Laurence Fishburne IS Perry White in The Man of Steel

[FilmNerdJamie]

Laurence Fishburne cast as Perry White in 'Man of Steel' -- EXCLUSIVE
by Adam B. Vary
Aug 2 2011 09:40 PM ET

Lois Lane and Clark Kent just got their boss: Laurence Fishburne will play Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White in Man of Steel, EW has learned exclusively. White has traditionally been a hard-charging, old fashioned newspaperman, who relies on his ace reporters, Clark and Lois, to get the big scoop.

The Superman reboot, produced by Christopher Nolan and directed by Zack Snyder, stars Henry Cavill as Clark (a.k.a. Superman), Amy Adams as Lois, and Michael Shannon as General Zod. It’s due to begin filming this fall, and is slated for release on June 14, 2013.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/08/02/laurence-fishburne-perry-white-man-of-steel-exclusive/

Awesome casting.

[Maze]

:awesome: you were quicker by a minute!:woot::cwink:

awesome casting!:up:

[KRIM]

I'm indifferent on it. Perry's not a hard role so he should be able to pull it off. But I did hope for a charming "papa bear" type, so Fishburne doesn't exactly fit that mold too well.

Ah well. I'm sure he can do the commanding and irritant newspaper chief.

[dsfjr1190]

Meh. I never cared for him in anything I've seen him in. Hopefully he'll surprise me this time.

[Blackman]

Eh I was hoping for someone else.

We'll see

[Zorex]

Oh wow... I dig it.

[Pac-Master]

Wow, inspired casting. I like this choice.

[The Batman]

my first thought was that it seems like they're trying very hard not to make perry white look like a jjj ripoff, despite the fact that perry came first.

love the casting. i became interested in a black perry white when it seemed like lennix was up for the role

[Puckenstein]

Oh My Zod.

[Sabaoth]

Ha! I wanted Denzel but Fishburne is fine!
I'm happy!

Great news!
Awesome casting!

[BenReilly]

Morpheus is playing Perry? Great Ceaser's Ghost! :awesome:

Good choice, I like it. :)

[XEdge]

wow!! interesting choice!!

now we just need Lex and Jimmy!

[SuperAl]

This is some crazy cast they are putting together

[batman44]

Interesting. My preference would be a more comic accurate Perry, but I actually kind dig this casting. Fishburne is capable of playing the gruff but caring editor in chief of the Daily Planet.

[Eddie Dean]

Great Caesar's Ghost! Awesome casting!

[The Sage]

Wow, left field.

[DorkyFresh]

i remember there being a discussion about a black man being cast as Perry White and whether or not it would be a problem. my position was that, while there are plenty of capable white actors for the role, i wouldn't mind if a black actor played Perry.......and i stick by my position.

that being said, i've always like Laurence Fishburne, even in Predators. i thought he was pretty awesome in Mission: Impossible III also. i'm not exactly jumping for joy over this casting, but he's yet another strong actor amongst a slew of great actors.....also another academy award nominee.

[batman44]

I'm glad it's not Hugh Laurie because he's JJJ:oldrazz:

[TheIncredibleSk]

I'v been a huge fan of Of The Fish when I saw Boys in Da Hood. Guy is a good actor and a inspired choice.

[Excelsior.]

Perry is gonna ask Clark to choose between the read or blue pill.

[Project862006]

wait whats that yup another oscar nominee:oldrazz:
http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab274/omaygat/gif_morpheus.gif

[TheIncredibleSk]

I remember having a nice debate over having a black actor play this role in this movie. Guy said they were a million white actors and they shouldn't look at a black actor since they were a million white ones that could play the part faithfully. Well to that person, I just have to ask?

[thatsabadoutfit]

Wow. The cast in this movie is incredible. I love this casting. He will be an awesome Perry White.

[AntMan]

The Fish as Perry?

I'm cool with that.

[Dark_Lord]

Hmm...Interesting. I like him, but I'm not sure he'd make a good Perry. No, not because of that. :oldrazz:

[Slowtime]

First off has someone already mentioned they would have seen him more as Lex?

Secondly does this mean we are more likely to see reporter Clark?

Thirdly, not the role I would have pictured him in but what a cast!

[batman44]

He better have the gray temple hair!!

Quick cast rundown:

Henry Cavill: Superman/ Clark Kent
Amy Adams: Lois Lane
Micheal Shannon: Zod
Russell Crowe: Jor-El
Juila Ormond: Lara Lor-Van
Kevin Costner: Johnathan Kent
Diane Lane: Martha Kent
Laurence Fishburne: Perry White
Christopher Meloni: ???
Antje Traue: Faora
Harry Lennix: General Swanwick

[rashad]

They seem to be thinking outside the box with their casting choices. It's great!

[The Sage]

So does this mean we could get Donald Glover as Jimmy Olsen? :O

[Robin91939]

I'm glad it's not Hugh Laurie because he's JJJ:oldrazz:

^This.

-R

[Van Petrol]

They seem to be thinking outside the box with their casting choices. It's great!

Yeah, and I'm really digging it! :up:

Awesome casting! :up:

[Kryptonian Warrior]

So you've gotta ask yourself one question "How deep will this rabbit hole go?" :woot:

[Kryptonian Warrior]

So does this mean we could get Donald Glover as Jimmy Olsen? :O

OMG, that would be AWESOME!

[Slowtime]

Lol so many people saw him for a villain role at some point. Anyone of decent status and ability in the right age range would work for Perry so not worried.

[Tra-El]

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/08/02/laurence-fishburne-perry-white-man-of-steel-exclusive/

Awesome casting.

Wow, that is superb! I really can't find ONE casting call that I didn't enjoy yet. Anybody see Cavill's video of him saying the script is fantastic and how it was the best script he's ever read? You can tell he's cheesin about it! Now we are getting the faces to connect the dots about where the movie is headed, star wise.

I love this one here. Good job, Snyder.:woot:

[Shabadoo]

No wonder he quit CSI...

[Dark_Lord]

So you've gotta ask yourself one question "How deep will this rabbit hole go?" :woot:

Maybe when Clark applies for a job at the Daily Planet, Perry will offer him a choice between the red pill and the blue pill. :oldrazz:

[Puckenstein]

So does this mean we could get Donald Glover as Jimmy Olsen? :O

LOL. I just posted on Justin's Facebook, "does this mean I won't be seeing Donald Glover as Jimmy?"

[Slowtime]

Please stop Matrix lines :dry:

[thatsabadoutfit]

Academy Award Winner Kevin Costner
Academy Award Winner Russell Crowe
Academy Award Nominee Amy Adams
Academy Award Nominee Diane Lane
Academy Award Nominee Michael Shannon
Academy Award Nominee Lawrence Fishburn

[HighFivingMF]

*References Nightmare on Elm Street 3 instead of The Matrix*

Anyway, **** yes!

