My Fan Cast for the First Superman Movie in the Reboot

My Fan Cast for the First Superman Movie in the Reboot

This is my first fancast for the new (and hopefully shortcoming) Superman movie!

By Toad4ever - Feb 06, 2010 03:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Fan Fic

Alright, this is my first fan cast, so i decided to do the most legally absorbed superhero today: SUPERMAN.

First off, I just want to say that my vision of the Superman franchise should have some elements of the original Superman movie, as that was done, in my opinion, close to perfection.

Up first: JOR-EL.
Ewan McGregor

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I think he has the same kind of regal presence that served Marlo Brando so many years ago. He is very talented, and can play a mentor type, as seen in the new Start Wars trilogy, where he played Obi Wan Kenobi.

LARA VAN-LORN
Jaime King
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King played Goldie in Sin City, opposite of Mickey Rourke, and I'm not sure who the greater actor was. She was mesmerizing, while holding a sense of mystery, which I think is essential for Kal-El's mother.

CLARK KENT - SUPERMAN

Now, for this I have three choices:


Brandon Routh - As for Superman Returns, if you hated it, or loved it, one thing that seems unanimous is Brandon Routh's depiction as Superman. I think if he had the ability to make the character his own, he would completely pown it.


James Caviezel - The only reason Bryan Singer didn't cast him as Superman in his film is because he thought he was too famous from The Passion of the Christ. That was 6 years ago, and he hasn't made too much of a splash since. I think he's a tremendous actor and would bring a unique spin to the Superman mythos.


Matt Bomer - Going off of the TV show White Collar, it is easy to see how he is a good contender. As Neal Caffrey, he goes undercover in almost every episode, moving from the character of Neal to whoever he has to be. He would make a completely believeable Clark Kent, as well as a powerful Superman.

LOIS LANE
Rachel McAdams
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Her performance in both Mean Girls and Sherlock Holmes has convinced me that she is perfect for Lois Lane. Sherlock Holmes saw her as quick-witted, sassy, and having nerves of steel. Mean Girls proved she could be a bit of bitch, as can Lois Lane.

JIMMY OLSEN
Bret Harrison

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Bret Harrison has played the geeky, awkward kid on TV shows such as Grounded For Life, and Charlie in That 70's Show. He would be able to pull off the "oh gawsh" aura Jimmy Olsen gives off.


LEX LUTHOR
Billy Zane

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Alright, despite looking like Superman's arch foe, he has the intimidating acting style that's scary as hell! If you don't believe me, check out the Deep End on ABC, where he plays the boss to five new lawyers. It's just Lex Luthor in a law office.

LANA LANG
Alicia Witt

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A very unknown actress who would be able to play Lana's farm girl attitude without a problem.

JONATHAN AND MARTHA KENT
John Hurt and Glenn Close

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Both are phenommenal actors who would own every scene as Ma and Pa Kent.

PERRY WHITE
Hugh Laurie

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Yes, yes I know he is a fan favorite for Perry White, and it does seem cliched, but let's face it: there's no one else better! Laurie is gruff, but can be sensitive, as seen on House. Plus he's never really had a major movie role (unless you count Stuart Little, but really, who does?)

And finally, the major villian of the first movie...

BRAINIAC
Hugo Weaving or Billy Crudup

Weaving played V in V for Vendetta and was praised as the charismatic, border-line insane visionary. It is that presence I believe Brainiac should have.

Billy Crudup was Dr. Manhattan in Watchmen. He was very believeable as the "monster" detached from humanity. This is who Brainiac is. A super smart, uncaring alien.





All right, tell me what you think! :D

Peace out, hombres!
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LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/6/2010, 4:19 PM
BRANDON ROUTH FOR SUPERMAN (Thumbs up!!!)

JIM CAV for CAP ATOM! : P


Great cast dude, like em all bar ZANE for LEX, still don't get why ppl like that pick? Oh well, must be the bald head lol!

Oh yeah and WEAVING for SINESTRO!!! ; D

Good stuff dude, great firster! ; )

Toad4ever
Toad4ever - 2/6/2010, 4:31 PM
@ LEEE, yeah thats what i used to think about Zane too when i would see these fancasts, that he was cast soley on his resemblence. but then a few weeks ago i was flipping through the channels and found the Deep End on ABC. within seconds of watching Zane act i was convinced he would make a superb Lex.

and besides, if i was going just based on looks, there are other bald celebs i could choose from: bruce willis... patrick stewart... brittney spears....
1chris2
1chris2 - 2/6/2010, 4:32 PM
i would like to see parasite,or doomsday in a film.
Superheromoviefan
Superheromoviefan - 2/6/2010, 4:55 PM
I like your Luthor and Brainiac.
I don't like your White.Bad choice.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 2/6/2010, 5:21 PM
Great cast, apart from Luthor. I don't like Zane. I prefer Paul Bettany.

McGregor is a damn fine pick for Jor-El.

All around, great cast, and perfect pick with Weaving as Brainiac.
supermarioworldE
supermarioworldE - 2/6/2010, 7:10 PM
That's some pretty good casting dude. Harrison would make a fine Jimmy Olsen (and spiderman). Billy Zane would make a great LL. I don't think routh is a very good superman at all, but hey i guess that's personal taste. Well done!
Vafrous
Vafrous - 2/6/2010, 11:38 PM
Nice,Matt Bomer as Superman would be awesome...
joncav182
joncav182 - 2/7/2010, 10:29 AM
awesome cast, i like all of it
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/7/2010, 12:13 PM
DEEP END, cool @ TOAD @ I'll check that out man! ; )
OdinsBeard
OdinsBeard - 2/8/2010, 12:26 PM
dude - Jim Caviezel as super-man. it just hits you in the face like a punch you should've seen coming but didn't. this seems like a no-brainer. it's not a problem at all that he also played jesus, in fact i think it actually makes it better.

Thank you toad4ever. thank you for giving me my offical choice for superman! now i'll go around and claim it as my own:) haha. i usually find these fan-casts a waste of time because everyone puts the same thing but billy zane as luthor. awesome. rachel mccadams as lois. awesome. good effort all around.
MovieMisfit
MovieMisfit - 2/9/2010, 9:01 PM
James Caviezel is perfect. Matt Bomer would be good as well. Routh is out of the question.

As for the rest of your casting...great job.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 2/17/2010, 3:14 PM
Bomer is a great choice to play Superman! Weaving is f*cking awesome actor and he will do justice for Brainiac. My other choice would have been Mark Strong but he is playing Sinestro so Weaving all the way!:)

Ps. Paul Bettany for Lex Luthor and Rachel McAdams for Lois Lane!
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