Christopher Meloni Rounds Out The Man Of Steel Cast In A 'Major' Undisclosed Role?

Christopher Meloni Rounds Out The Man Of Steel Cast In A 'Major' Undisclosed Role?

Recent reports suggest that Law & Order: Special Victims Unit actor Christopher Meloni is close to joining Zack Snyder's Man Of Steel In an undisclosed role. Check it out!

By DCMarvelFreshman - Jun 24, 2011 05:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Deadline



According to the ever-reliable Deadline, the actor best known for his role on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit television series, Christopher Meloni is in talks for an undisclosed role in Warner Bros. and Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, Man Of Steel.

Christopher Meloni is in line for a big-time follow-up. I hear he is in negotiations for a major role in Man Of Steel, the Superman franchise reboot from Warner Bros that Zack Snyder is directing. No word yet on what part he might get, though. The Hollywood Reporter's sources indicate he will shoot scenes with Henry Cavill.


Christopher Meloni, 50, though known for his Detective Law & Order: Special Victims Unit role, has also appeared in HBO's prison drama Oz and recently voiced Hal Jordan in DC's animated Green Lantern: First Flight film. Being that his role in Man Of Steel is unknown, who do you think it could be? Lex Luthor?


Man Of Steel is rumored to follow Clark Kent as a freelance reporter in his early 20's, traveling all around the world covering various news stories. However, Kent is forced to fly back into action to attain a fleeing assassin instead of covering an ethnic conflict between the Ghuri and Turaaba clans in West Africa. Upon his return to form, Kent returns to Smallville to learn more about his origins and become the hero he was born to be. And starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane, Michael Shannon, Antje Traue, Julia Ormond and Russell Crowe, the reboot reportedly commences production next month, and is slated for theaters Mid-December 2012!
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WolvieCBM
WolvieCBM - 6/24/2011, 6:00 PM
Interesting. Great actor, can't wait to see what is the role. Luthor, maybe? :)
RABB1T
RABB1T - 6/24/2011, 6:00 PM
I could see him as Luthor. I love his work, really good actor.
Ethic
Ethic - 6/24/2011, 6:01 PM
Luuuuuuuuthorrrr? Probably
BobGarlen
BobGarlen - 6/24/2011, 6:01 PM
I hope it's Dan Turpin or Perry White. I'd like to say Turpin but smart money says Perry
Hellsing
Hellsing - 6/24/2011, 6:02 PM
a tougher version of Luthor maybe or Dan Turpin I heard the dude left SVU which is a shame
patriautism
patriautism - 6/24/2011, 6:03 PM
Here's hoping for the return of Freakshow.


But seriously, watch Oz and you'll see what a damn good actor he really is.
TorturedXGenius
TorturedXGenius - 6/24/2011, 6:09 PM
LEX LUTHOR
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AlReg
AlReg - 6/24/2011, 6:16 PM
Let him play Dan Turpin so that Elliot Stabler is in Metropolis.
LeeHolland
LeeHolland - 6/24/2011, 6:20 PM
I could definitely see this guy as Luthor; I've always wanted Ralph Fiennes, though.

Sam Neill for Perry White!
MovieGuy2178
MovieGuy2178 - 6/24/2011, 6:22 PM
I think its Lex Luthor or Perry White.
StephenJ
StephenJ - 6/24/2011, 6:23 PM
he looks too young for Perry.. Lex on the other hand..
LP4
LP4 - 6/24/2011, 6:24 PM
LEX LUTHOR!!!!
selinakyle
selinakyle - 6/24/2011, 6:28 PM
Lex Luthor PLEASE!!!!!
Hellsing
Hellsing - 6/24/2011, 6:28 PM
I hope he isn't Luthor not because he's going to be bad or anything, he'd probably own the role. Its the fact that he's 50. It would be better if Luthor was a bit younger, older then clark but still young some one in there early 30's perhaps, having them being friends in the past will add a nice dimension to there rivalry, but I won't complain if Meloni's playing Lex I just think its time to get an actor who doesn't look like he's old enough to be Supes dad
Hellsing
Hellsing - 6/24/2011, 6:30 PM
oh and he was pretty bad ass in Oz
LP4
LP4 - 6/24/2011, 6:30 PM
You forgot to mention, Cinemablend said he will play a MAJOR role in MOS.

