02/23/new-scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world-photos-brandon-routh-as-todd-ingram-michael-cera-as-thor/

[matrix_ghost]

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/covergallery/img/2011/feb252011_1143_308x396.jpg

Compared to the other pics above with the beard , it looks like he lost quite some body fat.
He trained very hard for Immortals so yeah it doesn't surprise me.
The director of Immortals , Tarsem Singh , said that amongst other things he wanted Cavill to look ripped and muscular.
Check out the making vid
http://www.iamrogue.com/rogue-tv/on-set-video-journals/item/56-immortals-working-with-henry-cavill.html

[04nbod]

Actually that picture of Cavill with the beard and sweater was the first one we got. That came with the press release of his casting.

That was a photo from his movie with Woody Allen 'Whatever Works'. http://henry-cavill.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=124

I don't know whether its the weight loss, the photoshopping or the hair but he's better looking than this photo.

Its better than the Routh/Bosworth EW cover though. It looked like he was feeling up Kara

[FilmNerdJamie]

I think it comes out tomorrow. That's what it says on the website.

I literally have the issue right next to me as I type this, bud.

[KRIM]

I literally have the issue right next to me as I type this, bud.
Can we get a transcript/scans?

[flickchick85]

Ha, I just want to point out my prediction from 2 weeks ago:
Yep, we should probably keep our eyes on Entertainment Weekly. They're WB-owned and they always like to do those "Meet the New [insert superhero here]" articles.

And say that I love the cover. Can't wait for my issue to arrive. :D

[SatEL]

I dont really like the way his hair is done in that EW pic but all in all not a bad pic.

[Dark Knight]

Ha, I just want to point out my prediction from 2 weeks ago:


And say that I love the cover. Can't wait for my issue to arrive. :D



hahaha...Nice call flickchick.

Which actress would you like to see win the role of Lois? McAdams or Wilde and do you think it will actually come down to those two for the role?

[DorkyFresh]

<<<-eating my words about Cavill not speaking about the role anytime soon, hehe....but it's times like these that i'm glad i'm wrong. he looks great on the cover! i wish they showed more of the t-shirt though...hehe

[04nbod]

I dont really like the way his hair is done in that EW pic but all in all not a bad pic.

It looks like my mother's perm.

[SUPERSEBAS]

Intersting that this first photo of Cavil looks very similar to one of the Chris as superman in a promotional image.:wow:

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6593/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg (http://img571.imageshack.us/i/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg/)
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[Showtime]

Isn't it kinda weird that no one's gotten an interview with Cavill yet? I wanna hear his thoughts on everything.

Unless they're waiting until Lois is cast so they can do the whole "Meet the new Lois and Clark!" thing.

Nostradamus.

Can we get a transcript/scans?

We will have one on our website if Jamie types faster. :oldrazz:

[GhostPoet]

Oh man, I wish we could see an image from his audition in the suit.

But anyway...i'm sold on the guy. Once he bulks up I think he will look perfect for the role.

FINALLY...we might just get a good superman film.

[Krumm]

Intersting that this first photo of Cavil looks very similar to one of the Chris as superman in a promotional image.:wow:

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6593/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg (http://img571.imageshack.us/i/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg/)
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manip?

[flickchick85]

hahaha...Nice call flickchick.

Which actress would you like to see win the role of Lois? McAdams or Wilde and do you think it will actually come down to those two for the role?
When those two were announced, I was happy and hoping no other names would enter the equation, because I think they'd both be fine picks. Of the two, I'd prefer McAdams, though, even if I think she's less likely because she tends to turn down these roles. But then we got all those other names...most of which were terrible. My top choice has always been Michelle Monaghan, but of the names we've gotten so far, I'd be fine with McAdams, Wilde, or Kunis. Just no Biel or Akerman, please. And I'm confident Stewart and Lohan were never in the equation, so no comment on them. :oldrazz:

[Dark Knight]

Intersting that this first photo of Cavil looks very similar to one of the Chris as superman in a promotional image.:wow:

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6593/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg (http://img571.imageshack.us/i/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg/)
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Ahhh....VERY interesting indeed! :word:

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Nostradamus.


Lol... and thus spoke GoblinWhirlwind.

[DorkyFresh]

Intersting that this first photo of Cavil looks very similar to one of the Chris as superman in a promotional image.:wow:

http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/6593/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg (http://img571.imageshack.us/i/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)

makes for a perfect manip! thanks, Supersebas!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill-1.jpg

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Very cool :up:

[Krumm]

http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6593/henrycavillsupermanuniv.jpg

Nevermind... I'll do it. Popping my manip cherry with a quickie...

[Krumm]

makes for a perfect manip! thanks, Supersebas!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill-1.jpg

You beat me!

[FilmNerdJamie]

Should have some quotes up in a few minutes. Nothing epic, so don't nerdgasm. Just Cavill speaking out about it for the first time since being cast. Standard kinda stuff.

[Rust]

Dammit, he looks awesome. He even looks mature without the beard now. :up: The man simply was born for this part.

So, he really auditioned in Reeve's old threads? And he still blew them away. I hope that ends up on a blu-ray.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

Sounds like he totally commanded the room as Superman... I'd kill to see that audition.

[Showtime]

http://thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/ew-transcript-quotes-from-cavill-snyder-joe-manganiello-was.html

Earlier this morning, Entertainment Weekly (http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/02/17/superman-henry-cavill-interview-ew-cover/) gave a tease of what to expect from their latest publication (http://www.thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/cavill-looks-super-on-the-cover-of-ew.html) pertaining to our new Superman (Henry Cavill) including the British thespian's first comments since being cast.It was only a matter of time before somebody got their hands on the magazine and threw up what was said. I guess that'd be us this time:
A major piece of that work is now complete: finding an actor who can express the next-gen Superman’s masculinity, gravitas and empathy. Henry Cavill was raised on the small British island of Jersey with limited time for pop culture beyond TV and computer games. The acting big bit during his years at boarding school and ever since he was 17, “I’ve been chasing the career around the world.” In addition to four seasons of The Tudors, he appeared in such films as 2002’s The Count of Monte Cristo, 2007’s Stardust, and 2009’s Woody Allen]comedy Whatever Works.

Snyder says he would have cast Cavill in his 2007 film 300, except the actor was holding out for another job: becoming the next 007. “I came very close,” says Cavill. “The choice was between a younger Bond and a Bond closer to his 30s, which is to say, Daniel Craig.” Cavill disputes reports that he was a contender for Batman Begins (“At least, nobody was talking to me about it”) but confirms he was a top candidate for an earlier version of Superman (to have been directed by McG) that fell apart in 2004. “But here I am, seven years later. Got ya!” he says with a triumphant shake of the fist. “It was wonderful to have a second stab at a job – and as a wiser, older, more experienced actor.”

That experience came in handy during his two-part audition. Last October, he was asked to read some scenes written specifically for the tryout. He came back in January for a screen test and proved he could sell the suit and an American accent. Snyder declines to identify everyone who auditioned for the role, but volunteers that his second choice was True Blood’s Joe Manganiello. “Joe’s a great guy. I really liked him, says Snyder, adding that it came down to a gut decision. “It was about seeing a quality that inspires the inexplicable, mysterious, cool emotion that says, ‘That’s my guy.’”

Two weeks after Cavill’s screen test, Snyder gave him the life-changing call. “I told him that I had some good and bad news: He needed to start working out.” Cavill was home alone in his London apartment at the time. He tried calling his girlfriend and his parents – but he couldn’t get through to anyone. “I was like, ‘This is ridiculous! I’ve just been given the biggest job in history, and nobody’s picking up their bloody phones!”

Soon it’s Cavill who’ll be hard to reach. He’s about to begin getting Super-ripped at Gym Jones, a fitness boutique specializing in building action-hero physiques. And the actor says is eager to get into his own Superman suit. “Even during the audition, even amid my anxiety while wearing the older model, I had this extraordinary feeling: ‘Wow. I’m wearing the cape. I’m wearing the S.’ Extraordinary,” he says. “I can’t wait to do it for real.”

[FlawlessVictory]

http://thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/ew-transcript-quotes-from-cavill-snyder-joe-manganiello-was.html

Cool. Thanks for transcribing FNJ. Funny reading how he couldn't reach anyone when he got the news. Great to read how excited he is.

