Tom Welling as Superman

[bootspark]

who is mego and what is his letter?

 

[LL2K2]

Although, I do like the idea of a Superman reboot. Superman Returns was ruined by....
-Superman having a kid
-Being a sequel to a 30 yr old movie
-Superman having a kid
-Lex being a criminal with goofy sidekicks, doing the completely same land job.
-Superman having a kid

So lets hope a reboot comes soon. They don't even have to do an origin story. Most people know it. Just do a story where Supes has to fight Brainiac or Metallo, with Lex on the side as the corporate genius who set up the fight.

Why reboot? The film left a lot of loose threads that need to be tied up. I feel they NEED to do a sequel to make that happen, even if we wait a few more years.

If they scrap the Superman film altogether, I have a feeling there will be some angry fans. I know I will be one of them.

And for the record, there were no "goofy" sidekicks in the film. Brutus was the muscle and intimidation of the gang, yet he played the piano with Jason. Stanford was the technical whiz, who according to the novel, planted the news about Krypton's existence to the Planet. Riley was also hired muscle, but was very savvy with a video camera. They were scary son-of-a-guns.

As for the news that Welling's out of JLA...don't even get me going on his current characterization, because once I do, it's not going to be pretty.

 

[Showtime]

It does me - for the same reason Welling would be under consideration: he's Superman (to some fans). It's a matter of a known commodity (Routh) over an unknown commodity (recasting.)

I understand what you're saying, but in a reboot, the universe and it's characters get...the reboot.

Despite what some people think *cough*Pickle*cough*, I *can* be objective about the big picture here. I can understand where certain motivations and decisions come from on a corporate level, even if I don't agree with them.

Which is the reason it was possible that WB did want Welling but decided it might ruin another succesful branch.

That said, another rumor just appeared over at CountingDown, so I think I'm gonna stick my head in the sand at this point 'cause I'm baffled.

Doesn't suprise me. What is it now. Routh is playing Batman and Welling is playing Superman?

What changed?

Welling not being Superman! Nah, Martian Manhunter possibly being included, although now I know where that might have came from.

The two aren't mutually exclusive. I can be positive about what I want to happen yet still be realistic about what I think will happen. How much emphasis we chose to place on which side of the spectrum determines our overall attitude. There are a LOT of people who would rather stay positive even when all hope seems lost LOLOL!!!

Once the casting is formally announced, I can put the last shred of hope to bed. I just don't want to give up on that yet.

I can see that. Carry on.

Bizarro looks like it will be awesome. I can't wait! One week to go, and counting.

Hope so.

 

[Showtime]

agree with them.

That said, another rumor just appeared over at CountingDown, so I think I'm gonna stick my head in the sand at this point 'cause I'm baffled.

That is the point though, to baffle you. I've heard some say I play both sides of the fence, this lady does the waltz on top of the fence posts. I have one source that says Welling rumors are dead but another that says they aren't dead.

 

[bootspark]

more from the CD.com lady...

"The new info was from a completely different source that is closer to Welling than WB. I already knew about Miller originally saying he wanted an older cast, but this person is saying that's the reason the deal with Welling fell through. Like I said in the post, I have no idea how true it is, but it sounds like it could be.

As for Welling being in his 30's, he's still able to play a 19 year old. Miller when first approached from what I was told wants the characters to "look" older. Like weathered heroes who have seen battles. Don't forget, he did Mad Max."

 

[KBX]

Sorry to all the Welling fans out there that he won't be in this movie.... but look at it this way.... maybe we will get a season 8!! t:

 

[bootspark]

Id rather have TW in JLA then a Season 8. And IF Gough/Millar are the ones behind screwing up his deal, then they dont deserve to make an 8th season.

 

[Pickle-El]

This sucks for Welling fans....Sanchez should have never opened his mouth in such a 'I'm 100% behind this it's sealed' kind of way. All it's done is piss off people who wanted to see Welling don the suit.

I think this was Sanchez's first go-round with Welling as Supes rumors....maybe that's why he jumped the gun. Still, he should have known better.

