Tom Welling as Superman

[bootspark]

Nah they want to bring Arnold out of acting retirement for Braniac t:

"Its not a tumor. I just have a large brain!"

 

[AgentPat]

Welllllll y'know, Peters got a producer's credit on SR but he was attached in name only, right? Maybe they can do something like that with G&M?

I'm grasping, I know. LOL

 

[MJZ]

Please stop. While me and you both agree this isn't happening this time around I just want to be crystal clear: he was up for that role post Ratner, and was very much in the mix.

And I can 100% guarantee this. The person I spoke to wasn't a friend of a friend of a friend. HE was so far up the food chain at WB he'd trump whoever the hell is telling you he was nowhere near Singer's film.

Once again -- I agree this isn't happening this time, (BECAUSE of what happened last time). And that's to say nothing of the fact he might not even have been offered this part at all -- but whoever told you nothing was going on before is the one who is beyond mis-informed.

Well according to Singer, Dougherty, and Harris (among others), that wasn't the case.

You guys build these conspiracy theories around Welling w/o being able to produce a single fact, let alone a reputable quote from someone of note. Not trying to be confrontational, but this is the same crap all over again.

 

[MJZ]

I don't know what's up with MJZ lately, he's being so gullible lol.. or maybe just cautious.

Everyone really jumped the gun on this--it's understandable though, considering how badly most fans want to see him in the suit.

Notice how cold this "story" has gone since.

Hey I'd love to eat crow on this, but I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[Zing79]

Well according to Singer, Dougherty, and Harris (among others), that wasn't the case.

You guys build these conspiracy theories around Welling w/o being able to produce a single fact, let alone a reputable quote from someone of note. Not trying to be confrontational, but this is the same crap all over again.

I'm not going to name drop, because my job would pretty much end if I did, but know this:

During TIFF (Toronto International Film Fest), I manage at an establishment where A Listers (including execs) WILL be found. Yesterday alone I spoke to so many A-listers I lost count.

I spend the entire night talking to these people. I got the info straight from a source that probably had a vested interest in saying Welling had nothing to do with the project, and yet decided to tell me otherwise.

I agree he's probably got nothing to do with THIS project, but last casting wars he most certainly did.

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

I wouldnt completely rule Tom out of this project simply because of how the other project went down. It's a whole new set of players here with the exception of Horn.

 

[musclesforsupes]

GOSH I am getting nervous, and excited. Come on Tom give us an answer or WB. Hopefully Robert at IESB will give us some new Welling news today or this week. I am going crazy this is getting more stressfull then the casting wars on returns

 

[GreenKToo]

I wouldnt completely rule Tom out of this project simply because of how the other project went down. It's a whole new set of players here with the exception of Horn.

You know what would really suck?? that this doesnt get made at all.
we've all seen this before with other big films.
They get our hopes up with talk of directors and actors, and then for whatever reason(s), they decide not to make it.
I really hope thats not the case this time.

 

[Billy Batson]

Don't Welling's forearms look.....weird?

Welling's forearms look very manly too me.




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[RakuMon]

WHOA! Okay, THIS is interesting! From Sanchez's blog:

Wow. Really? I mean, REALLY?????

Damn, this is surreal...

Gough/Millar producing? George Miller directing? Tom Welling starring? To good to be true?
Oh WB please be true!

If Welling, Gough, and Millar are involved with JLA, the film might dip its toenails in the Smallville water, but it would be something much BIGGER in scope and scale than the show.

Ha! I called this all along! Here's what I said in the now defunt "TW in JLA" thread:

Here's my take. I don't think the producers are strong-arming Welling at all. In fact, it goes against their interests to piss off their lead. And like others have said, a JLA flick featuring Welling as Supes legitimizes their TV show. Also, I also don't believe G&M are kvetching about an eighth season when 1.) such a season isn't even guaranteed and 2.) even if CW renews Smallville, JLA will come out after the season (which would presumably be the final one) ends. The only conflict is scheduling, but that's something that can easily be worked around. Plus that infamous 12-episode "launch sequence" can occur at any point, so if WBTV brought the hammer down, everything can still "sync up."

Also, when Superman Returns went into production, and their was a fear that Smallville might get cancelled (remember those Season 5 promos?), GoughLar went out of their way to accomodate Singer and company, as far as sharing production designs, FX concepts and such. It doesn't make sense for Gough and Millar to make a power play NOW, when their guy would be the one donning the tights.

Here's what I think:

Maybe there is tension on the set because of JLA, but I don't think it's because G&M are guilting Tom into not taking the role (that whole line about 'if you do the movie, Smallville's toast' is moot since Smallville's almost over anyway). I think Gough & Millar are trying to get a piece of the JLA pie. They've probably gone to WB and said, if you want Tom Welling, than you have to give us producers credits on the movie since we're the ones who've rejuvenated Superman and introduced the (thus far) only successful live action incarnation of the Justice League.

That's how I interpret everything, anyway.

 

[musclesforsupes]

Gosh New News Today Now Now Dang It! :d

 

[ZIPBAGS]

A bit off topic. But, with regard to the producers "no tights, no flight" comment. I honestly think they said that since they really didn't think the show would last as long as it had. When they said it they were trying to sell the show as a "Different" take on Superman. I can almost guarantee they never thought (Maybe dreamed) that they would be doing at least seven seasons. If they did they wouldn't have said it.

 

[Billy Batson]

The reason that the comment was said, I believe they wanted the SUPERMAN fans to understand that SMALLVILLE is the story of Clark Kent NOT Superman.
The story of SUPERMAN may be told at another time, a film perhaps.?

