The Official Superman Casting Thread

[Young Superman]

henry cavill for superman:

 

[SuperMike335!!]

I think people get the point that you want to see Daniel Cudmore get a screen test. I do too. I think the search for the actor to play the Man of Steel needs to be broad and have lots of depth (a big list of actors to audition for the role.) I think Cudmore looks pretty good for his size but that's about it. The face, I have difficulty seeing it for some reason as do other people. IF it comes down these three factors: acting, look, size -- then I'd give Armie Hammer an edge over Cudmore when it comes to fan suggestions.

Overall, I'd still go with Harmon Walsh though because I'm bias and he is more of a 'complete unknown'

Hey man, that's my Mantra! t:

The other stuff about not seeing in his face, as do some other people for Walsh, or Hammer.

I mean the real Superman could step right off the comic book page, and people would say he does not look right.

That being said, I'd be fine with Hammer too, so long as they get him a really good bodybuilding coach, like a former IFBB pro to train him. The guy is skinny, but I like everything else about him.

I am cool with Walsh too. He is not my #1, but again, that comes down to the way I imagine Superman looking, and I like the pitch of his voice for the role, but that just comes down to as you say "bias", which is custom for everyone.

When it comes to acting ability, any of them could biff it or nail it in an Audition.

With a wide enough feild, and the right criteria, they will likely get a really good Superman. So long as that happens I do not care if none of us has ever heard of the guy.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea i made the point before with nolan on board with how many top listed actors do like him and doing films of him. We will probably get guys like a leo, a caine, oldman and stuff like that for this reboot.

 

[SuperMike335!!]

And at the end it will be none of the ones mentioned often in this thread... I still say... look at the leftovers of Cap plus a pair of other TV series' actors and pick the one you like the most... that's the list WB is looking at.

If I were a betting man, I would put my money there.

Still until then I will have my favorite, but am not so beholden to the idea I will not give another actor the chance if cast.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea i still say they will probably be wanting to stay between 25 yrs old at the lowest and 33 at the highest. So they can hopefully score someone between those ages. So they have that youthness to them and could keep the look for a possible 3 picture deal. As i said i am going to be interested to see how things do shape up once we get into casting stage for this. Though its probably going to be awhile. Since we dont know when things will be happening just yet.

 

[TheWatcher]

Guys who could play Superman(in order)
Ryan Mcpartlin
Henry Cavill
Robert Buckley
Harmon Walsh
Daniel Cudmore
Armie Hammer
Rick Malambri
Guys who could play Lex Luthor(in order)
Ralph Fiennes
Paul Bettany
Billy Zane
The rest of the cast....
Lois Lane-Sarah Lancaster
Brainiac-Hugo Weaving
Ma Kent-?
Pa Kent-? Help on these please-Younger-early to mid 50's
Perry White-Bruce Cambell
Jimmy Olsen-Jesse Eisenberg
Mercy-Katee Sackhoff

Thoughts?

 

[GreenKToo]

Until some legit rumors about casting surface, Walsh is my guy.

 

[Young Superman]

I honestly wish WB/DC would give Brandon Routh another chance as Superman. He was the only good thing about Superman Returns.

 

[Daybreak_st]

Yes, DD did have a great cast. But Nolan referenced Superman's cast, not DD's, plus he is working on Superman. In this case DD is a whole other issue that I'm sure didn't even pop into Nolan's mind ... or mine for that matter till you brought it up.

An All-star cast is an All-star cast independant of the era. And in the example of DD it didn't save the movie. That was my only point. But i agree an allstar cast won't hurt anything, but it's really about the quality of the film.

 

[db85usa]

An All-star cast is an All-star cast independant of the era. And in the example of DD it didn't save the movie. That was my only point. But i agree an allstar cast won't hurt anything, but it's really about the quality of the film.

Nolan will aim for a cast similar to Batman Begins and The Dark Knight which was heavily influenced by Richard Donner's cast - Superman: The Movie. It's no secret Christopher Nolan will want an all-star cast in supporting roles for "The Man of Steel" while surrounding an unknown as Superman.

Per Wikipedia: Batman Begins

Nolan felt the previous films were exercises in style rather than drama, and described his inspiration as being Richard Donner's 1978 film Superman, in its focus on depicting the character's growth. Also similar to Superman, Nolan wanted an all-star supporting cast for Batman Begins to lend a more epic feel and credibility to the story.