[Rust]

Thank god Manganiello didnt get it, but maybe next time then, like with Cavill.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

I would've been okay with Manganiello, but so glad Cavill won out instead. It's a damn shame he won't be able to play Bond now... even though there's no real reason why he couldn't still.

It's great hearing his enthusiasm about it and that he can't wait to get the suit on again. Good to hear he's already in training and he's serious about getting in Superman shape too :up:

[flickchick85]

Thank god Manganiello didnt get it, but maybe next time then, like with Cavill.
Nah, he'll be too old "next time." I feel kinda bad for him. Oh well, his career is doing just fine, and the right person got the role. That's what matters. :up:

Also, I feel like I've been too rough on Snyder in the past - his top two choices for Supes were my top two choices. Clearly the man has great taste. :cwink:

[04nbod]

He can still be Bond ;)

Were there more pictures? (She says like a perv :p)

[FlawlessVictory]

He can still be Bond ;)

Were there more pictures? (She says like a perv :p)

Yea, one in his underwear actually, but I don't think anyone wants to see that.

:oldrazz:

[FilmNerdJamie]

If we didn't transcribe it, someone else would have.

[04nbod]

Yea, one in his underwear actually, but I don't think anyone wants to see that.

:oldrazz:

Made me click.:doh:


:cwink:

[MiniBond]

http://i51.tinypic.com/2samgdx.jpg

[Micah12345]

That manip reminds me of mahnke's superman. Very cool.

http://www.batmanytb.com/comics/titles/finalcrisis/miniseries/supermanbeyond01.jpg

[04nbod]

Thanks Minibond. Its the hair that is making him look weird. You can't style it like that with a high forehead. It makes it seem like he is balding.

[Showtime]

http://i51.tinypic.com/2samgdx.jpg

Ahh. Where did you get that?

[GoblinWhirlwind]

http://i51.tinypic.com/2samgdx.jpg

He's definitely got a Superman smile.

[Prison Mike]

Glad Cavill got it instead of Manganiello.

[KRIM]

Despite whatever Joe may have brought to the role, if it was between him and Henry it's so clear who fits the part much more. So glad Snyder has such a peculiar eye for comic book imagery. I'm sure Cavill's chiseled looks and wholesome personality helped push him over.

[daywalker2007]

it looks like cavill is going bald, so i guess he's going to wear a wig.

[DorkyFresh]

his hairline is receding, which happens to most men and contributes to his more mature look versus his youthful look back when McG was in charge. a receding hairline is not the same as going bald.

[daywalker2007]

his hairline is receding, which happens to most men and contributes to his more mature look versus his youthful look back when McG was in charge. a receding hairline is not the same as going bald.

yes its receeding, and since he is only 27, I guess in 3 years time when any possible sequel may be made, he will probably have the bruce willis style hairline by then. It looks like his hairline has receeded quite fast in the last year or two.

He will definitely need a wig for this first Superman film. We can't have Superman with a receeding hairline.

Unless Snyder wants it that way.

Cavills hairline reminds me of:

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6264/greenlanternsarsgaard.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/greenlanternsarsgaard.jpg/)

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http://img529.imageshack.us/i/greenlanternsarsgaard.jpg/

[matrix_ghost]

Soon it’s Cavill who’ll be hard to reach. He’s about to begin getting Super-ripped at Gym Jones, a fitness boutique specializing in building action-hero physiques. And the actor says is eager to get into his own Superman suit. “Even during the audition, even amid my anxiety while wearing the older model, I had this extraordinary feeling: ‘Wow. I’m wearing the cape. I’m wearing the S.’ Extraordinary,” he says. “I can’t wait to do it for real.”


Oh man.
Snyder first approached the guys at Gym Jones when he was making 300. They have a very different approach to working out though the results definately show it.
If Cavill will be working with the guys at Gym Jones ....dude :wow:
Think King Leonidas and you've pretty much got an image of how Snyder's Supes will look like.

[Doctor Jones]

Holy ****... that's a great image.

This surprised me. I didn't expect anything to come this early. But it was a very smart movie. It's not anything humongous, but certainly not small.

It's really cool to know he auditioned in Reeves' outfit. I'd love to see that screentest.

[04nbod]

He's always had that hairline. Look at it when its shaved. I'm pretty sure its the way he's got his hair

http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Tudors-Screencaps-henry-cavill-626477_322_242.jpg
http://henrycavill.fanfusion.org/galeria/albums/userpics/10001/Foto2.jpg

Compare?

[FilmNerdJamie]

Henry Cavill Talks About Being New Superman; Joe Manganiello Was the Runner-Up!

Earlier this morning, Entertainment Weekly (http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/02/17/superman-henry-cavill-interview-ew-cover/) gave a tease of what to expect from their latest publication (http://www.thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/cavill-looks-super-on-the-cover-of-ew.html) pertaining to our new Superman (Henry Cavill) including the British thespian's first comments since being cast.

It was only a matter of time before somebody got their hands on the magazine and threw up what was said. I guess that’d be us this time. Among the highlights includes director Zack Snyder almost encounter casting Cavill for his highest-profile film (That is before helming the Superman reboot) 300: "Snyder says he would have cast Cavill in his 2007 film 300, except the actor was holding out for another job: becoming the next 007. ‘I came very close,’ says Cavill. 'The choice was between a younger Bond and a Bond closer to his 30s, which is to say, Daniel Craig.'"
On who else was in contention to stand for truth, justice and the American way, Snyder was mum. But let one name outta his tongue – one we’d already known for up for it: True Blood's Joe Manganiello: "'Joe's a great guy. I really liked him, says Snyder, adding that it came down to a gut decision. 'It was about seeing a quality that inspires the inexplicable, mysterious, cool emotion that says, 'That's my guy.'"
As for Superman himself, Cavill reconfirmed the now-infamous story of his candidacy under the McG incarnation back in 2004 and how it’s come full circle now (“But here I am, seven years later. Got ya! It was wonderful to have a second stab at a job – and as a wiser, older, more experienced actor.”), denied those claims of his being up for Batman Begins and his frustration of not being able to contact loved ones like his girlfriend and parents after the eventful phone-call from Snyder confirming he'd gotten the gig.

For the remaining time between now and the start of production (Scheduled for sometime this summer), Cavill will be busy getting into Superman shape and readying himself for wearing the iconic red-and-blue suit: "'Even during the audition, even amid my anxiety while wearing the older model, I had this extraordinary feeling: ‘Wow. I’m wearing the cape. I'm wearing the S.' Extraordinary,' he says. 'I can't wait to do it for real.'"
Everyone sounds pumped to get going and enthusiast. So that's a good thing, especially amidst those reports of script problems. Curious to see how long Warner Brothers actually takes until we get our first full-fledged look at Cavill as Superman and Clark Kent.http://www.thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/henry-cavill-talks-about-being-new-superman-joe-manganiello.html

[flickchick85]

yes its receeding, and since he is only 27, I guess in 3 years time when any possible sequel may be made, he will probably have the bruce willis style hairline by then. It looks like his hairline has receeded quite fast in the last year or two.

He will definitely need a wig for this first Superman film. We can't have Superman with a receeding hairline.

Unless Snyder wants it that way.

Cavills hairline reminds me of:

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/6264/greenlanternsarsgaard.th.jpg (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/greenlanternsarsgaard.jpg/)

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

http://img529.imageshack.us/i/greenlanternsarsgaard.jpg/
Oh please, this was his hairline 4 years ago:

http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/9281/thetudors07.jpg


That's just how it is. He's not balding. It's FAR from a Jude Law situation. A different hairstyle and you won't even notice it. This was from a later season of the show:

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/5084/cavilltudors.jpg

It's all about the hairstyle.

[04nbod]

Someone elsewhere just pinned it down. The hairstyle makes him look like his head is rectangular. Its all wrong. Its too long and fluffy. He needs it like he had it in The Tudors Series 3.

[Mr. Thing]

Superman belt-buckle too? Nice.

[Mr. Earle]

That Joe Manganiello guy doesnt look nerdy enough. He has this bad boy - hardass look that wouldnt suit Superman. I'm glad they went with Cavill.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

I DON'T want a nerdy Clark. I've had enough of the clumsy, bumbling Clark... I want something different now. A more serious, competent reporter.

