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Greg Cox · April 11 2011, 04:16 AM

I was hoping for Brainiac, but Zod works. Not counting a cameo in the first Chris Reeve movie, he's only really been seen in one movie before.

Kai "the spy" · April 11 2011, 04:30 AM

Found this on the Eyes Skyward message board, done by user Mulanzo:

Source: http://www.eyesskyward.com/forum/sho...5654#post95654

Nowhere Man · April 11 2011, 05:30 AM

I hope they still work Braniac in, it's his time. I bet Nolan will go with multiple villians.

Kelso · April 11 2011, 05:40 AM

StarTrek1701 wrote:

First with an ugly Lois and now with an unknown actor as a villain. This movie is seemingly getting worse by the day!

Since neither of those things is true, are you trying to say that this movie is looking better by the day?

Broccoli · April 11 2011, 10:31 AM

Dennis wrote:

Really. I mean, it'll probably have Perry White in it somewhere too.

Are you suggesting that this will be a Superman IV-redux!!!1!!

Captaindemotion · April 11 2011, 01:01 PM

If memory serves, I first posted the rumour that Shannon was up for a villainous role in this movie, but I'm coming to the post-confirmation debate quite late.

I'm not dying on the idea of Zod as a villain here, for reasons that have already been stated, but I do like this choice of actor. When I heard about him landing the role, I was in fact watching the finale of Boardwalk Empire, in which he's been brilliant. Other than being a fine actor and a commanding physical presence, he has little in common with Terence Stamp, so this should not be a rehash of Superman II. This Zod should be as different from Terence's iconic portrayal as Heath Ledger's Joker was from Nicholson's (though I would say there's a more compelling argument for returning to the Joker than there is for re-using Zod. Anyway).

I note also the use of The Man of Steel, a title which has been kicking around since Singer's mooted sequel to Returns (which was also rumoured to use Zod at one stage). Looks like they're keeping an eye on the success of The Dark Knight and want to go for the same vibe.

Finally, I thought it interesting that the three biggest casting announcements to date for this movie - Superman, Lois and Zod - all came on a Sunday.

The Super Brando · April 11 2011, 02:18 PM

Just to be clear, according to the press release this movie is titled "Man of Steel". It's not titled "Superman: Man of Steel" or "The Man of Steel".

sojourner · April 11 2011, 03:52 PM

So with Zod as the villian this movie will be a remake of the second about as much as the last movie was a remake of the first.

Obiwanshinobi · April 11 2011, 03:53 PM

Wasn't the last one a sequel to the 2nd?

Admiral Buzzkill · April 11 2011, 04:23 PM

sojourner wrote:

So with Zod as the villian this movie will be a remake of the second about as much as the last movie was a remake of the first.

No.

Locutus of Bored · April 11 2011, 05:57 PM

StarTrek1701 wrote:

Came here to post Michael Shannon's news. First with an ugly Lois and now with an unknown actor as a villain. This movie is seemingly getting worse by the day!

Unknown to whom? People who don't pay attention to the entertainment industry? Shannon was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar two years ago and is on a highly critically acclaimed HBO series now. Not to mention he's been in several either high grossing or critically acclaimed films. He wouldn't have been my first, second, or tenth choice for the role of Zod (which doesn't mean he'll be bad at it, just that he isn't who I would picture as Zod), but he's hardly an unknown to anyone who even moderately keeps up with the industry.

I know beauty is subjective and all that, but I think you've got to get your eyes checked if you think Amy Adams is ugly. She's gorgeous and has a great personality for the role of Lois.

Aragorn · April 11 2011, 06:29 PM

sojourner wrote:

So with Zod as the villian this movie will be a remake of the second about as much as the last movie was a remake of the first.

Yeah, just like The Dark Knight was a remake of Batman 1989.

ObiWanShinobi wrote:

Wasn't the last one a sequel to the 2nd?

It was like a James Bond movie going from one actor to the other, playing fast and loose with continuity. It acknowledged some stuff happened in Superman I and II, and ignored other stuff.

Admiral_Young · April 11 2011, 06:43 PM

^ Pretty much. Which is where Bryan's infamous (at least to me, since I make fun of the line so much) vague continuity comes from. Basically "Superman Returns" was an original story that was mixed into one big homage to the Donner films. The fact that Singer pitched it to Laura and looked for Richard's blessing to make it before he actually did, confirms to me that this was his intention.

