Lex w/ boo-boos:
DC Cinematic Universe ( The James Gunn era)
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So he did not shave his head. Skin cap visible.Lex w/ boo-boos:
Amazing -- a Lex Luthor without a beard. So they do still exist.
Interesting take. He's a better Clark than Superman. I've never bought his take on Superman--then again, in a recent history era where Cavill--the greatest of all Superman performers--is a mirror, Hoechlin was not going to shine in that role
He definitely did shave his head though...maybe they figured that fixing the occasional bald-cap problem in post was easier than hiding his regrowth every day with a razor-sharp shave and make-up. It takes work to make a shaved head look like a head with no hair whatsoever.
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I liked the Arrowverse Superman that Hoechlin played in Supergirl a good deal, but I didn't like the alternate reality Superman he played as basically just a supporting character to Superman's bratty kids as much.
If I were to rank the live action Supermen (not counting the new guy, because the movieisn't out yet, and just basing on performance and not the quality of the shows/movies they were in):
1. Christopher Reeve
2. Brandon Routh (Arrowverse)
3. Tyler Hoechlin (Arrowverse)
4. Brandon Routh (Superman Returns)
5. Tom Welling (almost doesn't count as Superman, but gets me to an even 10)
6. Henry Cavil (he is really saved as a character by Whedon's JL, which proved to me that Cavil could have been a good Superman with better material)
7. Tyler Hoechlin (Superman & Lois)
8. Kirk Alyn
9. George Reeves
10. Dean Cain
I remember reading about the thick pancake makeup they had to apply to Persis Khambatta's scalp to keep her stubble from showing as Ilia in Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
He looks almost George Reeves-esque in that last photo. This, to be clear, is a very good thing.
From the angle in the first two photos, the S almost kinda works. I do get a George Reeves vibe.
Except for the coloring of the symbol, I get a 'Kingdom Come' vibe from that logo.
Gunn said that was the source.Except for the coloring of the symbol, I get a 'Kingdom Come' vibe from that logo.
Well, yeah.
Yeah, I've seen a few of the big name cosplayers stuff pop up on IG, and some of their costumes are at least at the same level as what we're seeing in the movies and shows.
That's kind of a depressing thought, but then there are also times where Homelander feels like the most believable version of Superman.
I agree. I would not be surprised that this is an early version of the costume with the movie ending with Superman wearing a more traditional S.
If they do go that way, it could be a cool opportunity to do both a house crest and then later an actual S for Superman. I don't recall if any Superman stories have ever done that before. Someone please tell me.
I think it's just as unbelievable to assume everyone would be corrupted by power as it is to believe no one would be. There's been at least one scientific study showing that power doesn't corrupt; it only amplifies people's pre-existing tendencies. People inclined to corruption become more corrupt when given power, but people with strong ethics and empathy use their power to help others.
It's entirely believable to me that Superman would be more motivated to use his powers for the good of others than for his own gain. He's the last survivor of a destroyed civilization, an orphan who only survived because two caring people chose to accept him and help him despite his alien nature. He understands what it feels like to experience loss, to be an outsider, yet he was shown the compassion he needed to thrive and be happy despite it all. So it's natural that he'd empathize with victims and want to protect people from loss and despair.
Also, there's the "World of Cardboard" angle -- he's so powerful that he'd be accidentally killing people left and right if he didn't make a conscious effort every single moment to control himself. He literally couldn't function in everyday life without thinking constantly about other people's safety and well-being, letting the needs of others drive every decision he makes at every moment. So he can't not be empathetic. It's got to be as reflexive for him as breathing.
Christopher Reeve’s son Will is to cameo in Superman as a tv reporter- which he of course is in real life. Love this.
variety.com
Christopher Reeve’s Son Will Reeve to Appear in James Gunn’s ‘Superman’
Christopher Reeve's son, journalist Will Reeve, is set to make a cameo in James Gunn's upcoming 'Superman.'
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