The Official Perry White Casting & Discussion Thread

Eddie Dean · 11-26-2010, 11:53 AM

It always amazes me how many different actors would make an fantastic Perry White. While Frank Langella was decent enough, I can't help thinking what it would be like if we get a great performance like Jason Robards in All The President's Men. Who would you pick for Superman's editor in chief?

hatebox · 11-26-2010, 11:56 AM

Rust · 11-26-2010, 12:11 PM

You're kidding...

This is Perry White in the Nolan-mindset.

Eddie Dean · 11-26-2010, 12:20 PM

Snyder's frequent collaborator Stephen McHattie still gets my top vote.

HighFivingMF · 11-26-2010, 12:19 PM

Hugh Laurie. Now.

Doctor Jones · 11-26-2010, 12:20 PM

No! Hugh Laurie should be Jameson. Unlikely sure, but I can dream right?

Hoffman gets my support.

Mr. Thing · 11-26-2010, 01:19 PM

Hoffman, Baldwin or Keaton.

FilmNerdJamie · 11-26-2010, 01:25 PM

John Goodman. Were I making the film.

Blitzkrieg Bop · 11-26-2010, 01:33 PM

Michael Keaton is a real interesting suggestion. Feels like it would be totally worth it if he mentioned, saw, or met Batman.

ALP · 11-26-2010, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Blitzkrieg Bop

Michael Keaton is a real interesting suggestion. Feels like it would be totally worth it if he mentioned, saw, or met Batman.

Michael Keaton? Now that would be awesome.

I Am Jack's... · 11-26-2010, 03:02 PM

He's usually seen as a Pa Kent, but I think Kurt Russell would make an outstanding Perry White.

<(o_o)> · 11-26-2010, 03:04 PM

Michael Caine British Perry White.
Clint Eastwood, not afraid to get in a fist fight Perry White.

supermankal-el · 11-26-2010, 03:14 PM

Hugh laurie

batman44 · 11-26-2010, 03:49 PM

Bruce McGill.

Sam · 11-26-2010, 04:18 PM

Ed Harris

GinsterHead · 11-26-2010, 06:03 PM

JAMES CAAN, DAMMIT.

Or, failing him (also ignoring the fact that he's already been in a Marvel movie), JOHN SLATTERY, DAMMIT.

batlovescatDC · 11-26-2010, 08:30 PM

Victor Garber is my fave for the role:

MilkmanDan · 11-27-2010, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by batlovescatDC

Victor Garber is my fave for the role

Agreed.

bgshw44 · 11-26-2010, 08:30 PM

ed harris!

true316 · 11-26-2010, 08:58 PM

Outside the box suggestion and maybe a tad unrealistic but I don't know if there's an actor that does "gruff" better than this guy:

Harrison Ford.

I don't know if he'd take the role though.

Keyser Soze · 11-26-2010, 09:09 PM

Wasn't Hugh Laurie originally cast as Perry White in Superman Returns until scheduling conflicts with House forced him to drop out? Perhaps they should give him another shot this time round.

Asgard · 11-26-2010, 09:54 PM

Heres a question.

How would you want Perry White to be portrayed and which actor do you think would be able to pull of that portrayal?

Frank Langella played a more reserved Perry and while that was ok, Id rather have a more active opinionated and louder version.

I like Ed O'Neil for the role. He absolutely kills in Modern Family and in his portrayal as Jay I can easily the qualities Id like for Perry.

BruceWanner · 11-26-2010, 10:30 PM

Bruce McGill

I cannot be the only one who sees the uncanny resemblance to this particular drawing, right?

DavidTyler · 11-27-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceWanner

Bruce McGill

I cannot be the only one who sees the uncanny resemblance to this particular drawing, right?

Bruce McGill has the perfect Perry White look. Just needs to lose the jacket, have a cigar in his fist and I'd be almost completely convinced. I'd just need to hear him bark out "Olsen".

I think Ed Harris is an interesting choice. Not one I would have arrived at.

Rust · 11-27-2010, 10:00 AM

McGill has the craziest bark. I love it when he snaps.

View Poll Results: Great Caesar's Ghost! Who should play Perry White?
Bruce Greenwood	2	4.17%
Brian Cox	3	6.25%
Richard Jenkins	3	6.25%
Michael Sheen	0	0%
Hugh Laurie	7	14.58%
Beau Bridges	5	10.42%
Alec Baldwin	16	33.33%
Stephen McHattie	1	2.08%
Michael Keaton	7	14.58%
Ed Harris	5	10.42%
Albert Finney	8	16.67%
Kevin Dunn	0	0%
Ed O'Neill	2	4.17%
Dustin Hoffman	6	12.50%
James Caan	2	4.17%
Craig T. Nelson	3	6.25%
James Lipton	1	2.08%
Other	17	35.42%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

11-26-2010, 11:53 AM	#1
Eddie Dean [sad beep] Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pangaea Posts: 5,299	The Official Perry White Casting & Discussion Thread It always amazes me how many different actors would make an fantastic Perry White. While Frank Langella was decent enough, I can't help thinking what it would be like if we get a great performance like Jason Robards in All The President's Men. Who would you pick for Superman's editor in chief? __________________ “I'm a hustler. I don't get tired. I'm 26, chief.” Last edited by Eddie Dean; 11-26-2010 at 12:04 PM.

11-26-2010, 11:56 AM	#2
hatebox Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,337	Re: Perry White Casting Thread __________________ - Dear Chris, please edit TDKR to include longer shots than you normally have.

11-26-2010, 12:11 PM	#3
Rust First Son Of Yesterday Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Denmark and out there... Posts: 4,542	Re: Perry White Casting Thread You're kidding... This is Perry White in the Nolan-mindset.

