The Official Superman Casting & Discussion Thread

[Asgard]

Hooked...I see.

Lol, I guess I just dont pay attention to that kind of thing.

 

[flickchick85]

Triple post.

 

[flickchick85]

Boo.

 

[flickchick85]

Hooked...I see.

Lol, I guess I just dont pay attention to that kind of thing.

That's because you're sane.

I kid, DF, I kid. t:

 

[DorkyFresh]

I DON'T SUFFER FROM INSANITY!!!!




i enjoy every second of it.......*joker laugh* hee hee...ho...ha...ha.....huhhhhhhhh

 

[louiebling$]

*subscribe*

 

[Astrodust]

Umm...the people that are complaining about Joe's nose do know that it is not a difficult thing to fix if that was the only stumbling block...right? It's much easier to alter a nose than it is a chin and jawline.



Discriminatory...possibly. Racist....nope. Racism is only one type of discrimination and it is based on race. Being from Jersey isn't a racial thing.

I don't think it's just his nose. He's not the best actor from the list and I've heard he is a bit of an egomaniac to work with. I know it may be shallow to nitpick at his nose but it's a film and you want someone with a balanced face so that it's not distracting to look at.

 

[Mastodon123]

If McNairy was just cast in a superhero movie, it probably was a role in TDKR.

 

[BVB]

Joe M will probably get cast. He'd make a pretty good Superman I think, esp considering the lack of options. Henry Cavill would be good too I think.

 

[elgaz]

Those are the most Superman-like photos of Joe M. that I have seen yet. In the top and bottom photos he looks boyish and almost playful, yet he still looks like a real MAN in the middle photos. I still like Cavill, but these photos have me just as excited to see Joe cast in the role.

I purposely tried to find photos which were different to the usual Google Images contenders where he has a beard, or is in a pose of some shot just for the camera. People complain that Joe looks too thuggish or intimidating - he's 6"5, built like a tank with a strong neck and jawline - of course he's going to look intimidating in certain shots. That's exactly why I want him for the role, as much as I liked Routh I had no sense of the power that he was meant to be controlling as Superman. I want to see a Superman in this film with some fight in him, and hopefully some action ..... an 'angry God', like they promised .......... Joe can be one scary looking big mofo when he's angry.

The ones on his Myspace page are pretty good as they show him usually with no beard and in a more relaxed state with fans, and in these I get no sense of this 'thuggishness' which people talk about. He looks a totally warm, happy, smiley guy ...... and those qualities would be good for playing Clark.

Couple more non-promo pics.

Joe and Roddy Piper

This pic below, I love. 2 very normal average guys, and Joe looks like a true Superman standing between them despite the clothes

 

[JAK®]

I'm definitely warming up to Mangianello but I still prefer Hammer.

 

[Strider14]

I don't think it's just his nose. He's not the best actor from the list and I've heard he is a bit of an egomaniac to work with. I know it may be shallow to nitpick at his nose but it's a film and you want someone with a balanced face so that it's not distracting to look at.

From what list? You say he's not the best actor, but that is your opinion. I find him to be a solid actor and can hold his own against the other contenders. I definitely think he has a better look than Hammer for the MAN of Steel and like I said, the nose can be touched up if needed. I agree with the prior comments that he looks the part of the Birthright Superman without any changes. Hammer seems to be about the only other real contender right now. Please enlighten us if you have an official list.

...and that is the first I have heard of him being an egomaniac. I have heard the exact opposite.

 

[elgaz]

Likewise, anything I've read about Joe paints him as a fairly popular actor and easy to get on along with. The team on True Blood seem to love him.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

'True Blood' hunk Joe Manganiello in the running for 'Superman'

Joe Manganiello must be howling at the moon — the "True Blood" werewolf is definitely in the running for the new "Superman."

The Ministry hassled its fanboy brother Hero Complex for details, as Hero tweeted Tuesday that the actor was high on a list of potentials to play the Man of Steel.

Here's what we know: At last week's Academy Bake Off, a celebration of visual effects in film, talk around the room (especially from the team working on the new "Superman") said Manganiello kept popping up in serious talks about a new face for the franchise.

He'd fit right in — director Zack Snyder is no stranger to ab-tastic leading men (as he made Gerard Butler a star with "300"), and producer Christopher Nolan also has experience molding breakout hotties (ahem, Tom Hardy).

Manganiello has had a bit of a breakout (about an eight-pack worth of breakout) on the HBO vampire hit, starring alongside Anna Paquin, Steven Moyer and Aleksander Skarsgard.

"I would be honored. I love Zack Snyder, I love Christopher Nolan," Manganiello told Extra at Saturday's Producers Guild Awards.

Do you think Mangiello would be a super "Superman"? Tell us in the comments section below.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/01/joe-manganiello-superman-movie-casting.html

 

[Maze]

So it is basically confirmed that he is the front runner

 

[MAN O STEEL]

It would be unlike FilmNerdJamie or Showtime to keep posting news on a certain actor unless they know something we don't. I think we may just have our new Superman & the guy has been one of my favorites for a long time.






Steve

 

[SuperMike335!!]

I'm not about to break out the champagne until after a press release.

That said I'd be perfectly happy if they cast Joe Manganiello, and there is smoke around him, that is for sure.

 

[DaJanksta]

I'm not about to break out the champagne until after a press release.

That said I'd be perfectly happy if they cast Joe Manganiello, and there is smoke around him, that is for sure.

He would deff be a "badass" superman. I like him more than Hammer just b/c of that. Joe looks like he could beat fools up, and to me Hammer looks like Lois could take him. Whoever she may be.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/01/joe-manganiello-superman-movie-casting.html

Interesting. He definitely puts the man in Superman. Looks to be just the right age, not too old but not too boyish looking. The physicality is there for sure, what is the verdict on his acting? I've only seen him in Spider-Man.

 

[DorkyFresh]

i haven't seen him in any dramatic scenes, but he's certainly got charisma...which is the key thing when it comes to acting. if you don't have charisma then you just won't appeal to people (see Keanu Reeves). i don't think he's a great actor but if he nabs the role his skills will suffice.

 

[Maze]

Good actor overall imo, who exude superman like qualities in true blood.

 

[Maze]

Ps: and yes imo too, he has charisma.

 

[Superark]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/gossip/2011/01/joe-manganiello-superman-movie-casting.html

Very disappointing news. I just hope it doesn't come to fruition

 

[JamalYIgle]

Very disappointing news. I just hope it doesn't come to fruition

All they're doing is repeating the interview he did a few days ago, there's no news here just a rumor.

 

[Poopyman]

They should give this guy an audition. His name is Braydon James. I took an acting class with him and we thought he would make a perfect Superman. He's an unknown actor but he's young (mid 20's I believe) Plus he's like 6'4 and can act.

Can't get a pic loaded but he has a website. www.Braydonjames.com/pictures.htm.

No thanks, this guy looks like he got punched in the face and his eyes sunk in like play doh.

NEXT!!!