IESB: Welling out of the running for JLA Superman

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It's his face always that same expression, it's maddening. Anyone know what the latest developments are?

True.

even more often he seem like dead inside..

Anyone know what the latest developments are?

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REPLIED Friday , October 05, 2007 02:48:50 PM
supershizzle said:

hmm I wonder if there is already an agreement in place between WB/Tom and this was the last thing holding it up? It would seem odd that WB would go to all that trouble to negotiate Tom's release from Gough, if they didnt have some kind of verbal agreement from him that he'd take the part already....



My thoughts exactly which is why I've put in a few extra calls of my own. Originally, there was a verbal agreement with Welling and then the sudden "problem" arose. Now if that "problem" is no longer an issue, one would think the original agreement with Welling would still be in place and the contracts just a formality at this point. I'm bouncing off the walls right now hoping this is finally over. I wish these damn people would call me back already.....

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Robert Sanchez (Admin)

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2007/10/06 01:48
on the phone now....

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=170&func=view&catid=20&id=1517#1517

 

[Majik1387]

I've been saying it and now it's confirmed. Welling's not gonna play Superman.DDD

 

[Maze]

I've been saying it and now it's confirmed. Welling's not gonna play Superman.DDD

What?

where did you read that?

 

[AgentPat]

It doesn't mean it will have the same effect on the movie thought.

I didn't say it did. Just saying that more people have seen SV than have seen SR. Do I have proof? Nope. None whatsoever, so it's just an opinion. I'm basing it on the fact that SV has been around for seven years and has had more exposure than SR.

Yeah, but Welling has more of a supermodel look than those guys.

Yup. Though Reeve was quite a looker too. Why do you think these actors are so popular with female audiences?

Not Superman material there.

That's your opinion. I want a beautiful looking man cast in the role. He's Superman; he should be super in every way. Would you settle for a Cloris Leachman as Wonder Woman?

And I never heard Reeve was a model too.

Yup, I believe he was. Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong.

I wonder if George Reeves & Kirk Alyn were model too. Heh!

Dunno 'bout them, though for their time, they were very good looking men. Reeves especially.

But the problem is, people want someone because they are popular.

Sure, but Johnny Depp is a hell of a lot more popular than Tom Welling, and he doesn't have the fan push for the role that Welling has. In Welling's case, fans want him because he's Clark Kent, and they love his characterization.

I prefer someone to play a role where they can act, not look alone.

Same here. Welling fits that bill quite nicely as far as I'm concerned. YMMV.

Reeve is a perfect example of that. Many fans boycott & were hell-bent when he was picked to play Supes, since he wasn't popular & not a big name.

I was 13 when S:TM unspooled in '78. I don't remember *any* fan backlash about Reeve. What I do remember is people asking if Chris was related to George because of the similarity in names. Other than that, the kids in my class couldn't stop talking about Superman. My girlfriends and I went to see it five times in the theater. That might not sound like a lot to you, but there was only one other film I saw five times IN the theater, and that was Star Wars.

And yes it can get them money, but not in a good way with bad acting.

I think Welling is a fine and capable actor. I don't know who else might be cast, but I'm fully confident in his ability to pull of this role effortlessly.

That what I'm concern when it come to Hollywood. I wish people look at acting, not just look with bad acting.

I do look at acting. Quite meticulously, in fact.

In the old days, people were cast for their acting & not look first. *sigh*

May I ask how old you are? Because appearance has been a huge component in motion pictures for quite some time.

Even if it Routh or Welling, I think business will be about the same.

I think there's a "buzz" factor that Warners is also looking for. Welling has one heck of a devoted fanbase, and that's important in getting the hypemobile into gear.

But why if Welling isn't cast, you won't see it?

I said no such thing. I said if Routh were cast I wouldn't see it. Why? Because I thought he was a poor actor with very little charisma or visual appeal. I'll give any other a chance though.


PS: Sanchez is on the phone now. Oh man... the suspense is KILLING me.

 

[millennium movies]

I'll be so dissapointed if he gets the part. Oh well life goes on...

 

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weird, interesting conversation...give me a few minutes

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[millennium movies]

What happened to Justice Bringer??

 

[Etienne]

Storms Coming........

 

[Maze]

I read that he was banned. i don't know the reason yet ..

 

[millennium movies]

Might it have anything to do with AgentPat or any of the other SV fanboys?

 

[Etienne]

He seemed like a pretty nice guy right up there with Showtime......then again I've only been here for a short time so I could be wrong.

 

[millennium movies]

I've been here for the last month or so and have seen nothing bad coming from the guy.

 

[az824]

I've lost hope in this movie now. I was all for it, but now Welling, Biel is out, Tyrese is GL...this is really not looking good.

since when is tyrese GL? i thought it wasnt confirmed yet

 

[Gmanofsteel]

He seemed like a pretty nice guy right up there with Showtime......then again I've only been here for a short time so I could be wrong.

trust me, you don't know him at all.

 

[Maze]

He seemed like a pretty nice guy right up there with Showtime......then again I've only been here for a short time so I could be wrong.

He was indeed to my knoweldge .

Maybe i've missed something .

 

[Majik1387]

since when is tyrese GL? i thought it wasnt confirmed yet

He's just been talking bout what's been happening/rumored.

 

[Maze]

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02:12
guys, I have put in a half dozen calls and I should here back from someone very soon.

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[millennium movies]

No offense but i don't trust a smallville fan entirely...i know you guys had "beef" with him so it's one side of the coin giving it's version.

 

[Gmanofsteel]

I've been saying it and now it's confirmed. Welling's not gonna play Superman.DDD

stop . . . smoking . . . pot

 

[Majik1387]

stop . . . smoking . . . pot

I don't smoke anything.

 

[Gmanofsteel]

No offense but i don't trust a smallville fan entirely...i know you guys had "beef" with him so it's one side of the coin giving it's version.

If by a "beef" you mean, being upset about him creating a horrid and insulting video (using some of the pictures of said fans) and posting it online & on youtube, then yes. He's been banned from here before, using other usernames.

 

[Nightwing1977]

It's his face always that same expression, it's maddening. Anyone know what the latest developments are?

Yeah. I don't like his face either beside his wooden acting. He doesn't have that look. It look more like it suit for Zod or Batman or someone with a very mad look. I prefer Routh instead. And the suspense is killing me as well.

 

[Nightwing1977]

I don't smoke anything.

Something smell thought. I hope you didn't fart. Pat wouldn't like that. Not polite to fart in front of a lady.

*get out a giant fan to get rid of the smell*

 

[millennium movies]

If they cast Welling as Superman it's really a slap in the face to Routh imo and ruins the chance of MOS.