The Official Perry White Casting & Discussion Thread

[Eddie Dean]

It always amazes me how many different actors would make an fantastic Perry White. While Frank Langella was decent enough, I can't help thinking what it would be like if we get a great performance like Jason Robards in All The President's Men. Who would you pick for Superman's editor in chief?

 

[hatebox]

 

[Rust]

You're kidding...


This is Perry White in the Nolan-mindset.

 

[HighFivingMF]

Hugh Laurie. Now.

 

[Eddie Dean]

Snyder's frequent collaborator Stephen McHattie still gets my top vote.

 

[Doctor Jones]

No! Hugh Laurie should be Jameson. Unlikely sure, but I can dream right?

Hoffman gets my support.

 

[Mr. Thing]

Hoffman, Baldwin or Keaton.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

John Goodman. Were I making the film.

 

[Blitzkrieg Bop]

Michael Keaton is a real interesting suggestion. Feels like it would be totally worth it if he mentioned, saw, or met Batman.

 

[ALP]

Michael Keaton is a real interesting suggestion. Feels like it would be totally worth it if he mentioned, saw, or met Batman.

Michael Keaton? Now that would be awesome.

 

[I Am Jack's...]

He's usually seen as a Pa Kent, but I think Kurt Russell would make an outstanding Perry White.

 

[<(o_o)>]

Michael Caine British Perry White.
Clint Eastwood, not afraid to get in a fist fight Perry White.

 

[supermankal-el]

Hugh laurie

 

[batman44]

Bruce McGill.

 

[Sam]

Ed Harris

 

[GinsterHead]

JAMES CAAN, DAMMIT.

Or, failing him (also ignoring the fact that he's already been in a Marvel movie), JOHN SLATTERY, DAMMIT.

 

[batlovescatDC]

Victor Garber is my fave for the role:

 

[bgshw44]

ed harris!

 

[true316]

Outside the box suggestion and maybe a tad unrealistic but I don't know if there's an actor that does "gruff" better than this guy:



Harrison Ford.

I don't know if he'd take the role though.

 

[Keyser Soze]

Wasn't Hugh Laurie originally cast as Perry White in Superman Returns until scheduling conflicts with House forced him to drop out? Perhaps they should give him another shot this time round.

 

[Asgard]

Heres a question.

How would you want Perry White to be portrayed and which actor do you think would be able to pull of that portrayal?

Frank Langella played a more reserved Perry and while that was ok, Id rather have a more active opinionated and louder version.

I like Ed O'Neil for the role. He absolutely kills in Modern Family and in his portrayal as Jay I can easily the qualities Id like for Perry.

 

[BruceWanner]

Bruce McGill



I cannot be the only one who sees the uncanny resemblance to this particular drawing, right?

 

[BH/HHH]

Alec Baldwin or James Gandolfini

 

[DavidTyler]

Bruce McGill



I cannot be the only one who sees the uncanny resemblance to this particular drawing, right?

Bruce McGill has the perfect Perry White look. Just needs to lose the jacket, have a cigar in his fist and I'd be almost completely convinced. I'd just need to hear him bark out "Olsen".

I think Ed Harris is an interesting choice. Not one I would have arrived at.

 

[Rust]

McGill has the craziest bark. I love it when he snaps.