 

[KBX]

Well I may be in the minority around here, but now I am really pulling for Routh... Its too soon to have another person suit up as Superman, so it was Welling or Routh for me...

Sanchez did seem so sure, I wonder what happened as well....

 

[Billy Batson]

Well I may be in the minority around here, but now I am really pulling for Routh... Its too soon to have another person suit up as Superman, so it was Welling or Routh for me...

Sanchez did seem so sure, I wonder what happened as well....

Feel sorry for Routh, Tom Welling was not going to be SUPERMAN anyway.
Just a very bad rumor, it was fun at first but as the weeks piled up with no official news on the subject. I allowed myself to believe that this may indeed happen.
I don't know if I'm going to make it, my love is starting to turn into hate.
My feeling are begining too betray me.

 

[Zorex]

I do like the idea of a battle-weathered Justice League, but even I'm still bummed at the idea that Welling's gonna miss this great opportunity to play the character in a major way.

 

[Serene]

If that's true.. then oh whatEVER, Miller.

 

[MJZ]

I guess I'm in the minority in that I never believed this stuff for one second.

How predictable was this latest trend? IESB floats this baseless rumor to gain buzz, and then has this bogus story saying Tom turned it down. Gimme a break.

Call me crazy, but I actually believe Gough and them when they put out statements to the contrary.

 

[Pickle-El]

I guess I'm in the minority in that I never believed this stuff for one second.

How predictable was this latest trend? IESB floats this baseless rumor to gain buzz, and then has this bogus story saying Tom turned it down. Gimme a break.

Call me crazy, but I actually believe Gough and them when they put out statements to the contrary.

That was far too easy to believe though....

 

[Ahura Mazda]

One thing I do not get is even if he was battle weatherred he should still only appear around 30 given his slower aging...

 

[RakuMon]

To this day, I've never understood the whole "Welling looks too young" criticism. If anything, he looks too old to be Clark. Seriously, have the people who claim Welling is too young looking ever seen him outside the show sans pancake makeup? Probably not. Heck, even on the show, when they've made him look his age, the guy screams Superman. Take "Relic," "Noir" or "Promise." The Welling in those episodes looks nothing like a teenager.

 

[Superman_]

My view is the only way Routh will be Superman for this movie is if the WB is trying cross promote Man Of Steel at the same time. Meaning they use Routh for JLA then try again with MOS. I mean they are already using the outfit from TDK in this movie. In regards to Welling I think it sucks he will not be Superman. I think he would have been the best choice for this movie if Routh was not in it and now I have no reason to see this movie. I refuse to go through a third Superman. It may not matter to them but without Routh or Welling they will not be getting my money for this movie.

 

[RakuMon]

Were you aware you can now post comments on Variety articles?
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?la...R1117972369&talk_back_header_id=6472754#74650
Since it's Variety, I assume TPTB read the comments too. I say we start flooding them with pro-Welling posts! Heck, there's already a few pro-Welling comments there already.

 

[Serene]

Were you aware you can now post comments on Variety articles?
http://www.variety.com/index.asp?la...R1117972369&talk_back_header_id=6472754#74650
Since it's Variety, I assume TPTB read the comments too. I say we start flooding them with pro-Welling posts! Heck, there's already a few pro-Welling comments there already.

Good idea, Raku. It won't likely help the situation, but it's good to have an outlet.

 

[ZIPBAGS]

Did Welling refuse the role?? I keep reading posts saying he refused the role. What is up?

 

[Justice Bringer]

This is sad

 

[KalKai]

Look at the positive side of the coin, we never had anything to lose anyway.

 

[Superman_]

Correct the positive side is despite Supergirl you guys are looking at a great 7th season and who knows Welling still may don the suit for the last show of the series although it is very doubtful.

 

[musclesforsupes]

Okay,

SO now IESB still says its a dead deal with welling and someone at cd.com and counting down says its not? WTF!

 

[joeycortes611]

Its Not lets leave it at that