[flickchick85]

I DON'T want a nerdy Clark. I've had enough of the clumsy, bumbling Clark... I want something different now. A more serious, competent reporter.
This. I want Clark's "nerdiness" to be only what would be inherent in a guy who had an earnest goody-goody upbringing on a farm in a small town. That would naturally make him something of a dork to city-folk, but not cartoonishly so.

[Mr. Earle]

I DON'T want a nerdy Clark. I've had enough of the clumsy, bumbling Clark... I want something different now. A more serious, competent reporter.

Neither do i, but Clark cant look like a hardass. He has a certain "good guy" air about him. Even when that guy is shaved he looks too much like the masculine guys women fall for. Bruce Waynish i'd say.This. I want Clark's "nerdiness" to be only what would be inherent in a guy who had an earnest goody-goody upbringing on a farm in a small town. That would naturally make him something of a dork to city-folk, but not cartoonishly so.
Agreed.

[04nbod]

The further adventures of Cavill's hairline bb!Henry
http://i612.photobucket.com/albums/tt204/victoriens/henry/050.jpg

[dark_b]

is daywalker joking that Cavill will need a wig for the 2012 movie?

[Dar]

Just got a chance to peek in here in the middle of the workday and literally shrieked! He speaks, finally! I'd love to see that audition tape. And all these beautiful photos y'all are posting, how's a girl supposed to get any work done? I'm excited all over again! He takes such good photos, they couldn't choose a better one for the cover? (she says, as she runs out to get a copy)...

[JAK®]

My uncle developed a bald patch on the top of his head in his late 20's. It hasn't advanced since then, and he's approaching 45 now.

[BH/HHH]

Bigger version...:up:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/markofort/tumblr_lgqgqlWVml1qd4rf5o1_500.jpg

That is an awesome pic :up:

[BH/HHH]

http://thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/ew-transcript-quotes-from-cavill-snyder-joe-manganiello-was.html

Earlier this morning, Entertainment Weekly (http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/02/17/superman-henry-cavill-interview-ew-cover/) gave a tease of what to expect from their latest publication (http://www.thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/cavill-looks-super-on-the-cover-of-ew.html) pertaining to our new Superman (Henry Cavill) including the British thespian's first comments since being cast.It was only a matter of time before somebody got their hands on the magazine and threw up what was said. I guess that'd be us this time:
A major piece of that work is now complete: finding an actor who can express the next-gen Superman’s masculinity, gravitas and empathy. Henry Cavill was raised on the small British island of Jersey with limited time for pop culture beyond TV and computer games. The acting big bit during his years at boarding school and ever since he was 17, “I’ve been chasing the career around the world.” In addition to four seasons of The Tudors, he appeared in such films as 2002’s The Count of Monte Cristo, 2007’s Stardust, and 2009’s Woody Allen]comedy Whatever Works.

Snyder says he would have cast Cavill in his 2007 film 300, except the actor was holding out for another job: becoming the next 007. “I came very close,” says Cavill. “The choice was between a younger Bond and a Bond closer to his 30s, which is to say, Daniel Craig.” Cavill disputes reports that he was a contender for Batman Begins (“At least, nobody was talking to me about it”) but confirms he was a top candidate for an earlier version of Superman (to have been directed by McG) that fell apart in 2004. “But here I am, seven years later. Got ya!” he says with a triumphant shake of the fist. “It was wonderful to have a second stab at a job – and as a wiser, older, more experienced actor.”

That experience came in handy during his two-part audition. Last October, he was asked to read some scenes written specifically for the tryout. He came back in January for a screen test and proved he could sell the suit and an American accent. Snyder declines to identify everyone who auditioned for the role, but volunteers that his second choice was True Blood’s Joe Manganiello. “Joe’s a great guy. I really liked him, says Snyder, adding that it came down to a gut decision. “It was about seeing a quality that inspires the inexplicable, mysterious, cool emotion that says, ‘That’s my guy.’”

Two weeks after Cavill’s screen test, Snyder gave him the life-changing call. “I told him that I had some good and bad news: He needed to start working out.” Cavill was home alone in his London apartment at the time. He tried calling his girlfriend and his parents – but he couldn’t get through to anyone. “I was like, ‘This is ridiculous! I’ve just been given the biggest job in history, and nobody’s picking up their bloody phones!”

Soon it’s Cavill who’ll be hard to reach. He’s about to begin getting Super-ripped at Gym Jones, a fitness boutique specializing in building action-hero physiques. And the actor says is eager to get into his own Superman suit. “Even during the audition, even amid my anxiety while wearing the older model, I had this extraordinary feeling: ‘Wow. I’m wearing the cape. I’m wearing the S.’ Extraordinary,” he says. “I can’t wait to do it for real.”

So those Matthew Good rumours were BS then he wasnt the second choice.

And confirmation Henry has a GF.

[LuisTX85]

Great interviews with him!,Loving the Superman tease with the shirt and buckle.

[Astrodust]

He looks like he has matured a bit even from the recent photos people have been using for manips. It's funny cause people on the EW page are saying now he looks too old. Also he sounds like he is serious about wanting to look good for the part and fill out the suit. It's reassuring to know how excited he is to get this part.

[elgaz]

Cavill is going bald? BS. He has a high forehead, and it's just the way his hair is styled in that pic. This pic from the Immortals was taken less than a year ago and his hair is fine.

http://www.filmofilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Immortals-Henry-Cavill-as-Theseus-535x296.jpg

[BH/HHH]

He looks like he has matured a bit even from the recent photos people have been using for manips. It's funny cause people on the EW page are saying now he looks too old. Also he sounds like he is serious about wanting to look good for the part and fill out the suit. It's reassuring to know how excited he is to get this part.

Definitely :up:

[elgaz]

p.s. I was a big Manganiello fan, whilst I'm glad Cavill won the role I'm also glad to hear Joe was second choice - I think he had a lot of qualities which would have made him a success in the role also.

[SatEL]

http://i51.tinypic.com/2samgdx.jpg

No homo but gawd dam gawd dam loving that smile.:hrt:

[DCnightwing23]

He's not balding people quit freaking out, its just the hairstyle and i believe its what you call a "widows peak" right? Its the hair loss.

Josh Duhamel has the same thing and women drool over him and no one ever says he's balding.
http://images.buddytv.com/articles/las-vegas/images/josh-duhamel.jpg

Cavill just has a slightly bigger forehead thats all.

All in all Cavill is the perfect choice for Superman and i have pity for anyone that says "hes cast, i wont be watching". Thats a joke, I cannot wait for this thing to start filming, when will it start filming anyway? I think sometime this year no?

[Dar]

http://i51.tinypic.com/2samgdx.jpg

Damn, photo on the right is just dreamy.



And confirmation Henry has a GF.

Damn, just damn. LOL

[hopefuldreamer]

I like what i'm hearing so far. I'm always mostly dubious of their thoughts on the character, so i'm sort of waiting for that.

[bittersweet]

Is it me or is the shot Of Henry very similar to Christian Bale when he was cast as BATMAN back in 2004

http://christian-bale.narod.ru/images/ew_190604_cover.JPG
http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/henry-cavill-superman-ew-cover-large.jpg

Is this similar for a reason??
THe WB is like
Meet the New Batman and SUperman

[BH/HHH]

Yeah I can see the similarities there, they're both slimmer than they are (or in Henrys case) will be for their roles :D

[dark_b]

standing and looking in the camera?

its a normal torso shot for a magazine cover.

[Doctor Jones]

Bale has the blue steel look about him.

[Dark Knight]

:supes:http://thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/ew-transcript-quotes-from-cavill-snyder-joe-manganiello-was.html

Earlier this morning, Entertainment Weekly (http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/02/17/superman-henry-cavill-interview-ew-cover/) gave a tease of what to expect from their latest publication (http://www.thinkmcflythink.com/movie-news/2011/2/17/cavill-looks-super-on-the-cover-of-ew.html) pertaining to our new Superman (Henry Cavill) including the British thespian's first comments since being cast.It was only a matter of time before somebody got their hands on the magazine and threw up what was said. I guess that'd be us this time:
A major piece of that work is now complete: finding an actor who can express the next-gen Superman’s masculinity, gravitas and empathy. Henry Cavill was raised on the small British island of Jersey with limited time for pop culture beyond TV and computer games. The acting big bit during his years at boarding school and ever since he was 17, “I’ve been chasing the career around the world.” In addition to four seasons of The Tudors, he appeared in such films as 2002’s The Count of Monte Cristo, 2007’s Stardust, and 2009’s Woody Allen]comedy Whatever Works.

