Viggo Mortenson Back In The Running To Play The Villain In Superman?

Viggo Mortenson Back In The Running To Play The Villain In Superman?

A report over at Variety reveals that the actor now has a clear schedule to take a role in the upcoming reboot from Zack Snyder and also mentions that the director is still interested in hiring him...

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By JoshWilding - Mar 25, 2011 06:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Variety


It looks like there's been a new development in the search for an actor to portray the villain in Superman: The Man of Steel.

Variety reports that Viggo Mortensen will now NOT be starring in Snow White and the Huntsman, formally ending months of negotiations. Here is an excerpt from their report which makes things a little clearer:

Dropping out of negotiations leaves the door open for Mortensen to take the role of the villain in Warner Bros.' ''Superman: Man of Steel,'' which is scheduled to shoot at the same time as ''Huntsman.''

Warner Bros. would not comment, but ''Superman'' director Zack Snyder is reportedly interested in Mortensen.


What do you guys think? Despite both Michael Shannon and Edgar Ramirez recently being linked to an undisclosed villainous role in the upcoming movie, will Snyder now cast the actor who was rumored to be his first choice? Be sure to share your thoughts in the usual place!



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marvel72
marvel72 - 3/25/2011, 6:40 PM
viggo mortenson is a fantastic actor,his pretty good in everything his starred in.

he'd be a great addition to any already decent cast.

but who will the villain be ?
Jp499
Jp499 - 3/25/2011, 6:45 PM
My money is on Brainiac or Zor-El.
PaulRom
PaulRom - 3/25/2011, 6:46 PM
Didnt Synder already say he wasn't gonna be in the movie?
golden123
golden123 - 3/25/2011, 6:48 PM
I would like to see him as Brainiac.
Jp499
Jp499 - 3/25/2011, 6:48 PM
@PaulRom Yeah, there's definitely no Zod, at least not "villain" Zod.

My bet is on the villainous version of Zor-El
Ethic
Ethic - 3/25/2011, 6:49 PM
Snyder said he definitely wouldn't be in it, but if this has opened up the opportunity then I hope he joins!
The guy is excellent and can be so sinister.
ngu13
ngu13 - 3/25/2011, 6:49 PM
butler 4 zod viggo a new villain
sexfoodcomics
sexfoodcomics - 3/25/2011, 7:03 PM
Zod all the way.
sexfoodcomics
sexfoodcomics - 3/25/2011, 7:04 PM
Sucker punch wasn't made for the public. It was made for geeks and synder. Screw the public.
Dumegg
Dumegg - 3/25/2011, 7:11 PM
he'd make an awesome general zod.
LP4
LP4 - 3/25/2011, 7:15 PM
Sick of rumors
Dumegg
Dumegg - 3/25/2011, 7:19 PM
rumors suck, but is all we have until the movie comes out. at least it gives us something to speculate about.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 3/25/2011, 7:21 PM
Paul Bettany should be Brainiac.


Edgar Ramirez would make a great Bruno Mannheim.

Viggo Mortensen, Michael Shannon or Michael Fassbender as Luthor

ngu13
ngu13 - 3/25/2011, 7:21 PM
viggo lex
Angelus
Angelus - 3/25/2011, 7:29 PM

- That's my somewhat suprised face.
uvsk420
uvsk420 - 3/25/2011, 7:30 PM
i gives a **** bout wht critics think sucker punch kicked a**
dahamma
dahamma - 3/25/2011, 7:31 PM
@Darkmatter, really? I didn't know critics didn't recieve Sucker Punch well, I thought it was awesome!!
ngu13
ngu13 - 3/25/2011, 7:31 PM
viggo ....then cgi change doomsday . i no but diffrent
ngu13
ngu13 - 3/25/2011, 7:36 PM
uvsk420,,DAHAMMA...dammmi have to wait till april1st to see suncher punch ..f
ngu13
ngu13 - 3/25/2011, 7:48 PM
Paul Bettany..lex,,, viggo Brainiac ,,,butler zod@any1
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 3/25/2011, 7:59 PM
I remember back in the day when I used to absolutely adore him cause he played Aragorn. He still is my fave LOTR character actor ;)
113
113 - 3/25/2011, 7:59 PM
I'm still hoping it's not Zod....Have him play a different villain, i'll even take Brainiac, and i HATE Brainiac.
ngu13
ngu13 - 3/25/2011, 8:11 PM
Pitydafool'...so ill just download it and save my money...dammm it looked good
vaderthefett
vaderthefett - 3/25/2011, 8:24 PM
on a personal level, ide like to see him as Roland for The Dark Tower. That's just me. Left field, I know.
matt28
matt28 - 3/25/2011, 8:39 PM
this guy totally beats out every superman jk jk

otakux3r0
otakux3r0 - 3/25/2011, 9:22 PM
He'd be bad-ass as a Superman villain. Brainiac or Metallo would be awesome rolls for him. Anyone but Lex Luthor.
TheWolverine
TheWolverine - 3/25/2011, 9:34 PM
Kneel before ZOD Viggo..guranteed
FoxForce5
FoxForce5 - 3/25/2011, 9:39 PM
Viggo as Brainiac, all the way!

& @ vaderthefett: yeah, was hoping he'd get the roll of Ronald in The Dark Tower as well... oh well...
superwolverine
superwolverine - 3/25/2011, 9:45 PM
NO TO BRAINIAC YES TO ZOD.
MOSisaGoodMovie
MOSisaGoodMovie - 3/25/2011, 10:01 PM
Jor-El.
Daniellantern
Daniellantern - 3/25/2011, 10:12 PM
Zod all the way!!!
vaderthefett
vaderthefett - 3/25/2011, 11:39 PM
@FoxForce5...we'll just have to wait and see. the joe guy from trueblood was hyped up to play superman, and he didnt get the role. this article could be up to blow up a minor thought, maybe he'll turn it down to play Roland :)
jacksback
jacksback - 3/25/2011, 11:54 PM
i don't care who the bad guy is, just no more Lex, we need some new faces if these movies are going to make it
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