Thanks John for all this cool stuff - welcome!

i feel your pain. sounds like it's gonna suck donkey balls. superman requires a certain... dignity. and the smallville show takes care of the side of supes when he's a teenager, we need an adult version with somebody that will command a certain presence on that screen, kutcher definitely ain't it. oh & yeah mcg? doesn't bode well for the man of steel.

Well, I've been a superman fan my whole life. And like most people they look up to the hero not just a hero but an icon. You have to be careful on what you try and deal with an icon. No one would love to see a remade version of Superman with the technology we have today. By the way no one will ever portray Superman better than Christopher Reeve in my opinion. They should do like they did whenever they did the first movie Superman. Get an unknown actor that looks like the hero. And don't modify it too much, but do have a little better villans though. Thanks for letting me sudmit.



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No, no, no, no, no, no, NO to Kutcher. Good God, Almighty! Kutcher couldn't even be a decent Aquaman, who was the gayest super hero ever. I would sooner see Ben Affleck, who did a moderate job as Daredevil, as Superman and J Lo as Lois Lane than to see Kutcher butt F this movie. It would be spitting on Krypton and I would enlist the help of Jay and Silent Bob to render the movie asunder. Why must God suffer the ignorant?

Speaking of Jay and Silent Bob, have you ever read the Superman script that Kevin Smith wrote a couple years ago entitled, Superman Lives? Now that is a script. Actually it is about 2/3 of the script that Smith did as an outline, but it is amazing nonetheless. I have been a big Superman fan for a while. I even enjoy Smallville and I liked Lois and Clark. Those are both reasonable castings for the man of steel, but I am going to be upset if Kutcher gets the job. I am not sure that he has it in him to play the part. I think they are trying to take a cue from Spiderman which did well with Tobey McGuire and Kirsten Dunst. Who do you think would play a better superman, because I haven't thought of him or her yet.

Maybe they can get "The Rock" as he did a good job in that one SNL skit a couple years ago. (just kidding)

Superman without Christopher Reeve will not be the same. And like they need to whore out this franchise further? Remember that sequel that Reeve did with Richard Pryor? Yeah, like that wasn't one of the worst movies ever. This new project is going to need a brilliant script, fresh acting and a whole lot of serendipity to escape its own shadows.

I racked my brain to come up with a viable candidate for my childhood+ hero. Someone who can act and also has the LOOK, you know. They are few and far between. Without Reeve I don't know if it could work. Denzel Washington is the only one that comes close. Hey what an idea!!! Maybe Halle Berre would do lois. Picture that!!

I hate the idea of kutcher for superman and i don't think him and barrymore would have any chemistry on screen. Personally, and i am sure some people would reject, but i would go see the movie every day it was out if Dean Cane was the man with the "S" on his chest he was perfect on abc's "Lois & Clark: the new adventures of superman." I really think he is the greatest superman ever he's got muscles to fill out the suit, but he is not too bulky, he's not too young or too old he looks great as superman and people still identify him as superman. Every time i watch Ripley's believe it or not i keep expecting him to rip off his shirt and fly off as superman. He's perfect for the part. Some hollywood hottie would ruin the part of superman. I just wish the makers of the new movie could read this or just the suggestion of DEAN CANE for Superman!!!

Though it could certainly be a total disaster, remember that everyone scoffed when Michael Keaton became Batman, and no one had heard of Reeve when he became Superman. Maybe Kutcher will grow in gravitas, Keanu Reeves did.

John's new post on AK's new bomb does not bode well for his box office draw, however.

Well, I just read a synopsis of the movie over at AintItCool.com and (if anybody from the Industry is reading this) DON'T MAKE THIS FILM!!! It is NOT a Superman script. It's an insult to the franchise. If anything it reads more like a Dragonball Z script ( a movie I wouldn't mind seeing made).

McG doesn't have near the experience. It seems WB is a bit sour at the popularity and success Marvel has suddenly found and is trying to get any DC title they can on to the big screen. But that script would absolutely kill them.

I'll accept new faces if the story is strong and the director is capable. Neither is the case, in my opinion.

Please, WB, don't do it like this!!!

i think if kutcher will be the man of steel i would cry but if dean cain the man from lois and clark the adventures of superman who played superman would be a better pick since he has experiance and plus he looks like a suitable chris reeves replacement.

If they make this film, I will not see it. I will boycott WB.

If anyone can play the man of steel it is Bruce Campbell. Come on, he's got the chin and the charm.

But who to direct? Anyone but McG--well, not ANYONE. No Joel Schumacher or other such a**holes...

I have to disagree with Rob about Dean Cane as Superman, ok he's got the muscle, but the face, if you are a really superman comic book fan, u know that Cane doesn't have the proper face for the role (Chris Reeve was fine). If WB want somebody young why don't use Tom Welling (Smallville) he has the right face for Superman, don't you think. About the muscles, please it is more easy to get than the face.

i think it would be brilliant to have dean cain as the man of steel, seeing someone else wear the suit would look odd and dean has the face and the muscules, also i think tomw welling would be too young but it would be an idea to have him as the young clark kent

I cannot see Ashton and Drew as Lois and Supes. A potential new Man of Steel would be Heath Ledger. Probably the best choice would be an un-known actor. And what about Angie Harmon, (The actress from Law and Order a few years back), for Lois? She has the look, and ability to pull this role off. ANYONE PLEASE other than Ashton and Drew!

How about Antonio Sabato Jr as the man of steel. He's got the dark look and the muscles. He's not a huge star who is associated with any partiular role, yet could have the acting ability to take on the role and make it his own in a mature, believable way.

What the fuck? Kutcher as SuperMan ?? Just because he's bangin Hollywoods hottest grandma, doen't mean he has balls of steel. And Drew as Lois? Are you kidding me??? Are you fucking kidding me??? I think Tom Green should play Lex and let him blow a load on Drews face. The can not kill SuperMan like this, not like this!! Can someone email me the directors address? I have alittle something for him.

i love superman hes the best and i think that tom welling would be great for that part since he already plays a great clark kent on the show smallville. i dont think ashton kutcher is serious enough to play superman, even nic cage is to skinny to play supermen plus the hair line is bad

The new Superman movie needs a good writer/director like Tim Burton or Kevin Smith. It will also need a good Superman to play the role. Since Christopher Reeves is handicap, I would suggest someone who brings the "S" shield justice. Who better then Dean Cain? I think he did a pretty good job in ABC's Lois and Clark. He has everything we need in a perfect modern day Superman. I mean if they can make Michael Keaton from Beatlejuice to a great Batman and get big bucks out of it, why not Dean Cain as Superman? As for the role of Superboy(if the movie is based on the death and return of superman), then my pick is the guy from Cruel Intentions 2 who played as Sabastian. I can't remember his real name, but in one part of that film he reminded me of Superboy. For the role of The Man of Steel...Shaq...he did a good job in "Steel". For the rest like The Cyborg and Eradicator...since they both look like Superman...Dean Cain shal triple his role as Superman. If Jet Li can fight himself in the movie "The One", why can't Dean Cain? Dean Cain for Superman!!!

Where has every1 been? i cant believe that Tom Welling - the star of smallville has not been mentioned for the role as clark kent!! F**k Dean Cain, he is crap.

Heath Ledger? He's despicable, in a Steven Segall-Joe Piscopo kind of way. Russell Crowe would be a less inappropriate aussie for the role.

Chris Noth would be a great choice.

I think Colin Farrell could play it with a sort of James Dean Kryptonic cool sort of vibe. Farrell has been in some duds but his performance in Tigerland is my basis.

Brad Pitt might be able to pull it off, though I'd also enjoy Christian Slater as a grittier, almost Nicholsonesque caped cruier (though I admit that wouldnt be very true to the superman thing).

Lois? Angie Harmon is an interesting choice. I don't know.

Especially with digital technology, I think it'd be cool to work Reeve in somehow.

in the pryor sequel, i enjoyed the newsweek cover of reeve looking haggard with the headline "goodness at the crossroads?"

Has anybody ever thought of Joe Millionare as the new Superman? I think in some way he looks like he could be the man of steel. He has that stone hard face and the height to be him. I am not sure as to his acting but he could be trained and made to fit the part.

I think the Joe Millionaire idea is a great one - Superman has to be a slightly carttonish figure without being ridiculous, and the guy acted his way through an entire TV season - way more experience than Chris Reeve had at the time. Very intriguing.

Evan Marriot (Joe Millionaire) as Superman? That is a pretty interesting suggestion, Charles. Evan would probably die for a part in a movie like that, and likely not be all that much worse than Ketcher.

It's going to be tough to find an actor who will take the role as the new Superman. Christopher Reeve was perfect as Superman, it's a classic movie! I will, however, like to watch a modern version of it. I think WB should go with an unknown actor for the role of Superman/Clark Kent...as for Lois Lane's part, It will be a JOKE to see Drew as the foxy miss Lane...Courtney Cox will play a MUCH better one, she resembles the 1978 Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Cox will be an awesome Lois!!! I think they should get Spielberg to direct it!