Snyder says he would have cast Cavill in his 2007 film 300, except the actor was holding out for another job: becoming the next 007. “I came very close,” says Cavill. “The choice was between a younger Bond and a Bond closer to his 30s, which is to say, Daniel Craig.” Cavill disputes reports that he was a contender for Batman Begins (“At least, nobody was talking to me about it”) but confirms he was a top candidate for an earlier version of Superman (to have been directed by McG) that fell apart in 2004. “But here I am, seven years later. Got ya!” he says with a triumphant shake of the fist. “It was wonderful to have a second stab at a job – and as a wiser, older, more experienced actor.”

That experience came in handy during his two-part audition. Last October, he was asked to read some scenes written specifically for the tryout. He came back in January for a screen test and proved he could sell the suit and an American accent. Snyder declines to identify everyone who auditioned for the role, but volunteers that his second choice was True Blood’s Joe Manganiello. “Joe’s a great guy. I really liked him, says Snyder, adding that it came down to a gut decision. “It was about seeing a quality that inspires the inexplicable, mysterious, cool emotion that says, ‘That’s my guy.’”

Two weeks after Cavill’s screen test, Snyder gave him the life-changing call. “I told him that I had some good and bad news: He needed to start working out.” Cavill was home alone in his London apartment at the time. He tried calling his girlfriend and his parents – but he couldn’t get through to anyone. “I was like, ‘This is ridiculous! I’ve just been given the biggest job in history, and nobody’s picking up their bloody phones!”

Soon it’s Cavill who’ll be hard to reach. He’s about to begin getting Super-ripped at Gym Jones, a fitness boutique specializing in building action-hero physiques. And the actor says is eager to get into his own Superman suit. “Even during the audition, even amid my anxiety while wearing the older model, I had this extraordinary feeling: ‘Wow. I’m wearing the cape. I’m wearing the S.’ Extraordinary,” he says. “I can’t wait to do it for real.”



Good stuff Show! :up:

Yeah! Lets get this puppy rolling!

He is gonna be ripped by the time shooting starts in July or August. :supes:

[Dark Knight]

http://i51.tinypic.com/2samgdx.jpg



:supes:

[Dark Knight]

He's always had that hairline. Look at it when its shaved. I'm pretty sure its the way he's got his hair

http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Tudors-Screencaps-henry-cavill-626477_322_242.jpg
http://henrycavill.fanfusion.org/galeria/albums/userpics/10001/Foto2.jpg

Compare?





Who cares about his hair. Good grief!

The photographer and makeup people probably just blew dry his hair back unecessarily for the photo op.

Like the S belt though! :word:

[DCnightwing23]

All i know is i really want to see his screen test and him in the reeve suit. Possible leak? I hope so.

[The Watchman]

makes for a perfect manip! thanks, Supersebas!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill-1.jpg

Perfect, Snyder made a tremendously good choice.

[SuperDaniel]

http://henrycavill.fanfusion.org/galeria/albums/userpics/10001/Foto1.jpg

[Project862006]

This just confirmed to me that Snyder was the perfect choice to direct he has great sensibilities of what he wants for his roles.

he had Joe as a 2nd choice who was:

extremely ripped and muscular already
6'5
on a popular show with a following - True Blood

yet he still went with:

less popular and more low key actor
6'1
not very ripped and muscular out the gate

Snyder said
“It was about seeing a quality that inspires the inexplicable, mysterious, cool emotion that says, ‘That’s my guy.’”

[Astrodust]

And Cavill is no stranger to working out as the pic from Immortals proved. And he is purposely lost his muscle definition for Cold Light of Day so he is serious about his roles. That said, Gym Jones sounds like a scary place. Let the transformation begin.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Thanks Minibond. Its the hair that is making him look weird. You can't style it like that with a high forehead. It makes it seem like he is balding.

Good, I actually like that hairstyle for Superman, makes him look older.

Hair reminds me of Michael Keaton for some reason.

Either Clark or Superman would need his hair slicked back like that.

[SatEL]

And Cavill is no stranger to working out as the pic from Immortals proved. And he is purposely lost his muscle definition for Cold Light of Day so he is serious about his roles. That said, Gym Jones sounds like a scary place. Let the transformation begin.

Cant wait to see what he achieves, hopefully it will be equally as impressive as the Marvel guys.

[SatEL]

Good, I actually like that hairstyle for Superman, makes him look older.

Hair reminds me of Michael Keaton for some reason.

Either Clark or Superman would need his hair slicked back like that.

Yes because Keaton had a receding hairline, not saying Cavill is balding because he obviously isn’t but that hair style is a big no for me.

[FilmNerdJamie]

Wondering if Cavill will juice himself up like Evans allegedly did for Captain America.

[DCnightwing23]

Yeah Cavill has really wavy hair so im hoping they ditched the super gelled look because honestly Cavill can have a natural curl with the way his hair is so wavy.

[HighFivingMF]

Wondering if Cavill will juice himself up like Evans allegedly did for Captain America.
I dunno, juicing up is kind of in character when it comes to Captain America. :oldrazz:

[SuperDaniel]

Wondering if Cavill will juice himself up like Evans allegedly did for Captain America.
I'm sure he will. Looking at recent pics of Evans, he clearly lost all the muscles already.

[DCnightwing23]

Cavill doesnt need to get juiced up, he has til july or august to get ripped. Thats alot of time.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Yes because Keaton had a receding hairline, not saying Cavill is balding because he obviously isn’t but that hair style is a big no for me.

Keaton did maintain his hair for a long time after though.

Who knows.

Reeve wore a hairpiece/wig in the later films too.

[hopefuldreamer]

This. I want Clark's "nerdiness" to be only what would be inherent in a guy who had an earnest goody-goody upbringing on a farm in a small town. That would naturally make him something of a dork to city-folk, but not cartoonishly so.

100% agreed

if not I'm sure that between us all we could come up with enough comics he could never possibly read them all

Maybe just send him a few of the best ones... now how do we decide between us which ones are the most important...? :p

I do think he needs to do a bit of research first. I even think it's neccesary to watch at least a few episodes of Lois and Clark, Smallville, STAS etc, to get an idea of what the fans have been seeing over the years.

[herolee10]

I am curious to see if for the role, they'll straighten Cavill's hairstyle, or let it be as it currently is. (Edit: And No, I am not one of the posters that thinks that he's going bald at all)

[SatEL]

Wondering if Cavill will juice himself up like Evans allegedly did for Captain America.

I wouldn’t be surprised if he did, these actors have a target to reach a certain size before a certain date. That's an immense amount of pressure, going the natural route to try to achieve something in a set amount of time can only get you so far.

[Octoberist]

Why are people thinking he's going bald?

[Astrodust]

I'm sure he will. Looking at recent pics of Evans, he clearly lost all the muscles already.

Back to the topic. You don't automatically lose muscle when you stop doing steroids. Evans had a big look but didn't look lean to me. As for Cavill he could put on an impressive physique in 5 months. The 300 cast had 4 months and Cavill is already in decent shape.

[Kal-El.9859]

100% agreed



Maybe just send him a few of the best ones... now how do we decide between us which ones are the most important...? :p

I do think he needs to do a bit of research first. I even think it's neccesary to watch at least a few episodes of Lois and Clark, Smallville, STAS etc, to get an idea of what the fans have been seeing over the years.

I think he should read Secret Origins, Infinite Crisis, Birthright and several others. I know that among all the comics that are sure to be listed there will be different origin stories but you can take from several different origins and create something new, and you should use the different stories to get a feel for how Superman behaves, reacts, how he feels...etc.

[Octoberist]

Did anyone scaned or transcribe the entire article yet?

[Dark Knight]

I dunno, juicing up is kind of in character when it comes to Captain America. :oldrazz:


Oh yeah. That guy definitely juiced up for Cap. You can tell.

