Henry Cavill cast as Superman!

[batfan08]

http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Henry-Cavill-Cast-As-Zack-Snyder-s-Superman-22893.html

http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/rorschachsrants/news/?a=29030

[The Hylden]

As the title says, here's the new Superman for Zack Snyder's reboot:

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/114/1146814/cavill-dunhill1_1296410201.jpg

British actor Henry Cavill has been cast in the title role in Warner Bros.' Superman reboot to be directed by Zack Snyder and produced by Christopher Nolan.

Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures officially announced Sunday that the 27-year-old actor -- perhaps best known for his role on The Tudors and who will next be seen as "Theseus" in Immortals -- has won the role after a long search.

Snyder said in a statement, "In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield."

This isn't Cavill's first Superman rodeo, having been a leading contender for the part back when Brett Ratner and McG were attached to direct Superman Returns (which, as you know, Bryan Singer ended up making with Brandon Routh).

Cavill was also the runner-up to Daniel Craig for the role of James Bond in Casino Royale, but was ultimately deemed too young for the role. He is also said to have auditioned for the title role in Batman Begins.


http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/114/1146814/cavill-immortals1_1296410138.jpg

Henry Cavill in the upcoming Immortals

From the IGN article here:

http://movies.ign.com/articles/114/1146814p1.html



He obviously needs to put on the muscle mass from now until he dons the tights and cape, but maybe he'll work. I really haven't seen him in anything to comment either way...

Edit: looks like this is a duplicate thread. Please close it, or merge it. My Apologies.

[batfan08]

I already posted a thread:
http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=116345

,but glad someone else saw this news ;)

[Drazar]

Well he might not be A-list actor but he definatly looks like Superman and Clark Kent, so here's hoping for the best.

[batfan08]

Looking around the interwebs,he seems to be a fan favorite.

[Old_BenKenobi]

I haven't seen any of his work that I know of but hes got the "young Supes" look.

[The Hylden]

Yeah, that pic from the Immortals movie there really does feel like the features of Superman, from older comics (meaning, awesome ones, heh).

[Umah Bloodomen]

Cavill was really good as Charles Brandon in The Tudors. I think he'll make a fine Superman/Clark Kent.

I didn't think Routh did a bad job in the last one either.

[Matches Malone]

He's too young & too small. Sure it'll be good though.

[Old_BenKenobi]

He's too young & too small. Sure it'll be good though.

Christopher Reeve was 24 when they started filming Superman. Cavill will most likely be 28 when Man of Steel starts shooting, or at youngest be a few months from 27.

As for size, while we all want Batman and Superman to be 6'4" like our heroes Clint Eastwood and John Wayne, thats not always a possibility.

[The Hylden]

He's 6'1", and he needs to bulk up, yes. However, if they pick actors otherwise that are shorter than him, it automatically makes him look taller, or some slight CGI, or even camera angles will add to the illusion that he's taller. I think if he's able to put on the right muscle mass, the rest will be easy to make happen. Film is all about illusion. Since Humphrey Bogart (5'8") in Casablanca stood on the apple boxes to be taller than Paul Henreid (6'3"!), or in other movies with Lauren Bacall (5'81/2"), along with other camera angles and false floors, etc, Hollywood is well-versed at making people look taller, or shorter for that matter (Lord of the Rings) than they really are.

[Old_BenKenobi]

Theres also false perspective, which would have him stand closer to the camera relative to everyone else in the scene to create the illusion of him being bigger.

[Zur-en-ah]

Shame, I was hoping Brandon Routh would get the gig again ... he was the only good thing in Superman Return IMO

[Matches Malone]

Nothing new, but a brief interview with Nolan on Superman.
http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/125250-christopher-nolan-video-from-sbiff

[mwkcope]

I didn't think Routh did a bad job in the last one either.[/size]

Amen.:)

[The Hylden]

It's hard to tell with Routh, because they didn't give him any good lines, or hardly any lines at all, nor anything to really do expressive-wise. He was pretty wooden, but that was due to nothing happening...

He was also forced to be too thin by Singer, though they had computer models with his body type of what he would look like were he to bulk up under what he could have done. Singer opted for a thin Superman, because Superman doesn't need the bulk, according to him, to be super...

And the costume he had to wear was horrid, but that wasn't his fault either. He wasn't good as Superman, but it's very hard to say that was his fault. It was the director, primarily, using bad designs and a crappy story.

However, the story was so bad and the results so poor in people's minds, there was no way they were going to go with Routh in another try.