I agree with X, Courtney Cox (she plays Monica on the sitcom Friends, and Gale Wheathers on the movie Scream) will make an excellent Lois!!! She is a spitting image of the gorgeous Margot Kidder (Lois Lane in the move Superman 1978). Cox' voice is also very similar to Margot Kidder's!

How about John Stamos (uncle Jesse from "Full House") to play the "S" along with Courtney Cox (as X mentioned) as Lois? Having a more mature pair is probably best. Having Kutcher and Barrymore play the parts would probably just seem like another episode of "Smallville."

I think people need to realize that without SUPERMAN there would be no spiderman ,or any other superheros.I am getting tired of people saying that a new superman movie wouldn't be cool enough for todays CGI generation.I love Christopher Reeves and in my mind ,and the minds of every other fan , he will always be the man of steel, but that does not mean there shouldn't be a remake!!Christopher Reeves even gave some suggestions for the casting.He even made an appearance on Smallville,so what does that say!!It says he is man enough to pass the torch!In my opinion Tom Welling should take the role,because he knows who came first ,and has deep respect for Christopher Reeves!!DON'T WORRY CHRISTOPHER REEVES WILL ALWAYS BE SUPERMAN, NOTHING WILL EVER CHANGE THAT !!!

People who shouldn't play superman are:Dean Cain(was not convincing enough on abc) nicholas cage(great actor but too old and going bald for god sakes!)Joe Millionare(only if they want the new movie to fail)John Stamos(see joe millionare)the guy from cruel intentions 2(ci2 went straight to video)Heath Ledger(hes got the hieght but just wouldnt feel right)Colin Farell(maybe lexx luther)Ashton Kutcher(would have the look only if he gains some muscle,lots of it)The point is despite MUCH protest ,fresh faces are the way to go,SORRY,thats the way its gonna be.as far as drew barrymore for lois lane, nothing against her but that wouldnt feel right at all.NOW, people who should play SUPERMAN:Tom welling(he's got the hieght,and the human side down, the muscle,the all together look,or else he wouldnt be on smallville, people think)If he doesnt get the role it will be because he turns it down to continue doing Smallville,If that happens an uknown actor will do the trick, but he will have to be a very skilled actor not just picked because of his looks and well over six feet around the six five six six area because superman should look as powerful and kind as Christopher Reeves did( once again see Tom WellingS work on Smallvile if you havent already,yes it's targeted for teens but it brings back the magic of the legend)as for lois lane, also an unknown.Chistopher Reeves will always be SUPERMAN...ALWAYS!!

Superman is a tough one...Tom Welling or Dean Cain are the only two that come to my mind that could possibly portray The Man of Steel. That's it.

As for Lois...Courtney Cox would be my first choice, then Sandra Bullock, then Lisa Fiorentino (Men In Black), then Neve Campbell.

Lex...There is many good choices. If you are going for the elder Lex, then possibly Christopher Walken, Gary Busey, James Caan, Sean Connery, Robert Duvall, or Ed Harris would be good choices. But honestly, there is only one perfect choice to play Lex: Bruce Willis. He's the man.

Tom Welling is quite possibly the worst actor I've ever seen anchor a series. I have tried repeatedly to watch the show because of Michael Rosenbaum's brilliant performance as Luthor, but Welling stinks up the screen so badly I can't stomach it.

The JJ Abrams script proposal was asinine enough, Welling in the lead role would absolutely kill any hope of a successful film quite dead.

I've read alot of stuff on this page about The new superman movie ,and Ive just had a realization about it all.I still Hope that they give it to Tom Welling but that doesn't seem likely.My point is That when WB does make the official announcement about the Movie all of us will have to grin it an bare it and pray that it all comes out fine or better.The reality is that superman fans like myself will have one of these reactions; be Unsure of the actor playing superman and be disappointed with the film itself once we see it,or be unsure of the actor playing Superman and be blown away by the movie.The bottom line is that we can argue all day long about who should play Superman but none of us can do anything about it once it's done.So,once again lets just hope that whoever does take the role fills Christopher Reeves' shoes and gives a performance that makes us all look around afterwards and say "That shut me up!" because we can do nothing else before then. Just remember, if the new SUPERMAN movie does disappiont us ...we still have Christopher Reeves to watch on DVD.

i agree with you totally IF these rumors are true. it is clear that brendan fraser should be the top choice for superman and ashton kutcher is a goddang joke. superman must be a man like a christopher reeve who you just look at and know HE IS A GOOD PERSON. a jimmy stewart with muscles. kutcher has proven himself to be a complete nut which is great but clearly wrong for supes.not to mention he is not a good enuff actor. he cannot play 2 parts. besides he is still a superBOY. drew as lois is also silly considering drew is something of a flighty wuss in real life despite what charlies awful angels tries to convey. lois is a tough new york city type girl not a dippy LA hippy. of course reeve and kidder will always be the perfect combination. it is sad that these new people have no idea what made the first 2 movies great.if they make a cheesy, campy superman which you have to expect from this crew it will FAIL like 3 and 4.

What about that Matthew Boomer guy,he is an otherwise un-known actor, who has appeard on day time sope.And maybe better than that Chawder-Head Ashton Kutcher!

Who in their right mind would cast Ashton Kutcher as Superman???? That is biggest bunch of BS that I have ever heard in my whole life. I would rather see Jackie Chan come in and wear the S than Kutcher. Come on lets be realistic here. For the character of Superman there are some great choices, of course there is Dean Cain, Tom Welling, and even Hugh Jackman could play the part. For Lois I guess courtney cox would be ok, also there is Cathering Zeta Jones. For lex luthor I would definitely pick Sean Connery, or Christopher Walken, but I would definitely not pick Gary Busey.
If they do cast Kutcher its going to kill the movie

well, oyster brain kutchner MUST not be superman... he just isn't good enough, for jesus h. christ's sake, he was in dude where's my car? that's just plain wrong... tom welling's a fair choice, about hugh jackman, i'd say no, he was like custom made for wolverine, looks so much alike it scares, another good choce for the man of steel would be rusell crow, the guy from csi george eads looks like he coud be a choice

concerning lois lane, the world wold be a sadder place if airhead mrs. tom green was in any kind of recorded media, she's about the worst actress ever, along with the rest of charlie's angels, i like the idea of courtney cox, she's ok for lois, terry hatcher would also be a good lois, with 2 or 3 acting lessons :)

about lex... sean connery... not so much... bruce willies, nobody likes him anyway, or christopher walken, that is one good villian

bring back dean cain or i will sue warner bros. and do not make a french superman or i will be even more mad the only ashton kutcher could be in the new superman is if they did a flashback to smallville. and pick a lois lane not drew barrymore pick demi moore

In keeping with tradition, I think they should stick with animation, after all name me just one truly GOOD movie that came out of a comic book (and don't say Spiderman, or Batman) no script and special effects do not a good movie make!! I suggest Ned Flanders as Superman, Betty Rubble as Lois Lane, and just think of the vast array of characters they can choose from for evil villians, Yosemitie Sam, Dick Dastardly....OH the list goes on and on!!!

I'm dying to see a new Superman movie with today's cinemati effects we have, hopefully not too cgi like some matrix shots. However, they need to be EXTREMELY selective with who they choose. Superman is too big an icon to just stick anyone in it. They should cast good looking, average sized, body builders, or wrestlers, with a good body and not tooo big to play him. of course he has to look the part, but a puny superman willn ot be convincing. EvenNicholas cage, a lil bittoo bald, too old, and i dotn think good looking enough to play superman.

I think the only perfect cast for superman was Christopher Reeves. The world will never see a better Superman. But if they're going to try, they should really stay clear of Kutcher. I like the guy just fine, but he'll never make me a believer.

hey I think we should all get together and make our own supie MOVIE.
cos WB's don't seem to have a clue.
Sorry kutcher but in my eyes your no superman, in fact i don't even see any potential for you to even feel the role, nevermind, if wb do cast yeah please do us a favour and refuse! (cheers).
I wish WB would take this superman project seriously, cos he is an icon and he's pretty much everyone's hero. Yes it will be one mean feat replacing reeve, in fact i still believe the orignal, (superman the movie) will remain the best superman of our times.

TOM WELLING the only and the best choice!!!!

Dean kean doesnt have that authority look on his face, makes super man look clumsy. Ashton is just stupid. N Cage cant talk like superman, makes him look dumb, eventhough he is good actor with sucky movies after face/off. Keanu Reeves makes superman look gay, unless they mute the whole movie. u must be kidding about joe millioner too. His IQ is -1000.

I agree with you, who said they need an actor who IS A GOOD MAN IN REAL LIFE too, like Ch Reeves.

Tom Welling has done an excellent job in smallville. He has the look, muscles, and the height. He would be a good substitute for Ch Reeves.

For Lois Lane, I am not too sure about Kristin Kreuk yet. Angie Harmon looks sexy for this role. But please not D B Moore. She is cute, but not L Lane quality.

For Lex, Ch Walken would be good, if not too old though!!

I would be extremely disappointed if Tom Welling is ignored.

Cool site for posting opinions. Thanks

I just thought of Nicole Kidman for Lois Lane. How about that?

