Casting Superman? - Page 4

SeamusShameless · July 4 2010, 05:14 PM

I didn't really like Routh as Superman, seemed too much like he was trying to emulate Reeve. I know this is gonna sound stupid, but I think Jay Baruchel would make a good Superman. Granted, he would have to bulk up for the part.

Locutus of Bored · July 4 2010, 05:22 PM

SeamusShameless wrote:

I know this is gonna sound stupid, but I think Jay Baruchel would make a good Superman.

Superman should not look like the bastard child of an eraser and French Stewart.

The Super Brando · July 4 2010, 06:41 PM

SeamusShameless wrote:

I know this is gonna sound stupid, but I think Jay Baruchel would make a good Superman. Granted, he would have to bulk up for the part.

I'm really having a hard time seeing your reasoning behind this one.

Anyway, Hamm would make a great older Superman, but I'd rather see a Superman movie with a guy in peak physical shape (no offense to Hamm).

I think Henry Cavill has the looks and acting skill to be Superman, much more than the others. I liked Routh, he needed to bulk up a little more, but I can't imagine he'd be in the reboot.

KB24 · July 5 2010, 01:28 AM

Remember when it used to take years before a franchise was redone and revitalized? 60s Batman series, 1989 Keaton. Maybe we should let Superman be for a dang while, eh? 50s serials, Reeve, Lois and Clark, Superboy, Smallville. crappy Superman Returns. Let the poor guy alone.

I'm just tired of reboots that aren't successful and get rebooting within a few years of disaster. Hulk, Fantastic Four, Spiderman. Where does it end? Ever hear of something new or at least something that hasn't been adapted 10 times in the last 30 years. Turok Dinosaur Hunter, The Time Walker, Solar Man of the Atom. Something different. Anything!

Warped9 · July 5 2010, 02:00 AM

KB24 wrote:

Remember when it used to take years before a franchise was redone and revitalized?

True. Raimi's Spider-Man films aren't that old and already a reboot is in the works. C'mon, gimme a break! They're gonna hit the reset button and we have to go through the origin and teen angst all over again? It's bullshit!

I really wish Raimi and McGuire could have made things work for them to continue.

July 5 2010, 02:37 AM

If they want fresh & trendy...Chace.

If they want fresh & good...Christian...watch the Street Fighter stuff...I think he can do this.

I also would like Brandon to continue...don't see it happening.

Being a SMALLVILLE fan...Would love to see Tom in a movie...but won't happen.

Those are my votes though.

Christian Howard is my 1st choice.

Venardhi · July 5 2010, 02:55 AM

One of my biggest problems with SR was that while this is supposedly years after Superman first appeared, and at least several since he left earth, he still looks and acts like a 'kid' through most of it.

Give me an older, established Superman. Jon Hamm is as good as any choice.

Agenda · July 5 2010, 05:18 AM

Cast someone who doesn't have the body of a teenaged swimmer.

Aragorn · July 5 2010, 05:55 AM

Jetfire wrote:

Being a SMALLVILLE fan...Would love to see Tom in a movie...but won't happen.

I wonder if I need to block you because of this.

July 5 2010, 06:34 AM

Michelle Trachtenberg will be #1 This year if I have anything to do with it!!!

Obiwanshinobi · July 5 2010, 06:54 AM

I watched Street Fighter: Legacy and even the doppleganger film Beginnings End and both were decent, but not that good, like most fan films. He barely even acted in it and isn't he just a stunt man? SF: Legacy probably not the best example of him being "fresh & good" for a Superman flick

KB24 · July 5 2010, 07:42 AM

How about instead of Superman Returns we get 'Superman Went Away'? We can have something like Funeral for a Friend where he is missing and a few fakers take up the helm. If nobody likes this particular Man of Steel, well you can always have another one follow. Sometimes I think these people don't even read comic books.

DonIago · July 5 2010, 08:30 AM

Almost sounds like a midquel between Superman 2 and SR.

Shazam! · July 5 2010, 09:05 AM

KB24 wrote:

I'm just tired of reboots that aren't successful

I'm tired of reboots full stop.

Why they can't just make X-Men 4 or Spidey 4 is beyond me.

Obiwanshinobi · July 5 2010, 10:26 AM

Yes, yes, yes we know already, reboots are the devil.

