The Official Superman Casting & Discussion Thread

[Showtime]

Reeves nose may have been thin but it didnt look like it had been broken. Wouldnt it be odd if Superman looked like he'd had a broken nose at some point?
Is that even possible?t:

Eh, his looks are the least of my worries.

I am sure if he was cast, and the nose was an issue to The Brothers Warner, they would use makeup, camera angles, and other measures to "contain" it on screen and in promo shots.

Even Routh's nose isn't perfect. Probably better than Joe's or Reeve's though.

 

[DCnightwing23]

And to be honest Joe really isnt that good or an actor really, or maybe he just hasnt had the right role. I dont think he's all that great on True Blood, but maybe thats due to the fact i hardly, never, have fulled watched that show.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

Manganiello also looks like Byrne's Superman brought to life.

But it's all moot until he secures the role - if/when that happens. So folks need to stop ****ting in their Huggies.

 

[Maze]

Reeves nose may have been thin but it didnt look like it had been broken. Wouldnt it be odd if Superman looked like he'd had a broken nose at some point?
Is that even possible?t:

Eh, his looks are the least of my worries.

Well Kal El could have taken a hit as a baby on Krypton t:

 

[Alonsovich]

It's not only his nose... his voice and acting ability are very questionable.

 

[Showtime]

It's not only his nose... his voice and acting ability are very questionable.

As long as you aren't pimping Cavill, Routh, or Welling and then questioning Joe's acting ability, I won't argue with you.

 

[Tra-El]

It's not only his nose... his voice and acting ability are very questionable.

Judging by what?! Have you ever watched Joe? Just asking.

True Blood scenes with Joe M. I think he can do justice with his voice, he doesn't necc have to use his original speaking voice. Actors change the tone and vibration of their voice in any which role their ever in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoRPFkXwyM

Nothing wrong to me.

 

[Alonsovich]

As long as you aren't pimping Cavill, Routh, or Welling and then questioning Joe's acting ability, I won't argue with you.

I'm not. In fact I think Joe is exactly like them. Looks the part and nothing else.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Supermanganiello... underwhelming

Manganiello also looks like Byrne's Superman brought to life.

Maybe bodywise, but not facially. Byrne's Superman is Christopher Reeve crossed with Gregory Peck.

 

[DorkyFresh]

When there are good pics of Joe and his nose, there are also bad ones that really show off just how bad it can look, especially with a seriously face, something that Superman would have in epic battles.

And these are more recent pictures then the ones posted above. Im not saying his nose is a issue with me, that much. But i do understand why people complain about it, i think with a good haircut, tone down the tan, and it wouldnt be so noticeable. But it is.

i applaud your logic, sir. i'm not saying his nose is a deal breaker...just saying it bugs me. btw, i always love unfortunately placed smoke effects...*pfffffffft*

Manganiello also looks like Byrne's Superman brought to life.

gotta disagree...if anything he looks like Yu's Superman. i think out of the all the actor's discussed, Conway looks the most like Byrne's Superman.

 

[Maze]

I don't think that Joe is a great actor, but he is above Brandon Routh in my book (and i like somewhat Brandon) in acting and charisma.

but, different strokes for different folks.

 

[Alonsovich]

Judging by what?! Have you ever watched Joe? Just asking.

True Blood scenes with Joe M. I think he can do justice with his voice, he doesn't necc have to use his original speaking voice. Actors change the tone and vibration of their voice in any which role their ever in.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoRPFkXwyM

Nothing wrong to me.

In fact I posted that after watching this video. Voice is not commanding, and he sounds very similar to his Flash Thompson. Nothing that suggests Superman there.

 

[Showtime]

And to be honest Joe really isnt that good or an actor really, or maybe he just hasnt had the right role. I dont think he's all that great on True Blood, but maybe thats due to the fact i hardly, never, have fulled watched that show.

Are you crazy? He was awesome in that Taco Bell commercial!!

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Manganiello also looks like Byrne's Superman brought to life.

But it's all moot until he secures the role - if/when that happens. So folks need to stop ****ting in their Huggies.