Ang lee should direct this movie, it's obvious that what he did with The Hulk was engenious, masterful,brilliant, and in a class of his own. He has that old school qualities of movie making yet inovative and definately on the cutting edge. Now this a director that's off the hook! Can anybody out there feel me? Jennifer Connelly should play Lois, and just CGI SUPER MAN with John Stamos's face. Imagine Vin Diesel as Lex Luther!

ANG LEE SHOULD DIRECT THIS MOVIE, HIS BRILLIANCE IS OBVIOUS. THE BEUTIFUL JENNIFER CONNELLY SHOULD PLAY LOIS, AND VIN DIESEL SHOULD PLAY LEX LUTHER. AS FAR AS SUPER MAN, CGI HIS ENTIRE BODY AND USE KEANU REEVES HEAD.

no no no to Kutcher. why not get dean cain to play the part?? i don't think he's that old yet!!

anyways, the best superman actors are the ones that aren't already famous. best to get an unknown actor that can handle the part with dignity :)

I've got to second the recommendation for Bruce Campbell. He's far underrated, and it would be a Man of Steel nobody would forget. :D

re: comment 42 by Chefdimo -
"about joe millioner too. His IQ is -1000...
Angie Harmon looks sexy for this role."

Have you ever heard Angie Harmon speak without a script? She's dumber than a bag of hammers. She's too old, as well.
I'd prefer other Law & Order bombshells rather than Angie - Jill Hennessy or Carey Lowell.

For Lois, how about:
Denise Richards? Certainly cute enough, though not drop-dead gorgeous, and skilled enough as an actress to play a decent Lois.
Or Catherine McCormack, Mel's murdered wife from Braveheart? Don't know if they could get rid of the English accent.
If they're doing a youthful Superman and need a young Lois, how 'bout the star from Felicity? I never watched it, so I don't know if she can act, but dye her hair a bit darker and she has the right look.
Or the Noxzema girl who was in Urban Legend.
Maybe Jennifer Love Hewitt if they're going for youth. She's definitely attractive enough, and appears to have a modicum of acting talent.

I really don't know of any actor who could play a convincing Man of Steel. Unknown might be the way to go on this one.

first of all this film does not have a director. brett ratner was signed to direct but he dropped out because warner cant find a actor to play superman.You probaly dont even know Anthony hopkins has been signed to play jor-el.IDIOT.

I think Tom Welling could be a great Superman. I mean, just look his face! is just like the Superman on the comics. Maybe someday we will see him with the S in the chest on Smallville...
And for Lois Lane...Sandra Bullock (but she's a little bit old) or Angie Hamon (but she's old too)...
whatever...
I'm worry 'bout the director... C'mon WB!! Superman must be like an Art-movie!! Not just a teenagers movie!!!

Here's the line-up I've heard of so far, which I've arranged from the worse choice to the best: Brendan Frasier and Nicolas Cage tie as the absolute WORSE choice, Orlando Bloom, Matthew McConaughey, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

How about Catherine Zeta Jones or Terri Hatchet as Lois Lane? No actually I hope Catherine stars in the upcoming Batman movie. And um The Rock as Batman...Yae! :)

Feast your eyes on this inspired piece of casting genius:

Superman: Chris Elliot
Lois Lane: Sandra Bernhardt
Lex Luther: Ben Affleck

Duane, don't be an idiot. This should be taken more seriously. And it's "Luthor," not "Luther." Sheesh!

OK, how about

Superman: The Rock
Lois Lane: Halle Berry
Lex Luthor: Morgan Freeman

There, that's better.

Lets be honest Christopher Reeves Superman movies are outdated and suck. Dont believe me? Watch the last one a Quest for peace... About the only one thats worse than that one is um all the movies by the f'ing looser McG. I almost plucked my eyes out during Angels 2. Someone please save the Supes title before it turns out to be like the ever worsening Batman movies. Keving Smith help! Its a bad day when Marvel movies kick DCs butt. Lets boycott WB movies untill they make a decent supes or bat movie...

I agree with half of Rameh's comment 55. The first two Christopher Reeve Man of Steel films were great. The best Superman ever. Saying Reeve S-man films suck is just plain wrong, although Quest for Peace was lousy.

And Kevin Smith to direct - absolutely! He would bring a quirky, new twist to the story. Just leave Jay and Silent Bob out of the film.

I hate to tell everyone this, but as of 11/11/03, the studio has started casting for this film...I think Evan Marriot (has the square facial features)or "The Rock" (definitely has the muscles) could play Superman...Cameron Diaz (acts clueless better than Drew)or Jessica De Alba (Dark Angel-is capable of handling the stunt work herself) could be Lois ...

Come on now, I saw an interview with chris reeve awhile back after he did his appearence on smallville and even he said that he thinks Tom Welling should be given a shot at being the man of steel on the big screen. No matter who gets chosen the fact remains that the person will have to have 1)the look-Chris Reeve looked like he walked out of the comics and right onto the big screen. 2)the acting ability to pull off the characters of clark and superman. 3)the charisma to glue us all to the screen and make us get completly lost in the story. If everyone is worried about age, Chris Reeve was 25 when he was cast for the roll, Tom Welling is the same age right now.

This movie sounds as if it slipping in to the depths of utter shyza,Wait I see the future cast of this film,woody Allen as superman,Roseann Barr as lois,and jack black as lex -LOL HA HA

if there going to remake superman they should do it with the smallville actors.like they did the x files.just when clark learns to fly and realizes that smallville is just to small for him he decides to move to Metropolis.and let clark rescue a few people and make him realize he needs a secret identity and thats were his costume comes in to play and send it to the movies were he wears the outfit for the first time.and have lex,s dad die and he to moves to Metropolis.and do something to make lex turn on superman like he didnt save his dad or something to make the fued start . there alot i could add but i dont get payed to write.hahaha anyways anything is better then Ashton Kutcher and drew.hell i dont even like the idea of nic cage but what do i know .i just know what i would pay to see.

Anybody who thinks Tom Wellings sucks sucks themselves and wouldnt know talent if it craped on their face.

Truly inspired, Martin and m.m.

SOME OF THE RUMOURS I HAVE HEARD LIKE NICHOLAS CAGE AS SUPERMAN IS TOTALLY WRONG. YOU NEED SOME ONE WHO CAN LOOK REAL GEEKY BUT HARD AS NAILS WHEN CHANGED. CHRIS REEVE HAD IT DOWN TO A TEE BUT WHO IS IN THAT LEAGUE? AS FOR LOIS THERE CAN ONLY BE A FEW ACTORS TO DO THIS COMPLEX PART. AND FOR THE DIRECTOR TIM BURTON IS TOO DARK. RECENTLY WE HAVE HAD AN INFLUX OF SUPERHERO MOVIES SOME GOOD SOME BAD, AND THERE IS MORE TO COME. BUT SUPERMAN IS THE ORIGINAL SUPERHERO SO HIS FILM NEEDS TO MAKE THIS A STATEMENT. I JUST HOPE IT DOESN'T TURN OUT LIKE THE ABISSMAL LAST TWO BATMAN FILMS.

i think keanu reeves would be a better superman than all of them... after all he is a reeve!

How about the actor who plays Firefighter Jimmy Dougherty (I can't remember his real name) on NBC's "THIRD WATCH". He has the look, the build, and the hight to play SUPERMAN.

I have enjoyed watching all Superman related products. However I believe that Smallville is the best by far. I don't believe that it should be that difficult to find someone to replace Christopher Reeves as the new superman. In my mind the two best candidates for the job are Dean Cain and Tom Welling. Dean did an incredible job as the Superman on 'Lois and Clark', and we havent even began to scratch the surface of what Tom Welling is capable of doing with the Superman character. It's not that hard people, these are the two best candidats and I thin the movie will blow with someone else playing the part. Josh Hartnett, Nick Cage, and Ashton would be an embarrsment to the blue and red tights. But what do I know, I'm just a fan and I doubt anyone will acually read this anyway.

I think there has been so much shit with these Superman movies. Superman has to have a depth and class about it. Nolan with Christian Bale as Batman has the right idea. The WB has no idea, I hope another studio buys it out from under them. The real reason to make another Superman film is to show off cinema's new CGI technology, what they should do? Do what Lucas did, re-release the Original film and replace any 'interesting' effects shots with CGI...Not that the original film really needs it. If the film is just going to be churned out to compete against Spidey? Don't bother Warner Bros. Superman deserves more respect than that.

The new superman role must be given to Matthew Bomer bec. he;s got a nice look for superman and clark kent as no one does. Even though he;s not that popular compared to any other choices , he can make a big BREAK for the role. I hope he might be the one!!!!

No one can replace Chris Reeves...but if it has to be done--NOT ASHTON!!! Just because he's the new thing doesn't mean the movie has to be killed! I like Tom Welling but he's to young..still in high school on the show. It would be stupid. What about Paul Gross from Due South. I've caught the re-runs and thought..he looks the part and he could play a clumsy Kent and a strong Super Man. And unlike some of the Super Man suggestion ( Joe Millionair? PLEASE! )Paul Gross can act! I like the idea of Courtney Cox as Lois. They need to cast people who can act and carry the part. Not because the person looks good or who they are married to--ex: Jennifer Aniston is married to Brad Pitt so now she's winning awards and getting movie parts! Come on!! This movie is a classic. It would be like re-making Indiana Jones and casting Eminem as the lead!!