[angleslam99]

I am pleased with the choice, but I really want to know how is going to be Lois and who the villains are

[GOGO]

Like I have said in some previous posts, Superman should be really buff, I did mention Schwarzenegger at his prime buff, but I understand that's not exactly realistic. But it should be somewhat near the edge of ridiculousness. Of course I would prefer the 6'4" but that can be achieved with film tricks. I don't know about you guys but I always imagined Superman like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Superman.jpg

However I will not judge until I see the movie.

[angleslam99]

Like I have said in some previous posts, Superman should be really buff, I did mention Schwarzenegger at his prime buff, but I understand that's not exactly realistic. But it should be somewhat near the edge of ridiculousness. Of course I would prefer the 6'4" but that can be achieved with film tricks. I don't know about you guys but I always imagined Superman like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Superman.jpg

However I will not judge until I see the movie.

That's hard to pull off in live action because he'd have to double as a scrawny, bumbling nerd.

[GOGO]

That's hard to pull off in live action because he'd have to double as a scrawny, bumbling nerd.

I don't know, with some clever wardrobe choices, I'm sure they could give the appearance of someone who isn't a full on tank.

[Old_BenKenobi]

Like I have said in some previous posts, Superman should be really buff, I did mention Schwarzenegger at his prime buff, but I understand that's not exactly realistic. But it should be somewhat near the edge of ridiculousness. Of course I would prefer the 6'4" but that can be achieved with film tricks. I don't know about you guys but I always imagined Superman like this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Superman.jpg

However I will not judge until I see the movie.

The problem with that picture is its not drawn to regular human proportions but to "heroic" proportions. It uses trickery to look more impressive.

Gary Frank's work is closer to how I think Superman should (and can) look in live action:

http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/7/72249/1404494-superman_gary_frank_2_super.jpg

While Jim Lee's Superman is drawn 8 heads tall, Frank's is drawn seven and a half heads tall, which is closer to the proportions for a very athletic man (the average height is 7-7.5 heads tall). Of course, even Jim Lee's characters are shorter than the traditional Marvel characters, who were drawn to be 8 and three-quarters heads tall (!!!).

[Drazar]

Nolan on Superman (http://www.hitfix.com/video/watch/16737337001/772568783001)

He's excited for Zack Snyder, and there was another article where it was said Nolan got to know Henry Cavill when he auditioned for Batman Begins (as Batman), so he probably left a very good impression on him.

@Old Ben: Definatly agreed on the Gary Frank Supes, and we already know Goyer is inspired by Geoff Johns' Supes on the film, so why not just get more inspiration thru the art aswell? Sure Gary Frank got abit creepy when child-Kent got to look like a lil'Christopher Reeve. :hmm:

[The Hylden]

Interviewer: "All this big stuff, do you ever just want to sit down and do a little romantic comedy with Jennifer Aniston?"

Nolan (look of disgust under the smile): "Not really..."

haha

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

I've always felt that this guy was a good superman, even tho he is old, he fits the suit well

http://heyyouwhysoserious.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/grayson5.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/unfocused/untitled-1.jpg

[mwkcope]

Interviewer: "All this big stuff, do you ever just want to sit down and do a little romantic comedy with Jennifer Aniston?"

Nolan (look of disgust under the smile): "Not really..."

haha

This makes it 90% more likely that he's the next Alfred Hitchcock.:)

Anywho,I haven't seen him in anything,but I can't really say he looks the part. Anyone agree?

[Matches Malone]

I've always felt that this guy was a good superman, even tho he is old, he fits the suit well

http://heyyouwhysoserious.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/grayson5.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y112/unfocused/untitled-1.jpg

YES!! I was gonna post pictures of him but I couldn't find any good ones. He is by far the best live action superman IMO.

[angleslam99]

This makes it 90% more likely that he's the next Alfred Hitchcock.:)

Anywho,I haven't seen him in anything,but I can't really say he looks the part. Anyone agree?

All he has to do is shave and wear a cheap suit and glasses. Wam, bam Superman.

[The Hylden]

...And bulk up. He has the classic hero look, though, just needs the size.

As far as the pics of that dude in the fan-made trailers: yes, he looks like a middle-aged Superman, very much like him and I bet when he was younger, he would have been perfect for a Superman at the age Reeve was playing him. However, he is a little older now, and I think he'd work fantastically, look-wise, for a "Kingdom Come" type story of Superman, or maybe "Kal-L" from the alternate Earth 2 in the Crisis on Infinite Earths saga from back in the 80's. Now, the acting side of it is another matter. I don't think the fan films have shown enough to know.

[angleslam99]

Rumors going around that Mila Kunis is on the short-list for Lois Lane. I'd love that. She's got the spunky attitude for the job.

[Rareless09]

It's hard to tell with Routh, because they didn't give him any good lines, or hardly any lines at all, nor anything to really do expressive-wise. He was pretty wooden, but that was due to nothing happening...

