The Official Lois Lane Casting & Discussion Thread

[romeogbs19]

Yeah, I didn't quite vibe with the "Stalker" Superman either, peering through their window, sneaking in the house, it was all a little...weird, at least for me.

But really, Lois, and by extension, Bosworth's portrayal of her were the elements that brought the whole movie down for me, because a lot of it I really liked.

The action sequences (the few that were there) I enjoyed. I thought Spacey was good. I didn't even mind the suit as much as I did initially. But I just couldn't get into Kate, and without that, the whole crux of the film just fell apart, because so much was placed on it.

I didn't believe they were in love, and I definitely didn't feel any chemistry between her and Marsden. With so much emphasis on this love triangle, having someone come across so cold was the deathblow for my overall enjoyment.

100% agree with this. While Lois is always cast based on who they get for Superman/Clark, the actress who plays her is so critically important. Bosworth dragged down SR (and let's be honest, a lot of that fault lies with the scriptwriters and the casting directors).

I was reminded how important Lois is in the story when I saw DC's animated Death/Return of Superman movie. There, Lois becomes the link we are so used to seeing between Superman and Clark. She is his humanity and he relies on her as much as she him. When that relationship is broken (which is what Singer did), the appeal of the Superman story is destroyed.

Presuming McAdams has the chemistry, I like her in this role. She is older (4-5 years, right?) but if we only get one Superman movie due to all the copyright mess, I want one I can watch over and over again. I just think McAdams and Cavill would do Superman/Clark/Lois great justice.

 

[Doc Samson]

100% agree with this. While Lois is always cast based on who they get for Superman/Clark, the actress who plays her is so critically important. Bosworth dragged down SR (and let's be honest, a lot of that fault lies with the scriptwriters and the casting directors).

I was reminded how important Lois is in the story when I saw DC's animated Death/Return of Superman movie. There, Lois becomes the link we are so used to seeing between Superman and Clark. She is his humanity and he relies on her as much as she him. When that relationship is broken (which is what Singer did), the appeal of the Superman story is destroyed.

Presuming McAdams has the chemistry, I like her in this role. She is older (4-5 years, right?) but if we only get one Superman movie due to all the copyright mess, I want one I can watch over and over again. I just think McAdams and Cavill would do Superman/Clark/Lois great justice.

 

[Dark Knight]

100% agree with this. Presuming McAdams has the chemistry, I like her in this role. She is older (4-5 years, right?) but if we only get one Superman movie due to all the copyright mess, I want one I can watch over and over again. I just think McAdams and Cavill would do Superman/Clark/Lois great justice.

I also think the onscreen chemistry between Cavill and McAdams would be on point!

At least I'm hoping it is. Her schedule is clear, so if she is due to screentest with Cavill soon....I hope she nails it and wins the role!

 

[Micah12345]

I actually liked superman returns when I saw it in theaters. That was before I became a superman fan though. I tried to watch it again recently and I couldn't even make it all the way through. It was hard to find things I liked about it.

 

[Zachhelms]

I think they'll cast an American actress, because of some people who are complaining about Cavill being British, and so it's gonna be a more popular actress, not a completely unknown.

From the rumours, I think the best choice is Mary Elizabeth Winstead. She is American, quite well-known, talented, she has the look and makes a beautiful couple with Cavill.

Biel is pretty, but I don't think she "matches" Cavill. McAdams and Lilly would be great, but they have a quite large age difference and they are Canadians.

I really don't believe they'll cast another British in a main role, so Blunt or Knightley are out of question.

Kristens (Stewart and Bell)...no comments...

Please Snyder, Nolan and WB, look at Mary Winstead!

Please Snyder, Nolan, and Wb, DON'T. I'd rather have have Leighton rather then her.

 

[Frodo]

I'd be fine with Biel or McAdams if they are indeed even in the running. I'm trusting Synder and Nolan's judgement on the issue.

 

[DorkyFresh]

And what's your official source on that?

here's where i'm getting that info...
http://www.**************.com/fansites/mrdcuniverse/news/?a=25467

...while it's not the official synopsis that IS the description that was pulled from the audition site and i don't see why they would give that type of a description if they weren't planning on making a film with similar content. on top of that, it falls right in line with numerous rumors about the script being inspired by Birthright.

None of us know that for sure. You're just going off what some "insiders" reported.

true, but if the recent reports about Kristen Stewart and Dianna Agron are true then it would mean they're open to younger actresses...which would indicate that Lois MIGHT not (please note that i used "MIGHT not" instead of "WILL not") be as seasoned in this movie as she's usually portrayed.

