Tom Welling as Superman

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Its funny, the past three hours has been a rollercoaster ride.

Indeed & even though Tom Welling has no part in this movie that wont stop me from being open minded about this movie & just watching & see what happens. But I can still be pissed off.

 

[mellyM]

superman,wonder woman, batman and flash together in live action- i can't imagine not seeing this film. So tom isn't doing it, lets see who else can play the role and look forward to season 7 next week

Superman is the only member of the JLA I care about, so thats why its a big factor for me, no matter, I just will never ever do this again, lol, Thank god I wasn't around for the SR stuff (not that I'd have wanted tom to do that film)...I guess for me if was more a way of insuring Tom would be around after SV, its so hard to tell what his future plans will be.

 

[The Joker_1000]

Wonder Woman & Batman are cool too but I think that Superman is the best JLA member as well. Captain Marvel is probably better though.

 

[Justice Bringer]

The scheduling wouldnt have made sense anyway. They have a tight timeframe from February to June between Wolverine and another film to do JL at Fox Studios in Australia.

Smallville wraps up in mid April.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

A part of me says Routh should not be in this unless Bale is Batman. We all know Bale wont be Batman. But knowing the WB unless Miller has a kick ass choice for Superman they will more then likely get Routh back.

 

[The Joker_1000]

Routh & Welling are the two best choices for Superman to be honest. No one else comes to mind besides those two.

 

[Justice Bringer]

Michael Trucco =p

 

[GreenKToo]

It seems odd to say the least. makes me wonder if it was G&M or miller that caused this.
ahh well, it will be interesting to see who miller has in mind instead.

 

[Serene]

Omg... my head is spinning.

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It's not over til the fat lady sings...

I just got a call from my usual source. It's true that Welling did not sign. However, I was told yet again that they plan to keep working on a deal. They are also looking at other actors, but Welling is still their #1 choice.

The 5 contract signings did turn out to be false. There were 3 but none of them involved actors.

Also, Man of Steel is done. Dead. Gone. The studio execs have decided if another Superman film is made it will be a restart as they did with Batman Begins. Routh was told the news about a week ago. Being under contract for MOS, he was guaranteed a shot at keeping the role. I didn't like that info, but oh well.

So that's it for now. All we can do is hope and pray for a deal to be worked out but it looks like the triangle of WB, Smallville's producers, and Welling were unable to figure things out before Miller signed his deal.

I'll keep you all updated as I hear things.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

They cant keep dragging & trying to make that deal for long. It looks like Routh will get the role

 

[AgentPat]

Pat or JackMercy,

Is there any hope left, or is this dead and buried?

Well, unless Jayne from CountingDown is right, I'd say no. If he's out, he's out. I just hope cooler heads prevail and Warners gets what they want and f*** what G&M want.

Am I angry? Oh yeah. Big time.

Oh, and that "fall back option" was in talks with WB this week.

I know. I saw that. 'Tis not an option for me. I want a Superman who makes me believe. The fall back hasn't, doesn't, and won't ever. Like I said, this sux. I want JL to be a wonderful, awe inspiring film. One that puts Marvel in its place and launches a whole slew of awesome superheroes.

But this is just awful news, 'cause I'm a Superman fan. I wanted to be enamored and inspired, not depressed. *sigh*

Hey Jack if you are in any position to leave G & M a message for us. Tell them to go to hell.

Add my name to the list.

the past three hours has been a roller coaster ride.

It's funny you use that analogy, 'cause I used to say that All. The. Time, about three years ago.

Indeed & even though Tom Welling has no part in this movie that wont stop me from being open minded about this movie & just watching & see what happens. But I can still be pissed off.

Ditto. I just hope they start fresh with everybody, 'cause then I can go in w/o any preconceived notions. I never even heard of Gosling, much less seen him in any films, so his casting as Batman, should it happen, is a plus.

Superman is the only member of the JLA I care about, so that's why its a big factor for me,

Same here. He will make or break the film.

no matter, I just will never ever do this again, lol,

Hee! I said the same thing, but it's hard to not get caught up in the excitement.

I guess for me if was more a way of insuring Tom would be around after SV, its so hard to tell what his future plans will be.

Oh, he'll be around. Though the chances of seeing him as Superman on the big screen just went south for the last time if he's not in JL, IMHO. As much as I hate saying "never," I can't see them doing a SV film EVER at this point. So that's it. It's over. Finito.

Wonder Woman & Batman are cool too but I think that Superman is the best JLA member as well. Captain Marvel is probably better though.

Superman is my hero. Always has been and always will be. I like the others, but NONE of 'em can compare to how I feel about Clark Kent.

Bah! Such a sucky evening.....

 

[KalKai]

Omg... my head is spinning.

The latest from emi_jayne at countingdown.com

It's not over til the fat lady sings...

I just got a call from my usual source. It's true that Welling did not sign. However, I was told yet again that they plan to keep working on a deal. They are also looking at other actors, but Welling is still their #1 choice.

The 5 contract signings did turn out to be false. There were 3 but none of them involved actors.

Also, Man of Steel is done. Dead. Gone. The studio execs have decided if another Superman film is made it will be a restart as they did with Batman Begins. Routh was told the news about a week ago. Being under contract for MOS, he was guaranteed a shot at keeping the role. I didn't like that info, but oh well.

So that's it for now. All we can do is hope and pray for a deal to be worked out but it looks like the triangle of WB, Smallville's producers, and Welling were unable to figure things out before Miller signed his deal.

I'll keep you all updated as I hear things.

Isn't this very reminiscent of when Al/Miles wanted Tom so badly but he turned them down 2 times & then at the end they've finally got him? lol.

Anyway, Tom IS WB's #1 choice, and that is bigger than anything else.