He was also forced to be too thin by Singer, though they had computer models with his body type of what he would look like were he to bulk up under what he could have done. Singer opted for a thin Superman, because Superman doesn't need the bulk, according to him, to be super...

And the costume he had to wear was horrid, but that wasn't his fault either. He wasn't good as Superman, but it's very hard to say that was his fault. It was the director, primarily, using bad designs and a crappy story.

However, the story was so bad and the results so poor in people's minds, there was no way they were going to go with Routh in another try.

I totally agree. It almost seems unfair to Routh since the script wasn't his fault. That film seems to have hurt his career, he's now doing TV movies?!

[Old_BenKenobi]

Zack Snyder's favourite Supermen are Jim Lee's and Curt Swan's. (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/48369)

[JackWinz]

Zack Snyder's favourite Supermen are Jim Lee's and Curt Swan's. (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/48369)

Proabably good news.. :D

http://superman.nu/a/images/bronze.jpghttp://www.reviewstl.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/superman-jim-lee.gif

[Old_BenKenobi]

Yeah, Swan's is the definitive Superman.

[Drazar]

Morrison: Don’t make Superman a ‘limp and wimpy punch bag’ (http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/02/22/grant-morrison-to-hollywood-dont-make-superman-a-limp-and-wimpy-punch-bag/)

“I can’t wait to see what they do. There are so many ways to tell Superman stories that might resonate with a modern audience, and I’m looking forward to see how Zack Snyder approaches it. Things I’d personally like to see are a non-camp Luthor, some other villains like Metallo or Brainiac and a more vigorous, go-getting Superman. The noble attempts to portray him as a Christ-like, American redeemer figure in ‘Superman Returns’ had the unfortunate effect of making him a limp and wimpy punch bag. Superman is a highly principled hero, but he’s no pacifist; he’s a brawler who doesn’t give in until he’s dead or the bad guy’s down, and I’d like to see a bit more of that grit. “

Definatly agreed. Hope Snyder and Cavill can deliver this!

[Old_BenKenobi]

I saw that as well. Snyder better deliver.

[batfan08]

I read that too. Honestly,though. If Nolan can get a series grounded in reality, I hope someday, that we can see a huge, effects riddled All-Star Superman film. It would be a longshot for WB, but I think that it's the kind of story that would resonate with audiences long after leaving the theater.

[Batman The Trailer Hunter]

I wanna see brainiac

[Drazar]

Michael Shannon is Zod. (http://movies.ign.com/articles/116/1160912p1.html)

I like the theory how Zod would lead the criminals from Phantom Zone into a world invasion (aka big battle in Metropolis) and so forth.

[Old_BenKenobi]

I like how Snyder doesn't cast superstars in his movie.

[JackWinz]

I like how Snyder doesn't cast superstars in his movie.

I like how he casts Emily Browning in his movies.. :I

Ah Emily, you will one day be mine.

[Zur-en-ah]

Michael Shannon is Zod. (http://movies.ign.com/articles/116/1160912p1.html)

I like the theory how Zod would lead the criminals from Phantom Zone into a world invasion (aka big battle in Metropolis) and so forth.

Michael Shannon was easily the best thing in Boardwalk Empire IMO and should make for an excellent Zod ... this news now has me mildly excited about this movie

[Drazar]

Some nerdtastic news! Faona is one of the villains! Krypton detailed! (http://www.latinoreview.com/news/exclusive-man-of-steel-will-reveal-a-new-krypton-more-13234)

[The Hylden]

Reading the comments after the article is a bit nauseating. The complaints are stupid I am seeing for this film. They're tired of seeing Zod and Ursa. They want new villains. WB is only reusing the same villains for marketing. Krypton looks too much like Star Wars (I guess they didn't read that those pics ARE from Star Wars: AotC, just to give a reference for what Krypton MIGHT look like...). First off, it's not WB forcing Zod and Ursa (who isn't Ursa, but Faona -- who Ursa was based off of), it's Nolan and Goyer coming up with a supposed unique take on things. And everyone's heard of Zod and Lex which is why they're always used in the movies is bogus. Zod was created, basically, for the Reeve films. They had commenters saying Humanoid/Kryptonian villains are boring. How so? Superman should fight only things that look the least human as possible? That doesn't make any sense. It makes more sense to see him fight against something that is as human-like as him, flawed like we are, yet as powerful as him, to show he's not just some devoid-of-humanity God. The sequels have plenty of time for Brainiac and Darkseid.

Anyway, very good stuff, I think. I hope it comes together well.

[Old_BenKenobi]

I think the complaints come from the fact that in the last 33 years the only real villains we've seen in the movies are Luthor and Zod, but I agree that its important to establish a mirror to Superman early on.