I believe that Snyder/Nolan and Goyer are using the modern comics as source material and wouldn't be surprised if Geoff Johns recent Superman run was also at least read.

Bad Bishop · April 12 2011, 02:52 AM

Re: Zod

I think it's GREAT. Now all we need is Lex Luthor trying to become Zod's agent on Earth. I can see it now... Lex will approach Zod by first waving a white hanky.

RAMA · April 12 2011, 03:55 AM

Missing the boat by not using Brainiac

April 11 2011, 04:16 AM	#1201
Greg Cox Vice Admiral Location: Oxford, PA	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) I was hoping for Brainiac, but Zod works. Not counting a cameo in the first Chris Reeve movie, he's only really been seen in one movie before. __________________ www.gregcox-author.com Last edited by Greg Cox; April 11 2011 at 04:31 AM.

April 11 2011, 04:30 AM	#1202
Kai "the spy" Fleet Captain Location: Germany	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) Found this on the Eyes Skyward message board, done by user Mulanzo: Source: http://www.eyesskyward.com/forum/sho...5654#post95654 __________________ Chicks dig red trunks! Kickstarter\| World of Fiction / Graphic Novel / Book One by Team WoF

April 11 2011, 05:30 AM	#1203
Nowhere Man Commodore Location: Nowhere Land	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) I hope they still work Braniac in, it's his time. I bet Nolan will go with multiple villians.

April 11 2011, 01:01 PM	#1206
Captaindemotion Vice Admiral Location: Ireland	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) If memory serves, I first posted the rumour that Shannon was up for a villainous role in this movie, but I'm coming to the post-confirmation debate quite late. I'm not dying on the idea of Zod as a villain here, for reasons that have already been stated, but I do like this choice of actor. When I heard about him landing the role, I was in fact watching the finale of Boardwalk Empire, in which he's been brilliant. Other than being a fine actor and a commanding physical presence, he has little in common with Terence Stamp, so this should not be a rehash of Superman II. This Zod should be as different from Terence's iconic portrayal as Heath Ledger's Joker was from Nicholson's (though I would say there's a more compelling argument for returning to the Joker than there is for re-using Zod. Anyway). I note also the use of The Man of Steel, a title which has been kicking around since Singer's mooted sequel to Returns (which was also rumoured to use Zod at one stage). Looks like they're keeping an eye on the success of The Dark Knight and want to go for the same vibe. Finally, I thought it interesting that the three biggest casting announcements to date for this movie - Superman, Lois and Zod - all came on a Sunday. __________________ Hodor!!!!!!!

April 11 2011, 02:18 PM	#1207
The Super Brando Lieutenant Commander Location: Nashville	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) Just to be clear, according to the press release this movie is titled "Man of Steel". It's not titled "Superman: Man of Steel" or "The Man of Steel". __________________ For me, it's all about the spaceships.

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April 11 2011, 03:52 PM	#1208
sojourner Vice Admiral Location: I'm at WKRP	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) So with Zod as the villian this movie will be a remake of the second about as much as the last movie was a remake of the first. __________________ Baby, you and me were never meant to be, just maybe think of me once in a while...

April 11 2011, 03:53 PM	#1209
Obiwanshinobi Rear Admiral Location: ObiWanShinobi	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) Wasn't the last one a sequel to the 2nd?

April 11 2011, 06:43 PM	#1213
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) ^ Pretty much. Which is where Bryan's infamous (at least to me, since I make fun of the line so much) vague continuity comes from. Basically "Superman Returns" was an original story that was mixed into one big homage to the Donner films. The fact that Singer pitched it to Laura and looked for Richard's blessing to make it before he actually did, confirms to me that this was his intention. I believe that Snyder/Nolan and Goyer are using the modern comics as source material and wouldn't be surprised if Geoff Johns recent Superman run was also at least read. __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

April 12 2011, 02:52 AM	#1214
Bad Bishop Rear Admiral Location: The Land of Fruits and Nuts	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) Re: Zod I think it's GREAT. Now all we need is Lex Luthor trying to become Zod's agent on Earth. I can see it now... Lex will approach Zod by first waving a white hanky. __________________ Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be debunked. (Paraphrasing Dr. Carl Sagan) Last edited by Bad Bishop; April 12 2011 at 04:05 AM.

April 12 2011, 03:55 AM	#1215
RAMA Vice Admiral Location: NJ, USA	Re: Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release) Missing the boat by not using Brainiac __________________ “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”—Stephen R. Covey