The Official Jimmy Olsen Casting & Discussion Thread

[Rust]

That was the first draft of Superman: Flyby by J.J Abrams.

Wasnt he also black in that one?

 

[dark_b]

maybe a small role. or even a cameo at the Daily Planet.

 

[Majik1387]

Maybe a camera man for Lois?

 

[HighFivingMF]

Wasnt he also black in that one?

I think that was Lives.

 

[kalelinri]

how about we take the actors who auditions but lost out on being Peter Parker and choose jimmy from that bunch.

 

[Majik1387]

Because all actors who'd be good in the role should be considered, not just Spider-Man flunkies.

 

[kalelinri]

Because all actors who'd be good in the role should be considered, not just Spider-Man flunkies.

i agree with that. i was just making a point of the age range and type of character.

http://www.virginmedia.com/movies/features/spider-man-4-rumour-round-up.php?page=9

 

[Majik1387]

Out of those, I'd only be okay with 2.

 

[NotFadeAway]

I wouldn't even mind if Jimmy discovered that Clark is Superman early on and proves his friendship and character by not capatilizing on such a big story, instead helping Superman/Clark keep his cover.

 

[manofsteel4life]

I honestly think Jimmy is probably gonna be saved for a sequel

 

[DavidTyler]

I've seen no mention of Jimmy. No casting details ... nothing. Do you think it's possible that they've decided to eliminate the character?

 

[manofsteel4life]

Well theres no Lana or lex either. I doubt they are getting rid of them. I think they may be cast already, and will announce accordingly. I mean they filmed the young smallville scenes already....so i guess Clark grew up without friends? Lol.....I think we should just wait and see, we have a long way to go before we start worrying

 

[Frodo]

I think we have to keep in mind that they're probably still in the process of casting. The film is 2 years away and they still have time to cast Olsen, Lana and Lex. Heck they only recently added Fishburne as Perry White ,and Nolan is still adding actors to TDKR cast . I remember hearing months ago that Thomas Dekker was up for the part though who knows how much of that was true .

 

[Rodrigo90]

James BUCKLEY!!!

 

[Project862006]

just watched am number four and callan mcauliffe was very good in it and would be a great jimmy olsen

too bad he is only 16(17 in january)

 

[Ultimatehero]

just watched am number four and callan mcauliffe was very good in it and would be a great jimmy olsen

too bad he is only 16(17 in january)

He looks older though, could easily pass as 18 which would make him an up-and-coming Planet intern. I still remember that story of Jimmy leaving home, interning, and almost jumping (?) before Superman 'saves' him. Secret Origins, I think...

 

[Schlosser85]

I think Chris Colfer is great on Glee, but I'll believe he's capable of playing a straight role when I see him do it. He's very effeminate.

 

[Rockstar]

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3528539/

Jeremy Irvine

 

[DavidTyler]

Is there going to be a Jimmy
Olsen in this film or not?!!! It's been months since I initially raised this question. Has anyone heard anything? I think this film will have a huge hole in it if they eliminate the character.

 

[Lily Adler]

Don't we have a thread for Jimmy, already?

EDIT: Here, discuss here! http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=335831

 

[KingKane88]

I feel the story takes place before Clark works at the daily planet, and even before Jimmy works there as-well. From the evidence, they look to be taking this story way back, kinda the lost years that were never told on film, before Superman becomes the Clark we know of today.

IMO Jimmy will be in the sequel.

 

[KrypJonian]

I feel the story takes place before Clark works at the daily planet, and even before Jimmy works there as-well. From the evidence, they look to be taking this story way back, kinda the lost years that were never told on film, before Superman becomes the Clark we know of today.

IMO Jimmy will be in the sequel.

What you say makes sense... And I'm very sad to say so...

 

[Lead Cenobite]

Professor Hamilton was cast back in the summer but only announced recently, maybe it's the same case with Jimmy. Who knows who might be in the movie that hasn't been announced yet.

If he's not in it, no big deal to me. It's not absolutely necessary for him to be at the Daily Planet before Clark is hired.

 

[Rust]

Professor Hamilton was cast back in the summer but only announced recently, maybe it's the same case with Jimmy. Who knows who might be in the movie that hasn't been announced yet.

This could've been done with Lex as well. Especially if it's a small part.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3528539/

Jeremy Irvine

I like him

Professor Hamilton was cast back in the summer but only announced recently, maybe it's the same case with Jimmy. Who knows who might be in the movie that hasn't been announced yet.

If he's not in it, no big deal to me. It's not absolutely necessary for him to be at the Daily Planet before Clark is hired.

Same. But it'd be a nice surprise if they do announce him