SUPERMAN Casting News!!!

By Charley August 5, 2004 9:29 AM

Producers may be one step closer to casting their Clark Kent for the new "Superman" movie, according to fan site Superman-V. ?Director Bryan Singer ("X-Men") has reportedly offered the role (along with a multi-film deal) to a well-known television Clark Kent. ?Apparently, the actor has a few weeks to decide if he will don the tights and cape.

Tom Welling (TV's "Smallville," "Cheaper by the Dozen") is the actor with the offer. ?Superman-V says that their source doubts he will accept the offer because he has been reluctant to play Superman in the past. ?But come on! ?How can he refuse? ?Sure, he might be holding out for more movies like "Cheaper by the Dozen," but a huge film like "Superman," coupled with a multi-picture deal, and enough money to make Clark Kent blush?

Welling has played the role in "Smallville" since 2001 and many fans think he is the right man for the big screen job. ?"Smallville" tells the story of a young Clark Kent/Superman who is coming of age under very different circumstances than most young men.?

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Superman V   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 5, 2004 3:44 PM

They said they weren't doing an origin movie, how can they use someone so young? God, it makes me wish they'd go all out and do something drastic like maybe casting someone who actually looks like Superman from the comics instead of all these pretty boys.

RE: Superman V   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 6, 2004 1:35 PM

Well you you boon headed piece of garbage. Welling can play the Super man better than any other piece of garbage out there. So unless your expecting a miracle of god and Christopher Reeves can Walk  than Tom Welling is the best guy out there for the job. Ha ha ha , idiot.

RE: Superman V   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 6, 2004 3:09 PM

What the fuck is a boon head piece of garbage you illiterate fuck? You love this wimpy kid so much then why don't you fuck him up the ass with your inche long cock you colon bashing rectum fingerer.

P.s, I think there are many possibilities out there past Christopher Reeves.

Alex Ross   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 7, 2004 3:43 AM

I don't believe it would ever happen but... I think it would be cool to see an animated film by Alex Ross.  His paintings of heroes, Superman in particular, are very striking.  His art is my favorite interpretation of Superman.  Besides, I'd rather see Superman as an icon, rather than associate him with any actor, no matter how exceptional their performance.  Just my opinion.

RE: Alex Ross   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 7, 2004 7:19 AM

So why are you posting in a forum about a Superman Movie?

Superman cast?   reply

Posted by Charley (charley@dtheatre.com) on August 7, 2004 11:00 AM

Get a load of this craigslist ad.

"Superman: Unbelievable"?  Something is fishy.

RE: Superman cast?   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 8, 2004 11:14 AM

Cool, I think I'll give it a try.

RE: Superman cast?   reply

Posted by Charley (charley@dtheatre.com) on August 8, 2004 11:39 PM

I guess it is real.

RE: Superman cast?   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 9, 2004 5:32 AM

I'm gunna see if i can get da role of lex luther!

so young...   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 12, 2004 6:52 PM

Tom is 27, and perfect for the role....he has the experiance


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RE: Alex Ross   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 13, 2004 12:23 AM

I personally think that Alex's art has done for superheroes what Norman Rockwell did for americana. Before him Capra would have had not much to go on. Shaymalayan used Alex's art for inspiration in Unbreakable, and he feautures promently at the begining of Spiderman 2. I believe that a realistic movie the quality of Alex's stuff would be impossible. However the inpiration to finding a guy who doesn't look like a gay pin up boy could be well regarded by people around the world. A Superman that actually inspires, one that actually looks like Superman that would be a really good one. If not might as well go with Ashton Kutcher.

Superman Movie, script, actors   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 16, 2004 12:11 PM

Honestly, if you do a Superman movie and do not, in part, do an origin movie, the movie will probably end up campy.  The only way to do it right is to first write a script that ties all superman mythologys together.  The best way to do this and have old fans be happy and bring new fans to the screen, is to have a two part film.  When Superman The Movie was made, it was a two parter.  The first movie ended with Lois Lane dying.  This isn't how it ended up because WB thought that people woudn't come back to see the second movie.  I disagree.  Personally I would like to see a movie called The Life and Death of the Superman.  This would include an origin story and would end the first part with Superman's death (according to the comic book).  Then the second story would bring Superman back.  Eliminate many characters that were in the comic, make it as serious as possible and you have your movie.  When casting the movie GET A NO NAME PLEASE!!!  Christopher Reeve was not a big star when he was cast.

RE: Superman Movie, script, actors   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 16, 2004 12:17 PM

Also, Christopher Reeve is a clasically trained actor.  When he was cast, the same debate happend.  Richard Donner was ready to give up when he saw this skinny dorky actor walk in, but when he read the scenes, they knew instantly.  When you cast someone in a role like that, they can't just be the best actor for the job the you see, you have to get the only person possible.

RE: Superman Movie, script, actors   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 16, 2004 12:22 PM

Tom Welling shouldn't be in a Superman movie for a number of reasons.  He isn't good enough or old enough.  Most importantly, he shouldn't do it if he wants to do other things as an actor.  He is getting much better as an actor and a movie would make him Superman forever and nothing else.

RE: Superman Movie, script, actors   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on August 17, 2004 7:53 AM

According to the commentary on the DVD, the whole thing with Lois dying and Superman having to turn back time was meant to happen at the end of the second movie.

Also, I still can't understand with they rejected Kevin Smith's "Superman Lives" script, I thought it was great, I mean it even had Batman in it.

welling for supes   reply

Posted by shmeivous (stanners_69@hotmail.com) on September 20, 2004 9:23 AM

welling IS the only decent choice out there, and he will end up doing it as he has christopher reeves backing.  Who else is gonna top that??

New Superman Casting   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 1, 2004 2:53 AM

Are u doods a bunch of bubblin house wives? I swear the way you guyz are bitching makes me wonder if something in your pants is missing!!!!! Tom Welling is THE!!!!!! only person to fill christopher reeves shoes! If he still needs 'em Atleast. Or do u guyz want jim caviezel? Those are the only two options unless u want george clooney or Keanu Reeves?

new superman casting   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 11, 2004 12:01 PM

welling is a great choice fo superman. It could have been beter if he allredy became superman in the tv show and the movie takes it from there
(introducing Lois Lane to the mix)

RE: Superman V   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on October 13, 2004 1:02 AM

Boon head?
Christopher Reeves//

better be 4 star when that movie come out   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on March 9, 2005 2:15 PM

he is better 4 da movie n tom willing ur cool man keep up da good work. u gona make it to da big screen just make sure u bring chicks there see ya bro.

Why even bother   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 17, 2005 2:22 PM

It should be with Tom Welling, seeing as he is already on Smallville and why have  yet another Superman, stick with one Superman per Generation. And why bother anyway, the 2005 Movie people will just want to make it "cooler" and more "action packed' so it's doomed already.

RE: Superman Movie, script, actors   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on April 17, 2005 2:26 PM

yeah, that could happen

Tom Willing should of been Superman   reply

Posted by A random shemp (No Email) on November 17, 2005 7:00 PM

Tom Willing should of been Superman because for me the is just not going to be the same watching the the movie if Tom Willing is not playing Superman.