The Official Superman Casting Thread

[Crook]

Was it stated the role was about Supes? They can't actually be considering him for the beginning of a franchise.

It'd make much more sense if Hamm was considered for A role. Like Jor-El or Lex. Supes? Sounds like a stretch or a mere wish casting from someone in ranking.

 

[GreenKToo]

Followed up by

Enter Showtime




Things could change at anytime (especially this early), but as of now it looks like Jon Hamm is the name insiders say Nolan is leaning towards for Superman.

well i'll be damned lol.

 

[solidsnake86]

And on the subject of Tom Hardy, I mentioned him in the Lex thread not long ago. I think he'd make a much better Lex than Superman.

I agree with this, definately someone they should look at for lex.

As for jon Hamm is it not possible that showtime might actually just have an opinion on who he'd like to see and not because it has to do with a source. It kinda sucks for him because everything he says is scrutinized as being part of some inside knowledge (which it may very well be) but I'm just saying...

 

[GreenKToo]

I dunno, but just like a puzzle, its fun to try and solve it.

 

[\S/uperman]

Showtime has consistently said Padalecki is out of contention. He happens to know that Hamm is the name Clint was talking about. Can't get more clear than that.

Now outside of knowing who Clint is talking about, I don't know if Showtime was separately hearing the name from some kind of source.

 

[TheWatcher]

I think Jon Hamm and Christian Bale look like a good Worlds Finest to me.
Also,with a good make up team,Hamm could look 4-5 years younger.

 

[\S/uperman]

I think Jon Hamm and Christian Bale look like a good Worlds Finest to me.
Also,with a good make up team,Hamm could look 4-5 years younger.

In the same age range you might as well cast Caviezel for Superman though.

 

[GreenKToo]

I agree, but they don't want a well known star. I have to admit, I hadnt heard much about hamm until his name was brought up for supes. I knew he was on mad men, but I had never watched it.

 

[That-Guy]

Good news. I've just returned from Chris Nolan's mind, where I manipulated him into thinking that Jon Hamm is the absolute best candidate to play Superman.

So it's pretty much a done deal now. Expect an announcement at Comic Con.

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

You guys are jumping the gun.

Again, this is the equivalent of Warners wanting Gosling early on in the Green Lantern casting.

There's going to be tons of more names obviously. Being realistic, I'm very very very skeptical we'll be discussing Hamm in a few months IF he is the one they're looking at now.

 

[GreenKToo]

^ Lol. I think hamms got a good shot, but i'm not holding my breath until its announced..you know how directors and such love to change their minds..they could have changed it already for all we know.

 

[\S/uperman]

You guys are jumping the gun.

Again, this is the equivalent of Warners wanting Gosling early on in the Green Lantern casting.

There's going to be tons of more names obviously. Being realistic, I'm very very very skeptical we'll be discussing Hamm in a few months IF he is the one they're looking at now.

Who the f*(( is jumping the gun? NOBODY. Guess it makes you feel better to say that

Many of us have seen this process before and know names get thrown around. Just discussing that we found out the name Clint is referring too. Even put in the post, it is still early and things change quickly.

 

[GreenKToo]

Relax..he's just saying MANY MANY names will be mentioned before all is said and done. Hamm could very well be the man, but then, he may not be either.
Its gonna get alot uglier around here before it gets better.

 

[\S/uperman]

Relax..he's just saying MANY MANY names will be mentioned before all is said and done. Hamm could very well be the man, but then, he may not be either.
Its gonna get alot uglier around here before it gets better.

I'm saying nobody said Hamm was cast. Why is he telling us to stop jumping the gun? Nobody is. Just discussing that this is the person Clint was referring too. I even said it is early and things change.

 

[That-Guy]

I don't think we're jumping the gun yet. I think it's more of a situation where, after years of bad names getting perioidically thrown around (guys like Tatum and Generic CW Actor #632), there's a rumor that WB might be targeting a really solid, proven actor for the role. Even if the Jon Hamm thing doesn't happen, if they indeed ARE looking at him, then other actors of his caliber could also be in the mix.

 

[GreenKToo]

I think the cast surrounding superman will be as good, or even better, than BB's or TDK's cast. Especially now, since Inception is doing so well, and I for one will not be a bit surprised of Leo has a part in it..

 

[Dark Knight]

I don't think we're jumping the gun yet. I think it's more of a situation where, after years of bad names getting perioidically thrown around (guys like Tatum and Generic CW Actor #632), there's a rumor that WB might be targeting a really solid, proven actor for the role. Even if the Jon Hamm thing doesn't happen, if they indeed ARE looking at him, then other actors of his caliber could also be in the mix.

I still think a bulked up James Caviezal would be a great Superman/Clark Kent

If not Superman, than for sure as Jor El.

 

[\S/uperman]

We have been trying to figure out the name Clint was referring to. Now we know, which does not mean Hamm has been cast. It just means that is the name Clint was talking about.

Now that we know the name he was referring to, we are discussing it. Nothing wrong with that, it is a casting thread.

 

[GreenKToo]

Hey clark, suuup.

 

[That-Guy]

I still think a bulked up James Caviezal would be a great Superman/Clark Kent

If not Superman, than for sure as Jor El.

I still can't shake the Bob Denver comparison. Caviezel will always look too much like Gilligan to be Superman, IMO.

 

[GreenKToo]

Dan Turpin...James Gandolfini

 

[\S/uperman]

I still can't shake the Bob Denver comparison. Caviezel will always look too much like Gilligan to be Superman, IMO.

NOT AT ALL! LMAO smoking much?

 

[\S/uperman]

Dan Turpin...James Gandolfini

I raise... With a Dan Lauria.

 

[That-Guy]

NOT AT ALL! LMAO smoking much?

Admit it. You see it. You're just telling yourself that you don't.

 

[Young Superman]

Jon Hamm should be Lex Luthor not Superman.