[Dark_Lord]

Please stop Matrix lines :dry:

:awesome:...:o

[Stringer]

I'm ok with this decision.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Never saw the Matrix so these jokes over going over my head.

[AntMan]

"Welcome to the matrix Mr. Kent"

[xwolverine2]

great casting

[The Sage]

LOL. I just posted on Justin's Facebook, "does this mean I won't be seeing Donald Glover as Jimmy?"

Yeah that's where I got the idea from. I never thought of him as Jimmy until you mentioned it, but I could see it.

[ShaneHelms]

This could work. I can dig Laurence Fishburne as Perry White, No matter what the race. He's a great actor and has the commanding presence yet a heart in his performances. Another great actor added to the list of this film.

[flickchick85]

Agreed with the OP. More awesome casting. :up:

[TheIncredibleSk]

I don't care what anybody says. Talent and name wise. Out of all the big four CBM coming out, this has the best cast and is only going to get better.

[DorkyFresh]

i remember commenting that making either Jimmy or Perry black would make the movie feel more contemporary/modern. looks like the casting director feels the same.

[AntMan]

I don't care what anybody says. Talent and name wise. Out of all the big four CBM coming out, this has the best cast and is only going to get better.

Totally.

[ShaneHelms]

i remember commenting that making either Jimmy or Perry black would make the movie feel more contemporary/modern. looks like the casting director feels the same.

It was a great choice if it had to be an African American actor. I think Laurence Fishburne can really make something of this role. Sort of like Michael Clarke Duncan as The Kingpin, even though they are totally opposite characters.

[Rodrigo90]

I absolutely love Fishburne, but what weird casting.

[I Am The Knight]

Can't say I'm happy with this. I like Fishburne (well I don't hate him) but I woud've preferred a more "comic accurate" (i.e. teh white) actor for the role. Oh well, this and the Amy Adams casting won't ruin the awesomenes of the overall cast. I'm sure both will be fine in their respective roles.

[TheWiseGuy487]

Totally not what I was expecting, but I love it.

[rashad]

Can't say I'm happy with this. I like Fishburne (well I don't hate him) but I woud've preferred a more "comic accurate" (i.e. teh white) actor for the role. Oh well, this and the Amy Adams casting won't ruin the awesomenes of the overall cast. I'm sure both will be fine in their respective roles.

We've had that for the last 5 Superman films. It's time to shake things up a bit. Give this reboot it's own identity.

[thatsabadoutfit]

Can't say I'm happy with this. I like Fishburne (well I don't hate him) but I woud've preferred a more "comic accurate" (i.e. teh white) actor for the role. Oh well, this and the Amy Adams casting won't ruin the awesomenes of the overall cast. I'm sure both will be fine in their respective roles.

The Superman comic was created during a time of massive racism. Name me a major character in Superman that is a minority? I love this casting because it reflects the more modern era we live in. Back in Superman's creation black men weren't Editor-in-chief of major newspapers. Now they are.

Love.It.

[Showtime]

I love this move. Outside the box. If you could pick any African American actor who could take on Perry White, this would be the guy, nevermind that...any actor. Excited about seeing him rip up shop at the Daily Planet.

[kal-elrebooted]

I fully support this casting! Even though I Jeffrey Dean Morgan would be cast but Fishbourne is very good

[Rodrigo90]

We've had that for the last 5 Superman films. It's time to shake things up a bit. Give this reboot it's own identity.

Since you put it like that. hmm.

I'm obviously expecting actors to look like the comic characters they're going to portray. It really has nothing to do with Fishburne being Black, I dont mind. But I just dont see any PW qualities in him. But we've all different kinds of Perry in live action stuff, and not one of them has ever been like Perry from the comics, so I guess its just the trend.

[BenReilly]

Can't say I'm happy with this. I like Fishburne (well I don't hate him) but I woud've preferred a more "comic accurate" (i.e. teh white) actor for the role. Oh well, this and the Amy Adams casting won't ruin the awesomenes of the overall cast. I'm sure both will be fine in their respective roles.

Surprisingly, I can easily see Fishburne as Perry, much more so, than Amy Adams as Lois.

[AntMan]

The Fish is gonna boss Supes around.

[RoughNTumble]

awww I wanted michael keaton

fishburne is a strange choice

I hope they write the part well

[DarkSovereignty]

i can dig it. and Donald Glover actually sounds great as jimmy olsen, i would love to see that.

[I Am The Knight]

Surprisingly, I can easily see Fishburne as Perry, much more so, than Amy Adams as Lois.

Oh, I agree with that.

[mclay18]

I love this move. Outside the box. If you could pick any African American actor who could take on Perry White, this would be the guy, nevermind that...any actor. Excited about seeing him rip up shop at the Daily Planet.

This. I think Fishbourne's scenes with Cavill and Adams will be explosively awesome, especially since Lois and Perry do butt heads from time to time.

[Showtime]

The Brothers Warner have been trying to inject an African American actor into a major role in Superman for years. I think they have finally scored on this front.

[Whiskey Tango]

What? Lawrence Fishburne is black? :eek:

haha, no serious after all the Kingpin and Heimdall complaints those castings recieved I expected this thread to be 30 pages by now.

It seems like a strange choice for Perry but Fishburne is quality, he'll deliver. The whole cast is amazing.

But now I want Michael Keaton in this movie as well.

[Showtime]

This. I think Fishbourne's scenes with Cavill and Adams will be explosively awesome, especially since Lois and Perry do butt heads from time to time.

I agree. Whats interesting to think about is the lawsuit. Again, I don't know if it effects this movie if at all, it doesn't seem like it. However, the families have the rights to "Gruff Editor" of the Daily Planet, but WB/DC has the rights to the name Perry White. A calm African-American Perry White?

[Asgard]

I can understand wanting comic accuracy as far as certain character races go, but Perry White is one of those characters where it doesnt really matter.

I like this casting. I wonder if his Perry will be more subdued or if hell be more the in-your-face type.

[Rodrigo90]

I agree. Whats interesting to think about is the lawsuit. Again, I don't know if it effects this movie if at all, it doesn't seem like it. However, the families have the rights to "Gruff Editor" of the Daily Planet, but WB/DC has the rights to the name Perry White. A calm African-American Perry White?

Ha! Thats the thing I was thinking. Fishburne is too much of a nice guy and calm for Perry.

But I guess the loud mouth and screeching Perry would look slightly unrealistic.

[thatsabadoutfit]

I agree. Whats interesting to think about is the lawsuit. Again, I don't know if it effects this movie if at all, it doesn't seem like it. However, the families have the rights to "Gruff Editor" of the Daily Planet, but WB/DC has the rights to the name Perry White. A calm African-American Perry White?

And Kal-El will be from Crypton instead of Krypton. It would be hilarious to see WB attempt to work their away around every legal issue with things like that.

