Superman (casting, rumors, pix till release)

[the G-man]

BTW: In my mind, as long as they're rebooting the DCU now, they ought to make the comic book Perry black.

Frankly if they're trying to reboot and modernize the Superman character, they should probably ditch the Daily Planet altogether.

Have him be a freelance AP reporter or something, working on important stories in war-torn countries. Or make him an Anderson Cooper type for a CNN-style show.

Even if the Planet is supposed to be the equivalent of a powerhouse like the New York Times, it still feels awfully quaint and outdated to see Superman working at a newspaper in 2011.

I see your point but the Planet could be a web content provider, not unlike what the Times (or Wall St Journal) is evolving into.

And as an aside, if anything, I think the issue is more pressing with Spiderman. At this point, anyone with a camera phone should be selling Spidey pics to Jameson.

 

[AviTrek]

Well, considering that he is up against the likes of Thor and Cap - or even the armor and CG suit-enhanced physiques of Iron Man and GL - he will need to be bigger than Reeve. Reeve's Superman is pretty slight by modern standards; fortunately the actor had a good frame to begin with.

I think the bigger Reeve from Superman II still looks pretty impressive by today's standards, if you were to just put him in a newer suit (not so much the leaner Reeve from the first movie).

But yeah, I'm sure Cavil will still have to get a bit bigger. I just never really cared for that super steroidal look on Supes.

You do realize Superman 1 and 2 were mostly filmed at the same time? Reeve should look the same in both films because they went back and forth between the films when filming.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Even if the Planet is supposed to be the equivalent of a powerhouse like the New York Times, it still feels awfully quaint and outdated to see Superman working at a newspaper in 2011.

It does, doesn't it?

 

[davejames]

You do realize Superman 1 and 2 were mostly filmed at the same time? Reeve should look the same in both films because they went back and forth between the films when filming.

Ok then, the Reeve from the Lester-shot portions of Superman II, where he is clearly a lot bigger.

I figured most people here would know what I was talking about.

 

[Agenda]

Even if the Planet is supposed to be the equivalent of a powerhouse like the New York Times, it still feels awfully quaint and outdated to see Superman working at a newspaper in 2011.

Not if it looks like this in the movie. And it's not like newspapers are extinct or anything.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Even if the Planet is supposed to be the equivalent of a powerhouse like the New York Times, it still feels awfully quaint and outdated to see Superman working at a newspaper in 2011.

Not if it looks like this in the movie. And it's not like newspapers are extinct or anything.

Not quite yet, no. Few are making any money.

 

[Broccoli]

I've been thinking about Fishburne as Perry today, and now I'm not sure if he's a good match for the role. Don't get me wrong, Fishburne is a fine actor. It is just that whenever I envision Perry, it seems like he always gives out some sort of crazy energy. I don't know how to better explain it. Look at Lane Smith's and Jackie Cooper's (and to some extent, Michael McKean's) take on the role. Different interpretations, but there was something about them that made the character come alive.

Fishburne, at least in the roles I have seen him in, always seems to be low-key and subdued in his performances. I don't think that would fit Perry White. In Superman Returns, Frank Langella acted the role fairly subdued, and the performance felt off to me.

That being said, Fishburne is a great catch for this movie and I want to be proven wrong with his performance.

One thing is for sure: even if this movie manages to be a complete mess, the production team has assembled a surprisingly amazing cast.

 

[Obiwanshinobi]

Well I think he would say otherwise...

[YT]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjkCvgOKwp4&feature=related[/YT]

 

[Admiral_Young]

How is Lawrence Fishbourne "shock value" casting? Most of this film has been that. Russell Crowe as Jor-El? Julia Ormond as Lara? I seriously doubt that Snyder cast Fishbourne to "shock". Directors cast actors they think are best for the part written. To assume this was some kind of stunt is silly in my opinion.

 

[Saga]

Well I think he would say otherwise...

 

[Nowhere Man]

Gee guys, it's not like Hollywood has EVER made changes to a supporting character before...

There is nothing about the character of Perry White that indicates that he HAS to be caucasian. Nothing.

Yeah there is, he's white in the comics. Why do they have to go the affirmative action way? If he was black in the comics, then he should be black on screen. It's simple, stick to what the character is in the comic. So far this is the only casting descision I disagree with. I think he's a great actor and will play the part well, but I can't stand when they pick a black actor or a female actor just because some group complained or because they think they have too because they don't want to offend anyone. They feel they have to be PC., it's rediculous.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Who complained and who might be offended?

 

[Admiral_Young]

Bleeding Cool comments about the casting in an interesting article.

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/08/03/fear-of-a-black-perry-white/

 

[Misfit Toy]

Gee guys, it's not like Hollywood has EVER made changes to a supporting character before...

There is nothing about the character of Perry White that indicates that he HAS to be caucasian. Nothing.

Yeah there is, he's white in the comics. Why do they have to go the affirmative action way? If he was black in the comics, then he should be black on screen. It's simple, stick to what the character is in the comic. So far this is the only casting descision I disagree with. I think he's a great actor and will play the part well, but I can't stand when they pick a black actor or a female actor just because some group complained or because they think they have too because they don't want to offend anyone. They feel they have to be PC., it's rediculous.

Perry White was introduced on the RADIO. What color was he? What is rIdiculous is the assumption that "they pick a black actor or a female actor just because some group complained". That completely undercuts your argument that he is a great actor.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Yeah there is, he's white in the comics. Why do they have to go the affirmative action way?

Because they're not bigots and want Fishburne for the part.

It is that simple.

 

[AvBaur]

Let's change the topic and start bitching about something else!

http://www.comingsoon.net/nextraimages/manofsteelsupermanbig.jpg

I like that they went with the classic design for the most part, but why does it need scales? (on the S shield, no less)

 

[Obiwanshinobi]

Going the Spider-Man approach I take it. Henry looks a bit like James Remar in that picture too.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Hot damn! Looks good.

That said...are they deliberating hiding their decision about the red undies in that shot?

Cavill looks muscular enough to pull it off. Oddly, his haircut looks more modern and less ridiculous in that shot than in the Comic-Con photos. Good.

The colors are desaturated in that shot, of course - the outfit is not bright, but look at how subdued Cavill's skin tones are as well. Is that the look Snyder is going with throughout the movie do you suppose?

 

[Jetfire]

Looks pretty good.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Typical AICN Talkback reaction to the picture:

The hair's too big, the cape look bunched and uncomfortable, and the sleeves are bunched around the wrists

I swear those dorks should be surgically and humanely rendered incapable of breeding, for the good of humanity. Of course, their likely hygiene and personality issues may make that moot.