The Official Superman Casting & Discussion Thread

[Webhead2006]

well who ever lands the role i hope they have the best qualities of the character and will have the screen presence and all.

 

[Crook]

The notion that the actor who portrays Superman needing to be American is, well, stupid. With Captain America, yes, that actor needed be American and have the all american look to him.

It's utterly ridiculous no matter what character it is. Real-world nationality has absolutely NO bearing on the film role. I've no clue why people can't detach the fact that movies are fiction, and so are its inhabitants.

For whatever reason, nationality is being singled out over much more defining traits such as personality or physicality.

 

[Tojo]

I would not put it past this studio to mandate an american actor, but nolan is involved and he used whoever was best for the role.

There really is no specific american look to speak of anyway. He needs to be caucasian, not ethnic, and he needs to have a unique face and be able to work out a better physique than Routh, and above all he needs to be able to portray an extra terrestial super being with an identity crisis.

The toughest part to cast in the world imo.

The last thing needed is a 6'4 model type. He has to be handsome, yes, but a unique face, huge presence and great acting qualities are more important.

And nationality has nothing to do with it. Brit, auss, kiwi, yank, irish, who cares

 

[Dark Knight]

A big NOOOO...to this one.

Even though some think otherwise and I have no idea why.

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

I think we should be more authentic than "American"

They need to hire Nasa and find a real alien that looks like Superman. How can we accept a mere human actor for the role?











Anyways, get the best actor for the part. Obviously he grows up in America so his accent should reflect that. I don't want a british sounding Superman Just get the best actor, with a good American sounding voice, and be done with it.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

If they want Superman to me masculine they have to get an Australian. t:

 

[BestGirl]

^Like Sam Worthington?

 

[Timstuff]

Sam Worthington doesn't exactly fit the expectations for an Aussie. He's only like 5' 10, and when people think of Australians they think of guys who are like 6 feet or taller.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

^Like Sam Worthington?

Hell no.

I was thinking Eric Bana.

 

[BestGirl]

Sam Worthington doesn't exactly fit the expectations for an Aussie. He's only like 5' 10, and when people think of Australians they think of guys who are like 6 feet or taller.

Hell no.

I was thinking Eric Bana.

I was only kidding. I was hoping to see some heads explode at the mention of Worthington's name.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea worthington is all wrong for superman. i dont mind him as an actor. But he isnt right for superman.

 

[That-Guy]

Worthington will be too busy playing 200 other characters that he's totally wrong for...

 

[Jake Cassidy]

The funny things is that the 1 character he's right for, he's not playing. Mad Max.

 

[glofty726]

see, normally the nationality of the actor wouldn't be a problem, but Superman is such an icon of the American Dream that I think you need to cast American. As much as I love Cavill's look, and the fact that he's a good actor too, I have a hard time accepting him as Superman because he's a brit. Superman was a light of hope and encouragement during the depression, his costume features 3 of our nation's colors, he is often pictured in front of an American flag, and hell, does he not say repeatedly that he is here to fight for "Truth, Justice, and the AMERICAN way?!" I think that it's a pretty bad idea to cast someone who isn't American in this particular role.

 

[Webhead2006]

for me i said it before it would be great if it is an american and would be cool to it be one. As long as the actor had the right skills, look and can speak a good american accent i wouldnt mind if they are british/austrilian/etc....

 

[Anubis]

I think Donald Glover should play Superman.

 

[raybia]

I say go the same route as they did with Chris Reeve

 

[Jake Cassidy]

see, normally the nationality of the actor wouldn't be a problem, but Superman is such an icon of the American Dream that I think you need to cast American. As much as I love Cavill's look, and the fact that he's a good actor too, I have a hard time accepting him as Superman because he's a brit. Superman was a light of hope and encouragement during the depression, his costume features 3 of our nation's colors, he is often pictured in front of an American flag, and hell, does he not say repeatedly that he is here to fight for "Truth, Justice, and the AMERICAN way?!" I think that it's a pretty bad idea to cast someone who isn't American in this particular role.

What exactly is 'The American Way'?

 

[\S/JcDc\S/]

I think Donald Glover should play Superman.

I see what you did there...

 

[C. Lee]

Supes doesn't need to be played by an American...but he does need to sound like one. I have found that there are far more British actors that can sound believably American than there are American actors that can sound believably British.

 

[Webhead2006]

totally like the guy from flashfoward or house are both british and they have very good american accents in their shows. But yea for me i wouldnt mind if it wasnt an american as long as they can speak american well, and have the right look too for the role.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

Supes doesn't need to be played by an American...but he does need to sound like one. I have found that there are far more British actors that can sound believably American than there are American actors that can sound believably British.

and neither of them can do the Australian accent (except RDJ). t:

 

[raybia]

see, normally the nationality of the actor wouldn't be a problem, but Superman is such an icon of the American Dream that I think you need to cast American. As much as I love Cavill's look, and the fact that he's a good actor too, I have a hard time accepting him as Superman because he's a brit. Superman was a light of hope and encouragement during the depression, his costume features 3 of our nation's colors, he is often pictured in front of an American flag, and hell, does he not say repeatedly that he is here to fight for "Truth, Justice, and the AMERICAN way?!" I think that it's a pretty bad idea to cast someone who isn't American in this particular role.

Just imagine for a moment that Chris Reeve was British.


Donner: Mr. Reeve, thanks for your interest in the role and you looked fantastic in the suit and your screen test was remarkable. You actually made me believe that a man could fly. But you see...you're British and we are really looking for an American.

Reeve: Uh, I thought Superman was Kryptonian.

Donner: Well that is true but see, he was sent to America and he grew up as American so...

Reeve: So, shouldn't you be looking for an alien actor who moved to America?

Donner: Well Chris, thats kind of a ridiculous suggestion don't you think?

Reeve:

 

[8wid]

This truth, justice, and the American way nonsense element of the character really needs to just stop

 

[BH/HHH]

This truth, justice, and the American way nonsense element of the character really needs to just stop

I agree, it was fine in the 70s but not now.

I'd rather Superman is portrayed as a hero for the whole world.