[flickchick85]

I'm really looking forward to seeing Fishburne and Amy Adams butt heads. That's two actors I never even realized I wanted to see working together until learning that they will. Now I can't wait. They have such opposing energies, it should be great.

[GreenKToo]

Love it. Now bring on the Jimmy and Lex casting.

[The Sage]

I agree. Whats interesting to think about is the lawsuit. Again, I don't know if it effects this movie if at all, it doesn't seem like it. However, the families have the rights to "Gruff Editor" of the Daily Planet, but WB/DC has the rights to the name Perry White. A calm African-American Perry White?

That is so...weird.

[Rodrigo90]

And Kal-El will be from Crypton instead of Krypton. It would be hilarious to see WB attempt to work their away around every legal issue with things like that.

Might as well be called Crapton and be done with it :lmao:

[Anno_Domini]

I LOVE the choice for Perry, but it just made me giggle a bit inside when I read an African-American actor would be up for playing a guy with the last name of White, lol.

[Ursa]

AWESOME!

All these cast are perfect!

[FCEEVIPER]

Interesting choice.

[AntMan]

Might as well be called Crapton and be done with it :lmao:

Will they worship Mr. Hanky?

[Showtime]

Ha! Thats the thing I was thinking. Fishburne is too much of a nice guy and calm for Perry.

But I guess the loud mouth and screeching Perry would look slightly unrealistic.

I think he might bring that quiet integrity to the character so when he does explode it will come like a volcano instead of a thunderstorm.

And Kal-El will be from Crypton instead of Krypton. It would be hilarious to see WB attempt to work their away around every legal issue with things like that.

Cav-El From Crypton. Son Of Jor-Hell & Lauren. Lands in Smallchester on the Kemps farm. Falls for Luna Lung and eventually Lisa Lame. Works at the Nightly Globe in Cityopolis under Harry Black with photographer Timmy Folsom. His nemesis Len Lather wants to control the city and seeks the help of Sergeant Doz, Heartiac, and Concretallo.

[Showtime]

That is so...weird.

Trademarks, Copyrights, law in general, always so weird.

[batman44]

Do guys think we'll get other Planet staffers like Steve Lombard, Cat Grant, and Ron Troupe.

[Showtime]

I'm hoping for Cat Grant.

[MrMen]

looking at the morpheus pic... and thought, hey there's lex

[Rodrigo90]

Will they worship Mr. Hanky?

Possibly :hehe:

If WB really are trying to work past the legal issues, I can see them pulling a Batman 1989 scene on us. Where Vicki asks Bruce what he does for a living, and just as he's about to say, Alfred interupts him.

"So Clark, what is your planet called, and your parents names?"
"Well, my planet is called...whats that Shelby? Little Jimmy's stuck down the well? Gotta fly, or leap" :lmao:

[bunk]

Very cool news. I could see him playing the character a few different ways.

[DorkyFresh]

I agree. Whats interesting to think about is the lawsuit. Again, I don't know if it effects this movie if at all, it doesn't seem like it. However, the families have the rights to "Gruff Editor" of the Daily Planet, but WB/DC has the rights to the name Perry White. A calm African-American Perry White?

Snyder was asked if the lawsuit would influence the story, to which Snyder answered that it wouldn't. if the lawsuit doesn't effect the story i can't imagine that it would effect anything else...

[ElDuderino]

Holy crap that's pure genius. This is a NEW Superman!

[Octoberist]

The comments from comic book movies dot com are funny, ignorant and stereotypical.

[Billy the Poet]

This is a very good choice. Fishburne is a great actor.

[Karelia]

This is awesome casting, IMO. He's a great actor, I can't wait to see him as Perry White. :D

Morpheus vs Superman? :awesome:

[Sawyer]

I really think he'll do a great job. Better than Langella, at least. I found Langella incredibly boring. Then again, so was everything else in SR, so it's probably not all his fault.

[Showtime]

Snyder was asked if the lawsuit would influence the story, to which Snyder answered that it wouldn't. if the lawsuit doesn't effect the story i can't imagine that it would effect anything else...

As I said, it doesn't seem like the lawsuit is effecting the story...

I was speculating for fun...

Wouldn't be the first time a director either didn't know what he was talking about regarding legal issues (he's not lawyer) or lied for the fun of it...

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[Doctor Jones]

This is truly great casting. Imagine Fishburne stone faced in front of Kent at some line. That could be hilarious.

[ElDuderino]

Can't say I'm happy with this. I like Fishburne (well I don't hate him) but I woud've preferred a more "comic accurate" (i.e. teh white) actor for the role. Oh well, this and the Amy Adams casting won't ruin the awesomenes of the overall cast. I'm sure both will be fine in their respective roles.I couldn't disagree more. If they make this a carbon copy comic book movie, it will fail miserably. It's gotta to be fresh and new, but still come off familiar. No cheesy cigar smoking grouchy editors. No bow-tie wearing photographers. The movie needs to be full of realistic characters portrayed by top flight actors.

[Project862006]

I'm hoping for Cat Grant.
if so i hope they get Alice Eve

[Young Superman]

Awesome casting!

[Showtime]

if so i hope they get Alice Eve

Agreed. I actually thought back then that is why she was rumored.

[Mindreaper21]

An amazing choice indeed.

[cronosred]

Another solid casting choice, I can't wait for this film.

[RockSP]

Ha! Thats the thing I was thinking. Fishburne is too much of a nice guy and calm for Perry.

Well, that oscar nomination some people have been mentioning was for playing Ike Turner...

[Sawyer]

Perry's gonna make Lois eat the cake.

[XEdge]

before he sends Lois and Clark on an assignment, will Perry tell them to "believe"??

[manofsteel4life]

wow, i would have never thought....:yay:....i gotta see this script

[Shawn Wayne]

Why didn't they cast him as Supes??

[RockSP]

Cuz Supes isn't an old man with a beer gut?

[WarriorDreamer]

While I think he's a great actor and will probably ace the role, I'm a little suprised they didn't go for a white actor.

Oh well. Makes a change.

[JP]

Not sure if I dig this. I've been into every casting thus far.

Langella was inspired, and I don't get that same feeling here. We'll see.

[Hush]

I know he will do great but I honestly would have preferred a white actor. I also don't see him as Perry White. I'm not racist that's just how I see this situation.

[Sawyer]

Not sure if I dig this. I've been into every casting thus far.

Langella was inspired, and I don't get that same feeling here. We'll see.

Langella was wasted on SR. :o

[AntMan]

Not sure if I dig this. I've been into every casting thus far.

Langella was inspired, and I don't get that same feeling here. We'll see.

Langella's Perry was alot of things, but I don't think inspired was one of them.

[Excelsior.]

Langella was inspired What's that now?

[bunk]

Singer decided to basically rework Perry's character completely even though it was a vague sequel. Langella didn't have much to do.

