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Old 01-30-11 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Patman
No, simply putting on muscle with lean/cut definition on a 6'1" frame isn't my ideal Superman casting. I discounted Matt Bomer for the same reason, though he's a ridiculous'y handsome man with the right look, hair, piecing blue eyes, all above the collar bone, but his body frame was too slight even with an extra 25-35 pounds of muscle on it. But I'm confident they'll shoot Cavill at his good angles, and cast with shorter people to give the illusion of being taller than he truly is.
I kind of giggled at that...but..on topic here:

....isn't Supes w/ a 6'3" frame? 2 inches shorter.....not..that much short. I'm sure they'll transform that body to whatever needs to be done to be superman. He'll be fine most likely.
Old 01-30-11 | 01:47 PM
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No, simply putting on muscle with lean/cut definition on a 6'1" frame isn't my ideal Superman casting.
Christopher Reeve was a picture perfect Superman, but he was skinny and lanky as a toothpick when he was first cast. He had to work with David Prowse in a matter of weeks to get into a Superman-styled physique. I think Cavill will be just fine.
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Anyhoo, nothing we say is going to change things, so let's move on to the casting of Lois Lane, what say you?

I'm partial to Rachel McAdams, but if they want to go cheaper, there are some other decent candidates.
McAdams is entirely too slight. I'd like to see Michelle Rodriguez in the role.
Old 01-30-11 | 01:48 PM
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Interesting choice. I've never heard of Cavill, but I'm kind of glad they went with an unknown actor like Routh 5 years ago.

It should be interesting to hear the names tossed out for Lois Lane. I thought Rachel McAdams would have been a better choice than Kate Bosworth in the last film.
Old 01-30-11 | 01:52 PM
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Superman is around 6'4" in DC lore, and it's the difference between being a point guard and a shooting guard/small forward in the NBA.
Old 01-30-11 | 01:53 PM
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If they want to ruin Superman, cast Rachel McAdams as Lois Lane.
Old 01-30-11 | 01:55 PM
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Christopher Reeve was a picture perfect Superman, but he was skinny and lanky as a toothpick when he was first cast. He had to work with David Prowse in a matter of weeks to get into a Superman-styled physique. I think Cavill will be just fine.

Reeve packed on about 40 pounds for the role, but his height is what sold the look of Superman. We'd be complaining if they had casted Tom Cruise for the role because he's a midget, but from the neck up, might have the looks to pass for the role (or not). Truth be told, I thought Reeve was a still a little lean for his body frame, another 10-15 pounds would have looked "right".
Old 01-30-11 | 01:56 PM
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I wouldn't mind seeing Minka Kelly in the role of Lois Lane.
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I wouldn't mind seeing Minka Kelly in the role of Lois Lane.
She was just cast in the ABC Charlie's Angels reboot, so I don't think she will be available. But, I do think she could pull off Lois.
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How about Jill Flint (Jill from "Royal Pains" on USA)?

How about Olivia Wilde (her stock has been rising of late)?
Old 01-30-11 | 02:02 PM
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McAdams is entirely too slight. I'd like to see Michelle Rodriguez in the role.
do that and you can guarantee i'll never see it. the choice is interesting. never heard of the guy but i can see him having the right look.
Old 01-30-11 | 02:03 PM
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Or even Katie Cassidy? I think she could pull it off after darkening her hair.
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I still dont think Hemsworth put on enough muscle for Thor and this guy will just look like another skinny guy... The problem with Hollywood trainers is they know how to lean people out, but they dont know how to bulk someone up the proper way. Its going to take this guy something of the illegal variety to look like the man of steel. I do like the idea of Olivia Wilde as Lois just for the hot factor.
Old 01-30-11 | 02:15 PM
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Rachel McAdams... everyone remember how incredibly well she held her own in Sherlock Holmes?

Anyone?
Old 01-30-11 | 02:19 PM
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Rashida Jones, man. We've said it here a thousand times. She's got the attitude and wit for LL....

Old 01-30-11 | 02:28 PM
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Can't see them casting a 35 year old Rashida Jones for the part of Lois Lane.
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I lourve Rashida Jones.
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Can't see them casting a 35 year old Rashida Jones for the part of Lois Lane.
Is it cuz of her age I'm assuming? She looks younger than 35....

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I lourve Rashida Jones.
Honestly...I don't know what else besides I love you, Man I may have seen her but I know that when I saw that film...I thought..hrm...she could be a LL.
Old 01-30-11 | 03:00 PM
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lol@shia Labouf as Superman.

Since Routh won't be Superman...let's take Henry Cavill
Looks like my suggestion came true.
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Also, it'd depend on Rashida's shooting schedule on "Parks and Recreation" since TV shows shoot in the summer to get ahead for the fall season, and Superman will be filming in the summer as well. But at 35, with sequel-itis in the air, can't see them picking her now when she'll be over 40 by the 3rd film if the relaunch does well.
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Originally Posted by Patman
Also, it'd depend on Rashida's shooting schedule on "Parks and Recreation" since TV shows shoot in the summer to get ahead for the fall season, and Superman will be filming in the summer as well. But at 35, with sequel-itis in the air, can't see them picking her now when she'll be over 40 by the 3rd film if the relaunch does well.
Plus, if they film overseas like Superman Returns, then there is no way they can cast a TV actor as Lois. I recall Hugh Laurie was originally cast as Perry White in Returns, but backed out because the shooting schedule in Australia conflicted with House's schedule.
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Originally Posted by Sonic
Looks like my suggestion came true.
Who will play Lois Lane?
Old 01-30-11 | 03:28 PM
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Who will play Lois Lane?
answer this, Sonic. Answer it so we can all stop fighting each other like whores in a saloon after the richest man!
Old 01-30-11 | 03:44 PM
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I may be obtuse but all these Minka Kellys and Olivia Wildes are all the same to me.

Are there any young pretty faces that can actually act?
Old 01-30-11 | 03:58 PM
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How about 27 year old Mila Kunis as Lois?


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