Dean Cain was amazing as a young Superman, and he would be perfect as a Superman in his thirties. No one else is believable, unless there is an unknown actor selected. He has charm, innocence, intelligence and inner strength that epitomizes Superman, as well as incredible magnetic appeal that women cannot resist. I just wonder whether he would want to reprise that persona again at this time, although I can't imagine any actor turning down this role. It would be hard to see anyone else as Lois than Teri Hatcher if Dean got the role. But hope springs eternal.

i like bruce "don't call me ash" campbell too but i suppose he'd make a weak goofy clark kent
i don't support dean cain or tom welling but could they superimpose christopher reeve(no 's' people)'s face?

I have always been a fan of superman and also was very excited when i heard they might make a movie. I agree Kutcher may not be a great choice, though with some muscle he might pull it off....i thought the same about Tobey maguire. I feel Josh Hartnett might be a good choice. He has that good face structure and with some muscles he might make a good superman. tom Welling i think might also do a good job as well.

Okay, i'm not gonna be so critical here. I am a huge superman fan and have been watching the reeves movies since i was 5. i agree that reeves will always be the best superman ever, but the reality is there is going to be another. Now in my opinion, the tv supermans are a good choice by appearance, they just dont' have the big screen experience or in my opinion talent to pull it off. now in my opinion that bruce campell woudlnt' be a bad choice, and try this out: switching cage from superman to lex....doesn't sound bad to me....walken is also an excellend choice....lane, if they r looking for a younger face could be played by jennifer love hewitt, or, a new suggestion, natalie portman. i mean she obviously has the talent and could pull the look off.if they want an older look, cox would be the perfect choice. hopkins as jorel is great. and what about jimmy olsen? i would suggest, if he can prove his acting, the dorky guy form the OC...overall i would pay to see the movie just bc of what it is and i hope it will work out...

I have been waiting for a great Superman movie for over twenty years. I hope that seventies dude doesnt get it....oiy vey. I have a great line up for the casting of Superman:

Superman = David Andrew Macdonald
Lois Lane = Catherine Zeta Jones
Lex Luthor = Nickolas Cage

David Andrew Macdonald has the look and is one seriously trained actor. He is an unknown to the big screen too. You have to look at this guy. My wife was watching her soap and I saw him and said.....He could be Superman.
Catherine Zeta Jones has the smart sexy look that Lois deserves.
Nickolas Cage has the depth to play a great Luthor.

I really am hoping they put forth a great effort in this. I know it can be a great movie.

I posted a link to a pic and bio of David Andrew Macdonald

personally steve Reves was the first Superman ever too be seen on tv.When Superman the movie came starring Chris Reves this was done Perfectly I do not see a need for new Superman Movies the series is dead now and should be why ruine Superman But if everyone whould like a new superman why Not Look too Alexandier Salkinds Orignal Superboy Star I do not recall this actors name but the show had alot of super villians Bizzaro myxilplix an several others But sstill I say there is No need too redue Superman the movie It has been done and may I say It's been done with Some of the Best actors

Basically, God knows myself and millions of other people (the awesome hardcore superman buffs) would like to see Tom Welling as the Man of Steel. It would be exciting and new to see a younger version of Supes. As far as Lex, how about Vin Diesal, he looks and sounds like the live version of the Lex from the WB cartoon series..I also like the Courtney Cox as Lois Lane idea too.. Christopher Reeve should also be given a part to play in the movie, I think he should also have some say in directing and maybe even story writing in the movie, too...NO ASHTON KUTCHER..I REPEAT.. NO ASHTON KUTCHER.......

It's been a long time since i visited this website. I have seen some fair comments regarding the supposed new superman movie ,and then on the other hand i see alot of you have no idea what the hell you're talking about!! I forget which one of you said that Vin Disel should play Lex(i say that really trying not vomit more than once)just one for example. With all the really dumb suggestions aside. I really hope and pray that Warner Brothers just holds off on the whole thing because as much as i think Tom Welling would be great for the role there are to many other opinions ,and no one will ever be happy at this point in time, because the honest truth is that i can't really think of any actor today that is 100% perfect or ready to take the role. so, if there is any chance that Some big name at the WB is actually reading all these good and horrible suggestions,please wait a few years before you remake a classic,seriously.(to see what i really think refer back to my previous posts)

Y'all have missed one to play the man of steel
Henry rollins! he's fur sure big enough has the stature, the jaw, the dimple in his chin and with Ang Lee directing it would be dope!, imagine the split screens / wipes and fades of 'The Hulk' with Rollins acting just hammy enough!! to prove my point watch a film called 'THE GETAWAY' (i think) with Charlie Sheen (its supposed to be a comedy. Rollins plays a over keen policeman being filmed by a news crew. he TOTALLY looks like Clark Kent.!

I THINK EVERYBODY HAS A UNIQUE IDEA ON WHO SHOULD PLAY SUPERMAN,SO HERE GOES MINE. I PERSONALY LIKE THE NEW SMALLVILLE SHOW, IT STARTED OUT PRETTY CLOSE TO THE COMIC BOOK AND IT SHOWS A VERY NIEVE YOUNG SUPERMAN THAT DOES NOT HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS A CHARACTER THAT WE CAN RELATE TO,WELL WITHOUT ALL THE SUPER POWERS. I THINK THAT THEY CASTED A GOOD ACTOR FOR THIS ROLE ALTHOUGH THE SHOW TAKES SOME CORNY TWISTS IT'S THE ONLY SUPERMAN SHOW OUT THERE AND I BELIEVE THAT IF YOU'RE REALLY A FAN YOU WILL WATCH A SUPERMAN MOVIE EVEN IF THEY CAST DANNY DEVITO AND QUEEN ELIZABETH AS OUR HEROS. WITH THAT SAID, WB SHOULD TRY TO DEVELOPE SMALLVILLE INTO A WORTHY SHOW AND MAKE A TRANSITION FROM THE SHOW TO THE BIG SCREEN. I MEAN CLARK HAS TO GRADUATE SOON RIGHT, HIGH SCHOOL IS ONLY 4 YEARS LONG AND WE ARE GOING INTO THE 3RD SEASON I THINK. LOOK STAR TREK DID IT WITH GREAT SUCCESS. WE GET SOME GOOD WRITERS AND MAKE IT A BETTER WORTHY TO SKIP GYM NITE SHOW AND IT COULD HAPPEN.
BOTTOM LINE,DO NOT MAKE THIS FILM WITHOUT CONSIDERING THE TRUE FANS OF SUPERMAN.

Am I the only one who thinks Keanu Reeves would make the perfect superman?
He's about 6'2 with a solid build and he has a light complexion with dark hair.
More importantly, Keanu has a purity and innocence about him which conveys human compasion.
Keanu was made to play stoic heros like Neo.
Also, Keanu looks like a younger, cooler version of Christopher Reeve.
In A devils advocate, Keanu with his glasses on looks just like clark kent.

The dad from "One Tree Hill" on the WB has that chisled Christoper Reeve look for playing Superman. Please, anyone but Ashton!!!! Just imagine, "Dude, where's my cape???"?

I'm what you call a Superman freak, I've got t-shirts, christmas orniments, bobble heads, rings, etc., you name I've got it. What this new movie needs is like most of you have said, an unkown actor, someone who knows who Superman is, and what he stands for. Superman has become more than a fictional character, he has become a real life symbol. Christopher Reeve is and will always be the one true Superman and nobody will be able to do the job he did, but his replacements have done an outstanding job, Dean Cain was, I think, a good Superman and an alright Clark Kent, and I don't think they could have picked a better actor than Tom Welling to play Clark and a teenager in Smallville. In my opinion Nick Cage would have made a pretty good Superman and if you don't believe me watch Con-Air for proof, when Cage walked through the bullet on the plane I was convinced. If you want someone to play a dummy in the Superman movie then Ashton Kutcher fits the part perfectly, the only roles he gets are to play a dim wited cluts, he's not Superman material. If Kutcher gets the honour of playing Superman, it will heavily damage Superman's image, if not destroy it. And Drew Barrymore as Lois Lane is the same as Kutcher as Superman. Lois Lane is an in your face, gutsy, beautiful woman, not a baby faced idiot. It would be best if I, or any true Superman fan, to go to Hollywood and try for the role of Superman. Kutcher and Barrymore would not, could not, and praying they don't get the oppritunity to try and pull it off. That's just my opinion though.

Well I think Tom Wellings is doing a good job with the role of "Superman" at the moment and I also think sometimes change is good even to a characters like Superman but then again that's just me.
I don't think you should be swearing and fighting over this small thing. So people think differently,just listen to their point of view and write yours and move on.
Come on I know you guys are better than that.......

Hey earlier somone said something about casting THE ROCK as Superman. Like you said he did do a pretty good job in the SNL version.And thats no joke. He is a up and coming action star and I could really see him dawning the tights of the great kyrptonian. I think the great one could do the the super one justice... oh and what about Anjelina Jolie as lois. Now thats a combo.