[jacobed]

Wow this is movie's cast is phenomenal. Amazing choice for White

[AntMan]

Singer decided to basically rework Perry's character completely even though it was a vague sequel. Langella didn't have much to do.

Yep.

I blame Singer and the script, but Langella in SR was not inspired IMO.

[BenReilly]

Singer decided to basically rework Perry's character completely even though it was a vague sequel. Langella didn't have much to do.

It was Langella's idea to rework Perry's character and play him as the strong, silent type:

"With Bryan's blessing, my Perry White will be very different than the previous ones," said Langella.

"I couldn't play a small man who barks out orders while he's chomping on his cigar. It's physically wrong for me. I play Perry as the strong, quiet type."

http://www.superherohype.com/features/articles/89769-frank-langella-on-playing-perry-white

[batlovescatDC]

Fishburne was actually an actor thsat i thought of as perry the last time i watched m:i3. Great casting!

Now just give me anton yelchin as jimmy olsen and jason isaacs as lex luthor!

[BenReilly]

Yep.

I blame Singer and the script, but Langella in SR was not inspired IMO.

Langella's still a great actor but either way he was a last minute replacement for Hugh Laurie.

That's who the role was originally meant for. Laurie was definitely inspired casting.

[XEdge]

What type of Perry do you think Fishburne will play?

[Kurosawa]

I agree. Whats interesting to think about is the lawsuit. Again, I don't know if it effects this movie if at all, it doesn't seem like it. However, the families have the rights to "Gruff Editor" of the Daily Planet, but WB/DC has the rights to the name Perry White. A calm African-American Perry White?

Basically who the families have the rights to is George Taylor, Editor of the Metropolis Daily Star.

Do guys think we'll get other Planet staffers like Steve Lombard, Cat Grant, and Ron Troupe.

All of them, I hope. They all serve a good purpose, even though they'll be small parts.

I couldn't disagree more. If they make this a carbon copy comic book movie, it will fail miserably. It's gotta to be fresh and new, but still come off familiar. No cheesy cigar smoking grouchy editors. No bow-tie wearing photographers. The movie needs to be full of realistic characters portrayed by top flight actors.

They can be themselves and still be realistic.

Not sure if I dig this. I've been into every casting thus far.

Langella was inspired, and I don't get that same feeling here. We'll see.

His casting was inspired but his performance was not.

I think Fishburne will be fine.

[Eggyman]

Nice!

You think that's news you're reading?

[mclay18]

They have such opposing energies, it should be great.

Oh definitely. If Amy carries that cute perkiness over to Lois (or if Lois is more tailored like her Fighter role) -- mix it with Fishburne's quiet but volatile energy and you'd get some GREAT conflict.

[General Vulcun]

And the great cast keeps on growing. :up:

[JP]

His casting was inspired but his performance was not.

I never said anything about his performance. Nor can I say anything about Fishburne's performance in a movie that hasn't been made yet.

[7heBoss]

Ehhhh, I don't really have an opinion on this one. I don't think he will blow me away with how much greatness he brought to the role. I feel like he will just be in there, nothing memorable. who knows.

ps.
General Vulcan, you should probably change your sig. Man of Steel isn't a 2012 movie

[AntMan]

I never said anything about his performance. Nor can I say anything about Fishburne's performance in a movie that hasn't been made yet.

Maybe Fishburne will be Bizarro Langella. Doesn't immediately feel like a fit, but he gives a great performance.

[echostation]

the best casting choice was the guy who played House... unfortunately that twonker couldn't do the role

[Mako]

Love the casting.

[CLARKY]

I find it really weird to cast L. Fishburne as Perry White. Clearly not the choice I would have made. It does not go with the picture I have of an excited Perry white, but well, maybe he will do good in the movie.

[green]

Surprisingly to me, I really like this casting. When I first read it I was ???

[Solidus]

I love the casting, like I said before there was so many good choices for Perry, and Fishburne has a wonderful voice I could easily see him filling the role. Man the casting has been great in this film. I think we are going to get something special. Can't wait for full on filming!

[Robin91939]

I don't care what anybody says. Talent and name wise. Out of all the big four CBM coming out, this has the best cast and is only going to get better.

I'm gonna have to fight you on that one:

Not including the amazing actors like Tom Hardy or the underappreciated Gary Oldman, The Dark Knight Rises has put together far and away the most impressive ensemble cast---only rivaled in a superhero film by its predecessor.


1.)
The Dark Knight Rises:
Oscar Winner, Christian Bale
Oscar Winner, Marion Cotillard
Oscar Winner, Morgan Freeman
Two time Oscar Winner, Michael Caine
Oscar Nominee, Liam Neeson
Oscar Nominee, Anne Hathaway
Golden Globe Nominee, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

2.)
Man of Steel:
Oscar Winner, Russell Crowe
Oscar Nominee, Amy Adams
Oscar Nominee, Diane Lane
Oscar Nominee, Michael Shannon
Oscar Nominee, Kevin Costner (acting, he won as Producer and Director)
Oscar Nominee, Laurence Fishburne

3.)
The Avengers:
Golden Globe Nominee, Scarlett Johanson
Oscar Nominee, Mark Ruffalo
Oscar Nominee, Jeremy Renner
Oscar Nominee, Robert Downey Jr.
Oscar Nominee, Samuel L. Jackson
Oscar Winner, Gwyneth Paltrow

4.)
The Amazing Spider-man:
Golden Globe Nominee, Andrew Garfield
Golden Globe Nominee, Denis Leary
Golden Globe Nominee, Emma Stone
Golden Globe Winner, Martin Sheen
Two time Oscar Winner, Sally Field


Man of Steel still has an amazing cast, which I feel is only going to get stronger with the addition of the actor playing Lex Luthor (and I don't think they'll skimp out there...) It's great to see SO much talent going towards these properties and that they have come this far in respectability. Also, in terms of this film....having Nolan as producer I'm sure is a draw for many of the "actor's actors" who wouldn't normally do a superhero film. If I recall, about 10 years ago Russell Crowe was rumored to have turned down the possibility to play Jim Gordon in a Nolan Batman film...Two Nolan Batfilms later and Crowe agrees to sign on for a supporting role in a Nolan produced Superman film... Kinda ironic.

Excited to see how the rest of the cast shakes up and some publicity stills.

-R

[Wams]

Wow, inspired casting. I like this choice.

inspired by what?:huh:

[Frodo]

I like the casting. He wasn't my first choice but I think he'd be good. I could certainly see him as a wise mentor to the pup reporters though seeing him as the gruff go- getter is a bit harder to imagine. However,I did see him portray Justice Marhall in that play recently , and if he plays Perry like that , I could see it . I'd recommend everyone look at it , if they get a chance.

