Tom Welling as Superman

[Serene]

I noticed that!

How odd. I've NEVER had a problem with Variety's site, and I've used it for YEARS!

I'm sure the news is making the rounds.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I guess tomorrow is looking like it will be a big day. Time will tell

 

[bootspark]

Pat, how are you cooking everyone's crow tomorrow?

it IS happening

 

[KalKai]

Justice League and Man of Steel Updates
Written by Robert Sanchez
Thursday, 20 September 2007

Finally some official news was released today regarding the Justice League film in the works over at WB but I 've got a few more things to share with you all.

George Miller was confirmed as director (duh) and Variety also confirmed that at one point WB was looking into doing the film in mo-cap.

But, I’ve got some further info to share. I was waiting to get final verification this week before I broke the bad news and I’ve gotten it. I really wanted my readers to hear it from me…Tom Welling is completely out of the running for Superman.

We first heard this from the same source that first confirmed him to us, I then confirmed it with 3 other studio sources. I am asking for an explanation but they have not been able to give me one quite yet.

What happened? I don’t know, I really don’t. He was the shoe in. I am lost for words. Why did he not sign? He was the favored pick. Was it scheduling? Was it something else? All we know is the negotiations went south. We will do some digging and try to find out why the deal didn’t go through and let you know as soon as we do.

Does this mean Routh is in? I am looking into it. I heard he had talked to someone from WB as recently as this week but that could have been about anything. No one is talking at this point, I will let you guys know as soon as I hear something concrete.

So the dilemma is do you recast and have a new Supes on JL (which would bring our current # of Supes to 3) or bring in Routh? With the production start date quickly approaching, they’ve got to come up with something quickly.

Now, as for Batman, in my original Welling post I mentioned a bit about Batman, but wasn’t willing to confirm the name just yet. However, my message boarders got the best of me and I soon announced that it was Oscar nominated actor Ryan Gosling whose name had been thrown around the WB offices to fill the Bats shoes.

Now don’t go posting that “IESB said Ryan Gosling has been cast as Bats.” He hasn’t. But, from what I’ve heard he’s at the top of a very short list. He’s a bit lanky to pull off Bruce Wayne but considering this is Justice League and we only ever see the “Super” side of our heroes, a well made rubber suit can take care of that.

One more thing that has a lot of people wondering, what happens to the Bryan Singer Superman sequel Man of Steel? Well folks, it’s been pushed back indefinitely. Variety called it “taking a backseat” but my inside source says it will at least be a few years before we see any movement on that end.

So there you have it. Welling is out (unfortunately) for Superman, Gosling is the favored for Batman and Man of Steel is indefinitely postponed.

 

[AgentPat]

Hmm....

 

[KalKai]

Oh Pats..

Something went wrong, we'll probably never know. Could have been Al & Miles doing..

 

[Showtime]

Looks like no Welling but now they are talking about Routh again? This doesnt seem right.

 

[avidreader]

Justice League and Man of Steel Updates
Written by Robert Sanchez
Thursday, 20 September 2007





So there you have it. Welling is out (unfortunately) for Superman, Gosling is the favored for Batman and Man of Steel is indefinitely postponed.

 

[bootspark]

WB wanted Tom
Tom wanted the role
Gough/Millar didnt want Tom to leave the show

i...cant...think...this is confusing...

JackMercy, is this what you meant by "dont shoot the messenger"?

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Jack did try to warn about bad news & now G & M will be hated more then Singer.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I guess when someone said five contracts were signed Welling was not included

 

[bootspark]

Is there ANY hope left that something could be worked out?

 

[Zing79]

Honestly, how did anyone think this was going to happen? If you believed he was in the running for SR, then why would you believe he'd come back?

Here comes the let-down.

 

[Justice Bringer]

Looks like no Welling but now they are talking about Routh again? This doesnt seem right.

I dont really want Brandon Routh involved in this.

I'm a fan of Brandon's but this JLA script is horrible.

Unless they do some serious rewrites which I'm skeptical of.



And Gosling... yuck


I hope Miller gets his older cast instead.

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

I feel bad for Tom. Even when Tom has had enough of Smallville G & M will force him to do it even if it kills him.

 

[Gmanofsteel]

Shame on Al and Miles

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

Who wants to order the hit on them ? Anyone know any hitman ? Or anyone know anyone in the mob ? t:

 

[Zing79]

Robert will never get an explanation for this (that's my bet). You want to torch somebody? Go after him.

He built this up -- he gave you hope. He's the one who better get your closure, or make it up. But I doubt he'll get you that.

 

[zerohour films]

Who wants to order the hit on them ? Anyone know any hitman ? Or anyone know anyone in the mob ? t:

Forgetabout it. Already placing my "order"

Seriously this sucks if true. I am not against Routh but really wanted to see Welling as Supes.

At least tomorrow we will hear more of what's going on.

Viva la JLA!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mellyM]

I hope at least it didn't go through because Tom didn't want it, because as far as I'm concerned he should have what he wants, he's worked hard enough. Very sad it other forces prevented him getting it if thats what he really wanted. I know its silly of me, but I cant imagine seeing the film now.

 

[04nbod]

I hope at least it didn't go through because Tom didn't want it, because as far as I'm concerned he should have what he wants, he's worked hard enough. Very sad it other forces prevented him getting it if thats what he really wanted. I know its silly of me, but I cant imagine seeing the film now.

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

 

[AgentPat]

Oh Pats..

Something went wrong, we'll probably never know. Could have been Al & Miles doing..

Okay, major let down. I believe Sanchez, and I'm going to try to not dwell on the reasons for why it snagged, though Gough's vehement denials in the beginning make it rather obvious.

What scares me to my core is who they will get to play Superman, because the fall back option aint no freakin' option to me. What an absolute sucky situation this is, because here we go again. *sigh*

 

[bootspark]

Pat or JackMercy,

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

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

 

[OobeDoobBenubi]

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

 

[bootspark]

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