Wrestlers as actors? Puh-lease. Hulk Hogan and Rowdy Piper made some of the worst trash ever. They might be one of few exceptions for a B movie. Jesse Ventura had some decent acting moments, I guess, but I haven't been impressed with The Rock either and him as Superman is about as attractive a concept to me as Ketcher.

Also, Angelina Jolie is overrated in my opinion as an actor and as a sex symbol. She was OK in the first Tomb Raider, but I can't think of anything else I've seen her in before or since that was memorable.

Those who commented and said an unknown like Toby Mcguire was for Spider-man is probably the way to go.

It's going to be tough to walk in Reeve's shadow though because he was great. Well, if you throw out the one opposite Richard Pryor.

"Actress", doh. Also I guess wrestlers are actors by nature and it is hard for me to imagine some people actually believe it is real.

Well I know that some people just cant see a wrestler as Superman but im just stating that the ROCK really wouldnt be that bad of a choice if you think about it I mean he's got the physique and tho some may criticize his acting and every other wrestlers acting I still say the great one should at least be given an audition. and i still satnd by Anjelina JOlie as LOis.

dean Cain sucks!!!
Please! dean cain as superman in the Superman's New movie... let this shit for ABC.
Tom Welling has made a good work as superman (clark kent), although have distorted history a little, I hope that they do not make a bad decision, a true one fan don't like this things...

Excuse my english...

Do not make another Superman movie please! Any directors or writers out there listen to me right now. The reason Spiderman, X-Men, and The Incredible Hulk did so well was because it was never done before. Chris Reeves was a Great Superman. Big Name Actors and expensive special effects don't guarantee a hit!(Starwars: Episode II) Just let Smallville run until Clark learns to fly and call it a wrap!

If Superman turns out like the crap they turned out for Batman the Movie 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-------, another favorite comicbook icon will be ruined. Ashton Kutcher as Superman???!!!! Drew Barrymoore as Lois Lane???!!! I don't think of Lois a loose blonde and Superman is certainly not some knothead jokester. I do not see Kutcher buffed out and spitting bullets. This movie would make me sick.

I've been a fan of superman since I was 3 yrs.old. All of the above comments are truly correct. The only problem is how long is the movie going take to be projected? I certainly feel that there is no Superman than Chritopher Reeves but I know that there is somebody who can be the same or better than Reeves. Sorry to say but Kutcher is a joke....
Comedy

First of all, let me correct Dominic who said, on 12/12/03, that "steve Reeves was the first Superman ever..." WRONG!!! The first ever Superman was Kirk Alyn's portrayl in 1948. GEORGE Reeves (not Steve) took over the role in, I believe, 1951. Of course, like everyone knows, Christopher Reeve has been, is and always will be the best portrayl of Clark Kent/Superman; however I, like many other people here, think Tom Welling could definitely leap from the television screen to the big screen "in a single bound". More over, keep Michael Rosenbaum as Lex. The chemistry between Welling and Rosenbaum is BRILLIANT!!! I am very curious and I shiver with antici.............(say it!)pation to see what finally turns Lex against Clark. Or, even better, Lex becomes the evil mastermind who, of course, is always foiled by and hates Superman BUT still actually cares about and really likes Clark Kent. Interesting? Well, I have shared more than my 2 cents so, I'm outta here like Vladimir! Ciaooooooooooooooooooooo! :)

hi guys ive just come to this site as i am a superman fan if they go ahead and do the film with that sh*t cast there mad i think tom welling (small ville) or jude law if he gets a bit of muscle and that guy from fast and furious the copper as superman lois lane monica from friends not bad but old ive got one liv tyler aerosmiths daughter lex luthor would be
jack nicholson or tommy lee jones

What ever happened to Josh Hartnett as Superman? I heard he was the front runner. And Angie Harmon would make a great Lois...she's gorgous.

you know i just thought of one What Would everyone think about Tom Cruise for Superman. I mean he is an A-list Actor and coming to think about it does look a little like the younger Christopher Reeves. I dont know exactly how he would do portraying the super one but it definintely would be intresting. Also how would everyone feel about Sir Anthony Hopkins for Luthor. I mean hes alreday going bald and does give off that rich mastermind persona in Hannibal I think hed be a good option. and I still stand behind Anjelina Jolie for Lois

Tom Cruise?!....yeah right!

Ashton sucks hairy nuts and there is no way he could be a superman unless of course i've stumbled onto a gay message board site and this is really an advertisement for a xxx fag movie. Who do they think they're kidding having some retard who can't remember where he parks his car. If he plays superman I will boycot the movie

Even if Chris Reeve hadn't been in that terible accident, he's too old now to be Superman. I LOVED the first 2 Superman films he did, then they slipped downhill quickly. The kid from Smallville is just that, a kid. He's not mature enough to play Clark, and not buff enough to don the spandex suit. There are only 2 choices, either of which would be fine with me... (1) Hire someone COMPLETELY unknown for both Superman AND Lois Lane. They could put interesting known actors in minor roles, but make Clark/Supes and Ms. Lane people that we're not already familia with. It would bring a freshness to the franchise., OR (2) Dean Cain. He's not quite in the same shape, but a few dozen protein shakes and weeks with a trainer could get him back there, He's a good age for the role, and actually looks a little younger than he is. As much as people whine about "Los & Clark" for being cheesy, it was a good show and (for awhile) got great ratings. Obviously the fan base is there (google the show, there's TONS of fans - me included). There are however 2 problems with this: (1) If Dean is Clark, everyone would want Teri Hatcher to be Lois. They did it for 4 years on TV and it would be strange to have anyone else (unless she was a dead ringer for Teri and could pull off the same chemestry with Dean) in the role; and (2) The seires ended strangely, and a good number of fans would expect there to be completion on the issues they didn't wrap up, or for it to be a continuation of the series timeline. I personally think that making a MOW (or mini-series) w/ Dean & Teri would be the best bet, and wait for the bit screen version until they find a suitable "unknown" or the Smallville guy to grow up.

The Rock looks a little too American-Indian, but I think he'd be fine in the part otherwise. Can't beat that build. And from interviews I've seen, he seems more intelligent than you would expect, but we need PERFECTION for the part of the Man of Steel, don't we? In a perfect world, we would be striving for even better than we had in Christopher Reave. Alas...

I think Dean Cain would be a good choice,,,but I also agree with others about introducing an unknown actor. It could save on some stereo typing,,or premature opinions. As for Lois Lane, how about Jennifer Love-Hewitt? Why not?, She is as cute as a bug in a rug. Plus, she seems to have the spunk we all expect from Lois Lane. How 'bout it? Anyway, as a loyal Superman fan, from way back. It would be great to see a remake, if done correctly.

Ok....the only thing that I want to reiterate is that Tom Welling should definately be the new man of steel. He does a brilliant job on Smallville and he has "dead on" the defining characteristics of a younger-looking Superman. As far as people not thinking he's got enough muscle for the role, are you kidding me?

I swear to God, if this movie stars C. Reeves. I will personally give the director's face a C-section.

Gee- I just can't remember his name- But the Perfect Superman, that guy that played in that awful phantom movie. He was in "Dead Calm", too. I bet they wouldn't let him have it, cause the phantom stunk so. Naturally, I'll recall his name when I go to sleep.
What really concerns me is why they will remake it now- I figger its one of those flicks like the re-hashed "RollerBall", done just for the kiddies. And you know what that means.

Ummm, yes! I love all of you. Let's just make a star instead of trying to fit one into the character. Look at Christopher Reeves. He was a fresh face in Hollywood, though not completely new to the biz. He was the physical embodiment of the comic and he was intelligent and charismatic, you wanted him to be Superman. He will be my generations Superman, no matter what. I think they need to find a stage actor, like Reeves, with little or no movie exposure. The other roles, yes find some stars, maybe not Friend's level celebs, to support the new guy and get a decent script, based on the strip, and don't make it a movie about teen girls and NSYNC-like stars. For the love of all that is holy, do not allow Ashton Kucher to even come and see the movie, let alone be in it, geesh, when is Hollywood going to realize his entire career is a punk'd episode on the world? Dean Cain or Tom Welling are both good in the Superman roles they did on television, but I don't know that Dean Cain will be a draw to the box office and I don't think Tom Welling can look that old soon enough, Superman not superboy, I mean he is 27ish, but he still looks about 21ish, which is good for him, bad if you want a Superman who doesn't look like he should be pledging a frat.

Please, please, please don't screw this up like the Huld, Daredevil, etc. You will ruin it for all those future generaltions who might actually go out and by the originals on DVD and see what Superman is suppose to be.

Incidently, I think the reeves, if off the ventilator, should play some sort of cameo role, possibly as Superman's father, as that would warm my heart.

rock on, bigwilley

That is a touching thought to put reeves in as his father. I also think they should pay some tribute to reeves in this movie. Playing georal wouldnt be that hard for reeves, seeing as in the other movies all you really see of georal is his head.
Now as for the casting i also see that they should have some fresh faces, but i still stand by the rock.

