The Official Lois Lane Casting & Discussion Thread

[Mr. Earle]

Greene does have a weird nose though.

 

[Majik1387]

After watching The Town last night, I can definitely see Rebecca Hall as a contender for Lois as well.

 

[Superark]

Rachel McCadams

I know she's an old and cliche choice at this point, but I still think Rachel is far and away the best choice for Lois

 

[DIRECTOR]

I know she's an old and cliche choice at this point, but I still think Rachel is far and away the best choice for Lois

Rachel McAdams is not a good choice for Lois Lane....... maybe she is a good choice for Lana Lang

 

[Superark]

Rachel McAdams is not a good choice for Lois Lane....... maybe she is a good choice for Lana Lang

 

[shieldshero]

A big meh to McAdams, too cutesy and soft. . .

 

[hopefuldreamer]

A few pics were Jessica Stroup is looking a little less 'posy', just for an idea of what she'd look like when not smiling.

 

[jesusmagicka]

Stroup would be a slightly better version of Bosworth, who was also too young looking for the part.

 

[jesusmagicka]

rachel mccadams

emily blunt- she's growing on me. She's can do comedic and drama

jennifer connolly

rena sofer>>always thought she was fine, but didn't get the break she deserved

milf brigade!

 

[hopefuldreamer]

Stroup would be a slightly better version of Bosworth, who was also too young looking for the part.

Bosworth's age was no problem for me. Her acting, lack of chemistry with Routh, obvious inability to capture the essence of the character - combined with a script with seemed to have missed the point of Lois Lane entirely was the problem. Besides, she just didn't fit what I imagine Lois to look like.

Jessica Stroup is exactly what I think Lois should look like in the new movie. But if she had no chemistry with the guy they choose to fill Superman's boots, and she couldn't get a grip with the character, then I wouldn't want her either.

From what i've seen of her on 90210 I think she actually would pull off a great Lois.

 

[Wheels]

The best choices I've seen are Hathaway, McAdams, and Blunt. Some of these women just haven't shown me anything as far as acting ability. Greene, Stroup, and Akerman are average at best. If they cast an unknown for Superman, they need proven actors to round out the rest of the cast.

 

[The Watchman]

I don't get the Stroup thing personally. I'd prefer someone more established such as McAdams, Hathaway, Monaghan, many good choices out there.

 

[DorkyFresh]

Stroup would be a infinitely better version of Bosworth, who was also too young looking for the part.

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...btw, if they're going with a younger Clark/Superman for this movie then it would be logical that they would want to cast a younger actress for Lois. also, Stroup is a year older than Ashley Greene.

I don't get the Stroup thing personally. I'd prefer someone more established such as McAdams, Hathaway, Monaghan, many good choices out there.

speaking strictly for myself, out of all the choices presented, Stroup strikes me the most as Lois despite her youth. putting her (lack of) popularity aside, when i close my eyes and envision Lois she matches my visual 90% while someone like Blunt or Monaghan match my visual 75% to 80%...and while McAdams, Hathaway, and Monaghan would all probably make fine Lois' they've been mentioned for EVERY SINGLE role under the comic book sun. Stroup hasn't.....on top of that, Stroup has a mature charisma about her that most young actresses don't (including Greene, imo).

 

[Micah12345]

I've been hearing a lot of positive feedback about olivia wilde in tron. Could this up her chances to play lois lane or catwoman?

 

[hopefuldreamer]

fixed...

...btw, if they're going with a younger Clark/Superman for this movie then it would be logical that they would want to cast a younger actress for Lois. also, Stroup is a year older than Ashley Greene.


speaking strictly for myself, out of all the choices presented, Stroup strikes me the most as Lois despite her youth. putting her (lack of) popularity aside, when i close my eyes and envision Lois she matches my visual 90% while someone like Blunt or Monaghan match my visual 75% to 80%...and while McAdams, Hathaway, and Monaghan would all probably make fine Lois' they've been mentioned for EVERY SINGLE role under the comic book sun. Stroup hasn't.....on top of that, Stroup has a mature charisma about her that most young actresses don't (including Greene, imo).

Agreed 100%.

The thing is, I want every single actor/actress cast to be completely unexpected, and showing us something we have never seen before. I know it's asking a lot. I know it's highly unlikely, because big name actress = more people watching.

But I would much rather have someone like Stroup as Lois. An actress that the general public have no expectations of, in terms of acting character and quirks (unlike McAdams or Hathaway). It's not that they have as distinctive a style as say Johnny Depp, but they do come with their own baggage... and I just want someone to play Lois like Lois, not like themself/other famous characters they've played/lois hybrid.

