Id also bet this is more serious than being reported, hence why he was the only name mentioned. Hamm is also starring in WBs upcoming film the town, and we know how WB likes to work with people they know on large scale projects.
Well, I'm 33 and if I looked anything (regarding age) like Hamm, I would be seriously depressed
So Tom MIGHT be Superman after all?
yup, when asked at comic con he really hesitated on saying anything but did admit he was approached.
i could also live with hamm being cast but im all for tom!
The 'popular TV actor' was Jon Hamm.
But I'm 99.9% certain he won't be cast. WB is just looking at him like they did for Gosling and Green Lantern. Hamm would be inferior to Reeve though, lookswise especially being only about 6 feet tall.
You guys base your selections far too much off of looks. The vast majority names thrown around here would make terrible choices on film, even if in a still they look good.
There is so much more to the role. One of the biggest things WB will prb try to avoid is casting someone who is real physically intimidating. Superman is boring enough as is to most; casting someone who looks like more of an average person would be a wise move.
You can tell a good superman actor by hearing them talk, seeing them move. Not by measuring their height. Being 6'0 is a bonus for ham imo. One of the reasons Keaton worked so well as Batman was he was absurdly intimidating. Superman gets his powers from the sun anyway, so theres no point in casting a steroid freak; its not like Superman goes to teh gym.
Hamm completely embodies what Clark Kent and Superman need to be, anyone with an actual eye for actors would know it in a heartbeat. Not a soul here would be even remotely disappointed in him if he gets the role.
WB: MAKE THIS HAPPEN! Hamm is Bale/Downey perfect for the role.
Id also bet this is more serious than being reported, hence why he was the only name mentioned. Hamm is also starring in WBs upcoming film the town, and we know how WB likes to work with people they know on large scale projects.
Joe M. is one of the other names that's being "seriously considered". http://www.examiner.com/x-53315-Joe-Manganiello-Examiner~y2010m7d25-DC-Comics-may-consider-Joe-Manganiello-for-SupermanOne of "several names" being talked about?
Well where the hell are the other "names" allegedly and why is Hamms name being the only one released or leaked? Hmmm.....
Plus, it mentions this should give us an idea of what direction the casting is heading.....so this means they are looking to cast an older more manly and established actor as Superman?
If so....WB's and the Nolans might as well take a hard look at Hugh Jackman or James Caviezel as Superman instead of Hamm.
Jackman and Caviezel are in the proper 6'2-6'3 height range and have the solid Superman facial structure look...while Hamm is barely 6'0 and his facial and body structure look just seems a bit off for Supes IMO.
Joe M. is one of the other names that's being "seriously considered". http://www.examiner.com/x-53315-Joe-Manganiello-Examiner~y2010m7d25-DC-Comics-may-consider-Joe-Manganiello-for-Superman
Maybe he will serve as "prototype" for what WB is looking for
so a popular tv actor could be eric dane. he has the look but is kinda old(37). then again people want jon hamm who is older than dane.
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I hope they don't break the tradition of an unknown for Supes.
I think the only chance they have to outdo Chris Reeve's iconic image is another unknown with the look and talent enough to pull off Clark/Supes.
There's thousands of unknowns across the US who probably have potential.
WB just has to make the effort to do a nation-wide search again.
They did it for Reeve in the 70s and for Routh in 2003/04.
To me....this ridiculous unknown actor to play Superman stuff is an old and tired way of thinking.
They need an actor with some solid acting experience IMO.
John Hamm's too old for me, I want someone who can play Superman for several movies
Because if you would read the post that I quoted, you would see that I was answering his question of "One of "several names" being talked about? Well where the hell are the other "names" allegedly.....". So that is why I posted the link again.Why post this again?