Keanu could play the part that Christopher once did, but just because of the CK (Christopher / Keanu, Clark Kent) Reaves connection (also, they both played two of the greatest heroes ever). I have to think about this some more, but I would cast the following at the moment:

Superman: Agent Smith from "The Matrix" (I forget his name) or The-Guy-With-The-Laser-Eyes from "X2: X-Men United" or Bruce Willis
Lois: Jennifer Love Hewitt or Jaime Pressly or Claire Forlani (from "The Medallion" and "Mallrats")
Lex: David Boreanaz (Angel from "Angel") or Bruce Willis

Maybe I'll just write my own script.

sorry i just couldnt see Agent smith doning the superones cape and keanu would be cool but it would just seem to much like a matrix 4. Keanu is NEO and thats that.

I personally believe that Keanu Reeves would make the best choice for Superman or an unknown to take the role.

My suggestion for any studio haggling over a project of this scope might be to consider doing the "Golden Age" Superman:

the guy thats really strong and leaps great distances,no x-ray/heat vision
freeze breath or other hyper-senses.I say go back to Seigel/Shuster original.

Why,well I remember viewing Spiderman and The Hulk films and I felt quite enthralled by the air sequences in both films characters. Neither actually flew but the sense was there I believe that a good budget and keen director could pull off a "Golden Age" Superman character.
In DC comics there is an "Earth 2"
where all the Golden Age superheros reside and pan-dimensionally co-exist with thier modern counterparts, and yes that Superman just leaps extraordinary distances and is gifted with great super strength,still from Krypton still raised by the Kents(which incidentally the show
Smallville lost it for me, being that the Johnathan & Martha were supposed to be"beyond child bearing years and great age")

I believe a golden age story may produce new mythologies regarding the originally intended lore of the character including his immortality.In this persons opinion
Christopher Reeve is my Superman as well, and that particular incarnation of the character should be laid to rest as Doomsday intended. Time for his predecessor to take the screen and have villains suited to his abilities as well.

the only one i can imagine possibly playing Lex Luthor would be none other than Powers Boothe...seriously. And as far as Ashton Kutcher goes? well first he needs to quit wearing lipstick and eyeliner, Supes isnt a drag queen, i mean seriously, if he was The Man Of Steel, what would weaken him? certainly not kryptonite, possibly the whip demi beats him with? and honestly, dont even mention Russel Crowe...he looks like George "Goober" Lindsay from the Andy Griffith Show. I'm dumbfounded as far as the man of steel goes, but Powers Boothe..hell yeah he IS Lex Luthor...i could be wrong though.

I think that Dean Cain was great as Superman he'd be a perfect choice - and if Dean plays the role - Teri Hatcher must play Lois cause I can't imagine other Lois than her(besides I think she did a well job as Lois). And Bruce Willis as Lex Luthor!! That would be a perfect cast(the dream cast:)

Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher yes!! The kid from smallville - yeah his pretty cool but as for his age he'd be a better suit for Jimmy in the movie:). See ya!

No way should Kutchner be Superman! The part needs to played by a "no name" or Tom Welling. There really isnt anyone I can think of in Hollywood today besides Tom Welling that remotely looks like Superman. And definitely not Dean Cain. If I can remember correctly, in the Lois and Clark series, he seemed to be too dorky. Not to mention, he really doesn't fit the part of Superman. Yes Chris Reeves was the best fit to the role but, that can't happen. And DO NOT CAST BEYONCE KNOWLES AS LOIS LANE. If you really want to kill the excitement for the diehard fans, casting her would be box office revenue suicide. Stick to tradition.

This is what someone had posted on imdb:

Here's the official cast, people, as taken from KryptonSite.com:

SUPERMAN..................Hugh Jackman
Lex Luthor..................Vin Diesel
Lois Lane....................Courtney Cox
Jimmy Olsen................Chris O'Donnell
Perry White................Ron Rifkin
FBI Agent...................Chris Cooper
Jor-El.........................Ian Mckellan
Zor-En.......................Jason Statham

Dunno how much I trust that, though.

Rogman (#112), "tradition" = keeping black people out of the cast? To what "tradition" exactly are you referring?

i think it should go down like this

Superman/C.K.: Dean Cain
Lois Lane: courtney Cox-arquette
Lex: Vin Diesel but honestly if i go to another superman movie with luthor in it i will puke cause they have used him in every sman movie ever made its stupid to use him again find a new bad guy ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

anyway........
Jimmy: Robin Dunne
Perry White: Brian Cox

While many people have voted for Tom Welling from Smallville, I think the narural prigression of the Smallville TV show is to end with Tom Welling transitioning to Superman, and going to Metropolis. Lex transitions into superman's mortal enemy, but clark's friend! Lois is already established as Chloe's cousin. Lana is already there. That's the logical progression of the TV show as Tom ages out of "superboy".

Are you listening WB?

Tom Welling is one of the worst. actors. ever. He is so bad, I can't watch that show. He is so bad, he makes baby Jesus cry. He's horrible. Worse than Ben Affleck even, and that's saying something. I'd rather watch a woman play the role than Tom Welling.

Er, wait a minute. I saw Supergirl. Maybe I take that back.

Hmmm... Hugh Jackman. I never thought about him. That would be a pretty interesting concept. He might just do superman justice. It is a way better idea than any of the other suggestions people had. also vin diesel could have the potential to be an excellent Lex Luthor. Courtney Cox I could definitely see, seeing as she does look alot like margot kidder. and Ian mckallen as Jor-el definirely fits. p.s. who decided that there couldnt be any black people in the world of superman. first of all if you read back on supermans orgins he wasnt white when he came to earth he was tint of green.

Vin Diesel???!!!??? Lex Luthor is supposed to be intelligent!!! I like Vin Diesel, but he would dumb up the screen!!! And plus, he'll probably more jacked than the Superman they end up casting!!! Best bet is to cast no names and mix some big names in there for box office draw (especially a big name for Lex Luthor)...

Cast:

Superman.........some no name that fits the part
Lex Luthor.......Robert De Niro (makeup can make him look younger)
Lois Lane........Catherine Zeta Jones
Lana (if they have one)....Ashley Scott
Perry White......Dustin Hoffman
Jimmy Olsen......some no name that fits the part
Jor-El...........Gene Hackman (for a nice cameo, since Jor-El isn't in that much of the movie)

A new superman film would make Hollywood a smash for another few weekends. I say pick up were the show left off or start the thrill over with a new younger someone. Not Aston or Cage
The Fox leaves You with this, if you people out there can't find yourself a new superman, I would like too take the role myself.

I think that the story should be a computer animated version of the Doomsday / Death and Return of Superman comic book series.

You can cast anyone you want to do the voices.

If you animated the movie like Final Fantasy the movie I think it would make an awesome flick. What do you guys think???

If they're going to make any kind of Superman movie at all it needs to be about the most infamous chapter in Superman's history. The death and return of superman. They've already done most of anything that could possibly go wrong in the world with Chris Reeve's character. Think about it. It would be the perfect comeback for the Superman movies. Can't you just imagine yourself sitting in the theater at a movie and going through all the previews for upcoming movies when suddenly the screen goes to an unfamiliar teaser preview. It goes to the WB emblem then fades to black. Suddenly over the speakers comes the sound of a massive fist punching against steel, rock, and earth. The screen then fades to black. In blood red letters it says, "He's here". It then goes to a road that heads into metropolis with a distanced view of Metropolis and a sign in the middle of the screen that says metropolis, Population one million. You hear a loud jumping noise and the sign shakes then the shadow of a creature flies across the sign and you see doomsday heading toward Metropolis. Then it fades black again and in the same blood red letters it says, "Something is coming". It then shows doomsday tearing up the city. Then goes to Doomsday cornering a citizen on a destroyed street in Metropolis. All you hear is the person screaming for help as doomsday is walking towards him, and pretty much all hope is lost for this person escaping. Then it fades to black and in the same lettering it says, "Who can mankind turn to in his most desperate hour?" Then all of a sudden the camera pans behind doomsday to about a shin high shot of the back of someone facing doomsday with a red cape and red boots. Then screen goes to a different cut. You see a side shot of a beaten up superman and a beaten up doomsday careening toward each other on a city street filled with trashed buildings and terrified onlookers. Kinda like Neo and Smith in their last converge on each other in revolutions. Then the screen fades to the the half bloody half regular "S" emblem, and then the screen fades again from that into something like, "doomsday is coming" it fades again to "summer 2007". Then goes to the usual not yet rated. I can honestly say I would be jumping up and down screaming with excitement in the middle of the theater if I saw that preview. I say we need to quit screwing around with the little nitpicking of a story-line and get down to the main event. Only problem is, we need a cast.

YESSSSSSSSSS!............I also agree they really should go about the story of the death and return of superman. It was a while ago that i read that series but as i remeber it was one of the best superman stories i read. if they stick with a story line similar to the comic im sure it will be a hit.also if they do pursie this story it will also lead the way for a trilogy, seeing as when he did die the four other super candidates arrive. it would be alot more casting but im sure it would be worth it. im pretty sure they will have doomsday computerized just as they did the hulk. but as i was saying i would definitely pay to see this story on the big screen as im sure others would.