He is the puffy now! :oldrazz:

[SatEL]

Why are people thinking he's going bald?


Some idiot misinterpreted something another poster said and bam the topic began.

[Krumm]

I am curious to see if for the role, they'll straighten Cavill's hairstyle, or let it be as it currently is. (Edit: And No, I am not one of the posters that thinks that he's going bald at all)

I say let it wave. Superman's hair is wavy anyway - which partly explains the spit curl.

[Astrodust]

I wouldn’t be surprised if he did, these actors have a target to reach a certain size before a certain date. That's an immense amount of pressure, going the natural route to try to achieve something in a set amount of time can only get you so far.

5 days a week for 5+ months can achieve a lot. Cavill is going to be working out at Gym Jones and they did a phenomenal job with the 300 guys. Their video looks insane as well.

[SatEL]

Oh yeah. That guy definitely juiced up for Cap. You can tell.

He is the puffy now! :oldrazz:

Lets not forget muscle memory folks, Evans was in great shape prior to getting the role so all he would have really needed was to bulk while maintaining a low BF. I mean how long did he have to train?

[Octoberist]

I'm not worried about the hair, really, since he'll will have to part it. I do want them to ditch the 'curl' though.

[DIRECTOR]

http://henrycavill.fanfusion.org/galeria/albums/userpics/10001/Foto1.jpg
ummmm, his smile reminds me of Tom Welling,oh oh, he looks kinda like Tom Welling in that pic

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn289/CJG18/Smallville/Tom%20Welling/tom-welling.jpg

[SuperDaniel]

Yeah, he does.

[Sawyer]

Tom Welling and Henry Cavill are the same person.

[herolee10]

And the interesting thing is that his iris color is already naturally colored Blue (I think it's blue), so they won't have to give any fake contact lenses for him to wear, and he won't be one of the few individuals to have played superman with a regular black iris color.lol

[DCnightwing23]

I'm not worried about the hair, really, since he'll will have to part it. I do want them to ditch the 'curl' though.

He doesnt have to part his hair at all that extreme like reeve did, thats way too old school.

Something like this

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lblgygJcRm1qaolmg.jpg

And this
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lblgyykDP11qaolmg.jpg

Would be great, of course shorter in the back and sides. But the general layout is there.

And then for clark kent something along the lines of this would be great

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfnm84S4Sz1qa6qwxo1_500.jpg

And there for have the look for Superman and Clark

[DIRECTOR]

i kinda feel bad for Brandon Routh :(

He was given an iconic role, but because of Singer's and his writers bad job on the movie, he lost that role

[JAK®]

I wouldn’t be surprised if he did, these actors have a target to reach a certain size before a certain date. That's an immense amount of pressure, going the natural route to try to achieve something in a set amount of time can only get you so far.
That's what it's all about. It's not about being able to do it. It's making sure that you do do it.

Maybe Henry has the natural ability to get as big as he needs to by July. Maybe he doesn't. But WB needs him to be in shape for July, and HGH/Steroids will ensure that.

[superhey]

Yeah Cavill has really wavy hair so im hoping they ditched the super gelled look because honestly Cavill can have a natural curl with the way his hair is so wavy.

ACTUALLY HENRY CAVILL HAIR'S LOOKS LIKE SUPERMAN'S HAIR!
http://cdn.comicartfans.com/Images/Category_178/subcat_3914/garcialopezsupeheads.JPGhttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hF09r6XaLRo/S_vPZH_GiLI/AAAAAAAADgk/vIz1ZhJWDqk/s1600/aurora+superman+4+lois+lane+comic+scenes+cockrum+m odel+kit.gif

[Dark Knight]

And Cavill is no stranger to working out as the pic from Immortals proved. And he is purposely lost his muscle definition for Cold Light of Day so he is serious about his roles. That said, Gym Jones sounds like a scary place. Let the transformation begin.



:up: :supes:

[Dark Knight]

ACTUALLY HENRY CAVILL HAIR'S LOOKS LIKE SUPERMAN'S HAIR!
http://cdn.comicartfans.com/Images/Category_178/subcat_3914/garcialopezsupeheads.JPGhttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hF09r6XaLRo/S_vPZH_GiLI/AAAAAAAADgk/vIz1ZhJWDqk/s1600/aurora+superman+4+lois+lane+comic+scenes+cockrum+m odel+kit.gif




Good comparison! :up:

[superhey]

good comparison! :up:

thanks!

[Dark Knight]

All i know is i really want to see his screen test and him in the reeve suit. Possible leak? I hope so.


I think the Blue Ray to this film is going to be great with all the extras and the story behind how Goyer, Nolan, Snyder and Cavill all got together to get this sucker made.

Plus, if it winds up being filmed using 3D cameras?!?

FTW! :supes:

[Crazymaverick]

You know, I couldn't be happier about the increased female attention Superman is getting because of Cavill. I mean my wife was actually interested when she heard about Cavill being cast coz she knows him from the Tudors. It's actually one of her favourite shows.

Anyhoo, to those of you who are new, here's a big fat "welcome" ladies!

If there's one thing Superheroes (in any medium) and the science fiction genre in general needs, it's more female participation.

[Astrodust]

I like the fact that they used the Reeve suit for the screentests and how Snyder made the comment "This is Superman" pertaining to Cavill in the suit. Shows they favor the Reeve suit. Some updated materials and we are good to go.

[DorkyFresh]

i believe they tested Routh in the Reeve suit also. there are even reports of pre-vis for this film using Reeve's likeness. Reeve is basically the default Superman for live action.

[SUPERSEBAS]

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5083/cwstmportrait14g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/cwstmportrait14g.jpg/)
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[Lencho01]

Did anyone scaned or transcribe the entire article yet?

Here's a scan of the article...

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a4CCIuVpjxQ/TV1k0coSmgI/AAAAAAAAAHg/LxWdKCpDCdQ/s1600/Page%2B2.jpg

[Astrodust]

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Wow that's the best manip yet. Did you cheat at all? It looks like you morphed Reeve's face onto Cavill's or something. :up:

[KRIM]

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I know Reeve is considered great, but objectively I'm going to have to say that in direct comparison, Henry looks the part far more. Cannot wait to see our first shot of him in the suit.

[DorkyFresh]

perfect Supersebas!! muchos kudos!

[Astrodust]

I know Reeve is considered great, but objectively I'm going to have to say that in direct comparison, Henry looks the part far more. Cannot wait to see our first shot of him in the suit.

I totally agree. We always knew Cavill had the look. I want to see his take on Superman. It was Reeve's take that set him apart from the bunch.

[Astrodust]

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5083/cwstmportrait14g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/cwstmportrait14g.jpg/)
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Had to quote again cause this pic blows my mind.

[Stephen K. Hone]

i believe they tested Routh in the Reeve suit also. there are even reports of pre-vis for this film using Reeve's likeness. Reeve is basically the default Superman for live action.



I could be reading too much into this, but they could have used the Returns suit for the screentest, but they didn't. That's got to tell you which way Snyder is leaning as far as the look of his costume.

[DorkyFresh]

well...it's either Donner's suit, which is very faithful to the traditional design and has been seen as the default suit forever, or Singer's suit, which has unanimously been deemed less than stellar. so it's only logical they would've went with the default suit. imo, this has very little to no indication on the outcome of the finalized suit.

[WarriorDreamer]

ummmm, his smile reminds me of Tom Welling,oh oh, he looks kinda like Tom Welling in that pic



Yeah, that's not a bad thing at-all. He'll probably get comparisons to Welling, Reeves and Routh alot now.

[Daybreaker]

http://i51.tinypic.com/2lkwb36.jpg

[chrisguyver]

Thank god Cavill got the part and not that Douchebag Joe Manganiello that would have been it for me I would have written it off and just stuck with my Smallville and donner films.

[Stephen K. Hone]

well...it's either Donner's suit, which is very faithful to the traditional design and has been seen as the default suit forever, or Singer's suit, which has unanimously been deemed less than stellar. so it's only logical they would've went with the default suit. imo, this has very little to no indication on the outcome of the finalized suit.


Well based on what we have read about the screentest, (and prior Snyder comments) logic tells me that it is almost certain to be a Swan/Lee style costume that Snyder goes with. In other words very traditional.

