The Official Lois Lane Casting & Discussion Thread - Part 5

[Zachhelms]

Yeah, but, man, that's not good enough. You can't just say, "That's just my opinion." That's not a reason, that's just saying another blank statement. Why is her personality exactly like how Lois' should be? Why should Lois' personality be like that? What does that add to the character? What does it do for the romance/friendship of Lois/Clark/Superman? The funny thing is, I'm even talking solely about Lois' personality, I'm talking about her appearance in conjunction with her personality, but that's irrelevant because, no matter the opinion on any subject, I'd love for people to start explaining their reasons because anyone can have an opinion, but not anyone can have an intelligent opinion. All you have to do is take that extra step and ask yourself "Why?" And then tell us why! And saying, "I just do" is not a reason. Give me reasons, not "I don't know, because I just do."

I have given my reasons for why I have think her looks, personality, and acting ability fits Lois numerous times. I am not going to write that over and over. But I see what you're saying. But back to what I was saying, I will not write an in-depth opinion for every time I like one actress once I have already stated why numerous times.

 

[Superwoman Prime]

None of you want to actually think or have real discussions anyway, so why not have a laugh?

Go ahead and laugh it up like a troll.

 

[GA1U5]

I have given my reasons for why I have think her looks, personality, and acting ability fits Lois numerous times. I am not going to write that over and over. But I see what you're saying. But back to what I was saying, I will not write an in-depth opinion for every time I like one actress once I have already stated why numerous times.

Good, that's the most important thing. I hate repeating myself, too (there are few things more frustrating on a message board). You don't have to repeat yourself, but at least explain yourself up front. And if you've covered it in a previous post, you don't have to re-write it, just give us a link to the old post.

 

[GA1U5]

Go ahead and laugh it up like a troll.

Huh, why am I a troll?

And you cut out the best part of my post, which was the first line.

 

[Wheels]

When do you think we'll get some Lois casting news?

 

[Jake Cassidy]

I'm certainly a master-debater. I master-debated a little earlier.

Sometimes these boards are just too stupid to be serious. None of you want to actually think or have real discussions anyway, so why not have a laugh?

I always thought you were a wanker.

 

[7heBoss]

I always thought you were a wanker.

You forgot self-absorbed... a self absorbed wanker

 

[Wheels]

Lois Lane Top 5

1. McAdams
2. Blunt
3. Kendrick
4. Wilde
5. Kunis

 

[Jake Cassidy]

You forgot self-absorbed... a self absorbed wanker

 

[7heBoss]

Now we wait to see GA1U5 has to say about this... I doubt I'll end up reading it, but I can only assume it will involve putting himself up on some pedestal of intellectual greatness. He is God's gift to the SHH! Forums

 

[GA1U5]

Yep, I don't know her work, but I think she's bland just based on her pictures, she doesn't look very charismatic, she's hardly to identify, and Lois must have a lot of charisma. She would be a good Mercy Graves, Luthor's side kick, I guess.

And I totally agree with you about Anna Kendrick, she's talented and can play an adult role if they give it to her.

My Top 3 choices are: Mary E. Winstead, Anna Kendrick and Rachel McAdams.

Well for one thing, I can't see his Lois being wimpy like Bosworths. I can see her defending herself (obviously to her limitations) in a physical way.



Wow... I would never lump Teri in there... her Lois is IMO the only one to capture the heart and soul of the character, and I think they would be wise to pull a lot from her portrayal.



Again, have to just express how much I disagree. I thought LnC was very well written. I thought the actors were all excellent in their roles, had great chemistry together, and I think Dean Cain's Clark/Superman is the best live action version i've ever seen.

I know i'm definitely in the minority when it comes to his Superman, but I can't watch Chris Reeve's supes without cringing at the cheese. Dean Cain actually makes the character feel real to me.

I was watching the Lois Lane auditions last night on the Superman: The Movie special features disc. It's remarkable seeing those auditions because you see the subtle yet critical differences between all the actresses and there's a striking parallel to today.

So many pretty dark-haired women auditioned for the role and they all "looked the part" because, as we've discussed here ad nauseam, so many different women can simply "look the part" of Lois Lane, but only one was Lois Lane.