When I look at Stroup I see Lois. I've watched a lot of her work on 90210, and while the character is not Lois Lane like in a lot of ways, there is something that Stroup brings that I think screams Lois. The kind of sarcastic drole confidence. The off tangent babbling and 'freaking out' moments.

All they'd need to do is give her an amazing script, and I think she'd pull it off really well.

 

[DorkyFresh]

I've been hearing a lot of positive feedback about olivia wilde in tron. Could this up her chances to play lois lane or catwoman?

haven't seen her in anything else, but Tron but she did alright in there. she's certainly pretty but under the guidance of a first time director who didn't get much emotion from his strongest actor (Bridges) i couldn't really judge her acting. however, she fits the visual mold of Lois (and Catwoman) so if she wants the role then Tron Legacy would certainly give her the momentum to push for it...

 

[Majik1387]

I know she's an old and cliche choice at this point, but I still think Rachel is far and away the best choice for Lois

She's definitely one of the best candidates.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

Who's your favourite Majik?

 

[Majik1387]

Don't really have one favorite per se, but would definitely like if Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Rebecca Hall, Olivia Wilde, Rachel McAdams, Amy Adams, Keri Russell, Mia Kirshner, or Eliza Dushku got the role.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Bosworth's age was no problem for me. Her acting, lack of chemistry with Routh, obvious inability to capture the essence of the character - combined with a script with seemed to have missed the point of Lois Lane entirely was the problem. Besides, she just didn't fit what I imagine Lois to look like.

Jessica Stroup is exactly what I think Lois should look like in the new movie. But if she had no chemistry with the guy they choose to fill Superman's boots, and she couldn't get a grip with the character, then I wouldn't want her either.

From what i've seen of her on 90210 I think she actually would pull off a great Lois.

This.

The best choices I've seen are Hathaway, McAdams, and Blunt. Some of these women just haven't shown me anything as far as acting ability. Greene, Stroup, and Akerman are average at best. If they cast an unknown for Superman, they need proven actors to round out the rest of the cast.

Those two can act, but i dont see them as Lois. I mean come on, acting ability is important but there are other factors to consider.

I've been hearing a lot of positive feedback about olivia wilde in tron. Could this up her chances to play lois lane or catwoman?

She was so damn hot in this movie (suprisingly her huge head wasnt so obviously huge this time) and very good in her role. The thing is that i dont see her as the fiesty type. She has that bland voice and that demeanor, that i dont think she can be the bubbly Lois Lane we've come to love. And this coming from a fan of hers ever since she appeared on House.

I don't get the Stroup thing personally. I'd prefer someone more established such as McAdams, Hathaway, Monaghan, many good choices out there.

She looks the part more than anyone else i've seen suggested and she seems like she can act. If she truly does, and they go with a young superman, then why not? The women you suggested are too old for a youngish Superman anyway. She hasnt proved her worth yet, but you have to start from somewhere right?

fixed...

...btw, if they're going with a younger Clark/Superman for this movie then it would be logical that they would want to cast a younger actress for Lois. also, Stroup is a year older than Ashley Greene.


speaking strictly for myself, out of all the choices presented, Stroup strikes me the most as Lois despite her youth. putting her (lack of) popularity aside, when i close my eyes and envision Lois she matches my visual 90% while someone like Blunt or Monaghan match my visual 75% to 80%...and while McAdams, Hathaway, and Monaghan would all probably make fine Lois' they've been mentioned for EVERY SINGLE role under the comic book sun. Stroup hasn't.....on top of that, Stroup has a mature charisma about her that most young actresses don't (including Greene, imo).

Agreed 100%.

The thing is, I want every single actor/actress cast to be completely unexpected, and showing us something we have never seen before. I know it's asking a lot. I know it's highly unlikely, because big name actress = more people watching.

But I would much rather have someone like Stroup as Lois. An actress that the general public have no expectations of, in terms of acting character and quirks (unlike McAdams or Hathaway). It's not that they have as distinctive a style as say Johnny Depp, but they do come with their own baggage... and I just want someone to play Lois like Lois, not like themself/other famous characters they've played/lois hybrid.

When I look at Stroup I see Lois. I've watched a lot of her work on 90210, and while the character is not Lois Lane like in a lot of ways, there is something that Stroup brings that I think screams Lois. The kind of sarcastic drole confidence. The off tangent babbling and 'freaking out' moments.

All they'd need to do is give her an amazing script, and I think she'd pull it off really well.

 

[Mr. Earle]

Don't really have one favorite per se, but would definitely like if Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Rebecca Hall, Olivia Wilde, Rachel McAdams, Amy Adams, Keri Russell, Mia Kirshner, or Eliza Dushku got the role.