11-26-2010, 12:20 PM	#4
Eddie Dean [sad beep] Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pangaea Posts: 5,299	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Snyder's frequent collaborator Stephen McHattie still gets my top vote. __________________ “I'm a hustler. I don't get tired. I'm 26, chief.”

11-26-2010, 12:19 PM	#5
HighFivingMF Hoods are fun! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 12,253	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Hugh Laurie. Now. __________________ Avatar STILL by TheIrishAvenger But I love Kane52630 & DRDOOM too!

11-26-2010, 01:19 PM	#7
Mr. Thing HAHAHAHA no. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 7,456	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Hoffman, Baldwin or Keaton. __________________ FF: (euphoric) We are brief encounters, we all lose our keys.

11-26-2010, 01:25 PM	#8
FilmNerdJamie The Mod You Deserve SHH! Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Between the Moon, New York City & your sister Posts: 7,628	Re: Perry White Casting Thread John Goodman. Were I making the film. __________________ Think McFly Think

11-26-2010, 01:33 PM	#9
Blitzkrieg Bop Butcher of New Liberty Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Under there Posts: 5,583	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Michael Keaton is a real interesting suggestion. Feels like it would be totally worth it if he mentioned, saw, or met Batman. __________________ It was you, Charlie. You was my brother. You should have looked out for me a little bit.You should have taken care of me just a little bit. You don't understand. I could have been somebody. Instead of a bum, which is what I am. Let's face it. It was you, Charlie. It was you, Charlie.

11-26-2010, 03:02 PM	#11
I Am Jack's... Complete Lack Of Surprise Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: My cave...with an imaginary penguin Posts: 520	Re: Perry White Casting Thread He's usually seen as a Pa Kent, but I think Kurt Russell would make an outstanding Perry White. __________________ I've Had Enough of Your Disingenuous Assertions "I say never be complete, I say stop being perfect, I say let... lets evolve, let the chips fall where they may." - Tyler Durden

11-26-2010, 03:04 PM	#12
<(o_o)> The Ewoks Ate Poor Yoda! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,721	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Michael Caine British Perry White. Clint Eastwood, not afraid to get in a fist fight Perry White. __________________ "Welcome To The Worst Nightmare Of All Reality." "Maybe Things In Their Life Were Going Wrong & They Just Needed Someone To Take Their Spite Out On."

11-26-2010, 03:14 PM	#13
supermankal-el Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 37	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Hugh laurie

11-26-2010, 03:49 PM	#14
batman44 Go Speed GO Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: right here Posts: 5,505	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Bruce McGill. __________________ << Romans 1:16 >> For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

11-26-2010, 04:18 PM	#15
Sam Im Always Around Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,048	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Ed Harris

11-26-2010, 06:03 PM	#16
GinsterHead Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Helier, Jersey Posts: 270	Re: Perry White Casting Thread JAMES CAAN, DAMMIT. Or, failing him (also ignoring the fact that he's already been in a Marvel movie), JOHN SLATTERY, DAMMIT. __________________ CHRISTOPHER NOLAN and DAVID S. GOYER present MAN OF STEEL a film by ZACK SNYDER CHRISTMAS 2012 HENRY CAVILL • AMY ADAMS • MICHAEL SHANNON • ANTJE TRAUE • DIANE LANE • KEVIN COSTNER

11-26-2010, 08:30 PM	#17
batlovescatDC Tragic Love Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,041	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Victor Garber is my fave for the role: __________________ "There's a storm coming, Mr. Wayne. You and your friends better batten down the hatches. Because when it hits, you're all gonna wonder how you ever thought you could live so large, and leave so little for the rest of us."- Selina Kyle in TDKR

11-26-2010, 08:30 PM	#19
bgshw44 Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,243	Re: Perry White Casting Thread ed harris! __________________ Lets go WB make another superman movie!!

11-26-2010, 08:58 PM	#20
true316 Side-Kick Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 639	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Outside the box suggestion and maybe a tad unrealistic but I don't know if there's an actor that does "gruff" better than this guy: Harrison Ford. I don't know if he'd take the role though. __________________ "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it." -Atticus Finch

11-26-2010, 09:09 PM	#21
Keyser Soze I AM EXCITE! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 17,977	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Wasn't Hugh Laurie originally cast as Perry White in Superman Returns until scheduling conflicts with House forced him to drop out? Perhaps they should give him another shot this time round. __________________ Batman - The "World's Finest" DC RPG Check out my comic, THE STANDARD! And listen to my slick Scottish voice on The Off-Panel Podcast!

11-26-2010, 09:54 PM	#22
Asgard **** YOU! Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,756	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Heres a question. How would you want Perry White to be portrayed and which actor do you think would be able to pull of that portrayal? Frank Langella played a more reserved Perry and while that was ok, Id rather have a more active opinionated and louder version. I like Ed O'Neil for the role. He absolutely kills in Modern Family and in his portrayal as Jay I can easily the qualities Id like for Perry. __________________ "I get turned on by drinking my wife's breast milk and getting her pregnant. She doesn't mind it, either."

11-26-2010, 10:30 PM	#23
BruceWanner Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 456	Re: Perry White Casting Thread Bruce McGill I cannot be the only one who sees the uncanny resemblance to this particular drawing, right? Last edited by BruceWanner; 11-26-2010 at 10:44 PM.

11-27-2010, 10:00 AM	#25
Rust First Son Of Yesterday Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Denmark and out there... Posts: 4,542	Re: Perry White Casting Thread McGill has the craziest bark. I love it when he snaps.

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