The Official Jimmy Olsen Casting & Discussion Thread

[Majik1387]

He's only three years younger than Cavill.

And he still looks like he belongs in high school.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

I'm not gonna get in a yes no argument with you. He was never officially cast but he was one of the front-runners. Garfield was the only one officially cast.

All "officially cast" means is a contract gets signed and/or a press release sent. Info they're willing to divulge publicly.

There was a lot of back-and-forth going on with Hutcherson in order to make the Spider-Man and Journey 2 schedules work.

 

[Majik1387]

All "officially cast" means is a contract gets signed and/or a press release sent. Info they're willing to divulge publicly.

There was a lot of back-and-forth going on with Hutcherson in order to make the Spider-Man and Journey 2 schedules work.

And Hutcherson was not the only actor in the running they were doing that for; they do that for all their front runners so that if it doesn't work in their favor, they have options.
And again, yes, he wasn't cast in the role, he was optioned.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

And Hutcherson was not the only actor in the running they were doing that for; they do that for all their front runners so that if it doesn't work in their favor, they have options.
And again, yes, he wasn't cast in the role, he was optioned.

People get cast in roles all the time before its made public then have to bow out for whatever reason. Pierce Brosnan is arguably the most (in)famous example.

He was cast as James Bond back in 1986. He signed his multi-picture contract, did wardrobe fittings and even did all the publicity photos to be presented with the press release of his "official casting."

His pre-existing Remington Steele contract put an end to that. They tried to work out a schedule so he could do both, but it fell through.

Same thing happened to Hutcherson. Yes, he was cast.

 

[Majik1387]

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

And that's your best reply to when I give real examples to counter-point your logic?

Good job.

 

[Eddie Dean]

And he still looks like he belongs in high school.

That doesn't seem that different from Yelchin, etc.. to me. How old is Jimmy supposed to look.

 

[Majik1387]

And that's your best reply to when I give real examples to counter-point your logic?

Good job.

It doesn't counter-point it at all, he was optioned in 1986, he couldn't do it due to conflicts with other projects, he wasn't cast.
Same happened with Blunt as Black Widow for Iron Man 2.

That doesn't seem that different from Yelchin, etc.. to me. How old is Jimmy supposed to look.

Honestly, more college aged where he can pull off being a believable intern type of role.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

It doesn't counter-point it at all, he was optioned in 1986, he couldn't do it due to conflicts with other projects, he wasn't cast.
Same happened with Blunt as Black Widow for Iron Man 2.

Brosnan wasn't optioned for The Living Daylights by that point. He was cast, and did all the necessary work leading up to his "official casting" that included signing his Bond contract, fitted for costumes, doing all his publicity photos and so forth. It's a commonly told story by the Bond filmmakers how he was cast but then got forced out at the zero hour.

Same thing happened to Hutcherson on Spider-Man.

 

[BH/HHH]

Johnny Simmons AKA Young Neil

Ha ha you will now be known as Neil

yeah he'd work

 

[TheShah]

The reason I posted the picture I did is because it's recent. The one you supplied makes him look even younger than Nevis because, well, it's dated.

True.
I was just trying to imagine him as Jimmy.

 

[flickchick85]

Superman is way bigger than Potter, imo. If done right, it can surpass Avatar.

I like you and tend to agree with you a lot SuperDaniel, but I think you're dreaming on that one. Harry Potter is a worldwide brand/phenomenon the likes of which won't be seen again for a very long time. The amount of prints in publication of those books are only surpassed by the Bible, and they're the best-selling book series in history. The movies are the highest-grossing franchise in history. Just look at the worldwide grosses of ANY single Potter flick compared to anything related to Superman. Supes may be a worthy rival, but it's not "way bigger than Potter" by any stretch of the imagination.

But back to topic, I think Rupert Grint would be a great Jimmy. As would Johnny Simmons.

 

[Octoberist]

Let's not compare Harry Potter to Superman. They're so..different. It's like comparing Star Wars to Batman.

 

[BH/HHH]

Let's not compare Harry Potter to Superman. They're so..different. It's like comparing Star Wars to Batman.

I know I hate when people do that, they're completely different kinds of movies.

 

[Octoberist]

yeah, people would pit one property against the other. It's not a competition! And yes, we can like both Harry Potter and Superman. Life's full of options!

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Considering Clark is 'early 20s' in this film, I would think Jimmy would be a highschool-aged teenager.

Likely an 'intern' at the Daily Planet.

 

[Octoberist]

That's why YOUNG NEIL IS PERFECTO

 

[Majik1387]

Young Neil looks too young.

 

[Octoberist]

It depends on what they're trying to go for:

1.) If Clark is his early-to-mid 20s, then should Jimmy be 18-20 year old intern?

2.) Should Jimmy be a man-child, like Pee-Wee Herman?

 

[Majik1387]

As much as I love Cavill looks, he doesn't look younger than 25; And I'm talking about a really good looking 25 year old.

Jimmy should look 19-21 years old.

Johnny Simmons doesn't look that age range.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Clark is noticeably older than Jimmy.


IMO Early 20s Clark in the script means a teenage Jimmy Olsen (16-18).


We got an older Jimmy in his 20s in Superman Returns, mainly because it was "5 years later" and Clark/Superman was supposed to be in the 30 range.

 

[Octoberist]

That older Jimmy was kinda...weird. I mean, he's stuck being a total square despite being a man who should be in his 20s.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Tell that to the guys on Big Bang Theory.

 

[Octoberist]

Haha.

Well, I did like Sam Huntington as Jimmy. He had the right amount of wit to make his Jimmy memorable than the other versions. I may have to take back my 'square' comment, but he did make himself kinda cool. Nerdy but socially accepted.

 

[BH/HHH]

Tell that to the guys on Big Bang Theory.

Basinga

I think Young Neil from Scott Pilgrim would be spot on