Margot Kidder jumps off the screen. She had something in that role that none of the other actresses had by a long shot, an absolutely vivacious quirky charisma. She just had so much character. The way she spoke her lines, her delivery, her emphasis on certain words, her body language, the way she looked at Superman... electrifying. And all the other actresses, while being perfectly competent, they were so... lifeless.

And I thought it was a perfect analogy to today and the discussions we're having on this board. I just kept imagining, instead of Anne Archer, Olivia Wilde. Instead of Leslie Ann Warren, Jessica Biel. Instead of Stockard Channing, Rachel McAdams. All fine actresses, all look the part and could certainly play the part competantly and no one would complain, but they don't have that x-factor, they don't have the magic, they don't have that spark that just lights up the screen and brings the character pulsating to life.

It became strikingly clear to me when I watched those auditions that we need far more than just some pretty dark-haired actress to play this role. We need someone who has true charisma, who has that spark, and not just "a little bit." Not like, "Well I think Olivia Wilde has a spark." "Well I don't think she does." "Well she does to me." NO!. I'm talking about someone whose charisma is undeniable, someone who reaches out from the screen and punches you in the face with her Lois Lane charisma. Someone who can deliver every line and make it hilarious, someone who can be charming and sarcastic and sharp as a tack, but also melt in Superman's arms. Margot Kidder had it when you combined her with that certain role, the perfect charisma, the perfect screen presence for this one part. So there's bound to be someone out there right now who has it, too. That's who we need as our modern Lois. Not an assembly line of interchangable brunettes. The woman who was born to play Lois Lane in 2011.

If you don't agree with me, check out the auditions here and hopefully you'll see what I'm saying: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz87CCKuZjw&feature=player_embedded

I've said before that I think Selma Blair might have been that person, but admittedly she's too old now. We actually have the actor in the movie who was born to play Superman for this generation (I can't believe he was actually cast). So who could this young firecracker be who was born to play Lois Lane? If we actually get those two together, this movie will go down in history.

I always thought you were a wanker.

LOL, nice one

You forgot self-absorbed... a self absorbed wanker

Ohhhh, cheap shots. I'm only absorbed into my own infinite wisdom, hahahahahahaha.

 

[7heBoss]

Now we wait to see GA1U5 has to say about this... I doubt I'll end up reading it, but I can only assume it will involve putting himself up on some pedestal of intellectual greatness. He is God's gift to the SHH! Forums

Ohhhh, cheap shots. I'm only absorbed into my own infinite wisdom, hahahahahahaha.

Totally called it, haha

 

[7heBoss]

darn, double post.

I'll use this opportunity to say that the idea of anna kendrick has grown on me. I think she would do well, she just looks super young to me.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

Good call.

 

[GA1U5]

Now we wait to see GA1U5 has to say about this... I doubt I'll end up reading it, but I can only assume it will involve putting himself up on some pedestal of intellectual greatness. He is God's gift to the SHH! Forums

Totally called it, haha

You're a goofball, man. You can't just laugh with me?

 

[Jake Cassidy]

I'd rather laugh at you.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

darn, double post.

I'll use this opportunity to say that the idea of anna kendrick has grown on me. I think she would do well, she just looks super young to me.

A little too young, but she'd be pretty good.

 

[Sky Captain]

Kidder didn't seem like much of a "firecracker" before she tried out for Lois.

Throwing that out there.

 

[GA1U5]

Kidder didn't seem like much of a "firecracker" before she tried out for Lois.

Throwing that out there.

That's the name of the game, isn't it? Predicting

I'd rather laugh at you.

But there's nothing to laugh at

 

[Jake Cassidy]

Claiming you're a film director is pretty funny. Like that's true.

It's like me saying I'm a serial killer.
















Oh wait..........

 

[Wheels]

GA1U5 you say you're a filmmaker so you know better than us, right? Well, you need to see it from are side man. I mean you could be Uwe Boll for all we know.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

I doubt he's that good.

 

[7heBoss]

You're a goofball, man. You can't just laugh with me?

Only if i can do my evil laugh, Muwahahahahahaha!!

...Man, I'm pretty sure I am starting to go insane with the lack of news. I just want to know who Lois is already.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

I was insane before I got here. How do you think I feel?

 

[Majik1387]

If GA1U5 was a film director, or film maker, he wouldn't be wasting time on a site like this.

Unless his movies are bad where he's not getting anymore work...