[Wams]

I guess in the reboot... Perry's middle name is "Ain't". :whatever:
I love Lawrence as an actor in everything he does...
I just don't care about the racially motivated revisionist history with iconic characters.
Will Smith NEVER should have been Jim West...
Mc G himself told me he wanted Smith as Supes as his first choice.
That kind of stuff infuriates me as a black man.
JUST CREATE A NEW CHARACTER!!!

Thowing black folks a bone like this doesn't make us happy
and think things are on the level in HELLywood.

Anyway...regardless of all that... I still hope they can tell a good story
and pull Supes from the brink.
He needs and desevers better than what we have been getting.

:batman:
:supes:

[Sawyer]

I guess in the reboot... Perry's middle name is "Ain't". :whatever:
I love Lawrence as an actor in everything he does...
I just don't care about the racially motivated revisionist history with iconic characters.
Will Smith NEVER should have been Jim West...
Mc G himself told me he wanted Smith as Supes as his first choice.
That kind of stuff infuriates me as a black man.
JUST CREATE A NEW CHARACTER!!!

Thowing black folks a bone like this doesn't make us happy
and think things are on the level in HELLywood.

Anyway...regardless of all that... I still hope they can tell a good story
and pull Supes from the brink.
He needs and desevers better than what we have been getting.

:batman:
:supes:

Lame joke. Shame on you. :o

[Slowtime]

A great moment on Lois and Clark show is when the guest star James Earl Jones appeared for the season 1 rebuilding of the DP episode. His character had a vibe similar to what I imagined a modern Perry to be like, and he happened to be black. If there is a role that I can see it working in changing the race, or not affecting the character badly it is this one.

[Slowtime]

Did I miss any posts where people thought he would be better for Lex? I used to read it online all the time, back when Matrix was going on people thought he had a good look for Lex.

[Jake Cassidy]

Great casting. This is the best cast in a superhero movie yet, imo.

[Bren]

Don't mind it, and I enjoy seeing Fishburne on screen, but if they had to get a black guy, I would have loved to see Denzel Washington as White; he seems able to closer play the character I see White having.

I do prefer comic accurate, but this should be fun.

[LuisTX85]

I'm a big fan But not sure about him taking this role,Very mixed on this!!

[Rust]

Not blown away by this casting. I just havnt been impressed by Fishburne for a long time.
But glad to see they're spicing up the role. I hope he wont be a "calm" editor, because Fishburne is best at being loud-mouthed and commanding.
I wonder if he'll be facing off Lennix again.

[solidsnake86]

Great casting, can definitely see him in the role as he has that presence to be commanding.

[louiebling$]

Digging this cast!

[Casius--J]

Well this was quite surprising to find out, I'm looking forward to seeing how Perry will be portrayed in this movie and to be honest that wasn't something that I cared about before.

Quite happy with this news

[jmc]

This is a pretty awesome piece of casting.

[AntMan]

Digging this cast!

Your avi always makes me laugh.

[Hurm...]

Awesome! This cast is amazing. Fishburne kicks ass.

[thatsabadoutfit]

I guess in the reboot... Perry's middle name is "Ain't". :whatever:
I love Lawrence as an actor in everything he does...
I just don't care about the racially motivated revisionist history with iconic characters.
Will Smith NEVER should have been Jim West...
Mc G himself told me he wanted Smith as Supes as his first choice.
That kind of stuff infuriates me as a black man.
JUST CREATE A NEW CHARACTER!!!

Thowing black folks a bone like this doesn't make us happy
and think things are on the level in HELLywood.

Anyway...regardless of all that... I still hope they can tell a good story
and pull Supes from the brink.
He needs and desevers better than what we have been getting.

:batman:
:supes:

Wow...

A real positive about news like this is you really weed out the racists and find out people's true colors.

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[dark_b]

''I don't know what he can do to save us. But I do know that as long as there is a single breath left in his body he will not give up and neither can we. '


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[--Zero-Ethic--]

I actually can't believe this cast!
I wonder if the quality of the script, Superman's name or Nolan's name is what's pulling in all these great actors.
Hmm...

[Llama_Shepherd]

http://pinstripebindi.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/i-said-what.jpg

[dark_b]

I actually can't believe this cast!
I wonder if the quality of the script, Superman's name or Nolan's name is what's pulling in all these great actors.
Hmm...
or maybe they are casting those big actors because its a summer comicbook blockbuster?hhhhh maybe a paycheck? every actor in hollywood knpws that WB is nto cheap. when they make a big movie they pay a lot money.


not saying that the movie or story will be bad. but come on my brother fanboys. common sense. :woot:

[--Zero-Ethic--]

or maybe they are casting those big actors because its a summer comicbook blockbuster?hhhhh maybe a paycheck? every actor in hollywood knpws that WB is nto cheap. when they make a big movie they pay a lot money.


not saying that the movie or story will be bad. but come on my brother fanboys. common sense. :woot:

I'm well aware of paychecks but with the quality of the cast so far it's not necessarily going to be as big a paycheck as another film.
And also, Snyder hasn't done too well in recent years so there's a bit of a risk as an actor I'd imagine.

[Rust]

As long as they dont change his name to Perry Black.

No seriously, I like they get a black guy for a guy with the surname White. They might change/add a few lines to play on this.

[--Zero-Ethic--]

As long as they dont change his name to Perry Black.

No seriously, I like they get a black guy for a guy with the surname White. They might change/add a few lines to play on this.

Race jokes? :P Not likely IMO.
Imagine they had with Heimdall, some fans woulda went nuts lol

[--Zero-Ethic--]

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[AntMan]

Wow...

A real positive about news like this is you really weed out the racists and find out people's true colors.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f288/mrf92/Shaking_head.gif

Racist against his own race?

[--Zero-Ethic--]

Wow...

A real positive about news like this is you really weed out the racists and find out people's true colors.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f288/mrf92/Shaking_head.gif

True colours ey. Mhm.

lol

[thatsabadoutfit]

Racist against his own race?

Do you know what racism is? It's acknowledging inherent differences between different races. Doesn't matter what race you are or who you're referring to. And the fact he considers this move by WB "throwing a bone to the black folks" is ridiculous. There are no differences between white and black other than color, and I have no problem with a black man playing anything. It's about entertainment, acting, and incorporating the personality and essence of the character on screen.

[Hurm...]

I don't understand Wams' disapproval. He says Perry is iconic, but ask anyone on the street who the Editor in Chief of the Daily Planet is and not a soul will know. He isn't as iconic as some make him out to be. Fishburne all the way!

[Eggyman]

Do you know what racism is? It's acknowledging inherent differences between different races. Doesn't matter what race you are or who you're referring to. And the fact he considers this move by WB "throwing a bone to the black folks" is ridiculous. There are no differences between white and black other than color, and I have no problem with a black man playing anything. It's about entertainment, acting, and incorporating the personality and essence of the character on screen.

Very well said.