 

[db85usa]

Until some legit rumors about casting surface, Walsh is my guy.

Obviously, I agree. I think Harmon Walsh has more of an alien look versus a lot of the actors suggested so far and that's judging from just regular photo's and not a manip

 

[ChickenScratch]

An All-star cast is an All-star cast independant of the era. And in the example of DD it didn't save the movie. That was my only point. But i agree an allstar cast won't hurt anything, but it's really about the quality of the film.

Nolan wanting an all star cast is way different than whoever that joker was who tried and failed to make a DD movie. Nolan name checking Donner I'm cool with because they are both gifted directors, and there's your difference.

 

[Abraham]

Yeah, people keep going on about "Nolan's vision" and I'm just confused. From what I've gathered, he's going to be a producer and, at most, a mentor to the next director. This isn't really his movie.

QFT

and, as of now, it's GOYER's vision - not Nolans.

 

[SuperMike335!!]

Obviously, I agree. I think Harmon Walsh has more of an alien look versus a lot of the actors suggested so far and that's judging from just regular photo's and not a manip

I don’t really think he looks Alien, but that is subjective.

So is the idea that Superman should look Alien. That is not really
something I ever consider when thinking what he should look like.

I’m fine with Walsh’s look, so long as he bulks up for the role, and the makeup team would tweeze those brows of his.

I just do not think "looking Alien" should be part of the criteria in finding a Superman actor.

 

[BestGirl]

I wonder how involved Nolan will be with casting? He's got a real eye for talent so I hope he's given some input.

 

[Abraham]

With Reynolds and Evans taking multiple superhero rule I see NO reason for ROUTH to come back.

BBR

...Bring Back Routh.

 

[BestGirl]

And at the end it will be none of the ones mentioned often in this thread... I still say... look at the leftovers of Cap plus a pair of other TV series' actors and pick the one you like the most... that's the list WB is looking at.

Who were all the actors looked at for CA? The ones I know of didn't impress me.

 

[SuperMike335!!]

With Reynolds and Evans taking multiple superhero rule I see NO reason for ROUTH to come back.

BBR

...Bring Back Routh.

Still Apples on Oranges. Those guys are playing multiple Superheroes, not the same one in a reboot.

Hollywood is not a friendly place. Notice are page or two back my post on how friendly it likely is to talent behind closed doors.

Using guys who played one Superhero, and putting them in another role is obviously different than using the same one who is associated with a bad movie WB will try to distance themselves from in a reboot of the same character.

 

[The ?ion]

But Cudmore isn't that built? He is the most built of any of the suggestions, well besides bodybuilders, but he is not a bodybuilder. Here is the original pic:

http://hotink.theorem.ca/system/cord/images/000/008/352/DanielCudmore_large.jpg

I did not enhance the musculature of his arms, and used another shirtless picture of him for reference of the chest and abbs. He is pretty jacked. He just has the kind of structure that makes his muscles disappear in clothing that is not skin tight.

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8513/danielcudmorepremier.jpg

For whatever reason, I didn't recognize the name Daniel Cudmore (which is reasonable, because he has hardly had any roles). After I saw the original photos, I recognized Colossus from X2 and XIII. With that noted, I would like to renege on my comments earlier about his musculature. He is indeed a built individual. Sadly, I still can't really imagine him playing The Man of Steel. Though, to your credit, that last manipulation looked a lot better and more convincing.

 

[daywalker2007]

that Harmon Walsh is starting to really grow on me as a great choice.

he has a perfect look for Superman, darken his hair and he would be great.

 

[Wolfman]

If it weren't for SR, would Brandon Routh be considered (if he was as known)? With that rather weak jaw? He still DOESN'T look like Reeve that much, more like younger Chris Noth with a bit Tom Cruise nasal voice thrown in there.

 

[Daybreak_st]

Nolan wanting an all star cast is way different than whoever that joker was who tried and failed to make a DD movie. Nolan name checking Donner I'm cool with because they are both gifted directors, and there's your difference.

Yeah good point.

 

[GreenKToo]

I think he would get a look, yeah, doesnt mean he would get it though...

 

[GreenKToo]

Ken Watanabe as Brainiac?

You know, I could see that.

 

[GreenKToo]

With nolan's name attached, we'll get actors interested ( I hope) that wouldnt have been otherwise. Kinda like a moth to a flame.