That's what's being reported.
http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/henry-cavill-chosen-as-new-superman/
I really wanted Routh back and my second choice was Rick Malambri, but if that's the way it is, we'll see. I wasn't too thrilled at first about Heath Ledger as Joker and I was happy to be mistaken.
My one concern about Cavill is that it seems like he has a small frame.
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But superheroes are not about beach volleyball guys bulking up a little; they're HUGE in the comics - unrealistically, yes, but still.
That's why Arnold was literally a once-in-a-lifetime perfect choice for Conan 30 years ago.
Find a guy like Jason Momoa but white, who can act a little and you've got something. Otherwise, it's just more Shakespeareans playing superheroes.
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I just find it funny that Batman, Superman and Spiderman are now all British.
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Here's a pretty cool photoshop from /film.
I don't really care that he's British. I'm also not worried about size - though he's a little bit short for my tastes I'm willing to let Snyder work his magic. 300 was incredible, Watchmen was quite good, and Sucker Punch looks to be excellent as well. So I'm not really worried.
I think it would be cool to see the film explore the concept of Superman being resented - not just by the bad guys, but by the general public. I think there's an opportunity to play Superman in a more realistic light if they go that route. Make Lex President (like in the comics) and have him fueling the anti-superhero through legislation. (Sure, it's borrowing from Marvel's Civil War, but hey ... DC needs another hit besides Dark Knight). -
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As long as the guy is serviceable I don't think it will be a problem. The fate of any Superman movie to me is the villain. Lex Luthor is played out and doesn't work that well on film IMO. Superman needs to be put in real danger, not just exposed to some kryptonite. And Lois Lane as the damsel in distress is even more played out than Lex.
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There needs to be a major battle where the audience feels the epicness of the fight. His strength needs to be shown in a fight not just lifting a car. Its about time Supe's powers were shown in a fight. Oh, and time to get rid of the whole "homoerotic version of Jesus" feel the last one had.
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If it doesn't, then there's no doubt that Hollywood is elitist, no acknowledgement of fans, rather viewing the fans as their servants. I really believe that there will be action in this one.Fin D likes this. -
Doomsday or Darkseid would be my choices for villains.
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Word going around that Kevin Costner is signed on to play Jonathan Kent.
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That said, I could stand a Lois Lane with more...well, ANY personality at all really.
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This isn't a comic book that comes out 12 times a year, nor Smallville, with 22 hours a season in which you can set up several sub-plots and flesh them all out; this has to stand on its own as a 2-hour piece and no guarantee of a sequel.
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Another rumor floating around has Viggo Mortenson as Zod.
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Diane Lane has been reported to play Martha Kent.
http://www.deadline.com/2011/03/warner-bros-sets-diane-lane-for-supermans-mom/
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LOVE Amy Adams; good actress, pretty, cute and personality to spare. GREAT choice.
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By the way, I've been watching the Tudors today (having not really seen Henry Cavill in anything else). If nothing else, the dude certainly looks the part, though I do think he'll have to bulk up (a la Christian Bale) to pull it off effectively.
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Big fan of Amy Adams, very nice upgrade from SR.
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Could one of you guys recommend a movie to watch her in, one that shows that she has the chops to play Lois?
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Judging from the link it looks like the plot line from the last Hulk movie... Not sure I'm all that excited about it.
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feels like a hybrid of Hulk and Iron Man. But if they do it well, it could be a very good movie.
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Michael Shannon apparently cast as Zod. Sounds like a good choice. They're setting up a pretty good cast.
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Now it's just starting to sound like a cluster****. There isn't enough screen time for all these characters to chew up scenery, plus the main two, PLUS a story in there somewhere.
Typical Hollywood; probably going for style over substance once again.DolfanJake likes this.
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