[Rust]

Race jokes? :P Not likely IMO.
Imagine they had with Heimdall, some fans woulda went nuts lol


I didnt mean it like that. At least not that literal.
But I guess you're right. We have come along way since the medieval times, but maybe I'm naive too. I guess I just forget how narrow-minded people still are.

I guess it's also something about the movie itself. Had it been a Tarantino-movie racial jokes/references would be no problem. In fact, you'd expect them.

[DarthDaveBanner]

Well if Fishburne told me not to call him chief.....I wouldn't argue.

[Sherlock Holmes]

Keep it on track gents. Don't descend into this racist crap. Its 2011 not the 1950s. I think this is a good piece of casting. He's a great actor and is really great at that I'm in charge part. Looking forward to his portrayal.

[--Zero-Ethic--]

I hope he stays consistant with being a loud mouth, the last Perry we got was far too tame.

[SKSpawn]

A great moment on Lois and Clark show is when the guest star James Earl Jones appeared for the season 1 rebuilding of the DP episode. His character had a vibe similar to what I imagined a modern Perry to be like, and he happened to be black. If there is a role that I can see it working in changing the race, or not affecting the character badly it is this one.

While I'm not against Fishburne in the role, James Earl Jones would've been perfect, now that you bring him up.

[AntMan]

Do you know what racism is? It's acknowledging inherent differences between different races. Doesn't matter what race you are or who you're referring to. And the fact he considers this move by WB "throwing a bone to the black folks" is ridiculous. There are no differences between white and black other than color, and I have no problem with a black man playing anything. It's about entertainment, acting, and incorporating the personality and essence of the character on screen.

Ah okay, that makes sense.

[Jake Cassidy]

I'm not racist. I hate everybody equally.

[Lead Cenobite]

I would have preferred someone who more looked the part, but I don't mind the casting.

[Ipodman]

As long as they dont change his name to Perry Black.

No seriously, I like they get a black guy for a guy with the surname White. They might change/add a few lines to play on this.

Lol...

Nice casting!

At least Perry White is in the movie :dry:

[Astrodust]

I don't understand Wams' disapproval. He says Perry is iconic, but ask anyone on the street who the Editor in Chief of the Daily Planet is and not a soul will know. He isn't as iconic as some make him out to be. Fishburne all the way!

Asking someone on the street doesn't really prove that Perry White isn't iconic. The average person on the street might not care much about said comic property. They might not know Wonder Woman's identity or anything about The Green Lanterns. Even fans of one comic might not know anything about the next. Do I think they've take liberties with the canon, you betcha. But I'm okay with it.

[elgaz]

Hmm interesting casting. I'm not sure how I feel about it - and that comment has nothing to do with skin colour.

On the one hand, Fishbourne is a very accomplished actor with a string of credits to his name and he brings a lot of talent to the table. I've no doubt he'll give 110% to the role.

On the other hand, so was Langella ................... and that didn't mean he was perfectly suited to the role of Perry White.

The thing I've noticed about Fishbourne is that his line deliveries are often slow, measured, calm, direct. He was like this in the Matrix, Mission Impossible 3, CSi, even as the crazy guy in Predators, and lots more. Not so much his early films, but as he's got older this seems to be the way he acts. This kind of goes against the traditional characteristics we associate with Perry White ..... the loud, fast-talking, gruff, outspoken and cigar-chomping boss.

Of course, Snyder's Perry White may be totally different to what came before. So I'll keep an open mind and hope he does the role justice :)

[The Caped Knight]

Hmm... Well this defiantly an unexpected direction .

[Thebumwhowalks]

I hope he stays consistant with being a loud mouth, the last Perry we got was far too tame.

I can't recall where I read this, but apparently they were afraid to go the 'loud mouth', as you put it, or 'barking orders' type of Perry, in case he was too similar, or perceived as a watered down copy, of J Jonah Jameson, who had just entered the public conciousness in the Spidey films.

Maybe they are still concious of making sure his portrayal is different from JJJ's, and they will have LF play his usual type of softly spoken but intimidating performance, well, I hope there is a bit more to it than that of course, depends on how the role is written and how much screentime he gets obviously.

[--Zero-Ethic--]

I can't recall where I read this, but apparently they were afraid to go the 'loud mouth', as you put it, or 'barking orders' type of Perry, in case he was too similar, or perceived as a watered down copy, of J Jonah Jameson, who had just entered the public conciousness in the Spidey films.

Maybe they are still concious of making sure his portrayal is different from JJJ's, and they will have LF play his usual type of softly spoken but intimidating performance, well, I hope there is a bit more to it than that of course, depends on how the role is written and how much screentime he gets obviously.

Yea i've heard similar things.
JJ is basically an angry comedian though, that's not at all the kind of Perry I'm looking for anyway, just an intense man who knows what he wants, and doesn't take any crap, and with a nice vocabulary for insults lol
I'm not looking for much comic relief from him though, at least not too much.

Fishbourne is actually seeming like a better and better choice the more I think about it.

[nightwing06]

I think its and interesting and good choice Fishburne definitely has the intensity for the role

[fixxxer1022]

a black perry white?..... did they do this in the comics because if so i don't remember it. laurence is a good actor but i guess im just shocked.

[hopefuldreamer]

If someone had asked me a few days ago, I'd have said no to a black actor playing Perry.

And yet once again this casting makes me surprise myself with my reaction - because I love it!

He's going to make a great newspaper man, commanding his reporters but also showing the wisdom of his years of experience.

And for me, he brings a gravitas to the role that we've never seen before, and that even my choice (see my sig) wouldn't have been able to bring.

As long as they characterise him well, the visual differences won't matter one bit to me.

How cool would it be to hear Fishburne saying 'Metropolis, she is the story' (sorry, just love that line).

[--Zero-Ethic--]

a black perry white?..... did they do this in the comics because if so i don't remember it. laurence is a good actor but i guess im just shocked.

Head over to **************.com to see "shock" lol
It'll boggle your mind.

[jmc]

I guess the crazies are starting to emerge judging from some of the comments I'm starting to see.

[AntMan]

Fishburne is cool dude.

I'm excited to see what he does with the character.

[the amazing fro]

Have I missed the inevitable "perry white more like perry black! LOLZOMG" comments?

I like this casting. He's a very good actor and could bring a lot to the role. I imagine him as an angrier version of his role in MI3. Perry White's character isn't really defined by his skin colour and he isn't iconic enough for it to matter much anyway.

[--Zero-Ethic--]

Perry White's character isn't really defined by his skin colour and he isn't iconic enough for it to matter much anyway.


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lol, i kid

[Keyser Soze]

This really reminds me a lot of the casting for Batman Begins. Getting quality actors to blow the dust off these old, stale supporting roles that everyone had their preconceptions about how they would be handled. To me, casting Laurence Fishbourne as Perry White is like casting Michael Caine as Alfred or Gary Oldman as Gordon. It immediately tells you that the filmmakers are serious about making these characters feel fresh and compelling rather than just guys who stand around in the background. I'm excited to see what Fishbourne brings to the part. He has made a nice specialty in slick authority.

