The Official Casting The Superman Reboot Thread

[Doctor Jones]

I don't think I would like Krasinski for Superman. I would have prefered him as Cap, but I don't think he would make a great Supes.

 

[BruceWanner]

I don't think I would like Krasinski for Superman. I would have prefered him as Cap, but I don't think he would make a great Supes.

I agree with that. Frankly I thought there was huge missed potential for Steve Rogers by passing over Krasinski for Chris Evans. Sure, Krasinski isn't a damn fashion model, but he is pretty good looking, seems approachable (IMO really important when playing a character like Superman or Cap), he has the stature and frame, and he's just really likable. Krasinski has that boy next door look that I prefer for Superman or Cap over actors like Joe Mangianello. IMO, Mangianello seems like a good enough actor, but he's just not right for Superman. If I were pressed to cast him as any comic book hero, I might suggest him for the Punisher, but don't quote me on that lol.

 

[MadVillainy]

No to Krasinski for Supes

 

[Eze]

No to Krasinski for Supes

Holy spit take Batman! No to Krasinski, period. Tall, gangly, goobers do not a superhero make.

 

[DarkSovereignty]

gotta say between all the suggestions, i like levy or hamm, maybe even butler (even though i really don't see him doing a convincing clark kent)

 

[MadVillainy]

Holy spit take Batman! No to Krasinski, period. Tall, gangly, goobers do not a superhero make.

Hed be good for the Blue Beetle I think

 

[Harley2004]

Leo or Hardy are my choices for Luthor.

Hardy, would be great as Lex. I see Leonardo, more as Zod or John Corben. The script would have to be really good to get him, he is very picky about what he does.

 

[Gianakin_]

Another no to Krasinski here.

 

[Eze]

Hed be good for the Blue Beetle I think

Thinking of him with Beetle's beer gut made me smile.

 

[Sawyer]

Theres a strong possibility he may not even play a part in the film, but if he does, Eric Bana for Jor-El.

 

[Eze]

Theres a strong possibility he may not even play a part in the film, but if he does, Eric Bana for Jor-El.

Only after he gets the number of Will Smith's ear tuck doctor.

jk...maybe.

 

[BH/HHH]

Ya know I actually think Zachary Levi would be alright as Superman.

 

[MadVillainy]

I like him but I'll have to say :

 

[Harley2004]

Kate Beckinsale, i think would be perfect as Lois Lane. Jennifer Connely could work as well.

Emily Blunt could be good, Anne hathaway, I don't see it all.

 

[BH/HHH]

I like him but I'll have to say :

He wouldn't be in my top 5 or anything but I don't think I'd hate it if he got it. TBH I'm still hoping they cast an unknown.

 

[Sawyer]

For some reason, I just cant see Snyder casting Levi.

 

[spiderfan970]

Okay so if you guys have to go younger, how about:

Superman - Armie Hammer
Lois - Rachel McAdams
Jimmy - Anton Yelchin
Jor-El - Jon Hamm
Lex - Tom Hardy
Zod - Vigo Mortensen

 

[Dark Knight]

Interesting news below regarding the halted production of Mad Max 4 until 2012?

This may mean Tom Hardy has a great shot at being cast in either Batman 3 or the next Superman film!

http://www.latinoreview.com/news/ma...out-of-gas-production-halted-until-2012-11356

 

[Doctor Jones]

If either oft hose things happen then I'm fine with them delaying Mad Max. It's not like we're all biting our nails waiting for the fourth film anyway. Although I am curious to see Hardy as Max.

 

[BrlntDsgse]

Ok , with all the news and rumors swirling around lately I'll give this a go. I'll give a few choices for each with the consideration in mind that Snyder and Nolan might want to use a few actors they've worked w/before.....

Superman/Clark Kent: Henry Cavill is my no. 1 choice right now, but I also really like the idea of John Krasinski(who I still wish would've gotten Captain America), and while I'm not familiar w/ Armie Hammer's work, he certainly has a good look for the role.

Lois Lane: I'll throw in Malin Akerman for a Snyder-based pick, though I'd prefer Rashida Jones(my no 1), Rachel McAdams or Emily Deschanel.

Lex Luthor: Jon Hamm would be fantastic for this role (he'd make a great Supes too, but he's just too old now)....my only concern is that he might not wish to shave his head due to "Mad Men", which being a period piece requires a certain look of him. I also think he looks a bit like an older Michael Rosenbaum (HANDS DOWN the best live-action Lex to date). I could also really see Jason Isaacs, or for a younger choice Cillian Murphy.

Brainiac: Two words...TOM...HARDY. Best choice for this role. I'm actually surprised so many people here are casting him for Lex rather than Brainiac. Jackie Earle Haley might make an interesting choice too.

Zod: Gerard Butler. If the rumors of Zod as the villain are true, this seems like a lock.

Perry White: Jon Voight or Tom Wilkinson

Jimmy Olsen: Anton Yelchin or Jamie Bell

Pa Kent: Jeff Bridges

Ma Kent: Susan Sarandon

Jor-El: Jim Caviezel or Eric Bana

Lara: Lena Headey

 

[Gamma Goliath]

I agree with most of that cast, my only changes would be tom hardy for lex luthor, and Daniel Craig for brainiac. Maybe Ann hathoway for Lois lane.

 

[Dark Knight]

How about:

Jon Hamm- Superman
Rachel Weisz- Lois Lane
Gerard Butler- General Zod
Tom Hardy or Leo DiCaprio- Lex Luthor
Jim Caviezel- Jor El
Viggo Mortensen or David Bowie- Brainiac
Cate Blanchett or Lena Heady- Lara
Ed Harris or Hugh Laurie- Perry White
Anton Yelchin or Joseph Gordon Levitt- Jimmy Olsen

Yeah...LOL!

 

[Timstuff]

My latest casting sheet:

 

[BH/HHH]

My latest casting sheet:

Not bad, Sean bean as Zod would be awful in my opinion and I think Ironside is too old now to play a live action Darkseid.

 

[TheCalling]

Damn Timstuff! That's one hell of a good cast! I like it
Except for Ironside as Darksied, i too think he is too old. Maybe they could do it Cgi and he can do the voice?