The direction of the series should have went like this.
Smallville = 4 years
Metropolis = 4 years
Superman film franchise = 3 films
THE WB = $$$

 

[Lighthouse]

WHOA! Okay, THIS is interesting! From Sanchez's blog:

Wow. Really? I mean, REALLY?????

Damn, this is surreal...

If Tom Welling wasn't a part of Justice League merely because Gough & Millar wanted to be involved and couldn't be, I would seriously lose a lot of respect for them.

 

[TWistim]

Here's the latest update on JLA from Robert Sanchez:

"The Superman Homepage has received word from an inside source at Fox Studios who confirms that the Justice League movie will indeed be
filming at Fox Studios in Sydney, Australia.

George Miller is directing, with auditions taking place in Sydney for
various roles starting this week.

Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" movie will finish up filming in October/
November, with the "Wolverine" film set to move in to Fox Studios
from November to February, and then the Justice League movie will
take residence there from February to June.

The Justice League movie is reportedly set down for a 2010 cinematic
release."

 

[triplet]

Here's the latest update on JLA from Robert Sanchez:

"The Superman Homepage has received word from an inside source at Fox Studios who confirms that the Justice League movie will indeed be
filming at Fox Studios in Sydney, Australia.

George Miller is directing, with auditions taking place in Sydney for
various roles starting this week.

Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" movie will finish up filming in October/
November, with the "Wolverine" film set to move in to Fox Studios
from November to February, and then the Justice League movie will
take residence there from February to June.

The Justice League movie is reportedly set down for a 2010 cinematic
release."

Why 2010?

I thought they were trying to fill spots in 2009.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Why 2010?

I thought they were trying to fill spots in 2009.

Robert from IESB said he emailed the SMHP guy & he said that 2010 might be the aussie release date

 

[AgentPat]

Robert from IESB said he emailed the SMHP guy & he said that 2010 might be the aussie release date

I think Younis is wrong. JLA would be the type of film that would be released day and date - or VERY close to that - in multiple countries, especially the US and Oz. The film hasn't even been officially announced yet though, so an actual release window isn't going to be known until everybody's ducks are in a cute little row. That said, if they're in pre production already (it looks like they ARE), the goal would be for this puppy to preem in the summer of '09. There's no doubt in my mind about that.

 

[Mig-El]

I'd wait until 2010 if it means Tom will be Superman!

 

[AgentPat]

If Tom Welling wasn't a part of Justice League merely because Gough & Millar wanted to be involved and couldn't be, I would seriously lose a lot of respect for them.

I'd go postal!

I'd wait until 2010 if it means Tom will be Superman!

Yeah, I would too. LOL

There is one other possibility that I hadn't considered. Since Warners has yet to officially announce the film, pretty much everything we know about it IS rumor right now, and that would include the mocap rumors. IF the film really IS entirely mocap, then a 2010 release makes sense. Just sayin'.

 

[Mig-El]

I'd go postal!

Yeah, I would too. LOL

There is one other possibility that I hadn't considered. Since Warners has yet to officially announce the film, pretty much everything we know about it IS rumor right now, and that would include the mocap rumors. IF the film really IS entirely mocap, then a 2010 release makes sense. Just sayin'.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but would they need that big of a studio for mocap? Anyway, Tom better be Superman! <Lol, just gotta say it again!>

 

[AgentPat]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but would they need that big of a studio for mocap?

For the scope of a film like this, yeah, I think so.

Anyway, Tom better be Superman! <Lol, just gotta say it again!>

You go right ahead and keep saying that. LOL I'm with ya hon.

 

[Migu-EL]

Tom is Superman.

 

[AgentPat]

Well hey, what's another couple of rumors for the pile, huh? LOL From CountingDown:


Question: any idea on how a shoot in Oz could impact Welling's casting as Supes? Although I guess WB always knew this was shooting there when they started going after Welling in the 1st place.

Answer: I don't know what if any effect it will have. To the best of my knowledge, an announcement will be made VERY soon on whether they hammered out the details with Smallville's team to bring Welling over to JLA or not. He is apparently completely on board but Al Gough and others are really fighting it. From what I hear, it is partly because they were told in the beginning that Smallville could not have Superman and now WB suddenly wants Welling in the suit. It's pretty much like a bunch of kids fighting in the sandbox over who gets the Tonka truck.

Question: thanks emijayne, that's interesting to hear. I wouldnt think that Gough and Millar could really do much to stop Tom from taking the role seeing as how his contract is with WB not them.

You would also think they would want him to do it, since it basically validates what they've done the past 6+ years on Smallville. I'm guessing WB could just toss them some kind of "finder's fee" for the casting in the form of cash or a development deal, etc.

Answer: Al Gough is the executive producer of the show as well as a writer and co-creator. He may not be able to do anything but that doesn't mean he wouldn't try. I do agree with you that one would think he'd be happy to see this happen and simply move on to the Supergirl spin-off. Everything is about money in today's world though. Fans mean squat.






I will be laughing ALL DAY LONG thinking about G&M and Warner execs fighting in a sandbox over who gets the TonkaWelling Truck.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I find it hilarious that after all of these years Welling is finally on board to be Superman on the big screen & the two people you least expect it does not want it to happen. Ah well those two definitely do not care about fans they just care about their weekly pay check they get which is why they want Welling to stay on the show. If I were the WB I would give them the finger & fire them & have Smallville end this Season end of story. In the end the WB signs their pay checks. If they want to be hated by their own fan base they can be my guess.