[DorkyFresh]

Well based on what we have read about the screentest, (and prior Snyder comments) logic tells me that it is almost certain to be a Swan/Lee style costume that Snyder goes with.
taking this conversation to the costume thread so as not to derail Cavill's thread...

[Stephen K. Hone]

taking this conversation to the costume thread so as not to derail Cavill's thread...


No problem:yay:

[Dark Knight]

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Wow! :word:

[Rowsdower!]

And Cavill is no stranger to working out as the pic from Immortals proved. And he is purposely lost his muscle definition for Cold Light of Day so he is serious about his roles. That said, Gym Jones sounds like a scary place. Let the transformation begin.

It is, man. Word is, it's responsible for over 900 deaths.

Don't drink the Gatorade...

[Sebastos]

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Well done, really well done. :up:

[Lone]

I hope we get a natural looking Superman hairdo. If anyone could pull that off, it's Cavill and Bomer.

[DIRECTOR]

Christopher Reeves was a good Superman, but that was the 70's, let it go guys

[Rowsdower!]

I hope we get a natural looking Superman hairdo. If anyone could pull that off, it's Cavill and Bomer.

Agreed. I hope whoever styled Routh's hair in SR never works in Hollywood again. He looked like he had a little curly fry sticking out of his forehead.

[Karelia]

That's an amazing comparison picture.

[Micah12345]

cavill is such a better looking man than reeve

[Dark Knight]

Christopher Reeves was a good Superman, but that was the 70's, let it go guys


Agreed....but people never seem to be able to.

[Rowsdower!]

Well, I think the problem is that we haven't seen anyone come close to Reeve since.

But Cavill will change that. I know he will.

[bweurk]

was a bit bored, Supersebas beat me to it, but here's my try:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v416/benuel_chavez/s71t7e66.jpg?t=1298041413
feel free to use or tweak it

[Octoberist]

Yours is good too bweurk (http://forums.superherohype.com/member.php?u=19496)!

[SuperDaniel]

I think its great that he is so enthusiastic about getting in shape and wearing the costume. Its obvious the respect he has for the character!!

:supes:

[Kal-El.9859]

unlike another actor that has played the part...sorta

[Mr. Earle]

I hope we get a natural looking Superman hairdo. If anyone could pull that off, it's Cavill and Bomer.Agreed. I hope whoever styled Routh's hair in SR never works in Hollywood again. He looked like he had a little curly fry sticking out of his forehead.

I second this so much. Routh's hairdo was ridiculous.

[Kal-El.9859]

Routh's Superhair looked pretty bad, but I did like the way it moved when flying and when wet...

[elgaz]

........ only for it to miraculously reform into it's original shape when he landed. SuperGel + Superspeed = Win.

[Kal-El.9859]

that's what I attribute to Reeve's hair doing the exact same thing. He flew so fast out of the pool in Superman 1 that his hair dried into what they want the viewer to believe is it's natural shape. When Reeve was flying, his hair NEVER moved...Routh's did

[RoughNTumble]

I hope they style his hair instead of giving him a wig.

[04nbod]

ummmm, his smile reminds me of Tom Welling,oh oh, he looks kinda like Tom Welling in that pic

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn289/CJG18/Smallville/Tom%20Welling/tom-welling.jpg

He does. A lot. Say what you want about Tom's acting but he looks the part.

I hope they style his hair instead of giving him a wig.

I don't see why they would. They might try to tint it darker but the product makes it look darker anyway

[RoughNTumble]

Well reeve wore a wig, and I can see snyder putting a wig on cavill to get that perfect superman hair style 'just right.'

[SuperDaniel]

I hope not. He can straighten his hair, tint it black, do whatever with it. No more wigs, super-gel, stupid unnatural s-curls...

[Tra-El]

I know Reeve is considered great, but objectively I'm going to have to say that in direct comparison, Henry looks the part far more. Cannot wait to see our first shot of him in the suit.

This is obviously good stuff, but for ME and me personally, manips just don't do it for me. They really don't. They give you an idea off of imagination but the fact of the matter is, is those manips made aren't Cavill's features and his pure take on Superman. The pose, the hair, the face, the neck, the suite, the shoulders, the posture, even his eyes (Superman tells a story with is eyes, atleast not in CHARACTER) not his.

Very anxious to see HC in the suite with him being SUPERMAN!

[SuperDaniel]

How come they aren't Cavill's features? Are u blind or something? Its his eyes and expression from the Magazine cover.

[sf2]

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5083/cwstmportrait14g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/cwstmportrait14g.jpg/)
Uploaded with ImageShack.us (http://imageshack.us)
:wow: :wow: :wow:
i never thought someone can actually look more supermanish than reeve!!! this is impossible!!!

[04nbod]

Well reeve wore a wig, and I can see snyder putting a wig on cavill to get that perfect superman hair style 'just right.'

Back when Reeve was Superman there was a very set Swan-ish look they were going for. Since then, so many artists have done their thing I don't think they have to be restricted to be accurate. I think we'd all rather forget the supermullet but it shows that they can be contemporary with it.

[rob-el2]

This is obviously good stuff, but for ME and me personally, manips just don't do it for me. They really don't. They give you an idea off of imagination but the fact of the matter is, is those manips made aren't Cavill's features and his pure take on Superman. The pose, the hair, the face, the neck, the suite, the shoulders, the posture, even his eyes (Superman tells a story with is eyes, atleast not in CHARACTER) not his.

Very anxious to see HC in the suite with him being SUPERMAN!


Completely agree with you on manips. For those who like making and seeing them that's fine but for me I want to wait for the real thing to form any opinions. Taking a spicific shot of one actor and adding another's head just doesn't work for me either. The original picture had its own character and to try and just paste over it with a picture that had its own character doens't produce a realistic take on how the new person would really look. We need to wait for the true pictures to do that.

[sf2]

but it does for others. it makes us happy! :P

so... make more manip pls until we see the real thing!!! haha

btw, from the manip, i can see cavill is 'stronger' than brandon.

[archangel_jay]

did anyone look at the ew pic and think cavill and tom welling arent that disimiliar facially, especially when you look at welling when his face is leaner

[Man of Tomorrow]

Maybe back in the early days. Welling looks like this now

http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2010625//293.welling.cm.72510.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7OPeerpAeAs/TE8hwxlv10I/AAAAAAAAZJ4/eAEtsidMTAY/s1600/tom_welling_2010_comic-con.jpg

[Steelsheen]

apologies if this has been posted before, but i stumbled on this on one of my google searches...

Henry Cavill with glasses and a suit. I'm sold on Clark Kent right there.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3818/henrycavill1v.jpg

[super-t]

that's what I attribute to Reeve's hair doing the exact same thing. He flew so fast out of the pool in Superman 1 that his hair dried into what they want the viewer to believe is it's natural shape. When Reeve was flying, his hair NEVER moved...Routh's did

FAIL....not true, Reeve's curl twitched when he flew!!! lol

[Rowsdower!]

Maybe back in the early days. Welling looks like this now

http://images.eonline.com/eol_images/Entire_Site/2010625//293.welling.cm.72510.jpg http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7OPeerpAeAs/TE8hwxlv10I/AAAAAAAAZJ4/eAEtsidMTAY/s1600/tom_welling_2010_comic-con.jpg

I have to say... I've never thought Welling looked like Superman. Even when I was a fan of Smallville, I never thought he could pull off an adult Clark Kent/Kal-El. Not with his looks, and certainly not with his acting.

[Lighthouse]

apologies if this has been posted before, but i stumbled on this on one of my google searches...

Henry Cavill with glasses and a suit. I'm sold on Clark Kent right there.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/3818/henrycavill1v.jpg

I'm totally okay with this look. All for getting rid of the curl. It looked pretty silly when Routh.

[Diamondhead]

He has the Superman smile ;)
http://www.contactmusic.com/pics/lb/whatever_works_premiere_2_220409/henry_cavill_5282973.jpgthe tip of his "dick nose" bothers me a little
i hope he fix it

[Rowsdower!]

the tip of his "dick nose" bothers me a little
i hope he fix it
:facepalm:

Yes...

