The Official Superman Casting Thread

[Panthro]

I would like Rupert Grint as Jimmy.

Eh... no. Just... just... NO.

 

[Compi716]

I would like Rupert Grint as Jimmy.

YES.

 

[Dark Knight]

Well I personally think Chuck (Zach Levi) would be a terrible choice as Supes.

The scuttlebutt is they are looking at TV star actors for the role of Superman/Clark Kent.

If the Nolan Brothers and WB's are targeting TV star actors, they should look at Alexander Skaarsgard or Henry Cavill as Supes.....if they want an older Supes, then they should look at Jon Hamm.

 

[Don Makaveli]

Here's the video of him with darker hair:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVV5nqv83es


And currently he's my favorite of the semi-unknowns.

While I respect other names like Scott Porter and such in the same league, I'd prefer Superman to have an imposing height of at least over 6 feet.

Check out this fan picture of Hammer I found next to Bale on google... I can't really see Superman on Hammers face.

Bale is still a kickass batman!

 

[Don Makaveli]

Adam sandler as Superman
Rosie o'donell as Lois
Mike Meyers as Lex
Chuck Norris as Brainiac
Gilbert Godfrey as Perry
David Hasselhoff as Jonathan
whoopi goldberg as martha
Steven Seagal as Jor-el
Janeane Garofalo as Lara
Carrot top as Jimmy.

Now that's a list that works!

 

[solidsnake86]

If they're looking at tv actors I like either skarsgard right now or joe mangianello from true blood. They could probably get most of the cast from that show, lol. There is one guy in this third season who would probably be a great metallo too, one of the werewolfs.

 

[Showtime]

If the Nolan Brothers and WB's are targeting TV star actors, they should look at Alexander Skaarsgard or Henry Cavill as Supes.....if they want an older Supes, then they should look at Jon Hamm.

I like Hamm.

 

[GreenKToo]

Hamm is good, especially with eggs.
Do you like him just because, or do you like him because maybe you've heard something, hmmm?

 

[Man of Tomorrow]

He rarely likes anything without a reason behind it.


This is curious.

 

[That-Guy]

Hamm would make a great Superman, IMO. And if he gets some good buzz for his part in The Town, then he might start getting thrown better movie roles (instead of crap like his part in The Day the Earth Stood Still or his cameo in The A-Team).

 

[Rust]

He rarely likes anything without a reason behind it.


This is curious.

Is it?

So the "twist" is an older Superman played by Hamm?

Dammit, we're being stonewalled here... won't somebody ban me from these boards.

 

[Young Superman]

Michael Trucco is my number one choice for an older Superman. He has the height (6'3), the voice, the commanding presense and an uncanny resemblence to the Jim Lee Superman.

 

[Rust]

I always thought he looked a little too neanderthal-like. Sorry. hehe...

 

[GreenKToo]

He rarely likes anything without a reason behind it.


This is curious.

yup, I agree.

 

[TheWatcher]

Even though i think the late 20's-early 30's route is the way to go,Jon Hamm would be awesome IMO.

 

[Rust]

Man, I can just see the newflash now post Comic Con:

"WB are in close talks to sign a director for Superman: Man Of Steel and it's not Jonathan Nolan. Furthermore, they're now looking at only two candidates for the titular role and none of them are Jon Hamm, Zachary Levi or Henry Cavill."

 

[The Batman]

At this point, Jon Hamm is the only decent choice I've seen for Superman.

 

[GreenKToo]

I have a feeling its him, could be wrong tho.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

So if Jon Hamm were the guy to sign on to be Supes, would they sign a multi-picture deal with him? He would almost be 50 once the third film came out. The guy is 39 now. He is a great actor, but his age would be a factor, for me at least. That's his ONLY downfall, is his age.

 

[\S/]

Of the choices, Jon Hamm looks the most...manly. No offense to the other choices. They just look too young.

The real shame, however, is that Routh finally looks like Superman and not Superboy...but I fear his ship has sailed.

\S/

 

[GreenKToo]

I've heard nothing about a sequel or trilogy. they said that this film is neither a reboot nor a sequel, its just a superman film..you can take that to mean many different things.
when SR was talked about, they used the word sequel often, it hasnt been used so far with this film. It doesnt mean it won't be tho.

 

[Rust]

I still dont think it's Hamm. Again, it's the age, especially if they're going for a possible franchise.
I imagine they're looking for someone like Bale, age-wise and even a little younger. 30+-ish...

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I've heard nothing about a sequel or trilogy. they said that this film is neither a reboot nor a sequel, its just a superman film..you can take that to mean many different things.
when SR was talked about, they used the word sequel often, it hasnt been used so far with this film. It doesnt mean it won't be tho.

That would be a first for me to hear that they wouldn't offer a multi-picture deal, in a Comic Book/Superhero film. Don't they typically offer a contract like that, when it comes to these sort of films?

 

[Maze]

Downey was 41 when they cast him as Stark

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Downey was 41 when they cast him as Stark

True, but he wears an armor suit and has his face covered.