Did Zac Efron Turn Down the Role of Superman in Man of Steel?

Did Zac Efron Turn Down the Role of Superman in Man of Steel?

According to the gossip site Surfme, actor Zac Efron was offered and ultimately turned down the opportunity to play Superman in Man of Steel. The reason? Leonardo DiCaprio suggested he might be better off avoiding that type of franchise.

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By EdGross - Nov 22, 2010 05:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Surfme

“Zac feels he’s very much following in the footsteps of Leo and respects his opinion,” a source told Surfme. “He didn’t turn Superman down because of him but Leo was unsure whether it would be the best move for him. It’s a massive franchise. Zac is now chasing more dramatic roles in independent movies.”

For more on Efron and his connection with DiCaprio, just follow the link.

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bleedthefreak
bleedthefreak - 11/22/2010, 6:11 PM
oh dear god that's scary at first I thought it said spiderman so when I saw your picture I kinda did double take at the title
Twenty23Three
Twenty23Three - 11/22/2010, 6:12 PM
dear lord could you imagine? terrifying
santoanderson
santoanderson - 11/22/2010, 6:13 PM
Oh God, puke.... in my mouth..... urge to kill.... rising...
marvel72
marvel72 - 11/22/2010, 6:15 PM
& i thought welling was a bad choice,this is worse.
SHAZAM171
SHAZAM171 - 11/22/2010, 6:18 PM
OMG!!!!! HELLMUTHAFREAKIN-NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! That little girl?? Ugh I hate Little Zac. where are you guys getting this S#!tty news from today?? LOL You guys are suppose to make our day with good news and awesome trailers. Not awful news and ruin our day with this Marky Mark as the Crow, Hollywood remaking Buffy and now the Zac pretty boy possibly almost being Superman?? LMAO!!!! Come on guys, good news please. LOL
Jimdlux
Jimdlux - 11/22/2010, 6:19 PM
Thank god idiots like this listen to idiots like DCaprio!!
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 11/22/2010, 6:31 PM
this would have been the final straw. This guy is an assclown and so isn't leo.
duncboy
duncboy - 11/22/2010, 6:34 PM
In Nolan and Snyder I trust, regardless of who they cast.
blueorangeny
blueorangeny - 11/22/2010, 6:37 PM
can we have better articles lol, this is just a waste lol. Zac, lord help us. lol
TheStranger
TheStranger - 11/22/2010, 6:42 PM
Wow if this is legit, we're in a world of trouble if he thinks Zac Efron would be a good Superman, get Matt Bomer!
itzayaboy
itzayaboy - 11/22/2010, 6:43 PM
were all in this together we can stand hand in hand and make our dreams come truuuuuuueeeeth!
please dont [frick] it up, you should cast rouuuutthhhh!
marvelguy
marvelguy - 11/22/2010, 6:50 PM
I think they meant Superboy!
EdGross
EdGross - 11/22/2010, 6:51 PM
Look, I think the story stretches credibility way beyond the breaking point, but I was merely reporting a rumor that was reported.
SupermanReturns2006
SupermanReturns2006 - 11/22/2010, 6:55 PM
Zac Efron can make an awesome SUPERBOY for the Spin off version of SUPERMAN in his youth years. I think Zac Snyder shall get involve directing SUPERMAN spin off like SUPERBOY
crosbytheconqueror
crosbytheconqueror - 11/22/2010, 7:04 PM
Perfect casting. They can do the Worlds finest then, and have Adam Lambert play Batman.
ALmighty1080
ALmighty1080 - 11/22/2010, 7:17 PM
u should off urself if you actually believe this
Luigi
Luigi - 11/22/2010, 7:21 PM
I hope everyone is freaking out because it's the subject at hand and not because they actually believe it.
SkaarJones
SkaarJones - 11/22/2010, 7:23 PM
LMAO!!!! Only if it's a gay porn parody.
IronicMan
IronicMan - 11/22/2010, 7:26 PM
That would have been the best!
Lol jk. And I think Zac has potential, once he outgrows the Disney reputation. But this... would have been almost as bad as Routh.
Ibz
Ibz - 11/22/2010, 7:27 PM
everyone needs to calm down the guys not going to get the role plus its a rumour and how is he idiot for listening to dicaprio, thats probably the best advice he'll ever recieve
SuperGeek1990
SuperGeek1990 - 11/22/2010, 7:31 PM
KKKKKKKKHHHHHHAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!
BFGLOOM
BFGLOOM - 11/22/2010, 7:35 PM
WTF??? I hope NONE of this "article" is true.....This Effron kid is a joke, reminds me of a smaller more femine Tom Cruise.... We'll be surpirsed by who we get as Supes for sure. Any hearing the Paul Walker rumors?
dancingmonkey08
dancingmonkey08 - 11/22/2010, 7:42 PM
OK two things to be pissed off about:

1: The studio asked Zac "Im a no talent dickhead" Efron to play Superman, WTF WERE THEY THINKING? THIS MUST BE A RUMOUR because if it isnt, Im worried about this Superman reboot now

2: Even though Leo stopped Zac from taking the role (a fact we are all happy about), is Leo trying to say a role in a comic book movie is bad because he can [frick] right off if he is insulting cbms, he hasnt done many good movies himself. Remember Romeo and Juliet or the Beach, yea they were absolute shit

lol @ Intruder
wonderme
wonderme - 11/22/2010, 7:48 PM
OH HELL NO!!!!!! I hate him he is a azz when it comes to acting
Darknights23
Darknights23 - 11/22/2010, 8:02 PM
Ok i though this was going to reboot the seriz not bring down the man of Steel , tha would have killed superman for get kryptonite!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BetaRayB
BetaRayB - 11/22/2010, 8:10 PM
Following in the footsteps of Leo? Are you freaking kidding me? Who does this kid's handlers and PR staff think he is? Leo started out young doing some bad TV but quickly moved on to incredibly amazing performances in movies like 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' and 'The Basketball Diaries' and stuff like that. Compared to Zac doing 'High School Musical' at the same age?? Give me a [frick]ing break!
ThreeBigTacos
ThreeBigTacos - 11/22/2010, 8:15 PM
If they considered someone that young, does that confirm they're basing it off elements of Earth One?
superotherside
superotherside - 11/22/2010, 8:33 PM
ahhhhhhhhh..... what is happening they offered it 2 him? well ya know what we should thank him 4 not accepting!
WireySpindell
WireySpindell - 11/22/2010, 8:45 PM
I don't buy it
cbostont102
cbostont102 - 11/22/2010, 8:49 PM
Let the hate begin, but I watched "Charlie St. Cloud" a few days ago and there were SEVERAL times in the movie where I pictured him as Clark/Superman.

Maybe it's because I'm a Smallville/Welling fan (let the hate continue) but if they were going young in the movie I could see it work. I like Welling but I agree that he's not the best actor in the world and his dialogue can be stiff so I think Zack Efron is a big upgrade.

Just sayin...
skidz
skidz - 11/22/2010, 9:02 PM
He may be terrible for the part, but he sure picked a dumbass reason to turn it down.
NERO
NERO - 11/22/2010, 9:50 PM
Yes?
NERO
NERO - 11/22/2010, 9:51 PM
Total bullshit, by the way.
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