Major role= LEX LUTHOR BABY!!!!
LP4
LP4 - 6/24/2011, 6:31 PM
@Hellsing- True dude, I wanted a younger lex in this film but this guy is a great actor. He could pull off bad.
InSpace
InSpace - 6/24/2011, 6:31 PM
oooooooorrrrrr maybe Perry White?
superpooper
superpooper - 6/24/2011, 6:38 PM
@Inspace You know what...that's exactly what I saw when I looked at his picture. For some reason I see Perry White. He may be a little young but it could work.
ComicsCommando
ComicsCommando - 6/24/2011, 6:39 PM
I could see him as Lex Luthor. There's something sinister in his eyes.


RockNRollCC
RockNRollCC - 6/24/2011, 6:40 PM
Lex Luthor. Possibly...
FlappyJax
FlappyJax - 6/24/2011, 6:42 PM
He could actually make a pretty damn good Luthor. Fingers crossed.
MarkJulian
MarkJulian - 6/24/2011, 6:43 PM
Guy's fantastic. Glad he realized he was just wasting away on SVU and decided to go after bigger fish.
superpooper
superpooper - 6/24/2011, 6:45 PM
@Patriautism Wow...I did not know he was "Freakshow" until just now. He is now officially one of my favorite actors. Awsum.
Hellsing
Hellsing - 6/24/2011, 6:46 PM
no sign of Supermans Pal Jimmy Olsen yet. I hope they expand the supporting cast for the Daily Planet get Lombard, Grant and Troupe all involved.
LP4
LP4 - 6/24/2011, 6:46 PM
He better be Lex. But knowing our guesses thus far, he'll probably end up just being Perry White sadly.

But he has the evil, look of Lex. He looks like an evil douchebag.

superpooper
superpooper - 6/24/2011, 6:47 PM
Looks like we can't have a Supes movie without Luthor for once?
JR
JR - 6/24/2011, 6:47 PM
Metallo!...
golden123
golden123 - 6/24/2011, 6:48 PM
I am going to predict Perry White.
LP4
LP4 - 6/24/2011, 6:50 PM
@Intruder- It is "Lex LuTHOr"

not Luger.
golden123
golden123 - 6/24/2011, 6:50 PM
@Superpooper: You could always watch Superman III. ;)
P862010
P862010 - 6/24/2011, 6:55 PM
for people who complain oh not lex again i ask you this has any superman movie gotten lex right?

answer is No

meloni we finally give us a non hammy campy lex

he will be a very intense serious lex
Spidey91
Spidey91 - 6/24/2011, 6:56 PM
he kinda looks like Lex Luthor
great actor,L&O:SVU is one of my favorite series
ComicsCommando
ComicsCommando - 6/24/2011, 6:57 PM
Chris Meloni was Freakshow?! Wow, this guy is a chameleon. I loved that part in the movie.
DCMarvelFreshman
DCMarvelFreshman - 6/24/2011, 6:57 PM
@golden123 Variety says that all the key roles are filled, and the actress playing 'Lara' was really the last major role. But Deadline does say Christopher has a major role too.
xizorkatarn
xizorkatarn - 6/24/2011, 7:01 PM
Oh my god, he's perfect for Luthor. I really hope it's him.

If it's not, I don't care. I love Meloni. I think he's one of the most underrated actors in the business today. Glad to see him getting into mainstream blockbusters.
LP4
LP4 - 6/24/2011, 7:02 PM
@DCMarvelFrehman- I hope he's Lex.
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