Last month, we reported that Oscar nominee Michael Shannon was in the running to play General Zod (you know, the “KNEEL BEFORE ZOD” guy) in Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot, The Man of Steel. And now, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Shannon has been confirmed as Superman’s best non-Lex Luthor cinematic nemesis.
Alright, everyone, prepare to let loose with a collective “ewwwwwwww”: apparently, Lindsay Lohan is gunning for a role in the upcoming Zack Snyder/ Christopher Nolan reboot of Superman, The Man of Steel. And, even more distressing, she’s actually got an audition. Ok, everybody ready? Here goes:
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Superman and comic book fans, get this: Amy Adams has been cast in the coveted role of Lois Lane in Zack Snyder’s updated of the Superman franchise, The Man of Steel.
With Sucker Punch due out tomorrow, it’s no surprise that casting rumors and plot details are making heavy rounds for Zack Snyder‘s Superman: Man of Steel. As the film comes together two of the biggest questions are: what famous villain will be taking on Superman, and who will play him? Earlier today we heard word that Edgar Ramirez was in the running, and now it looks like Michael Shannon is as well. At least, so says Deadline Hollywood.
Ok, so the internet has been awash in Superman news lately, and today just continuous the trend. The new rumor? That Edgar Ramirez (nominated for a Golden Globe for Carlos) is being considered for the The Man of Steel’s villain, according to /Film.
Well, the Superman news just keeps on coming—just yesterday, director Zach Snyder was revealing that his version of Superman, The Man of Steel, won’t adhere to Richard Donner’s original cinematic mythos of the character, and now The Hollywood Reporter has it that Kevin Costner has “closed a deal to join the cast of Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures’ new Superman movie.”
Ok, comic geeks, get ready—those of you who found Bryan Singer’s take on the Superman franchise, Superman Returns, a little too tepid or slavishly bound to Richard Donner’s excellent original film, rejoice—as director of the upcoming Supes reboot, Zack Snyder, says he won’t be bound to the original films’ mythology at all.
Warner Bros continues to make move forward with their upcoming reboot Superman: Man of Steel. After casting the title role, they along with director Zack Snyder have turned to his “earth family.” The studio released an official announcement stating their next casting: Martha Kent. Clark’s maternal figure will be played by Academy Award nominated actress Diane Lane!
When Sony decided to reboot their Spider-Man franchise they chose a talented newcomer to headline, and surrounded him by veteran actors. It looks as if Warner Bros might be doing the same with Superman: The Man of Steel. According to a report from Deadline, Oscar winner Kevin Costner is up for a role in the 2012 comic tentpole.