View Poll Results: Who Do You Want To Play Superman?
Matthew Bomer	10	10.31%
Henry Cavill	8	8.25%
Chace Crawford	1	1.03%
Christian Howard	2	2.06%
John Barrowman	4	4.12%
Jon Hamm	13	13.40%
Brandon Routh	46	47.42%
Tom Welling	15	15.46%
Other.	18	18.56%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll

July 4 2010, 05:14 PM	#46
SeamusShameless Commander Location: Donna, TX	Re: Casting Superman? I didn't really like Routh as Superman, seemed too much like he was trying to emulate Reeve. I know this is gonna sound stupid, but I think Jay Baruchel would make a good Superman. Granted, he would have to bulk up for the part. __________________ Bones: Jim, are you alright? How do you feel? Kirk: Young... I feel young.

July 5 2010, 01:28 AM	#49
KB24 Fleet Captain Location: NJ, USA	Re: Casting Superman? Remember when it used to take years before a franchise was redone and revitalized? 60s Batman series, 1989 Keaton. Maybe we should let Superman be for a dang while, eh? 50s serials, Reeve, Lois and Clark, Superboy, Smallville. crappy Superman Returns. Let the poor guy alone. I'm just tired of reboots that aren't successful and get rebooting within a few years of disaster. Hulk, Fantastic Four, Spiderman. Where does it end? Ever hear of something new or at least something that hasn't been adapted 10 times in the last 30 years. Turok Dinosaur Hunter, The Time Walker, Solar Man of the Atom. Something different. Anything! __________________ FATE and FANGS: Tales from the Vampire Family Kindle Available Now! http://vampfam.blogspot.com I Think, Therefore I Review- Criticism, Conjecture, Rants http://ithinkthereforeireview.blogspot.com

July 5 2010, 02:37 AM	#51
Jetfire Guest	Re: Casting Superman? If they want fresh & trendy...Chace. If they want fresh & good...Christian...watch the Street Fighter stuff...I think he can do this. I also would like Brandon to continue...don't see it happening. Being a SMALLVILLE fan...Would love to see Tom in a movie...but won't happen. Those are my votes though. Christian Howard is my 1st choice.

July 5 2010, 02:55 AM	#52
Venardhi Vice Admiral Location: Constant transit	Re: Casting Superman? One of my biggest problems with SR was that while this is supposedly years after Superman first appeared, and at least several since he left earth, he still looks and acts like a 'kid' through most of it. Give me an older, established Superman. Jon Hamm is as good as any choice. __________________ "There is no reason why good cannot triumph as often as evil. The triumph of anything is a matter of organization. If there are such things as angels, I hope that they are organized along the lines of the Maffia." - Winston Niles Rumfoord.

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July 5 2010, 05:18 AM	#53
Agenda Fleet Captain	Re: Casting Superman? Cast someone who doesn't have the body of a teenaged swimmer.

July 5 2010, 06:34 AM	#55
Jetfire Guest	Re: Casting Superman? Michelle Trachtenberg will be #1 This year if I have anything to do with it!!!

July 5 2010, 06:54 AM	#56
Obiwanshinobi Rear Admiral Location: ObiWanShinobi	Re: Casting Superman? I watched Street Fighter: Legacy and even the doppleganger film Beginnings End and both were decent, but not that good, like most fan films. He barely even acted in it and isn't he just a stunt man? SF: Legacy probably not the best example of him being "fresh & good" for a Superman flick Last edited by Oboro Bishamon; July 5 2010 at 07:10 AM.

July 5 2010, 07:42 AM	#57
KB24 Fleet Captain Location: NJ, USA	Re: Casting Superman? How about instead of Superman Returns we get 'Superman Went Away'? We can have something like Funeral for a Friend where he is missing and a few fakers take up the helm. If nobody likes this particular Man of Steel, well you can always have another one follow. Sometimes I think these people don't even read comic books. __________________ FATE and FANGS: Tales from the Vampire Family Kindle Available Now! http://vampfam.blogspot.com I Think, Therefore I Review- Criticism, Conjecture, Rants http://ithinkthereforeireview.blogspot.com

July 5 2010, 08:30 AM	#58
DonIago Rear Admiral Location: Burlington, VT, USA	Re: Casting Superman? Almost sounds like a midquel between Superman 2 and SR. __________________ --DonIago It was the best of Trek, it was the worst of Trek... "If I lean over, I leave myself open to wedgies, wet willies, or even the dreaded Rear Admiral!"

July 5 2010, 10:26 AM	#60
Obiwanshinobi Rear Admiral Location: ObiWanShinobi	Re: Casting Superman? Yes, yes, yes we know already, reboots are the devil.