Joe Manganiello wanted as Superman
True-blood.net, who first discovered this news, also claim that Smallville's Tom Welling and Superman Returns' Brandon Routh are still being considered to reprise the part. With both actors having previously played the Man of Steel, their casting would go against everything director Snyder has said up to this point about the movie's storyline being a reboot of the franchise.
After news that Joe Manganiello is in the top running for Superman leaked on-line, Manganiello took to his personal Twitter account to clarify the matter, but his use of quotations could mean any number of things: 1) He already has the role. 2) He is hoping to get the word out that he wants the role by making a bid for it with stories like these. Here is what he said:
"Just to be clear... as of today, I am not "negotiating" to play Superman ...but keep your fingers crossed and thanks for the wishful thinking!"
A casting announcement is expected soon. We will keep you updated as news on Superman breaks.
Man of Steel comes to theaters June 14th, 2013 and stars Henry Cavill, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, Michael Shannon, Russell Crowe, Julia Ormond. The film is directed by Zack Snyder.
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Josh
@The_Narrator: But my point is that it doesn't have to be a reboot, going back to Superman's early days. They can just make a standalone film that doesn't contradict or reference the previous films. I know it's a bad example, but what Schumacher's Batman films did is what I'd like to see here, only in the sense that they picked up in media res of Batman without having to introduce us to the character, and just told a story from there.
2 years agoby @shuabertFlag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
@Jimthar, I've been waiting to see that movie since the poster in I Am Legend
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K-Man
Do NOT know enough about this guy
2 years agoby @k-manFlag
K-Man
I still like the idea of Brandon Routh returning, even if it is reboot, because he is the perfect mix of both Clark and Superman, in my opinion. The guy was perfect and never really got a chance to shine in the role because the "action packed" sequel that Singer originally wanted to make never happened. It's hard to find that balance of both roles in the same actor and I feel they successfully accomplished that with Routh, so why risk it?
Then again, I never watch true blood, so I do know enough about this guy to make a call whether he is good or not.
2 years agoby @k-manFlag
Kerry Faison
This is terrible news. First Zach Snyder and his slow-mo style movies...now they wanna play the emo card like everyone else these days by using another one of these vampire related douchebags. If it isn't Welling or Routh, I won't be watching it.
2 years agoby @kerry-faisonFlag
Highway1054
In my part no matter who will be the Clark Kent but the bottom line is how he could act for the best.
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cable9245
Hell NO!!! Keep Routh or even try Welling but he looks no where near the look of Clark/Superman. Give the other guys first!!!
2 years agoby @cable9245Flag
Jimthar
oh, and is anyone but me anxious to see a batman/superman crossover movie with nolan directing? wanna talk about EPIC?
2 years agoby @jimtharFlag
Jimthar
@emytt. i think it'll be good. with chris nolan attatched, it'll be awesome. and with j nolan and goyer writing, it will at least have a good story. i'm optimistic about this one.
2 years agoby @jimtharFlag
Jimthar
i agree that routh should be given another shot at the part. it's not his fault that SR sucked and had more holes than swiss cheese. i think he'd do a great job as supes in a better written movie. besides the guy looks exactly like superman. where's the downside?
2 years agoby @jimtharFlag
adhir
i really liked returns but i thought they could have made lex more darker than comical... i also think brandon routh should keep his role.. but i am really keen to what nolan does !
2 years agoby @adhirFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
@Josh, it makes sense to reboot. Returns was a continuation from the original series, and despite its achievements and pro's, at the end of the day it still could have been a lot better. With Nolan helming, Snyder directing and John Nolan writing with Goyer, this gives the series a slight edge for being successful. I'm not going to say its gonna definitely be good, but it does have a huge leg up.
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Josh
I love Returns, and wish they were just making a sequel. Enough of this "soft reboot" crap.
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The Narrator: The Better Man
@Cyn, no worries. I too liked Returns and thought the airplane scene was epic.
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CBF
Finally.
2 years agoby @comicbookfanFlag
Jay.A.Ottley
and that daily planet ball scene, despite its been outplayed it was quite awesome
2 years agoby @jayaottleyFlag
Jay.A.Ottley
@ejk i third that statement
2 years agoby @jayaottleyFlag
Jay.A.Ottley
Well I like Synder, i'm liking his take on it of what i've read so far, but my problem is Synder's Slo-Mo technique.
2 years agoby @jayaottleyFlag
Cyn
@ejk1 - I second that on the Kryptonite thingy
@Dave - YES. Favourite scene - so ...Supermannish
2 years agoby @cyn-de-harvenFlag
Daveactor7
@ejk1 fave scene-the plane scene where is epically shows his return
2 years agoby @daveactor7Flag
ejk1
I liked many parts of Superman Returns, Cyn, I just thought the kryptonite continent was a little much. As for this movie, Emmytt, it's far too early to tell how it will go.
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Cyn
@The Narrator - OH! Lol. Well, posts have been quite difficult to follow tonight so forgive my ignorance lol.
2 years agoby @cyn-de-harvenFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
@Cyn, no, I'm referring to Joe, seeing as how this article is about him. Lol.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
Daveactor7
@Cyn i enjoyed it too
2 years agoby @daveactor7Flag
Cyn
@Emmytt - oooh, hard call to make my friend. I enjoyed the last Superman, but I appear to be the only human being on the planet who did. I do find Snyder's movies very watchable, if that's enough lol.
2 years agoby @cyn-de-harvenFlag
Emmytt
who thinks this movie might be bad and who thinks it will be good?
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Daveactor7
@Cyn EPIC PWNAGE
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Daveactor7
@Cyn LMAOOOO
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Jay.A.Ottley
LMAO @Cyn HIGH FIVE
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JohnConnor2032
lol @Cyn
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