Tom Welling as Superman

[ZIPBAGS]

Jessica Biel was a fan-approved casting choice?

Since when..

On here and BT, shes at the bottom of the lists. She's crap.

Well she was...But, for Hawkgirl.

 

[Justice Bringer]

I must have missed this;

I would do a lot to ease the tension whenever he posts if he would apologize, true.

I would do it wholeheartedly but would it honestly mean anything or have any value? Something tells me it wouldnt be taken seriously regardless..so I gave up on that idea.

 

[Justice Bringer]

Well she was...But, for Hawkgirl.

She'd be right for a Hawkgirl character.

Hawkgirl's rough and heartless delivery works into her limited harsh acting range.

Plus Hawkgirl wears a mask and that would help.

 

[RakuMon]

Actually, I edited that post after you quoted it...

I don't know if you want to change your response.

no need. the gist remains, and that is darwyn cooke's involvement was just an aesthetic decision by warner bros. they could have easily adapted it into an animated movie without getting his approval.

that was my earlier point (and yours as well): that any storylines written are the property of dc comics. and as long as dc gives them the okay, warners can make any story into a movie, without the approval of that story's writers or artists.

 

[RakuMon]

It's looking more likely that Biel is WW. Variety is also reporting the potential casting: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117972674.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Jessica Biel in talks for 'Justice'
Actress may take on Wonder Woman role
By TATIANA SIEGEL
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Jessica Biel is in talks to lasso up as Wonder Woman in Warner Bros.' all-star superhero film "Justice League of America."

Potential deal marks the first piece of casting to emerge from the DC Comics-based ensemble project, which is expected to feature Superman, Batman, the Flash and Aquaman in addition to Wonder Woman.

George Miller boarded the bigscreen adaptation last week as helmer.

Biel is filming the indie drama "Powder Blue," which wraps in October, opposite Forest Whitaker. She will then segue to "A Woman of No Importance," based on the play by Oscar Wilde. That leaves room on the actress' schedule for "Wonder Woman," which Warner is fast-tracking as a project before any potential strikes. However, the film's likelihood hinges on the studio's ability to assemble a cast of superheroes in a small window of time. Christian Bale and Brandon Routh -- Warner's reigning Batman and Superman, respectively -- are not expected to join the production.

The studio declined comment, saying that it prefers to announce an entire cast rather than piecemeal deals.

"Justice League," which is penned by Kieran and Michele Mulroney, could help ramp up a Wonder Woman spinoff, which has long been in development at the studio, with Joel Silver producing.

Biel's recent credits include "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" and "The Illusionist."

 

[Justice Bringer]

I guarantee Biel will be another miscast female that people will b1tch about for years and years.

*sigh*

This sucks.

 

[Prison Mike]

Jessica Biel was a fan-approved casting choice?

Since when..

On here and BT, shes at the bottom of the lists. She's crap.

apparently not...

 

[Justice Bringer]

Apparently so. WB is just oblivious to the actual fan approved casting choices for WW.

Plus theyre in such a rush job to cast this thing; it explains why we got such a lazy and mediocre choice off the bat.

 

[Prison Mike]

no matter what actress they choose, there will always be people who won't like it. Plus two forums isn't the general population. The only thing that matters is the ticket sales and Biel is eye candy, which should get the non-comic book loving guys in the theater.

 

[TWistim]

It's looking more likely that Biel is WW. Variety is also reporting the potential casting: http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117972674.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

The studio declined comment, saying that it prefers to announce an entire cast rather than piecemeal deals.

I find this news encouraging.

This makes sense to me and could also mean that a deal with Tom could have already been made. We just might get our Superman after all!

 

[bootspark]

update from robert

"I am hearing conflicting stories on Welling, meeting a few peeps tomorrow, looking to confirm a couple things."

 

[Justice Bringer]

no matter what actress they choose, there will always be people who won't like it. Plus two forums isn't the general population. The only thing that matters is the ticket sales and Biel is eye candy, which should get the non-comic book loving guys in the theater.

Any actress in that costume with the right look is eye candy.

I dont think she resembles Diana Prince in the slightest and her acting is horrid.