[Rust]

This really reminds me a lot of the casting for Batman Begins. Getting quality actors to blow the dust off these old, stale supporting roles that everyone had their preconceptions about how they would be handled. To me, casting Laurence Fishbourne as Perry White is like casting Michael Caine as Alfred or Gary Oldman as Gordon. It immediately tells you that the filmmakers are serious about making these characters feel fresh and compelling rather than just guys who stand around in the background.


Even more so IMO. Caine for Alfred is definitely classy, but not really a surpise. Not as much as casting a black charismatic actor for Perry White. Like you said, they really wanna up the embodiment of some characters. :up:

[Sherlock Holmes]

The original choice for alfred was sir antony hopkins. But he turned it down. However I can't see anyone else than mr caine playing the role.

[TheAQU4M4N]

at least we didn't get Beyonce for Lois Lane.

[Sherlock Holmes]

at least we didn't get Beyonce for Lois Lane.

I would have settled for christina milian. Lol she's so damn hot.

[Rodrigo90]

at least we didn't get Beyonce for Lois Lane.

Ah, but there is always Wonder Woman ;)

[The Sage]

This really reminds me a lot of the casting for Batman Begins. Getting quality actors to blow the dust off these old, stale supporting roles that everyone had their preconceptions about how they would be handled. To me, casting Laurence Fishbourne as Perry White is like casting Michael Caine as Alfred or Gary Oldman as Gordon. It immediately tells you that the filmmakers are serious about making these characters feel fresh and compelling rather than just guys who stand around in the background. I'm excited to see what Fishbourne brings to the part. He has made a nice specialty in slick authority.

It also reminds me of the casting for Superman The Movie: take an unknown or lesser known actor as the lead and surround him with big names or well-known actors. Fishburne's casting as Perry White accents this even more.

Batman Begins took the same approach and Amazing Spider-Man has done the same.

[Spider-Fan83]

I can see him pulling it off...

as long as they having him looking more the this...
http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/7708/csilasvegaslaurencefish.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/7708/csilasvegaslaurencefish.jpg)
... then his more typical badass type roles, that people are use to see him in

[hopefuldreamer]

The original choice for alfred was sir antony hopkins. But he turned it down. However I can't see anyone else than mr caine playing the role.

I really don't think Anthony Hopkins would have worked even close to as well.

Caine and Bale have a tangible respect and chemistry that I just can't see Hopkins having had. And the more I think about it, the more I realise how important Caine's Alfred was to the success of the films.

[Sebastos]

Great choice right there. I find it funny we were discussing the possibilty of Perry and Jimmy not being in MOS last night and bam Perry gets cast the next day. :oldrazz:

[Krumm]

Great choice!

Now I'm going to complete my bucket list since the world will end now that Perry White is black :wow:

[dark_b]

i am from europe. i saw maybe 2 or 3 black guys. shouldnt i be shocked? but i am not.

fantastic casting

[terry78]

It seems pretty left field most definitely. There is not a fanboy alive that doesn't like Fishburne, so hey. Initially people are going to assume they did it just for the sake of being all hip and cool, but I feel he can capture that gruff Perry thing.

[Rodrigo90]

What I've noticed from his interviews is, he's actually really funny. Maybe we will see something like the Lane Smith Perry? Where instead of a love for Elvis, it'll be Barry White :awesome:

[ultimatefan]

Very good. I´m expecting him to be a commanding, intense leader, but not so much of a blowhard. It worked for comic relief in the Spidey movies, where actually Jameson is EIC of a tabloid. These days, it´s hard to picture a raging loudmouth as the EIC of a respected major metropolitan newspaper. Fishburne has more than proven that he has the intensity and gravitas.

[The Game]

Very good cast

[terry78]

I assume they'll more than likely be a modern Daily Planet, where they do still print physical media, but most of it will be done digital.

[Matt]

I only dislike one thing about this casting:

That Fishburne isn't Luthor. Fishburne would make a tremendous Lex Luthor. That said, I think that he will make a tremendous Perry as well.

[Lobo]

I dig this casting. Now we just need Jimmy and Lex!

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Superb casting if you ask me, surprising, but superb all the same, the cast for this is amazing.

[Rodrigo90]

Now how about Keanu Reeves as Lex?

I think casting a black actor as Perry is a nice reflection on life. We have a black President, so it fits nicely to have a black President of a newspaper, and such an iconic figure as Perry. And I hope we see him as Lane Smith' Perry, but has a love for Barry White instead of Elvis :awesome:

Especially when some of us though Harry Lennix (another Matrix actor) was going to be Obama :oldrazz:

[DIRECTOR]

This casting announcment just proves that we know jack crap when it comes to what really goes on for this film

[04nbod]

I'm feeling really good about this reboot

I dig this casting. Now we just need Jimmy and Lex!



And Kara


:csad:

[Ipodman]

I'm feeling really good about this reboot





And Kara


:csad:

Maybe the sequel...

[Lencho01]

This casting announcment just proves that we know jack crap when it comes to what really goes on for this film

How about IHOP product placement?

[Dark Raven]

Is that why he left CSI? To star in this instead? He was never that great in CSI though.

[ultimatefan]

Is that why he left CSI? To star in this instead? He was never that great in CSI though.

I don´t think so, working on a TV show won´t stop an actor from doing a relatively small role, and he left the show a while before his casting was announced anyway. But yeah, his character just wasn´t as interesting as Gil Grisson.

[Ipodman]

My understanding is that he sort of has a fairly large following for CSI tho....

[XEdge]

I'm feeling really good about this reboot





And Kara


:csad:

I'd LOVE for Kara to be in this movie franchise. But save her for the sequel(s).

[hopefuldreamer]

What I've noticed from his interviews is, he's actually really funny. Maybe we will see something like the Lane Smith Perry? Where instead of a love for Elvis, it'll be Barry White :awesome:

I hope they don't make him a really horribly serious character. I don't want the movie to feel too heavy. So yeah, I'd be open to that :)

[Ipodman]

Which Zack Snyder movie doesn't feel "heavy"? :dry:

[SuperDaniel]

WOW! I can totally see him in the role! Awesome casting!

[Lencho01]

My understanding is that he sort of has a fairly large following for CSI tho....

Maybe he got tired of the scheduling that comes with TV work and decided to go back to film.

[hopefuldreamer]

Which Zack Snyder movie doesn't feel "heavy"? :dry:

Exactly why I was grateful to hear from his own mouth that he is approaching this movie in a totally different way to anything he's ever done before.

[Rodrigo90]

I hope they don't make him a really horribly serious character. I don't want the movie to feel too heavy. So yeah, I'd be open to that :)

I have this image of Clark walking into Perry's office, and you just see Morpheus sitting there

"You are the One, Kent..." :hehe:

And what I think is interesting is, Perry wasn't created in the comics first, but for radio. So he might have been black then for all the listeners knew.