Im thinking Dean Cain, Bruce Cambell, or Joe Millionaire ok?...Lois is a new story...NOT DREW BARRYMORE!..........Heres one for the folks tt WB though...For the next batman film...watch NICK OF TIME...MR DEPP is the perfect BATMAN...

Beyonce Knowles as Lois Lane? What is this world coming to? Sounds like they're just being politically correct, when they should be following the comics. No offense to african Americans, but Lois Lane was white in the comics, and should stay that way.....It's like making Blade White.....c'mon!!!

Hmmmm,Gvillo has a good idea ,but the doomsday plot should come after a few superman movies.The magic number for movies now is 3(the matrix, lord of the rings,and maybe spiderman). I think that the death and resurrection of Superman should be saved for the final sequel, i think the magic number for superman is 4. like the original movies. i know ,i know the last 2 weren't that great they were kinda corny but Chris Reeves still carried the part well,and beside the fight seen on the moon with nuclearman was pretty cool!! But Gvillo, i still like your take, so far, it's a neat idea( for the last film) but its good to see at least one person in here who knows what they are talkin about.Bravo,but not just yet.

I am excited about this movie, but I can say right now if they cast the non-acting Cameron Diaz or Drew Barrymore I will not watch this movie....they casting is going to be what makes or breaks it.

tom welling should be the big s. if u watch smallville, he's perfect and should be signed immediately.and for the others why not the entire crew from smallville itd be better than ashton kutchers sorry face. the only thing hes good at is funny stuff like punkd and that 7os show, but really if mc g had any sense that god gave him why not the smallville crew. thats my opinion. and if beyonce is lois ill puke my guts out over and over.it just aint right. im not racist or anything but c'mon.and for god sakes make it 'bout doomesday that was the best comic. it was the most action packed. it should include batman also, that would be really cool.and what 'bout some cameos from the justice league of america. this movie has potential, lets hope its gets treated right. peace.

alright.The New Superman cant be black either can lex luthor or lois lane.nothing against black people just it wouldnt be the same i mean really can you picture halle berry as lois i mean FUCK.

they should use the smallville cast

I don't know what you guys are talking about when you say the Charlie's Angels movies sucked...I thought they were really good. However, I am appalled to hear that Kutcher might play Superman, not because I don't like him, but because he isn't him, but neither is Nick Cage who I'm very glad to hear won't be doing it...I nearly shit myself when I hear they were going to destroy the movie by putting him in it. Damn guy couldn't pull off the lead in a public school play, nevermind a Superman movie.
Anyways, I don't think that it'll work out to well the way it is, but if you look at what has happened to Supes in the last decade, I hardly think we need to worry about bastardizing him...it's been done.

this movie is gowing to suck

Firstly, some of the comments are outdated. Last i heard, is they finally have made a casting of some relatively unknown young british actor to play supreman. As for the role of Lois, that is tentatively up to Beyonce Knowles.
I think Beyonce is beautiful, but Lois material.
The script should definatly be left to a huge, well known comic book fan, like Kevin Smith. Hell, maybe even the directing chair and a massive budget should be given to the man. He deserves a shot at a big Hollywood movie that he has a vision for.
Either-way, Superman will be a hit with whomever takes any part in the movie, ala-Spiderman!

I've Thought about more comments people made. Kristen Kreuck from Smallville can't play Lois, cause she's Lana Lang, the High School sweetheart. But I think the cast from Smallville is perfect otherwise. Think about it, Dawson Creek/Save By The Bell kids stayed young and in high school too long and the college years sucked. They should end the series (like Star Trek; but sooner), and start the movie franchise after they graduate school. Besides, all the fans who watch the show regularly, will be watching the movie. Think about it, say, 10-20million people x $7-$14 a ticket, is a hit anyway you look at it!

I'd like to send a message to all the people that are saying they have picked an unknown british actor. You are clearly not keeping up with actual Warner Brothers statements,you are just going on rumor. I recently read off the website ,and the studio says that there does not need to be 2 versions of the same thing .Think about it this way, Smallville has a built in audience!! So the majority of people(including Christopher Reeves)Approve of Tom Welling. I am a full blooded Superman fan since a child and I think(Tom Welling) he is perfect for the role ,not just because he is the current image of Superman since Dean Caine(Who ,in my view ,didn't pull it off well) But because Tom Welling has the hieght the overall look, plus he has the same kind of gentle natured protector look that christopher Reeves had. They also have hinted that they might not even do the movie till Smallville starts finishing up, which might not be any time soon(yeah people like it that much!!)so keep that under your hats.

COME ON! PEOPLE. im sick and tired of hearing about Tom Welling. Theres is no way I can sit and watch as The big screen Superman is turned into a teenie bopper movie. We dont need to have a pretty boy superman. Nothing against Tom Welling, but I simply can't see him give Superman the big screen persona that he deserves. Sure we need a good looking actor but not a teen heart throb just to make the TRL generation happy. Lets keep it real people and get off this whole Smallville big screen movie because if they have him as superman they might as well call it Smallville THE MOVIE. Does anyone see where im coming from?

Of course there's no way they can use Welling to play the part in the Superman movie b/c then they'd have to delay the Smallville shootings and that wouldn't be good for the show. Besides, it'll look silly since he's playing a teenager and all of a sudden *POW!!* He's playing the adult Superman. And then after, back to teenager Superman....It wouldn't make sense at all. Now I do have a suggestion for who would be a good person to play Superman but I can't remember his name. I only remember that he stars in the Mutant X tv series but the guy fits a suit properly, he's got the muscles, the look, and to me most importantly, the hair. It's curly enough to make the 'S'. And agreeing with everyone on McG...the guy makes decent action movies...'decent' meaning not that great. I think they should just get someone who gives it the respect that any Superman movie should get. To do a movie for the money will just ruin the Legend.

WOW. this is interesting! NO,NO,NO,No, not that guy from MUTANT-X(VICTOR)or ASHTON WHAT EVER HIS STUPID LAST NAME IS.They just don't have it!I must say I do think Tom Welling would do the job right if they beef him up a little and have him deepin his voice to show age. I can see great things to come if they gave him the chance! He has that look and if they spend so much time in looking for the perfect Superman, they will miss there window of opertunity with TOM! He is what Hollywood is looking for! Just end Smallville and cruz into a new beganing to what could be an awesome futer for the new "Man of Steel"!It could work and be great as long as the skript is good, and not a lot of fake special effects. they need to take more risk and less special effects. yeah if he's in space, you do the math,but other than that it needs to be a new middle aged young man and i think Tom could and would pul it off! He's like 27 anyway! The people will come and would love it! I beleive that! SUPERMAN ALL THE WAY!

I think they should just make this whole project a big comedy spoof of Superman, with Ashton as Supes, Beyonce as Lois Lane, hell, they could get Mike Myers to play Lex Luthor, Rob Schneider to play Jimmy Olsen,...maybe Chris Rock as Doomsday...With the way this project is moving so far, I'd rather see the comedy spoof.

what are you talking about. thats silly mr man! ok if not tom welling then joe millionaire. with a lot of work , i mean a lot of work he could pull it of! he definitly has the look and hair! oh and black myself and i don't think they should cast anyone black that should be white! just let everyone be who they are called to be. Anyway steel is black and they can still put blacks in it with important roles but not as superman or louis.

I guess none of you heard that the current actual frontrunner to play Superman is Henry Cavill (The Count Of Montecristo), and Beyonce is definitely out. Also, Bruce Willis and Johnny Depp have been initially approached for other roles, possibly Lex and Jor-El, but nothing is definite there.

COME ON PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!DROP THE SMALLVILLE THING. LETS TRY TO GET SERIOUS HERE.

I think Dean Cain is the only person good enough for the role of superman and Teri hatcher as lois. If you don't think so go to belgium where lois and clark still plays on tv and watch it. by the way did anyone watch dean cain in the movie "The Perfect Husband"? I thought he looked really funny with the orange brown hair and goatee. I hated the superman movie that had cripple -turtle face man in it (christopher reeve) haha
but the upcoming movie actually has
superman/clark kent- Jude Law (On cold mountain)
lois lane-liv tyler
lex luthor- johnny depp
jimmy olsen- justin timberlake
those are the people who are actually going to be in it.

Currently there is no better fit for the S man suit that T. Welling from the Smallville show. Keep the same Lex as in the show, introduce Claire Forlaine as Louise, William Scott Thomas as Jimmy O. Vigo Motensen or Russell Crow as Jor-l sound about right. What's up???

im not even gonna comment on the last comment.come on get over it.Any ways
i will comment on KatieM. im not to keenon going back to dean caine and terre hatcher. Even tho i do agree that they both gave the roles a great persona. I guess you would say more of a reall persona, but i still think that superman needs a powerful screen prescence and if you sources are true on the upcoming cast then it may turn out to not be a flopp after all. I had considered Jude Law in the past but thought he might have to much of an accent for the part. Liv Tyler...growl..
would be awesome for lois but i stll think Anjelina Jolie would be better.Johnny depp for lex luthor Hmmmm... i dont know about that one, and justin timberlake for jimmy.. well as much as i despise justin he does have jimmy look to him. in all might turn out ok.

p.s. I THINK THAT WAS A VERY RUDE COMENT YOU MADE ABOUT CHRISTOPHER REEVES
HE WAS A GREAT SUPERMAN AND SHOULD BE GIVEN RESPECT. I WOULDNT LAUGH AT PEOPLE LIKE THAT YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU IN THE FUTURE.

