The Official Superman Casting & Discussion Thread

[Man of Tomorrow]

But their pressing the restart button on the series. Throwing out the old continuity, starting a new one whether that be for 1 film or 10. So it's a reboot

It's a matter of perspective.

Reboot is generally associated with going back and starting over.


Here they're just telling a standalone Superman story.

 

[db85usa]

But, it's still technically a reboot because it's not a continuation of Donner/Singer but a story that will be unique in itself. That's what Nolan's stories are all about. It's going to be a recreation or a re-imagination of Superman if you will.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

He said 'not a reboot' and 'not a sequel'

So obviously it's not in the Donnerverse.

 

[MadVillainy]

He can say its not a reboot, but all signs point to it

 

[DorkyFresh]

alright guys...we're getting off topic here. we're no longer talking about casting, we're talking about whether this is a reboot, a reimagining, stand alone story, etc....this conversation belongs more in the "WB Superman Reboot 3.0: Christopher Nolan Edition" thread. let's migrate this discussion over to that thread shall we?

 

[db85usa]

Superman 2012 = Batman 89

 

[MadVillainy]

They wont get it but Jared Padelecki or Armie Hammer for Superman/Clark

 

[DorkyFresh]

Armie Hammer - too soft looking

Padelecki - regardless of his actual personality, he just looks like a punk. some people have faces that you just wanna punch and to me he has one of them. i can't explain it, he could be the nicest guy in the world, but he has the look of a *****e.

 

[MadVillainy]

Armie Hammer - too soft looking

Padelecki - regardless of his actual personality, he just looks like a punk. some people have faces that you just wanna punch and to me he has one of them. i can't explain it, he could be the nicest guy in the world, but he has the look of a *****e.

I dont mean to be a jerk, but it really unnecessary when people say this. If you said "He doesn't have the look for Superman" we could talk about that, agree to disagree,etc. We could talk about his acting. But its just really immature to say that someone has the face you want to punch for no reason. People did this with Bradley Cooper during GL casting, Ive seen people do it to Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scott Porter, and others. It just really doesnt add to conversation at all


On Hammer being to soft looking: Superman isnt supposed to be a hard looking character. I mean Reeves, Reeve, Cain, Routh, and even in the comic book incarnation Superman always looked "soft".

 

[That-Guy]

I haven't seen enough of either of those guys to judge their acting ability accurately, but this is the problem when you get too hooked on height. I know everyone wants a 6'3"-6'6" Superman, but there aren't that many actors out there who are that tall, so you get stuck naming guys like these two who, I'm sorry, look nothing like Superman. Hammer looks too... I don't know... pretty for the role, and Padelecki looks like Jon Bon Jovi on 'roids.

 

[That-Guy]

I dont mean to be a jerk, but it really unnecessary when people say this. If you said "He doesn't have the look for Superman" we could talk about that, agree to disagree,etc. We could talk about his acting. But its just really immature to say that someone has the face you want to punch for no reason. People did this with Bradley Cooper during GL casting, Ive seen people do it to Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scott Porter, and others. It just really doesnt add to conversation at all

I definitely agree with you on that one. People here get vicious just because someone brings up an actor that they don't want to land the role and make statements that are often pretty ridiculous. Take Jon Hamm. I can understand if you don't think he's right for the role or think he's too old, but people here are calling the dude a bad actor and ugly... umm, you don't get nominated for Emmy awards three years in a row if you suck and ugly dudes don't make the cover of GQ. It's all pretty silly.

**Note, I know that it might seem like I'm guilty of making similar statements about Hammer and Padelecki, but I wasn't trying to be insulting. I just don't think either of those guys looks like Superman.

 

[DorkyFresh]

I dont mean to be a jerk, but it really unnecessary when people say this. If you said "He doesn't have the look for Superman" we could talk about that, agree to disagree,etc. We could talk about his acting. But its just really immature to say that someone has the face you want to punch for no reason. People did this with Bradley Cooper during GL casting, Ive seen people do it to Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Scott Porter, and others. It just really doesnt add to conversation at all.

well...i actually think he has the general look of Superman, but i'm not gonna hold back and be politically correct by saying 'he just doesn't do it for me'. these boards were meant for expressing opinions as long as we're not intentionally starting a quarrel. i'm sorry if that ruffles your feathers, but if it really bothers you that much i'd say grow a thicker skin. i'm not saying YOU have a face that i want to punch...i'm giving my opinion on Padelecki. i don't think it's immature to give my honest impression of him. i think i'm a fairly logical guy, but there are just SOME things that don't sit well with me and his facial structure is one of them. he just has a look that makes me wanna fight him. i don't mean to be rude or start a fuss, but that's just how i feel.

On Hammer being to soft looking: Superman isnt supposed to be a hard looking character. I mean Reeves, Reeve, Cain, Routh, and even in the comic book incarnation Superman always looked "soft".

uh...not really. i think most people will agree that Reeves (not Chris Reeve) was too pudgy for Superman, especially for a modern version. Cain didn't look "soft" he just didn't look "hard". Routh, imo, has soft features but not like Hammer. Christopher Reeve, on the other hand, while being able to be soft when the scene called for it, also looked like a frikkin' ROCK when he needed to. Hammer just has a naturally soft look to him that doesn't really fit a superhero with the nickname "the Man of STEEL". as for comic book incarnations...i have seen only a few artists who ever portray Superman as "soft" looking and i don't particularly dig their portrayal of Superman anyway. i don't need Superman to look like the Hulk or the Thing, but he at least has to look SOLID. at the risk of sounding more like a *****e, Hammer has a face that looks like it would shatter if he took a punch. despite his strong jawline, he simply has soft features.

