Sequels Lana Lang Casting Thread

[Kane]

I really think Lana Lang should appear in the sequel.
I'd go with House's Jennifer Morrison, shes a good actress (not everyone can remember all those medical terms, technobabble etc and say it so fluently). I doubt House will still be on the air in 3 years (knowing Fox) so she'll probably be available.

The other thing is she reminds me so much of Kate Bosworth as Lois (and vice versa), they have the same voice too. That would make things very interesting in the film when they clash.

Lana Lang

Lois Lane

They should dye her hair blonde or red for the Lana role obviously, she'd be great. She worked with Bryan Singer on House too, surprise surprise...the man knows talent.

I can already see the claws coming out between these 2.

 

[NotFadeAway]

For Lana, they need someone who looks disticntively different and acts different than Lois. Ill check back later with casting suggestions, and NO not Kristen Kreuk lol. Ive always imagined Lana as more the sweet girl, the girl you can settle down in a small town and raise a family with. She should appeal to those sense of Clark, the ability to have life after Superman.

Actually, Kate Bosworth always struck me as more of a Lana Lang type than anything. And to think she almost was on Smallville.

Hmm, Im gonna really have to think about this casting choice.

 

[Kane]

I kinda prefer them to look vaguely similar (with obvious different colored hair etc) as a sign to the type of girl Clark is attracted to. I dont want one to be noticebly better than the other and vice versa...

Plus I think it would just look good on screen since these two were always at each others throats in the classic days. It would be some fun conflict.

Obviously they'd act differently though.

 

[NotFadeAway]

I understand where your coming from about the looks, guys are for the most part attracted to a certain look. If they went with that, I could see Jennifer Morrison in the role, although it would be even better if her and Bosworth flipped.

It would be a neat twist to have Lana start coming around the Daily Planet with Clark letting his guard down and being more natural and romantic with her, leaving Lois with the "wtf ' look on her face. Almost make her jealous that Clark never came on to her before. Only if she knew right lol.

I really do think we should see some Lana in the sequel, in some fashion. If Lois is staying with Richard White at the end of Superman Returns, killing him in the sequel would be a copout, and I can't see them splitting because of the kid. So that means Clark/Superman needs a love interest, so then it's time to insert Lana.

Ya know, there actually a fair share of Superman fans out there who PREFER Lana Lang as a character to Lois, so it wouldn't peeve some people if they hooked up in the sequel.

 

[Kane]

Actually I cant see Lois/Richard actually lasting. Hes an international reporter whos always working overseas and abroad.....theyve put their wedding off for so long.

I think his job will be the obstacle that kills it ultimately.

 

[NotFadeAway]

Yea but Im just thinkin, Lois and Richard have a kid together and everything, I can't see Superman playing the role of the stepdad. Because of the kid, Lois and Richard almost HAVE to stay together in order for it not to be a copout, and I think Singer is smarter than that, so that leaves us with Richard dying, and if he was going to die, I would think it would have been Superman Returns because if he dies in the sequel it will have to be early on and that would make the Lois/Superman getting back together story feel rushed.

The only way I can think of is if Clark and Lana play with the idea of dating in the sequel while Braniac forms in the backdrop, killing Richard near the end of the film, setting up Lois/Superman for the final 3rd film.

 

[Kane]

Or the kid doesnt survive....he is very sick in the novel. Perhaps he could be terminally ill.

 

[NotFadeAway]

See I havent read the novel yet so Im somewhat in the dark on storylines like that one. The kid could die in the 2nd one though, leading to the end of Richard/Lois.

And I know she has been in some HORRIBLE MOVIES, but I kinda like Emmanuelle Chriqui for the part of Lana Lang. I mean, I know she looks nothing like the comic book Lana, but that doesn't bother me so much with anyone other than Superman. And the girl just has that " sweet girl " feel that I like so much. I don't know Im sure I think of some other possibilities.

And please, don't mistake the raven hair/olive skin look as me trying to channel Kreuk. I couldn't stand her in a big screen Superman Movie.

 

[Kane]

I think the kid may pass away between this film and the next. And the sequel has the characters simply dealing with the loss of the child sometime after this passing.

It could be the plot device that brings Lois and Superman/Clark together again.