The only official word we have is the one from Nolan's LA Times interview, and there he made it abundantly clear this was not an origin story. That's all we know for certain.

i know he doesn't call it a "reboot" (even though it IS) but i never saw any reports where he specifically mentioned that it wasn't an origin story.

That Snyder cast a 27 year-old further makes it unlikely this is the "beginning" of Superman.

if he cast a 30 year old i would agree with you, but Cavill could easily pass for 24.

 

[Zachhelms]

What Lois needs are...
1. Good acting ability.
2. Looks
3. Good chemistry with Cavill
4. Open schedule
5. Large Fan-base

I think Rachel McAdams fits that perfectly.
Shes a great actress, she very attractive but not too attractive. She can be a b****, as we saw in Mean Girls. She has an open schedule. She has a large fanbase on here, plus a large female fanbase from Mean Girls, Notebook, and Time Travelers Wife. So it would plus us, then bring in female viewers, making the film a success int he box office leading to sequels!

 

[J.Howlett]

Not to mention...McAdams played a reporter in State of Play...which is a very solid flick.

 

[Zachhelms]

Not to mention...McAdams played a reporter in State of Play...which is a very solid flick.

Just another reason why she is such a great choice.

 

[The Shield]

Plus (and i say it again) she's short (5'5") making movie magic happen when she stands next to Cavill. And poof he appears 6'4" . lol

I have no issues with his height btw

 

[Ursa]

I'd be fine with Winstead or McAdams.

 

[The Watchman]

I don't buy that list at all, there may be some validity to it, but we're not getting the entire picture. Quite honestly I think the part was Natalie Portmans but the pregnancy changed everything. Of the list Rachel McAdams is the only viable option. I still think we'll get someone not on the list, namely Olivia Wilde, but I have been wrong...once.

 

[CGHulk]

Sienna Miller! Damn gorgeous and a fine actress!!

 

[Ursa]

Please Snyder, Nolan, and Wb, DON'T. I'd rather have have Leighton rather then her.

Why?

 

[Zachhelms]

I don't buy that list at all, there may be some validity to it, but we're not getting the entire picture. Quite honestly I think the part was Natalie Portmans but the pregnancy changed everything. Of the list Rachel McAdams is the only viable option. I still think we'll get someone not on the list, namely Olivia Wilde, but I have been wrong...once.

Natilie Portman was my #1. She would have been perfect. However, she can't now, so the best choices in my opinon are Rachel McAdams, Olivia Wilde, and Evangeline Lilly.

The alright ones are Mila Kunis, Emily Blunt, and Jessica Stroup.

The worst are Kristen Bell, Mary Winstead, Kristen Stewart, Abbie Cornish, Leighton Meester, and Camilla Belle.

 

[DIRECTOR]

Not to mention...McAdams played a reporter in State of Play...which is a very solid flick.

i didn't find her performance as a report in the "State of Play" all that special

 

[Zachhelms]

Why?

Mainy reasons. I hate her look. Not Lois at all. Also her acting abilities are not good enough. Out of all the other suggestions for Lois, I can't understand this one, IMO. Not trying to sound rude or anything but I'd rather have Kristen Bell get the part. And I think Kristen would be a terrible Lois...

 

[DorkyFresh]

i'm starting to warm up to the idea of McAdams, if only because she's the best choice off that list....by far.

 

[Zachhelms]

i didn't find her performance as a report in the "State of Play" all that special

From the parts I have seen of that movie, her character in that movie is completely different from Lois.

I think she could pull off the aggressive, kick-*** Lois.

 

[Zachhelms]

i'm starting to warm up to the idea of McAdams, if only because she's the best choice off that list....by far.

Who is your #1 choice for the part?

 

[Doc Samson]

From the parts I have seen of that movie, her character in that movie is completely different from Lois.

I think she could pull off the aggressive, kick-*** Lois.

I actually think her work in Morning Glory is a better example for this part. She displays a toughness and grit, while still being charming and sweet.

 

[The Watchman]

I actually think her work in the Hot Chick is a better example, she really sold me on Rob Schneider inhabiting her body....

 

[DIRECTOR]

Sienna Miller! Damn gorgeous and a fine actress!!

i don't mind her, if we can see her in black hair

 

[DIRECTOR]

I actually think her work in the Hot Chick is a better example, she really sold me on Rob Schneider inhabiting her body....

am, I think you got the wrong actress, you are talking about Anna Feris.

McAdams was in Mean Girls