I definitely agree with you on that one. People here get vicious just because someone brings up an actor that they don't want to land the role and make statements that are often pretty ridiculous.

i can assure you that this is not my logic. i've already stated that he's probably a really nice guy. appearances can be deceiving. i think Routh looks a whole lot like Superman, but he's a dull actor. i think McPartlin, aside from hair color, has the PERFECT Superman look but he's always playing goofy roles. this Padelecki guy could possibly be the best candidate, acting wise, but to put it politely, i just don't like his look.

 

[MadVillainy]

It doesnt bother me because it "hurts my feelings" (I dont know where you got that notion). It doesnt bother me that it may hurt whoever's feelings. It bothers me because it doesnt add to the conversation at all. "I wanna punch him in the face". I mean really? "He looks like a *****e". Based on nothing. Its just a guy standing there and its not even like these guys look like a Jersey Shore reject

It just seems juvenile to say for no reason

 

[DorkyFresh]

well then if it doesn't bother you, and it doesn't add to the convo....then why raise the stink over it?

as for it being juvenile...i didn't say it for no reason. obviously it's my opinion and i felt the need to express it. i didn't say it because i'm tired of twiddling my thumbs and picking my nose. i'm not here to judge you, so i'd appreciate it if you treat me in kind.

edit: i realize it's a bit rude of me to simply judge these guys without acknowledging that you guys are putting forth the effort of suggestion new or rarely mentioned actors...so i appreciate that, but my opinions of the actors still stand. please don't let my bluntness dissuade any of you from suggesting more actors.

 

[batman44]

When it comes to Hammer, I'm not pushing for the guy nor am I hating him. I would like to see more of his work before I would support him or not. Concerning his looks, I think it's passable. I'm curious as to how he would look after hitting the gym and being made to look more like Superman.

 

[Octoberist]

He looks kinda generic. Which in theory works for Superman but still.

 

[dulcetpine]

I agree with Dorky. Hammer looks like an elf from lord of the rings, and padecki does kind of look like the role he'd be most apt to play is the *****e, or the antagonist if you want to be pc.

 

[betamox]

couldn't agree more about the voice. Too much judgement is made on a small amount of footage. What's not to like about Harmon Walsh? He is theater trained, in late 20's to early 30's -- so the age is good. He doesn't look like a young boy (ahem Henry you know who) nor does he look like an old man (Hamm). Not to mention he is a lengthy 6'2 and a half and so with the suit/boots we're looking at 6'3 and a half to 6'4. Has blue eyes, and is an unknown.

This alone should warrant a screen test. The only negatives I see thus far is the eyebrows. I could care less that he's from Canada. He's been living in NY for a while now.

Plus, I will always side with what my sig says and the man who said it

I'm sold ! Harmon Walsh for Superman .

 

[That-Guy]

I know a lot of you guys are pulling for Walsh, but is he even on WB's radar? I keep seeing his name brought up here, but has anyone with any inside info stated that he's in consideration, or is even interested? I don't want to burst anyone's bubble, but I never would have even heard of him were it not for this board.

I don't know enough about his ability to say how good he'd be... I've seen that youtube clip reel and I wasn't really impressed, but it's tough to judge someone on something like that. It's cool that he's stage-trained, but that doesn't always translate well to film acting (it definitely CAN, but it's not a certainty... some stage actors are unable to adjust to the film's subtlety).

As for his look, I'd say that he does have it, although I will have to break my own rule here and complain about something miniscule... the eyebrows are a bit distracting. But that can be fixed... I think Bale had much thicker eyebrows before Batman Begins, if my memory serves me correctly.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

I think Bomer should get his own seperate thread like the others, but...

Hamm and Joe M and Harmon Walsh get talked about a lot too... we can't keep making seperate threads for everybody, it'd be really dull.

It's not his height, its his frame, he's too narrow and slight for someone like superman, imo.

Based on White Collar i'd agree with you, but having looked at some of his earlier work, where he was bulkier, i'd say he can pull off the frame.

 

[treeringralph]

This just in:
http://www.**************.com/fansites/SFTS/news/?a=21162

Scott Porter is Superman?

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

This just in:
http://www.**************.com/fansites/SFTS/news/?a=21162

Scott Porter is Superman?

That's been up since this morning and I ignored it for a reason. Comic Book Movie is such a full of **** site that they should be dismissed even if their exclusive was grass being green and/or ice cream melts under the sun.

Mind you, that's completely irrelevant to Scott Porter's actual chance(s) of wearing the red-and-blue suit.

 

[MAN O STEEL]

Scott Porter, a 6' nothing?. *sighs*. I give up, if this is true then were all ******.




Steve

 

[Superark]

This just in:
http://www.**************.com/fansites/SFTS/news/?a=21162

Scott Porter is Superman?

Um No

 

[Lobo]

Should be interesting to find out who wins the part when it happens, but right now I'm more interested in the director being confirmed