Yes, he will. Don't worry. The following is an excerpt from today's Entertainment Weekly article:

“Other actors put that suit on, and it’s a joke, even if they’re great actors. Henry put it on, and he exuded this kind of crazy-calm confidence that just made me go ‘Wow.’ Okay: This was Superman. Fix that dick nose and we're good.’”

[DorkyFresh]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpg

[batman44]

That's fantastic.

[Dark Knight]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpg


Sweet!

I like the texture and color scheme of this suit! :up:

The S needs to be a bit bigger though and needs more of modern looking S design IMO.

[dark_b]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpgthank you for prooving that a small S works better on the suit.

i would make the yellow more orange and the red darker. but this manip looks faaaaaaaaaaaantastic .

[Lead Cenobite]

Sweet!

I like the texture and color scheme of this suit! :up:

The S needs to be a bit bigger though and needs more of modern looking S design IMO.

I think it looks fine. You mean modern like the Kingdom Come/Electric Superman S?

[SuperDaniel]

The S should bit a bit bigger and bolder IMO.

[DorkyFresh]

making the shield go down past his pecs present a problem when it comes to making the materials and fabrics look realistic. you get folding and wrinkling problems that i'm really not trying to tackle right now. also, keep in mind that the angle isn't the best one to show the size of the shield.

[GoblinWhirlwind]

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/5083/cwstmportrait14g.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/263/cwstmportrait14g.jpg/)
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As much as I like Reeve... could Cavill be any more perfect for Superman? :wow:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpg

Dude, this is so awesome it's ridiculous. :up:

The hero we need AND deserve.

[Rowsdower!]

Wow, DorkyFresh... that manip is f**king awesome! What pictures is it an amalgam of?

[archangel_jay]

http://imageupper.com/i/?S0800010080011Z12980187761841050

be great for a manip, also again here him and welling could be confused

[DorkyFresh]

Wow, DorkyFresh... that manip is f**king awesome! What pictures is it an amalgam of?
thanks man. these are the 2 main photos i used...

http://img716.imageshack.us/img716/6990/329910636452d08bdbc0o.png

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/SHH%20stuff/terrell_owens_csmphoto195530-20081228-zaf-cp4-032-1.jpg

[Rowsdower!]

I still don't see this strong Welling likeness people keep bringing up. Maybe there is a slight resemblence, but some of you are acting like they are twins.

To the Welling supporters, I have to say: GET OVER IT. TOM WILL NEVER, EVER PLAY SUPERMAN IN A MOVIE.

[grabmygladys]

hey Dorky you used the pic I posted and it looks incredible!:D

[Lead Cenobite]

As much as I like Reeve... could Cavill be any more perfect for Superman? :wow:



Dude, this is so awesome it's ridiculous. :up:

The hero we need AND deserve.

We'll see. He's got the face for it, but whether he really fills out the tights remains to be seen.

[Man of Tomorrow]

I'm sure Snyder is going to use camera techniques to boost him up from 6'1 to 6'4 somehow.

Those types of visual details are what ZS is usually meticulous about.

[Octoberist]

Well, wasn't Routh 6'2? I mean, does it matter if Cavill is 6'4 if he could be just 6'3?

[Lead Cenobite]

I'm not really worried about his height so much, just whether he can bulk up to a suitable level. To me, guys like Sylvester Stallone are proof you don't even have to be 6' and you can still look like a superhero.

[archangel_jay]

I still don't see this strong Welling likeness people keep bringing up. Maybe there is a slight resemblence, but some of you are acting like they are twins.

To the Welling supporters, I have to say: GET OVER IT. TOM WILL NEVER, EVER PLAY SUPERMAN IN A MOVIE.

I am not a welling supporter (though i do like smallville), in fact i have wanted cavill for supes for ages. It was merely an opinion, which after all is the great thing about forums

[DorkyFresh]

hey Dorky you used the pic I posted and it looks incredible!:D

yup, i was gonna let you know...glad you like it!

[Man of Tomorrow]

Well, wasn't Routh 6'2? I mean, does it matter if Cavill is 6'4 if he could be just 6'3?

Routh and Welling were pretty much 6'3. Though Brandon's boots boosted him up to 6'4, that's why he appeared taller than Frank Langella (6'4):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JV8OtM8vrM

But I do think ZS will make Cavill appear taller than his actual height onscreen.

[Rowsdower!]

I am not a welling supporter (though i do like smallville), in fact i have wanted cavill for supes for ages. It was merely an opinion, which after all is the great thing about forums

I wasn't singling you out, specifically, sorry. I just keep seeing Welling brought up here and after almost a decade of hearing people proclaim his brilliance and why he should be Superman, it's gotten really annoying.

[Dar]

Routh and Welling were pretty much 6'3. Though Brandon's boots boosted him up to 6'4, that's why he appeared taller than Frank Langella (6'4):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JV8OtM8vrM

But I do think ZS will make Cavill appear taller than his actual height onscreen.

Surround him with short(er) actors and he'll look plenty tall enough.

[archangel_jay]

I wasn't singling you out, specifically, sorry. I just keep seeing Welling brought up here and after almost a decade of hearing people proclaim his brilliance and why he should be Superman, it's gotten really annoying.

thats ok i can understand your frustration and at the same time, people could say the same about reeve or cain, simple fact is each generation has who they see as the definitive superman.

with cavill im looking forward to seeing a re-imagining with an actor who as a person comes across as very decent and down to earth like reeve (not important to the casting) but also finally allows for a more modern reboot of the character both visually and as a character.

i think many of us get tired of hearing about he should be this height or that height etc. if filmed in a certain way he will look imposing, more than anything i want to see the physicality he uses in response as imposing rather than just his stature being focused on.

a modern day superman in my mind would be athletic rather than pumped up like a body builder but that is my opinion and by no means right or wrong.

[Dark Knight]

I think it looks fine. You mean modern like the Kingdom Come/Electric Superman S?


No...no....just something a bit more sleeker with the S.

[Compi716]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpg
Wow, incredible! I'm really starting to warm up to Cavill as Superman, and manips like these - plus the recent EW pictures - are really helping.

My only suggestion: add a spit curl or some kind of Byrne-esque wave!

[Dark Knight]

making the shield go down past his pecs present a problem when it comes to making the materials and fabrics look realistic. you get folding and wrinkling problems that i'm really not trying to tackle right now. also, keep in mind that the angle isn't the best one to show the size of the shield.



I see. Maybe just make the S a bit more bolder than?

[jest]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpg

Especially love the hairstyle on this manip. More modern and manly. Very GQ. Nicely done, DorkyFresh.

My issue of Entertainment Weekly arrived this afternoon, and I was practically drooling over the cover. It's been what, three weeks, since the announcement, and I still cannot believe that we're actually getting Henry Cavill as our next Superman. It's like I'm in a dream and I don't want to wake up.

FANGIRLS FOR SUPERMAN!

[Dar]

FANGIRLS FOR SUPERMAN!

:up: :woot:

[Compi716]

Especially love the hairstyle on this manip. More modern and manly. Very GQ. Nicely done, DorkyFresh.

This is exactly why I don't like the hairstyle. It's "very GQ." Nothing about Superman is, or should be, "very GQ." Give Supes his classic style, not something he'd discover in a magazine. The hair should feel classic and natural, unlike Routh's in SR.

We're talking about a farmboy from Kansas, folks. Not a male model.

[Octoberist]

Some of these art pieces are very well done!

[Kal-El.9859]

FAIL....not true, Reeve's curl twitched when he flew!!! lol

ok, a SLIGHT twitch! But that's because the rigging wasn't secure! lol!!

[Kal-El.9859]

oh yeah, and that manip looks awesome!

[Kal-El.9859]

oh yeah, and that manip looks awesome!

[DorkyFresh]

This is exactly why I don't like the hairstyle. It's "very GQ." Nothing about Superman is, or should be, "very GQ." Give Supes his classic style, not something he'd discover in a magazine. The hair should feel classic and natural, unlike Routh's in SR.

We're talking about a farmboy from Kansas, folks. Not a male model.
Kent is the farmboy. Superman is a public figure. Cavill is also has a very "GQ" look...