A weak choice to carry a WW spinoff franchaise too.

 

[Justice Bringer]

update from robert

"I am hearing conflicting stories on Welling, meeting a few peeps tomorrow, looking to confirm a couple things."

Yeah.

The question asked to him was in regards to what went wrong with Welling's contract in regards to this.

He said hes looking into the conflicting stories as to why things fell through with Welling.

I would have been content with the Welling casting if it ever happened but this Biel thing is horrible.

 

[bootspark]

I guess the rumor of Miller wanting an older cast is false if WB is in talks with Biel. If Biel and Reynolds are cast and not Welling, Im going to be p***ed.

 

[Justice Bringer]

Hey. I told you that stuff was false.

If Welling isnt selected, can you murder the two fools at WB behind this project for me?

Well...its mainly just one A-hole; though I'm not naming names yet.

 

[ariellem]

Look who's getting ready for his big screen spin off into JLA! t:

Are you referring to his "Green Arrow" sweatshirt, his "Flash" shorts, his "Cyborg" sneakers, or his "Aquaman" bare legs?

Even on a cute guy, those shorts aren't particularly cute. They do look comfy, though.

 

[KalKai]

update from robert

"I am hearing conflicting stories on Welling, meeting a few peeps tomorrow, looking to confirm a couple things."

So much for Welling being "completely out of the running" like he said a week ago lol.

Score another 1 for countingdown.

 

[triplet]

I must have missed this;

It would do a lot to ease the tension whenever he posts if he would apologize, true.

I would do it wholeheartedly but would it honestly mean anything or have any value? Something tells me it wouldnt be taken seriously regardless..so I gave up on that idea.

You offering to apologize for what you did?

I'm not sure you realize how much what you did hurt me and the others you had targeted...

I think it would take a hugely expansive and obviously remorseful apology for it to come close to having anyone take it seriously.

To be honest, I'm not sure you have the humility required but I appreciate you've at least thought about it, although thinking about it probably isn't going to be enough...

But believe me, it would make a difference if you did apologize. Part of the bitterness that lingers is because you had never apparently thought to apologize, much less admit you were wrong.

If you are truly regretful and you clear the air on that point, I think it would be a huge first step.

 

[Serene]

The studio declined comment, saying that it prefers to announce an entire cast rather than piecemeal deals.

Gaaah. Just drag it out as long as possible. *sigh*

I can live with Biel as WW. Not my first choice, but I can live with it.

 

[RakuMon]

It looks like the plot of JLA is the OMAC story after all (with a little bit of Tower of Babel thrown in for good measure):

http://forums.superherohype.com/showpost.php?p=12840341&postcount=1

 

[Kalleo]

I still can not believe that we have no clear signs of Tom being cast or not being cast as Superman in the JLA movie. For WB to get any cash out of me to see this movie I am going to need a detailed explanation if Tom is not cast as to why they did not cast him. I am so mad that a studio in this day and age could possibly think they can get away with not having fanboy approval for a Superhero movie. The internet changed everything when information spreads at the speed of light around the world this from WB is almost inexcusable.

 

[musclesforsupes]

Morning,


Looks like we still have a shot! According to IESB.net!


Weren't you checking on the Routh rumor for JLA and what happened to the Welling negotiations? Were there really negotiations or were you given a dead end by a source?

Still checking on Routh, I am hearing conflicting stories on Welling, meeting a few peeps tomorrow, looking to confirm a couple things.

 

[musclesforsupes]

Maybe the studio is trying to throw off people

 

[RakuMon]

You know if those plot rumors pan out, there's a high probability that part of the plot will include a Superman-gone-rogue. Can you imagine Tom doing that? He's had plenty of experience (see: "Red," "Exile/Phoenix," "Transference," "Crusade" and "Bizarro."

 

[Kalleo]

You know if those plot rumors pan out, there's a high probability that part of the plot will include a Superman-gone-rogue. Can you imagine Tom doing that? He's had plenty of experience (see: "Red," "Exile/Phoenix," "Transference," "Crusade" and "Bizarro."

All the more reason to cast a guy that has already proven he can go rogue and believable bad guy at that. But damn if the studios are so damn blind they won be able to see it.