 

[NotFadeAway]

If the kid passes, I would like for it to happen on camera, atleast open the next film with a funeral scene.

 

[Kane]

Funeral scene yes.... showing it happen on screen? I dont know about that. Its a bit too depressing for Superman (about hope).

It should showcase the characters finding some meaning in such a loss. Clark and Lois being drawn back to each other to fill the void of their loss (assuming Jason ended up being their son).

If Jason does die, its likely he WILL have been the son of Lois and Superman. The human and Kryptonian DNA were incompatible, sadly....

 

[NotFadeAway]

A funeral scene would be important in Jason died. It provides that raw emotion that most Superman movies have always been missing because you always believe everything will be alright. Depressing yes, but it needs to be shown so that the audience, along with the character, find hope throughout the movie. Superman is about hope, and it would be wonderful to see him overcoming death.

And I do believe that, when it's all said and done, the kid will be Supermans. Now I havent read the novel yet, but I just got this feeling the kid wouldn't be there if it wasn't Supermans.

 

[Kane]

If the kid isnt Supermans, he WILL survive...guaranteed. His future will prolly be tied to the next generation...

With him growing into a teenager (adevnturous and interested in journalism like his mother) whos the same age as Kara (Supergirl)....they have their adventures together...the next generation....possibly following in the shoes of Supes and Lois

While Superman and Lois grow old together...

I wouldnt mind that, nice role reversal and having Jason in a 'Steve Trevor'-like role. Kara is better with him than that freak Brainiac 5.

 

[NotFadeAway]

You think Singer would ever bring Kara into the fold?

 

[Kane]

Yes. Mike D and Dan Harris would...most definately. They already talked about how interesting the prospect of having another Kryptonian survivor would be (for future sequels) in the moviehole interview.

I think Kara is likely (maybe not as Supergirl at first) but definately as someone Clark has to find and rescue.

 

[TheSuperBatFan]

my personal choice for the role just went and became a major Marvel character, so I don't know if it'll ever actually see fruition, but damn what I wouldn't give to see Bryce Dallas Howard play Lana.

 

[Ceb-Man]

I understand where your coming from about the looks, guys are for the most part attracted to a certain look. If they went with that, I could see Jennifer Morrison in the role, although it would be even better if her and Bosworth flipped.

It would be a neat twist to have Lana start coming around the Daily Planet with Clark letting his guard down and being more natural and romantic with her, leaving Lois with the "wtf ' look on her face. Almost make her jealous that Clark never came on to her before. Only if she knew right lol.

I really do think we should see some Lana in the sequel, in some fashion. If Lois is staying with Richard White at the end of Superman Returns, killing him in the sequel would be a copout, and I can't see them splitting because of the kid. So that means Clark/Superman needs a love interest, so then it's time to insert Lana.

Ya know, there actually a fair share of Superman fans out there who PREFER Lana Lang as a character to Lois, so it wouldn't peeve some people if they hooked up in the sequel.

I'd like to see Clark and Lana get together in a sequel. Since Lois and Richard are together....why not!

 

[KalMart]

How about Isla Fisher?

Maybe a bit too young-looking, but the camera seems to like her quite a bit. And I have to agree with the camera.

Can you believe she's married to Ali G? Re'speh', indeed!

 

[Flame on!]

Ya know, there actually a fair share of Superman fans out there who PREFER Lana Lang as a character to Lois, so it wouldn't peeve some people if they hooked up in the sequel.

I'm one of them. I think I've always preferred the 'girl next door' types (ie. Lana Lang, Gwen Stacy) as opposed to the more brassy types such as Mary Jane and Lois Lane...

 

[Eddie Dean]

Rachel McAdams

 

[Superman \S/]

Why was Kane banned? Anyway, back in Superman III when we saw Lana Lang, Annete O' Toole wasn't that bad. She differed from Kidder's Lois and it was ok. I like Jennifer Morrison from House, and Singer being producer of the show would be a cool idea.

 

[charl_huntress]

(edit)

I don't like her but that doesn't mean yall can't

Actually, as a Lois fan...I like the McAdams chick.

 

[rnewbz]

Where were these chicks when they were casting Spider-man?

 

[Fanticon]

Alicia Witt...yes, I know...I'm really good at this

 

[Fanticon]

Alicia Witt...yes, I know...I'm really good at this