Exactly. Premature.

 

[Stephen K. Hone]

Joe M. performance on True Blood.

I'm 100% sold on Joe. I think his performances on True Blood are top caliber. I also like what he does with his voice and the range he can go with being a very physical presence. He simply is Superman to me, period.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuoRPFkXwyM

After watching that clip I don't think they'll have any problem shooting him so he looks good at all times. Even if a couple of Snyder's shots come up iffy, with todays digital technology they can certainly fix most potential issues in post. Didn't Routh have digitally added blue eyes in SR?? From a dead on front shot (and three quarter side shots) he'll look perfect with makeup adjustments. Full profile, which they can avoid as much as possible, they might want to tweek. Or maybe they won't, as I get the impression Joe is a huge hit with the ladies.

 

[DorkyFresh]

Routh wore blue contacts in SR...which reminds me, if Joe gets the role i hope they digitally color his eyes blue, at least for close-ups. colored contacts look so fake now-a-days.

 

[flickchick85]

It's not only his nose... his voice and acting ability are very questionable.

EVERY known candidate's acting ability is "very questionable." I've made my opinions known about Hammer's ability (or lack thereof), and I'm not the only one who hasn't been impressed by him. And on the flip side, plenty of others like him. Just like plenty have liked Joe in what they've seen him in. I don't recall anyone liking Brandon Routh in anything before SR, so I'd say they're all about the same level of "questionable" at this point, and as history shows, that level isn't nearly high enough to rule them out for the role.

 

[GreenKToo]

No worries about the nose..they wouldnt spend 150-175 mill on a film without fixing the leads nose first, IF it were even a problem to begin with..
As for His voice, it sounds fine to me.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

His facial hair actually helps the look. Without it, he looks like this onscreen.

I don't have a problem with his nose, but it's the overall *****bag look. Personally I think Superman deserves better than this.

 

[Alonsovich]

EVERY known candidate's acting ability is "very questionable." I've made my opinions known about Hammer's ability (or lack thereof), and I'm not the only one who hasn't been impressed by him. And on the flip side, plenty of others like him. Just like plenty have liked Joe in what they've seen him in. I don't recall anyone liking Brandon Routh in anything before SR, so I'd say they're all about the same level of "questionable" at this point, and as history shows, that level isn't nearly high enough to rule them out for the role.

Are you comparing an actor with a meaty role in one of Fincher's best and that got cast by Eastwood... to Flash Thompson and some bearded werewolf? I'd say Hammer has also his problems... but acting is not one of them. In that aspect he owns Joe very badly, sorry to say. I trust Fincher's and Eastwood's judgement over Raimi's in that matter, just saying.

 

[flickchick85]

^That pic, like SO MANY people choose to "prove" he has the wrong look, is 3 years old, from when he was beefier. And you can find pics of any candidate making less-than-Superman-ly facial expressions.

Choosing pics of people playing other non-Superman-esque characters to prove they're wrong for Superman is just pointless, imo. It's like when people chose pics from Public Enemies to "prove" Marion Cotillard was "too mousy" for Catwoman...when she was playing a mousy character in that movie. Or when people chose pics from Chuck to prove Zac Levi always looks nerdy...when he's playing a nerd on that show. It's just silly.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

Choosing pics of people playing other non-Superman-esque characters to prove they're wrong for Superman is just pointless, imo. It's like when people chose pics from Public Enemies to "prove" Marion Cotillard was "too mousy" for Catwoman...when she was playing a mousy character in that movie. Or when people chose pics from Chuck to prove Zac Levi always looks nerdy...when he's playing a nerd on that show. It's just silly.

Except Manganiello always plays *****ebags, dumb jocks, bullies or sex objects.

It's the niche for all his roles.

 

[flickchick85]

Are you comparing an actor with a meaty role in one of Fincher's best and that got cast by Eastwood... to Flash Thompson and some bearded werewolf? I'd say Hammer has also his problems... but acting is not one of them. In that aspect he owns Joe very badly, sorry to say. I trust Fincher's and Eastwood's judgement over Raimi's in that matter, just saying.

