The Official Superman Casting Thread

[TheWatcher]

Holy crap, Helo! Why didn't I ever think of him?

He is a really good actor, as evidenced with his range on BSG.

A great suggestion!

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Thanks man! Someone suggested him a few pages back though. I think it's a great idea also! He certainly looks the part. WAYYYY more than Manganiello! Who looks like Frank West from Dead Rising.
Hears a good shot of him looking like Superman(With muscle unlike Bomer).

BTW, The ultra hottie Olivia Wilde for Lois Lane!

 

[Clarkman]

I too believe that is an old fashioned way of thinking.

I think that's right too. Nowadays, with the internet you can check everyone's background and go "hey, that's so and so in a Superman suit" if you want to.
Let's hope for the best actor to get the part, regardless of his fame.

 

[Rodrigo90]

I too believe that is an old fashioned way of thinking.

Yeah. These days you cant be too fickle with things like that. An unknown worked with Chris...Brandon was purely seen as an imitator,he missed his chance at the big leagues,which is very unfortunate.

Another unknown will only bring bad blood with him,the press will compare the situation to the past with Brandon to Chris. An actor like Caviezelt: who has a pretty great career will make nearly everyone see what he can bring differently to the screen and can only gain confidence.

 

[B]

Routh will always have a huge wave of supporters and generally he gets the highest votes for Superman in any poll I've seen. Sadly it's doubtful he will return, but I'd be estactic if he did.

Tom Welling has had support for the role & more of it for far longer than Routh and it hasn't improved his actual chances anymore than it has anyone else.

The fact is no matter how many people sign petitions or join facebook/myspace/whatever pages in support for either actor (& the other actors who have such) it won't have an effect on who is actually cast.. the director or Christopher Nolan aren't gonna look at who has the most support & think "Oh, he has 1,000 people saying we should cast him. Lets do that."

I mean assuming Nolan & whoever directs will be given free reign on whom is cast, which I assume they will considering how he has been somewhat appointed unofficial superhero movie guru by them, he will generally have an idea what he is looking for in not only physical appearance for Superman/Clark Kent, but also which candadate actually looks like they will suit the tone, timeframe etc of the story they is looking to tell..

Case in point, it's worthless casting Hamm if the story is about a Superman that has more or less just arrived into the public eye because he looks about 50.. that being said he could be perfect if the story is about a well established Superman 10-15 years after hes made his first appearance etc.

Bottomline, I won't be counting anyone out or dismissing any actors chances based on an internet blogger's opinion.. I'll wait to hear it from the horse's mouth.

Hamm is just too old for my tastes. He would have been a much better choice during the the 2004 casting years. The lack of height bugs me too

All depends on what type of era of Superman's life the story is about, I can't imagine that they'd reboot a franchise though to start it when Superman is about 40+ though..

 

[I Am Jack's...]

I agree on the unknown thing. I'm not completely against it or anything, but I just can't agree that it HAS to be an unknown.

 

[betamox]

I dont think we should have an unknown or a lesser known actor nowadays. Superman has been through too much **** to gamble and take chances on now with an actor we dont know about.

It might be only 1 film,so I say pick the best damn cast you can find and go all out.


Also ..Caviezel was going to be Cyclops in X-Men AND was going to be Superman,but Singer chucked him out cause he too well known...see that mistake?

It really depends on that well known or lesser known actor although i'd prefer an unknown. I can tell you for a fact if they cast someone like Hamm even though i've been hoping for a great Superman film since the 80's i'm not gonna go to the theater if i don't like what i see !

 

[BruceWanner]

It really depends on that well known or lesser known actor although i'd prefer an unknown. I can tell you for a fact if they cast someone like Hamm even though i've been hoping for a great Superman film since the 80's i'm not gonna go to the theater if i don't like what i see !

Hamm could be a great silver age-esque Jor-El.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdawEE4SnYc

Watch from 0:29 to 0:37. Can't you see Hamm frustratedly going on about how Krypton is doomed a non-believing council and then trying to comfort his wife?

 

[Young Superman]

If they cast an older Superman, I agree a semi/well known actor would work. The actor I have in mind ... James Caviezel:

http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/17982/jcaviezel.jpg

And of course for a Superman in his prime ... Brandon Routh:

 

[Eddie Dean]

Jon Hamm for Superman!

 

[BruceWanner]

Jon Hamm for Superman!

"Sergio!" LOL

 

[DCnightwing23]

I dont know if this name has been mentioned before but i did this manip about a month ago, and i have posted any manips in recent times, its Harmon Walsh as Superman

 

[\S/uperman]

I dont know if this name has been mentioned before but i did this manip about a month ago, and i have posted any manips in recent times, its Harmon Walsh as Superman

Of course he has been mentioned. He made it to my fav section of my sig

 

[Brother Jack]

You gotta make the suit brighter, especially the cape.

 

[Dark Knight]

I dont think we should have an unknown or a lesser known actor nowadays. Superman has been through too much **** to gamble and take chances on now with an actor we dont know about.

It might be only 1 film,so I say pick the best damn cast you can find and go all out.