Hollywood should learn from past lame attempts at tackling superhero films.The Batman series stunk up the screen largely due to creative talent who seem to have no feel for the true nature of the character. Please dont screw this one up too.Anyone who does not actually read comic books should keep their greedy littlehands off the potentialy great SUPERMAN film.The Death of Superman /Doomsday angle would be the best choice for any future effort. And please no goofball punk ass Hollywood bimbettes in the lead.Superman is a monumental character that deserves a dignified and reverent treatment.Dont screw htis one up!

FINALLY SOMEONE THAT GETS IT. NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKIN BOUT.

OK I think this would be the way to go with the new Superman movie. Keep the show Smallville going till Clarks dad dies, Then ending the show {Smallville} and pick up where Smallville left off with the new movie, keeping the same cast from Smallville. I think people wpuld really get into the new movie if it was done like that, because there are alot of people watching Smallville.

????? I SEE THAT KNOW ONE GETS THE HINT ABOUT SMALLVILLE! Sure its a great show but I just dont see it working out as a big screen production. I don't care how many people watch smallville; it just would'nt give superman the respect that he deserves on the big screen. If they did make it based on smallville; they might as well just send it straight to home video because thats the way I see it turning out. That or it would end up only going to smallville theaters. It would just seem to cheesy. COME ON LETS GET REAL HERE.

I think all actors are not strong enough for the role of a Superman, none other than "J.C.". Remember in DEATH OF SUPERMAN, he sacrificed himself to save others. who else has done that...think about it. J.C.! He is powerful, he can fly. He make water as wine. He is Jesus Christ...the real SUPERMAN. He's father like Jor-EL, our GOD, created him to spread his wisdom. And Lara, like Mary, had a virgin birth...you know those Kryptonians like test tube babies. And who could play Jesus Christ to play SUPERMAN, no other than SAM NEIL who played DAMIEN in THE FINAL CONFLICT:OMEN. (Jaurassic Park dude). And Linda Blair as LOIS LANE cause the Clark/Superman thing always gets her head spinning.

I THINK CHRISTOPHER REEVES'S HEAD SHOULD PLAY SUPERMAN AGAIN. THEY CAN PUSH HIM AROUND IN FRONT OF A BLUE SCREEN AND SUPERIMPOSE HIS FACE TO ANY ACTORS' BODY. "LOOK UP AND AWAY, CHRIS!" OR BETTET YET, JUST HAVE CHRISTOPHER REEVES WEAR HIS OLD COSTUME AND HAVE HIM SIT IN HIS WHEELCHAIR...MAKE HIM WATCH HIS OLD SUPE MOVIES WITH THE AUDIO TRACK OF R. KELLEY'S "I BELIEVE I CAN FLY". THEN ROLL HIM OFF THE ROOF OF A BUILDING AND START FILMING!
OR JUST GET GEORGE REEVES REMAINS AND PUT IT TOGETHER WITH LATEX SKIN WITH DETAILS...HIRE GEORGE LUCAS TO DO SOME OLD SCHOOL STOP ANIMATION...JUST LIKE THEM TAUTAUNS IN EMPIRE STRIKES BACK.

I think John Travolta should play the man of steel !
As for Lois Lane ...
Uma Thurman , perhaps ?
I hope this movie does get made . I've been a Superman fan sence I was a kid .
I can't wait to see what happen with it .
Will it be like the Death Of Superman?
Remember Doomsday ?

ANT

The last two comments made by "Christopher George" and "Lex Lucifer" Proves that there are poster boys for mothers who drink while pregnant.I have never heard anything so disrespectful and idiotic!! I have read alot of stuff about casting that has made me just a little bit pissed off but I realize now that their comments were not the result of to much acid and compulsive masterbation!! I think I speak for all Superman fans and normal people when i say... LAY OFF THE COCAINE!!

Hey, casting pleebs in the star spots for an iconic movie makes it easy!

Movie prices are over $10 here, now.

I didn't bother seeing the last Batman.

I won't need to bother seeing the next Superman, especially if they cast Johnny "I will raise my kids in France because Americans are uncultured whiny swine" Depp. He get $0.00 from this household.

With movie prices so high, I'm picky now.

Doc

NEON RED NEEDS TO FIND HIMSELF WITH GOD. READ THE BIBLE NOT COMICBOOKS. COMICBOOKS ARE FOR CHILDREN NOT MASTURBATION. YOU ARE GOING TO HELL.

I agree with Christopher George,keep the faith. Christopher Reeve should of went to church more often then riding horses. Someone has NEON RED kryptonite up his rear!

I have been reading alot of web pages about a Superman VS Batman movie. My honest reaction to that is, DIDN'T THEY LEARN ANYTHING FROM FREDDY VS JASON!!! I have said before that i really don't think that they should even do New Superman movie since they dont really have to at this very moment, but this idea of batman vs Superman should never see the light of day!!If we are all worried about casting an direction for a new SUPERMAN movie, Imagine the campy world of Batman 3&4 merging with The man of steel!! Not a pretty sight is it!! The original Superman movie set the tone for other superhero movies after it,and is a classic in every critics and fans eye ,compared to all the rest( Lets face it Spiderman was good,but not great,oops i sense many toes being stepped on...)No other actor carried the role so perfectly as Christopher Reeves did, even when the last two films lost there classical feel. So, in my view Batman VS Superman as a movie gets 2 thumbs down, -4 stars and(just for good measure) a good old fashion trip to the hollywood junk yard for movies that are so bad they need to be put in a bag with a bio hazard label!!

It would be a crime if Tim Burton/ Kevin Smith did not directthis movie.They would both make this film new and interesting...It would be interesting to see their choices for the characters.I was excited about Spider-Man and it ended up being such a disappointment, just like The Hulk.I hope they don't make the same mistake with this movie.I wish they would have chosen someone other than Tobey Maguire.In a perfect world Superman would be played by JOHNNY DEPP,I think he would be amazing. He does not get enough credit for his work.His characters are always real.

Now, I've read mostly everyone's comments here and I agree with most of you. Like having Courtney Cox as Lois Lane; that's brilliant. I wish Evan Marriot could act, because he would fit the bill, however a little too heavy on the Eyebrows.

I would like to see small Ville, make the leap from television to Movies. Like Star-Trek has done.

If not this route; then perhaps an unknown like a lot of you have said, who could act like the goofy Clark Kent that Christopher Reeves portrayed as well as the very masculine superman he also played.

I read some were that Billy Zane (Titanic) once had the role of Lex Luther.

Once and for all: Listen or read carefully !!!!

DEAN KANE IS TOO FUCKING SHORT; PLEASE DO NOT SAY HIS NAME AGAIN, THIS IS A REALY BAD IDEA.

I only like him in Lois and clark.

ashton ..on my god. what are they thinking??
and its rumored the Beynce could be the next lois lane. WHAT?!. since when is LL BLACK???? Do we NEED her to be BLACK?
Answer: NO. No one will be offended if the story STAYS TRUE and keeps everyone WHITE. Oh well, except those sensitive "we have been oppressed" people. damn.

Dean Caine as Superman? whats wrong with you people??? It is pretty obvious that all the characters were caucasions. Dean Caine is NOT Caucasion. To have anyone of the character be anything but white is making a parody of one of the greatest American icons ever. It's showing "look we know they were all white but look again..this is the 21st Century. We must portray ALL people." Yea OK. Spare me again. Why dont we just change characters in the Wizard of OZ now? Let us make Dorothy Korean. Well why not? thats what you all want.
i hope the end of the world comes soon before it becomes sterilized as those sci-fi films of the 60s portrayed.

Smallville. First of all, for anyone to say Tom W is a poor actor is just plain crazy. Unless the one making that statement is a bonified aged-expert of that field, its just plain NOISE.
Smallville is a great show. Unfortunately it will stop dead in its tracks just before Clark makes the move to Metropolis.
By that time Clark will have discoverd all of is super powers and all angles will just about be played out. It's great for what it is now.
Could they create a series Post-Metropolis? Yes, but it would most likely be more of a soap-opera fantasy style. Not sure that would even succeed.

Batman movies. Michael Keaton was much better than Val Kilmer. VK was much better than George C. Point: not all proven actors can take over a worshipped hero role such as Superman and succeed.
Keaton was best. He brooded the best.

Hello once again every one.Hmmm, Johnny Depp as Superman. I have been hearing it alot not just on the internet but on television as well. As much as i want to see Tom Welling take the part(Hopefully he will when Smallville wraps up) Im not too troubled by Depp supposidly taking the role. After all he is a very good actor, not very young though,but doesn't look his age either. Unfortunatley, im gonna have to say that i don't think he is right for the role because when you think off Johnny Depp you think of wierd unconvetional characters,that are presented in dark humored or gloomy way, but i dont think he'll take the role,of course i could be wrong, i never saw him as a disney man either, but you kn