Yep, that's exactly what I'm saying, and I've been saying it since LOOONG before he was a Supes candidate or TSN came out, so this definitely not a case of "my candidate's better than your candidate" (plus, Joe isn't my candidate, just the only rumored one I'd be cool with). I've seen PLENTY of Hammer's work (TSN, 3 TV guest-starring roles, the lead role in "Billy"), and imo, TSN was his first decent performance (nothing great like people are making it out to be), which benefited A LOT from Fincher's 10,000 takes shooting method. And now he's lucked out in that it became the movie of the year and is currently riding its coattails into choice roles. Which happens all the time. But it won't last forever, imo, as hopefully Hollywood will catch on to what a wooden actor he really is. And if they don't he'll simply become one of those famous actors whose work I avoid like the plague, ala Keanu Reeves or Channing Tatum (though he's not AS bad as Tatum, I'll give him that).

Fincher and Eastwood have both made s*** casting decisions before, imo. As much as I love Fincher to death, I think Brad Pitt was woefully miscast in TCCoBB - couldn't believe he got an Oscar nod for that. Eastwood casting Paul Walker in Flags of Our Fathers hardly turned him into a great actor, either.

 

[flickchick85]

Except Manganiello always plays *****ebags, dumb jocks, bullies or sex objects.

It's the niche for all his roles.

Not on TB. And thankfully, that's the only non-Spidey role I've seen him in, so my view of him hasn't been "tainted" as yours apparently has.

 

[Astrodust]

^That pic, like SO MANY people choose to "prove" he has the wrong look, is 3 years old, from when he was beefier. And you can find pics of any candidate making less-than-Superman-ly facial expressions.

Choosing pics of people playing other non-Superman-esque characters to prove they're wrong for Superman is just pointless, imo. It's like when people chose pics from Public Enemies to "prove" Marion Cotillard was "too mousy" for Catwoman...when she was playing a mousy character in that movie. Or when people chose pics from Chuck to prove Zac Levi always looks nerdy...when he's playing a nerd on that show. It's just silly.

Perhaps but people keep talking like we have to see in the right angle or light to see how great he looks as Superman. The thing is we HAVE seen many pics of Joe Manganiello and they all look average for Superman and none scream Clark Kent. Personally I think there needs to be a balance between Clark and Superman. If Clark isn't there, it will be a tough sell.

 

[Alonsovich]

Yep, that's exactly what I'm saying, and I've been saying it since LOOONG before he was a Supes candidate or TSN came out, so this definitely not a case of "my candidate's better than your candidate" (plus, Joe isn't my candidate, just the only rumored one I'd be happy with). I've seen PLENTY of Hammer's work (TSN, 3 TV guest-starring roles, the lead role in "Billy"), and imo, TSN was his first decent performance (nothing great like people are making it out to be), which benefited A LOT from Fincher's 10,000 takes shooting method. And now he's lucked out in that it became the movie of the year and is currently riding its coattails into choice roles. Which happens all the time. But it won't last forever, imo, as hopefully Hollywood will catch on to what a wooden actor he really is. And if they don't he'll simply become one of those famous actors whose work I avoid like the plague, ala Keanu Reeves or Channing Tatum (though he's not AS bad as Tatum, I'll give him that).

Fincher and Eastwood have both made s*** casting decisions before, imo. As much as I love Fincher to death, I think Brad Pitt was woefully miscast in TCCoBB - couldn't believe he got an Oscar nod for that. Eastwood casting Paul Walker in Flags of Our Fathers hardly turned him into a great actor, either.

Have fun saying that and that Joe is a good actor...

I guess they also make wrong casting decisions... what I wonder myself is why would they BOTH make the same mistake with the SAME actor if he's so bad according to you?

I suggest you watch that youtube clip of Joe posted before if you want the very definition of a dull and wooden actor. And apart from that a non-commanding voice. Superman is not only looks, it's also acting like one. Joe doesn't act like one or even have the qualities to act like one. The voice is missing and has a huge thuggish stance. A big no to that.