Also ..Caviezel was going to be Cyclops in X-Men AND was going to be Superman,but Singer chucked him out cause he too well known...see that mistake?

Yep! That's why I have been saying they need to go for an experienced actor who can command the screen and would bring some charisma and screen presence to the role of Superman.

 

[Dark Knight]

If they cast an older Superman, I agree a semi/well known actor would work. The actor I have in mind ... James Caviezel:

http://www.**************.com/images/users/uploads/17982/jcaviezel.jpg

And of course for a Superman in his prime ... Brandon Routh:

I get a kick out of how nobody wants to make a solid manip of Caviezel as Superman. Especially when there are good photos of him to play with.

Same with Hugh Jackman.

 

[Dark Knight]

I think Caviezel is a better actor and certainly looks the part, more so than Hamm.

Hamm is 5'11 and Caviezel is 6'2.

Yep.....

 

[Dark Knight]

ironic...cuz i'm tired of Hamm being brought up all the time also ironic how Hamm is one of the oldest choices being talked about, yet you say he's a "refreshing change of pace", hehe

Exactly!

 

[Dark Knight]

He usually looks good on film, but uses crazy tan products (and likely catches a good bit of rays on vacations all the time) that make his complection oompa loompa'ish.

Caviezel on film looks just fine for Superman. Although his ship has probably sailed on the chance.

Another good pic of Caviezel that should be photo shopped into him as Superman!

I compare Jim Caviezel to Daniel Craig. They are the same age, however Caviezel is naturally taller at 6'2 and would certainly be able to bulk up just as well as Craig did for Bond.

Both are respected experienced actors in the industry, but are not "overexposed stars" to the general public. They both have similar backgrounds and resumes also.

WB's and the Nolans' should seriously look at actors like Jim Caviezel or Hugh Jackman as Superman IF they are SERIOUS about making a KICK ASS Superman film for once!

 

[Dark Knight]

I feel thats an outdated policy.

Way outdated!

 

[\S/uperman]

Quick one based off of the Pine manip. Not the best, but something lol.

 

[Supermanila]

I get a kick out of how nobody wants to make a solid manip of Caviezel as Superman. Especially when there are good photos of him to play with.

Same with Hugh Jackman.

here you go

 

[romeogbs19]

here you go

I respect everyone's suggestions and I agree Caviezel is a good actor, but I don't see what everyone is saying about how he "looks" more like Superman than Fox or Hamm.

IMHO, Caviezel doesn't look right in that suit. His face isn't long enough.

As for those who say Hamm is too short. 5'11" can easily be worked with onscreen. Really -- the height issue is a non-issue. Bale is just an inch taller and Robert Downey, Jr is 5'9". Neither of those actors look 'short' in their films. Neither would Hamm (Fox is 6'2", BTW).

I compare Jim Caviezel to Daniel Craig. They are the same age, however Caviezel is naturally taller at 6'2 and would certainly be able to bulk up just as well as Craig did for Bond.

Agreed -- and that's exactly why I don't think he should be Superman. Caviezel does look similar to Craig (even when he squints). That's not Superman or Clark. I just don't see Caviezel playing a convincing Clark. Hamm, Fox, and even Levi, I can see Clark. Caviezel? IMHO, wrong for the role.

May be it's because every time I see this guy, I can't get Passion of the Christ out of my head. May be it's because I can't picture a more light-hearted film based on Caviezel's resume; the guy doesn't do comedy and he doesn't deliver punchlines very well.

Hamm, even Fox -- have shown they can do comedy and light-hearted (and that they don't take themselves too seriously). I disagree that Caviezel is a better actor. IMHO, they're pretty much in the same spot. Hamm, though, I think can play the dual role better based on his character/range in Mad Men.

 

[Rodrigo90]

But we have no idea what Clark will be like. I dont want to see any actor attempt to imitate Christopher again.

The more comic-faithful Clark...Caviezel can pull that off.

 

[GreenKToo]

Caviezel was my favorite pick back when SR was being cast. He has slide down the totem pole some now tho.
As of right now, Hamm is my fav, followed by Jackman, Bana, Caviezel, trucco, walsh, and fox.
If somebody can come up with some better choices, then I may change my mind, but until then, nope.

 

[Comicfan]

As for those who say Hamm is too short. 5'11" can easily be worked with onscreen. Really -- the height issue is a non-issue. Bale is just an inch taller and Robert Downey, Jr is 5'9". Neither of those actors look 'short' in their films. Neither would Hamm (Fox is 6'2", BTW).

I don't know, I think it is important to cast a Superman that is above 6'2", and not rely on camera tricks or lift to make him imposing, just look at this pic

Chris Hemsworth is 6'3" and look how he towers over the rest of the cast, and not only he is taller, but he is broader than everyone else, (something a "smaller" bulk up guy would not accomplish - sorry guys a short guy even if he bulks up a lot will retain his small frame) I would like a Superman that can stand next to anyone, without worrying that he need to stand on a box to look imposing

(BTW in iron man, when RDJ is really wearing the suit its very noticeable that he is short and the suit enhanced his height: His legs are way to long for his body, just check it out)