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Fantastic choice for Perry! It definitely blind-sided me, that's for sure. Great casting choice though. One thing does worry me, though. Does this mean that he will be killed off? :hehe:

I KID, I KID! :oldrazz:

[RavenX]

never expected this choice. but awesome!!

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I have this image of Clark walking into Perry's office, and you just see Morpheus sitting there

"You are the One, Kent..." :hehe:

And what I think is interesting is, Perry wasn't created in the comics first, but for radio. So he might have been black then for all the listeners knew.
Even better yet, CK comes back from an assignment, and PW says "Mr. Kent, welcome back.....Weee missed you" :oldrazz:

[--Zero-Ethic--]

A t then end of the film, Cavill should put on shades then fly up into the sky to Rage Against the Machine.
Like a boss!

[ultimatefan]

Maybe he got tired of the scheduling that comes with TV work and decided to go back to film.

Yeah, some actors adapt better to TV scheduling than others. And Fishburne has a solid film career, it´s not like he desperately needed the show.

[Iceman]

This is great! Good news for the production. I wasn't really expecting a big name for this character.

Agreed that Fishburne would make a great Lex Luthor also.

[Llama_Shepherd]

Now how about Keanu Reeves as Lex?

All I can think about when I hear Keanu Reeves is this:

http://pophangover.com/images/sad-keanu-reeves-1.jpg

http://media17.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/38/4/192/1922398/e50e345d4f07440e_923keanu.larger/i/Pictures-Keanu-Reeves-Eating-Cupcake.jpg

http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Epic-Keanu-bench1-600x403.jpg

It's hilariously depressing. :awesome::(

[hopefuldreamer]

I have this image of Clark walking into Perry's office, and you just see Morpheus sitting there

"You are the One, Kent..." :hehe:

And what I think is interesting is, Perry wasn't created in the comics first, but for radio. So he might have been black then for all the listeners knew.

Oh so many Matrix related jokes coming to mind :p

I think I'll go with...

So Clark, you have a choice. You can either take the red pants, or the blue :p

[Sherlock Holmes]

Oh so many Matrix related jokes coming to mind :p

I think I'll go with...

So Clark, you have a choice. You can either take the red pants, or the blue :p

Ha! That made me spill coffee.


Hmm.

Where's clark?

He's doing his neo thing.

[A.Stabelli]

Great casting. Lawrence will be an excellent Perry White. I can feel it in my bones.

[hopefuldreamer]

Ha! That made me spill coffee.


Hmm.

Where's clark?

He's doing his neo thing.

Owww!

I'm laughing my ass off and trying desperately to do it without making a noise, so my work colleagues don't notice :p

[Blue Sugar]

An equally unexpected and awesome casting!

[Lencho01]

Yeah, some actors adapt better to TV scheduling than others. And Fishburne has a solid film career, it´s not like he desperately needed the show.

Maybe he had bills to pay or was interested in buying something. A consistent paycheck is nice for an actor. It's why we see so many film actors turning to TV.

[Blue Sugar]

I also love when they mess around with comic accuracy in comic-book films and do it in a good way that feels cool and natural.

This feels awesome, I hope it will be too!

[LykanKomics]

Great casting. Lawrence will be an excellent Perry White. I can feel it in my bones.

i agree

[Sherlock Holmes]

Owww!

I'm laughing my ass off and trying desperately to do it without making a noise, so my work colleagues don't notice :p

Lol. Hope you don't get in trouble.

[hopefuldreamer]

Lol. Hope you don't get in trouble.

Nah. I work for a newspaper, but my boss is nothing like Perry White.

God can you imagine what he'd do to a member of staff if he caught them joking around on the internet?

I wouldn't wanna mess with him, that's for sure :D

[Doctor Jones]

I love this casting just because how fresh it is. It's so easy to see him as White. Just an all around great idea into injecting some freshness into this franchise.

[MessiahDecoy123]

He'd make a better Lex but that would've created a s--t storm.

[--Zero-Ethic--]

He'd make a better Lex but that would've created a s--t storm.

Can you actually imagine? lol
Woulda been sheer hell online.

[Sherlock Holmes]

Nah. I work for a newspaper, but my boss is nothing like Perry White.

God can you imagine what he'd do to a member of staff if he caught them joking around on the internet?

I wouldn't wanna mess with him, that's for sure :D

Lol. Be careful then. You could always say its for research.

[Rodrigo90]

All I can think about when I hear Keanu Reeves is this:

http://pophangover.com/images/sad-keanu-reeves-1.jpg

http://media17.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/38/4/192/1922398/e50e345d4f07440e_923keanu.larger/i/Pictures-Keanu-Reeves-Eating-Cupcake.jpg

http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Epic-Keanu-bench1-600x403.jpg

It's hilariously depressing. :awesome::(

Awww, thats sad :hehe:

[Rodrigo90]

Oh so many Matrix related jokes coming to mind :p

I think I'll go with...

So Clark, you have a choice. You can either take the red pants, or the blue :p

Imagine Perry on the Daily Planet rooftop, trying to teach Clark how to fly. Or he gets in a tiff with Lois
"C'mon, stop trying to slap me and slap me!" :lmao:

[Llama_Shepherd]

Awww, thats sad :hehe:

I know how to make it better:

http://pokato.net/512,Happy-Keanu-and-Leo-Strut


:awesome:

[Shazam]

GET READY FOR THE NEXT REBOOT! :wall:

ANYBODY REMEMBER HOW WELL THIS WENT OVER??


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[DrCosmic]

I just wanna parrot that this is awesome, and am super, SUPER pleased not to see a bunch of 'why not a white actor' posts.

My faith in this movie has just skyrocketed.

[DrCosmic]

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Wow, an excellent post. If I were more clever I would do one of two things:

1) Turn this into a Jon Peters joke (The creator of the WWW reboot), perhaps as simple as posting Kevin Smith's rant on the Superman movie that never saw the light of day, "Thanagarian Snare Beast" and all

OR

2) Point out how Will Smith chose that particular movie over the role of Neo in the Matrix, an unproven concept, which is why Val Kilmer was replaced with Lawrence Fishburne, making the movie, in a word, awesomer than any one-shot Smith vehicle.

Either way, using Will Smith in the Wild Wild West as a counterpoint to Fishburne in a Superman movie is just too much irony for whatever point you're trying to make to come through.

edit:

oh, in case you don't know the deal, edutainment with curse words below:

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

[HighFivingMF]

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Yeah... They should definitely... Reboot... Because of... Wild... Wild... West... :huh:

[sepharih]

Damn....this is one of those casting choices I never would have thought of in a million years, but I liked the instant I read it. He'll put an excellent spin on the character.