The Official Superman Casting Thread

[GL's Light]

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.

The extent to which age is a factor depends on how well someone ages. Some people look older than they actually are, some look a lot younger. I don't put an absolute judgment on it based simply on someone's numeric age.

 

[Maze]

Yup but Stark is not a walking armor all the time, and that does not pose a problem?

 

[GreenKToo]

Yup but Stark is not a walking armor all the time, and that does not pose a problem?

I agree. he was stark more than IM in the film and I had no problem with it. In fact, it was refreshing to see someone closer to my age fighting crime than an early/mid 20 something.

 

[Changeling]

Jon Hamm is the best Superman choice I've seen yet. I really hope that Showtime's comments mean something, I mean he's backed his support for him in a couple different threads, and we all know that he knows what's going on in this movie. I doubt he'd all of a sudden just randomly throw his support behind Jon Hamm when they recently announced they're looking at a famous TV actor.

 

[Rust]

The extent to which age is a factor depends on how well someone ages. Some people look older than they actually are, some look a lot younger. I don't put an absolute judgment on it based simply on someone's numeric age.

True, but in some pictures Hamm actually looks older that he is. So again, regarding franchise, this could be a problem if he starts to look aged noticeably.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

The extent to which age is a factor depends on how well someone ages. Some people look older than they actually are, some look a lot younger. I don't put an absolute judgment on it based simply on someone's numeric age.

I understand that, and I am not just looking at his numeric age. To me, he looks like a 39 yr old man. IMO, his face is starting to show age/wear. I'm not saying that it would absolutely be the wrong choice, but it would just take a lot of convincing. I would have to see him in the suit, and then see what kind of story it would be. I can't be the only one concerned about this?

 

[GL's Light]

Hamm looks like he's in really good shape and aging well to me. I guess people have different views on that.

 

[That-Guy]

He (probably) won't age drastically over the next 5-10 years. That's enough time to make a trilogy of Superman films.

 

[Maze]

Yup. And iffff they really wanted, they could even de-age him a bit.

it is really not a problem imo.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I agree. he was stark more than IM in the film and I had no problem with it. In fact, it was refreshing to see someone closer to my age fighting crime than an early/mid 20 something.

Apples to oranges for me, as they are two completely different types of heroes. Plus Superman isn't your ordinary human being. He doesn't age like we do.

 

[Changeling]

I saw Inception a few days ago, and I really got a Superman vibe from Tom Hardy. Sure his character wasn't that much like Superman, but he had that look for sure, and definitely the presence, as he's a great actor. I still want Jon Hamm as Superman, but Tom Hardy has got to be my number 2 guy now.

I never really saw Superman in him until I saw Inception though.

 

[Maze]

Well, obviously they are two different heroes, but superman is supposed to look like he is really young? I don't see your point.. (and sometimes George Reeve looked almost fifty) Well, anyways, to each their own

 

[GreenKToo]

I just dont think he looks old, so I guess we can agree to disagree on him. I'd be ecstatic to have an actor like him playing supes.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

I just dont think he looks old, so I guess we can agree to disagree on him. I'd be ecstatic to have an actor like him playing supes.

Like I said, it's not that I am totally against him, but it would just take more convincing, for me at least. I think that he is a tremendous actor and is extremely talented. Yes, I do agree that they could alter his appearance during post-production, but if they would go all out and alter his appearance, it just seems like it would make more sense to get someone that is younger. However, given his talent level, it would be worth it. Like I said, I would have to see him in costume and see the storyline.

 

[GreenKToo]

Like I said, it's not that I am totally against him, but it would just take more convincing, for me at least. I think that he is a tremendous actor and is extremely talented. Yes, I do agree that they could alter his appearance during post-production, but if they would go all out and alter his appearance, it just seems like it would make more sense to get someone that is younger. However, given his talent level, it would be worth it. Like I said, I would have to see him in costume and see the storyline.

who knows, we might not even like him once we see him in the suit *IF* he got it, we are hard to please after all lol

 

[That-Guy]

I saw Inception a few days ago, and I really got a Superman vibe from Tom Hardy. Sure his character wasn't that much like Superman, but he had that look for sure, and definitely the presence, as he's a great actor. I still want Jon Hamm as Superman, but Tom Hardy has got to be my number 2 guy now.

I never really saw Superman in him until I saw Inception though.

I suggested him a while back, though I think he's only about 5'11" or so. I personally don't think height is all that big of a deal, but some people here are pretty adamant that Supes should be 6'3" to 6'5".

He's definitely a great actor though, and he certainly has the physique for it (or at least would be willing to put in the work to get it, if he was cast).

 

[Changeling]

Yeah I agree That-Guy, he can get pretty massive in physique.
But if he's only 5'11 I don't see that as a problem. And if people think it's a problem he can just use lifts or something.

 

[Changeling]

Jon Hamm is 5'11 or maybe 6'0 too.

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

who knows, we might not even like him once we see him in the suit *IF* he got it, we are hard to please after all lol

Ain't that the damn truth! If you are like me, then you want what's best for the character. I have loved the character since I was little. Reeve was my Superman, and it's just so hard to top that. As you can tell by my name on here, I really liked Routh as Superman, as far as his look is concerned, but it's obvious we won't see him as Supes again. IMO, "the look" is just as important as the talent, and hopefully the suits will do their due diligence and choose the right person for the job.

 

[That-Guy]

Yeah, or just cast smaller actors for the other roles. It's not like there are any shortage of them. Take Ellen Page for example. While I don't know that she'd be right for Lois Lane, just for the sake of argument, if they cast her opposite Hardy, he would he would look huge.

 

[Puckenstein]

Has anyone seen Affleck's physique in the trailer for The Town? Dude is ripped. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a Cavill/Caviezel man, but with the likes of Bale & Reynolds, you never know who they might consider talking to...

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.

 

[That-Guy]

Speaking of The Town, here's something I stumbled on, for those of you who think Hamm and Rebecca Hall might make a great Clark & Lois pairing...

 

[Kryptonian Warrior]

Has anyone seen Affleck's physique in the trailer for The Town? Dude is ripped. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a Cavill/Caviezel man, but with the likes of Bale & Reynolds, you never know who they might consider talking to...

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.

Now THAT I could get on board with. I agree that he would be an excellent choice for Lex.

 

[That-Guy]

I would agree with that too. But after seeing Bronson, if there's one supervillain I would LOVE to see Tom Hardy play, it's Hugo Strange.

 

[\S/uperman]

Originally Posted by Antonello Blueberry
Clint from Moviehole posted something on Twitter about the actor and later removed it.
It's either Jon Hamm or Jared Padalecki...

Followed up by

Originally Posted by Antonello Blueberry
He said that just one of two was the one considered. He didn't want to reveal which one.

Enter Showtime

Not Padelicki.

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.