None of these really looks or has that Lois thing that Teri Hatcher seemed to be born with. Also, those are just popular choices, and especially the last ones are just overrated actresses due to hotness or whatever. But they re really nothing special.

And finally, Amy Adams, a ginger Lois? And then Hall has a heavy enlish accent and a nerdy look. FAIL.

 

[Majik1387]

None of these really looks or has that Lois thing that Teri Hatcher seemed to be born with.

They have more of the Lois factor than Stroup has.

Also, those are just popular choices,

Popular choices yes, but for this role they actually are good choices that fit.

and especially the last ones are just overrated actresses due to hotness or whatever. But they re really nothing special.

Maybe for desperate straight guys, but after actually seeing their movies that are more indie than major box office releases, they have shown they are good to great actresses.

And finally, Amy Adams, a ginger Lois? This will be like the permawhite issue all over again.

It's called hair dye or a wig. Posters were *****ing and moaning when Emma Stone was cast as Gwen instead of MJ because of hair color. And when the recent blonde pics of Stone came out, everyone who complained ate their words because of how small minded they were in thinking that I can't believe you're seriously talking about hair being an issue.

And then Hall has a heavy enlish accent and a nerdy look. FAIL.

I'm not getting in another accent debate in a casting thread.

 

[DIRECTOR]

Don't really have one favorite per se, but would definitely like if Emily Blunt, Anne Hathaway, Rebecca Hall, Olivia Wilde, Rachel McAdams, Amy Adams, Keri Russell, Mia Kirshner, or Eliza Dushku got the role.

Emily Blunt - Not a bombshell, she doesn't have that hottness.
Anne Hathaway - we don't need a man playing Lois Lane
Rebecca Hall - LOL, wow, looks like Andy Dick's sister
Olivia Wilde - Hot, the only hottest on your list, but can't picture her as Lois Lane
Rachel McAdams - Not a bombshell, Lana Lang candidate, DEFINATLY NOT LOIS LANE.
Amy Adams - Too nice of appeal for Lois, but definately Lana Lang
Keri Russell - Failed with Bryan Singer, and she is fail in general
Mia Kirshner - short, too short, goth looking.
Eliza Dushku -


Now my list. Lois Lane not only needs to be a bombshell, but she needs to be a suitable pair with Superman, meaning she needs to be able to handle herself and kick butt.

Evangeline Lilly

Ashley Greene

Can't think of more right now, but the below pic summarizes what Lois Lane should be, and I don't see Anne Hathaway nor Rachel McDonkers in this

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[Mr. Earle]

^ You make some nice suggestions. Adams and McAdams would fit Lana very well.
But i could see McAdams for Lois as well.

It's called hair dye or a wig. Posters were *****ing and moaning when Emma Stone was cast as Gwen instead of MJ because of hair color.

You cant dye her hair. She'd look ridiculous with black hair and all her hotness would be lost. Adams' shtick is her cuteness and gingerness.

I'm not getting in another accent debate in a casting thread.

I dont want to either, i'm just saying that she does sound English and looks like a nerdy chick. She is soooooo wrong for this. She is no Lois, otherwise why dont we cast Meryl Streep? She is an awesome actress right?

 

[Majik1387]

Emily Blunt - Not a bombshell, she doesn't have that hottness.

Seriously, go rent Wild Target before you discount her from the role because of "hottness"

Anne Hathaway - we don't need a man playing Lois Lane

Lucky for us, Hathaway isn't a man.

Rebecca Hall - LOL, wow, looks like Andy Dick's sister

I'm not trying to be mean, but are your eyes working properly?

Olivia Wilde - Hot, the only hottest on your list, but can't picture her as Lois Lane

Try harder?

Rachel McAdams - Not a bombshell, Lana Lang candidate, DEFINATLY NOT LOIS LANE.

Sure she can be.

Amy Adams - Too nice of appeal for Lois, but definately Lana Lang

It's called acting..........

Keri Russell - Failed with Bryan Singer, and she is fail in general

She didn't fail with Singer, another actress was simply chosen, which had more to do with Kevin Spacey than Singer.

Mia Kirshner - short, too short, goth looking.

She's only 2 inches shorter than your pics. A nice set of heels and camera magic can fix that.

Eliza Dushku -

I think it would be a refreshing role for her.

Now my list. Lois Lane not only needs to be a bombshell, but she needs to be a suitable pair with Superman, meaning she needs to be able to handle herself and kick butt.

Sorry, but Lois can only handle herself so well without Superman.

Evangeline Lilly

Boring, only popular because of an overrated show and has stated she's wanted to quit acting.

Ashley Greene

We don't need Michael Jackson as Lois Lane

For someone wanting a bombshell, you sure aren't producing any.