...besides, i don't think his hair looks unnatural (ala Chris Reeve, Brandon Routh). i actually took the hair from Eric Bana, whose hair looks natural but stylish...

http://i580.photobucket.com/albums/ss250/SAAYA_MJ/ericbana.jpg

[StarvingArtist]

Man, the quality of manips has gone up hugely! Well since we're all celebrating our embracement of Caville with these awesome pics, I guess I'll throw my hand in here as well. Re-tooled an old manip for my own amusement. Yeah, I def. buy Caville as Superman

http://willdrawforfood.com/Misc/S.jpg

[BH/HHH]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpg

Thats Unbelievable :wow: if thats how he ended up looking in the film I'd be very happy.

[manofsteel4life]

Thats Unbelievable :wow: if thats how he ended up looking in the film I'd be very happy.

I know that is right....I think that is the best I've seen so far!

[BH/HHH]

I know that is right....I think that is the best I've seen so far!

Definitely

on a side note I'm just watching the 3rd episode of the Tudors season 2 and Henry's role as Charles Brandon has been a big one in this episode. He really shows off his acting skills in this episode. I'm so pumped for Superman.

[jest]

:up: :woot:

Just curious, Dar. Are we the only two fangirls on this board?? I don't read every thread, and I rarely comment, so I really have no idea.

[jest]

Kent is the farmboy. Superman is a public figure. Cavill is also has a very "GQ" look...

Agreed. Clark Kent can be less cool, but I definitely want Superman to look more modern-looking than Christopher Reeve. I'm all for the classic costume but with some minor modernizations so that it doesn't scream the 1980s. No offense to Reeve, but he would look so ridiculous onscreen today, especially with that hair.

I don't want Superman to be an object of ridicule. That's why I loved the comment in EW from Zach Snyder saying that when Henry Cavill walked into the room wearing the costume, no one laughed.

[Dar]

Just curious, Dar. Are we the only two fangirls on this board?? I don't read every thread, and I rarely comment, so I really have no idea.

I've no idea. Been a Henry fan for a while and came out of lurking when he was cast :yay: Henry seemed like a little secret for so long, it's hard not to share in all the excitement...I try to peek in when work gets boring.

[manofsteel4life]

Definitely

on a side note I'm just watching the 3rd episode of the Tudors season 2 and Henry's role as Charles Brandon has been a big one in this episode. He really shows off his acting skills in this episode. I'm so pumped for Superman.

yea ive been the Tudors, just cause of HC lol. Im on season 1 though, the episode where Henry and the Queen are in trial. The show is great, but i find myself anticpating Cavill.....hes such a dick in the beginning though lol

[The Shield]

Thats Unbelievable :wow: if thats how he ended up looking in the film I'd be very happy.

And you and I have seen eye to eye on this BH.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpg

I can't believe I am quoting a picture twice but its really that good... Like "my vision" to a Te. I'd give the blue a lil more love but that's my dream reveal picture/movie poster right there. Now the only thing is I don't see the real deal topping that lol

[redrover]

Sadly live action Superman has really been a failure since Superman 2. Three and four were awful, and both Superboys went from bad(Newton) to Worse(Christopher). Dean Cain was ok, he had some sexuality, and some charm, and he did have chemistry with Terri Hatcher. The show wasn't great, but people did try, and Superman was at least honest, wholesome, and decent. Smallville may have started out with good intentions, but Welling's Clark is an ass, self-absorbed and a whiny little *****, and Erica's Lois is a complete embaressment, as a reporter, a woman, and an actress, Lois is not a drunken ho who slept her way into the DP by stealing others' stories, or lives. Good riddence to both. Routh seems to have been a good guy, straddled with a bad script, and stupidity, and idiocy all around, plus being sadly bland.

Cavill is a fresh start, with GR's masculinity, CR's diginty and acting talent, and D Cain's sexuality, so we at least try and forget the rest.


Can't believe how excited I am for this film

[Stephen K. Hone]

And you and I have seen eye to eye on this BH.



I can't believe I am quoting a picture twice but its really that good... Like "my vision" to a Te. I'd give the blue a lil more love but that's my dream reveal picture/movie poster right there. Now the only thing is I don't see the real deal topping that lol


I think his hair in this manip is perfect for an updated Superman. I like the lustre of the material (no shiny spandex looking like Dean Cains costume) and how it looks shrink wrapped to his muscles. I notice you lost the shoulder seam from the picture that inspired this. Looks cleaner and better.

[sf2]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v83/Geijutsuka/Manips/SuperCavill.jpg
awesome!!! i would be very happy if the 1st official image release looks something like this.

and WB, DON'T ever engage the SR marketing for this movie ever!!! the 1st pic was so bad!!!

[sf2]

I think his hair in this manip is perfect for an updated Superman. I like the lustre of the material (no shiny spandex looking like Dean Cains costume) and how it looks shrink wrapped to his muscles. I notice you lost the shoulder seam from the picture that inspired this. Looks cleaner and better.

i hate all the seams in the SR suit. they don't look good at all!

hopefully no more seams.

[Kal-El.9859]

what seams? those weren't exactly seams more like stream lining...not exactly ribbing either.

[sf2]

what seams? those weren't exactly seams more like stream lining...not exactly ribbing either.
whatever it called. it looks so obvious and in a bad way.

[daywalker2007]

that Dorkyfresh manip is the best one you will ever see, quite astonishing.

i modified the colours on it for two different looks. A more brighter comic book look and the Richard Donner 78 style colour scheme. Zack Snyder needs to hire Dorkyfresh to sort out this costume. They better not let Louise Mingenbach anywhere near a costume ever again.

Superman Comic Book Bright Colour Scheme

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n533/supermansuperman1/SuperCavill-2012.jpg

Superman 78 Colour Scheme

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n533/supermansuperman1/SuperCavill-78.jpg

[BH/HHH]

yea ive been the Tudors, just cause of HC lol. Im on season 1 though, the episode where Henry and the Queen are in trial. The show is great, but i find myself anticpating Cavill.....hes such a dick in the beginning though lol

Yeah he changes in season 2 its a shame cause I liked his him been a dick thought he was funny but it shows how he matures in th series.

Sadly live action Superman has really been a failure since Superman 2. Three and four were awful, and both Superboys went from bad(Newton) to Worse(Christopher). Dean Cain was ok, he had some sexuality, and some charm, and he did have chemistry with Terri Hatcher. The show wasn't great, but people did try, and Superman was at least honest, wholesome, and decent. Smallville may have started out with good intentions, but Welling's Clark is an ass, self-absorbed and a whiny little *****, and Erica's Lois is a complete embaressment, as a reporter, a woman, and an actress, Lois is not a drunken ho who slept her way into the DP by stealing others' stories, or lives. Good riddence to both. Routh seems to have been a good guy, straddled with a bad script, and stupidity, and idiocy all around, plus being sadly bland.

Cavill is a fresh start, with GR's masculinity, CR's diginty and acting talent, and D Cain's sexuality, so we at least try and forget the rest.


Can't believe how excited I am for this film

I'm sorry but I don't agree Gerard Christopher was very good on Superboy especially in the shows final seasons. Newton was awful very wooden. Dean Cain was played the part he was supposed to play well (Clark Kent) and remember that show was a sitcom (ps. I really dont like Lois & Clark but even I can admit Cain was fine in it). Tom Welling regardless of what people say has grown into his role well on Smallville and plays the part brilliantly in my opinion. Routh didnt get the direction or enough screentime (and lines) in my opinion.

[SuperDaniel]

I dont know what movie have u been watching because THAT IS NOT STM color scheme. The top pic looks great and those are Superman's true color scheme. Adjust the S, make it a little bit bigger( This tiny S sucks. I had enough of tiny S with SR) and bolder and it will be a good costume. I personally don't liKe this Cavill pic. Its like 6 years old. Starving Artist manip is so much better, imo.

This should be the proportions for the costume:

http://dcu.blog.dccomics.com/files/2010/06/sm_700_dylux-20-copy.jpg
http://www.alternatecover.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/byrnesuperman.jpg
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081113144418/marvel_dc/images/thumb/0/0d/Adventures_of_Superman_505.jpg/300px-Adventures_of_Superman_505.jpg
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTyInwDJ3yaMkIXHjV2SM9ORQz8NW2sE ITiHvH75oe8hEpQh_Iz2A
http://www.theoriginof.com/images/superman/superman.jpg

No more goddamn tiny S! RICH COLORS!