 

[Serene]

Oh, he'll be around. Though the chances of seeing him as Superman on the big screen just went south for the last time if he's not in JL, IMHO. As much as I hate saying "never," I can't see them doing a SV film EVER at this point. So that's it. It's over. Finito.

Agreed. It Tom isn't in the JL movie, I don't believe we'll ever see him wearing the cape on the big screen.

The roller-coaster is making me nauseous.

Here's to Season 7. *toasts*

 

[Showtime]

Omg... my head is spinning.

The latest from emi_jayne at countingdown.com

It's not over til the fat lady sings...

I just got a call from my usual source. It's true that Welling did not sign. However, I was told yet again that they plan to keep working on a deal. They are also looking at other actors, but Welling is still their #1 choice.

The 5 contract signings did turn out to be false. There were 3 but none of them involved actors.

Also, Man of Steel is done. Dead. Gone. The studio execs have decided if another Superman film is made it will be a restart as they did with Batman Begins. Routh was told the news about a week ago. Being under contract for MOS, he was guaranteed a shot at keeping the role. I didn't like that info, but oh well.

So that's it for now. All we can do is hope and pray for a deal to be worked out but it looks like the triangle of WB, Smallville's producers, and Welling were unable to figure things out before Miller signed his deal.

I'll keep you all updated as I hear things.

I don't know about this poster, they waited until the news was release on eleventeen sites before finally releasing this tidbit of info. It's questionable.

 

[Serene]

I don't know about this poster, they waited until the news was release on eleventeen sites before finally releasing this tidbit of info. It's questionable.

Isn't everything we've been going on and on about questionable until Variety or some other similarly 'official' publication posts it?

I don't mind the fun of squeeing over rumors and talking about 'what-if's' but at this point, I'm a little burnt out.

Ah well... my fingers are still crossed.

 

[Zorex]

Bummer. Really.

 

[AgentPat]

I don't know about this poster, they waited until the news was release on eleventeen sites before finally releasing this tidbit of info. It's questionable.

Unless it just happened, no casting has been officially announced yet, so I guess we're still in "anything can happen" territory. Sanchez said Welling was in. Now he's saying Welling is out. Given Miller's announcement, casting shouldn't be too far behind. Lets wait and see who IS announced as Supes. The pooch hasn't officially been screwed yet, though I admit it aint lookin' too good for Fifi right now.

 

[Showtime]

Isn't everything we've been going on and on about questionable until Variety or some other similarly 'official' publication posts it?

I don't mind the fun of squeeing over rumors and talking about 'what-if's' but at this point, I'm a little burnt out.

Ah well... my fingers are still crossed.

Good point and I agree, but WB wouldn't call Routh in to tell him he has a shot at a Reboot, Why would they reboot with the same actor as Superman to save about 1 million dollars? They would just eat the contract. On the other hand they wouldn't do a sequel and eat Singer's contract of multi-millions? Sounds far-fetched.

 

[ZIPBAGS]

I am really shocked if it was G&M that held up the deal. You are really burning a big bridge (Warner).

 

[ZIPBAGS]

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.

 

[Gmanofsteel]

Agreed. It Tom isn't in the JL movie, I don't believe we'll ever see him wearing the cape on the big screen.

The roller-coaster is making me nauseous.

Here's to Season 7. *toasts*

 

[AgentPat]

Good point and I agree, but WB wouldn't call Routh in to tell him he has a shot at a Reboot, Why would they reboot with the same actor as Superman to save about 1 million dollars? They would just eat the contract. On the other hand they wouldn't do a sequel and eat Singer's contract of multi-millions? Sounds far-fetched.

Huh? 'Splain? What million dollars?

Singer has a contract. Routh has an option. There's a difference. Singer gets paid no matter what. Routh gets a call back or a handshake, depending on what Warners chooses. And wouldn't Singer's agreement for SR2 be worth more than $1M?

 

[Billy Batson]

This is extremely cool news by the way. I like how they waited until the week in between the S6 DVD release (which, btw, was heavily reliant on the JLA connection in its marketing, natch) and S7 premiere to make this announcement.
Hmmmmm....

About time the WB pimp the true face of the SUPERMAN franchise.

Very True. First S6 is released. WB announces JLA directed by GM. God WELLing, our boy is Superman. Then S7 premieres. Its all very planned out brilliant marketing!

I am very, very, very happy that WB finally pulling their heads out of their a$$.
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I stand corrected, the WB heads are still up their a$$
Damn! I thought dreams do come true, guess not.

 

[Showtime]

Unless it just happened, no casting has been officially announced yet, so I guess we're still in "anything can happen" territory. Sanchez said Welling was in. Now he's saying Welling is out. Given Miller's announcement, casting shouldn't be too far behind. Lets wait and see who IS announced as Supes. The pooch hasn't officially been screwed yet, though I admit it aint lookin' too good for Fifi right now.

I am not so sure about that, IESB has already reported the Welling deal is dead and the info about Routh being cast as Superman in a reboot, makes no sense whatsoever. Routh's contract is peanuts compared to Singers, why would they try so desperately to keep Routh but nix Singers contract so easily. They would just rid themselves of both of them and move on with the supposed reboot.

 

[Showtime]

Huh? 'Splain? What million dollars?

Singer has a contract. Routh has an option. There's a difference. Singer gets paid no matter what. Routh gets a call back or a handshake, depending on what Warners chooses. And wouldn't Singer's agreement for SR2 be worth more than $1M?

I am saying Routh's option is around 1 million, it would make no sense to bring Routh back to reboot the franchise. Think about it. Singer's contract is huge, he is getting paid multiple millions, why is it so easy to cut Singer loose but they want to bring back Routh for a special meeting when they can just cut his option. It doesn't add up.