Does David Boreanez Want Another Shot At Superman?

Does David Boreanez Want Another Shot At Superman?

Word is that the Angel star, who auditioned for the role back in 2005 when Bryan Singer was making Superman Returns, is eager for another chance to suit up for Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot..

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By MarkCassidy - Jan 14, 2011 02:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Moviehole

I think its pretty widely known in fan circles that Boreanez(Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel, Bones) auditioned to play The Man Of Steel Back in 2005. Obviously, he didn't get it! Brandon Routh played the big blue boyscout. But one can't help but wonder if he was impressive nonetheless, especially since it looks like he's looking for another chance at the role.



According to Moviehole Boreanez is keen to get another audition, this time of course its Zack Snyder at the helm of a reboot. Even if he gets a look in, I'm pretty sure his chances are slim since we already know that WB and Snyder are looking for a relative unknown, and at 40 doesn't fit into the age bracket that they are apparently sticking to. But still, if he impresses enough who knows? What would you think about Boreanez as Superman?


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stjohnofDC
stjohnofDC - 1/14/2011, 3:24 AM
Oh Hell Naaaaaw!!!!

Ryan McPartlin All Day!!!!
Fenlion
Fenlion - 1/14/2011, 3:28 AM
Superman ain't ugly. Even on his worst day. Sorry, Dave. Not gonna happen.
Angelus
Angelus - 1/14/2011, 3:39 AM
He is not Superman. Sorry Boreanaz. I loved you in Buffy and Angel but no go.

BMP!
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 1/14/2011, 3:39 AM
He'd make a much better Wonder Man for Marvel Studios, but I'd give him a shot at this. The guy is an amazing actor (just check him out in Bones) and would do a great job if they going for a non origin story. Good stuff ROR! :)
DetectiveCinema
DetectiveCinema - 1/14/2011, 3:47 AM
^ Terrible Actor.
Angelus
Angelus - 1/14/2011, 3:54 AM


BMP!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 1/14/2011, 4:01 AM
I also think he has the chops to pull this off, but maybe not the right look. He is still better than some of the names I've heard thrown around though.
JorEl77
JorEl77 - 1/14/2011, 4:09 AM
I liked him when he played Angel.Good actor or not,he doesn't have the look of Superman face wise.Sorry David,but try out for something else.I still think they should have a Superman thats closer to 40 though,like Jon Hamm.At least then it wouldn't be another stupid origin story...Again!!!
MatchesMalone
MatchesMalone - 1/14/2011, 4:25 AM
Yeah, definitely a better Wonder Man than Superman. He's alright, but eh, I don't see it. I'll pass.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 1/14/2011, 4:51 AM
He'd be a good Lobo. Not as good as Joe M, but good.
RyKnow
RyKnow - 1/14/2011, 5:13 AM
@ Intruder - You're Star Trek photo says it all lol.

I already have doubts about this film, but if this guy got the role, I reckon I'd patiently wait for the next reboot/remake or whatever crappy label you want to give it.
tadrob
tadrob - 1/14/2011, 5:29 AM
Love David as an actor, he did a marvelous job voicing Green Lantern in the Justice League: The New Frontier. But I wouldn't even go see him as superman.
mkn
mkn - 1/14/2011, 5:40 AM
Zachery Levi FTW... Also, if you are happy with 40 y/o Boreanaz, why not 39 y/o Hamm ??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywzmozj81Vk&feature=related

Watch this clip, its pure Jor-El to Kal-El, from Chuck S3 ending..
Angelus
Angelus - 1/14/2011, 6:24 AM
Zachery Levi is so far off its sad.

BMP!
selinakyle
selinakyle - 1/14/2011, 6:36 AM
He has the looks and he is a pretty decent actor but he doesn't scream superman to me.
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 1/14/2011, 6:41 AM
NO WAY NO HOW!
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 1/14/2011, 6:50 AM
I'm a fan of his and would have really liked him for Hal Jordan. Like Josh pointed out, I don't think they could find a better Woner Man. Maybe Clive Owen.
Knightstalker
Knightstalker - 1/14/2011, 7:03 AM
No. Just plain no. He'd be just as bad a choice as Routh or Welling.
jaybear
jaybear - 1/14/2011, 7:04 AM
i love him in Bones and he is very good actor but i'd rather he choose another superhero; say Cyclops or Cable? Maybe? Yes? No?
Boogie138
Boogie138 - 1/14/2011, 7:20 AM
he could do it and do it well. suck it haters
kerry67
kerry67 - 1/14/2011, 7:31 AM
I always figured he'd make a good Steve Trevor in a Wonder Woman film.
kerry67
kerry67 - 1/14/2011, 7:32 AM
I always figured he'd make a good Steve Trevor in a Wonder Woman film.
Geeksiah
Geeksiah - 1/14/2011, 7:32 AM
I agre Boogie..he could do it.
Although I think he should wait till Bale dumps Batman It will happen) and go for that.

The man can act.
superdog
superdog - 1/14/2011, 8:03 AM
i think hes a great actor and loved him in angel and now bones. hes got the chops but gotta agree not so much the right look. i agree with those who say that he would have been a great hal jordan especially after voicing him in ne frontier

little bit of trivia, he also auditioned for the role of ben grim/the thing in the fantastic four movies.
ghinzdra
ghinzdra - 1/14/2011, 8:13 AM
Not the look , not the fans , not the age .... sorry guy you've got about as much chance to get the part as there is snow in thailand in august .
Drykilllogic22
Drykilllogic22 - 1/14/2011, 9:08 AM
After his performance in "Wicked Prayer"..No more cbm's for this azz..
JosePetrelli12
JosePetrelli12 - 1/14/2011, 9:11 AM
EPIC FAIL!!!!
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 1/14/2011, 9:17 AM
IronicMan
IronicMan - 1/14/2011, 9:58 AM
Better than any fanboy suggestions I've seen. Let's do it!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/14/2011, 10:03 AM
Haha [frick] off! : p
HarrisonBergeron
HarrisonBergeron - 1/14/2011, 10:31 AM
He's a good actor, and could nail the Superman persona better than many, but he just doesn't look the part. He would definitely add to the DC movie universe if he were to play another character.

I want to see a bulked up Matt Bomer in the red and blue.
FoxForce5
FoxForce5 - 1/14/2011, 10:42 AM
I'm a fan; love Buffy & Angel, and he seems like he may be a comic guy as well, but he's just not Supes. I think JoshW's idea of Boreanez playing WonderMan would be pretty awesome and with Joss at the helm of The Avengers... You hear me Joss? It's a great idea!
Boogie138
Boogie138 - 1/14/2011, 11:15 AM
@ geeksiah: thank you, plus any actor who wants to do a character really bad will always give it his best... even if the movie not so good. not that i don't think this will be good. with snyder supes will deff throw a punch. that alone puts me in a seat
skidz
skidz - 1/14/2011, 11:17 AM
He's always played bold and badass characters, the awkward Clark Kent would be a dramatic departure for him. Could he pull off slipping so convincingly into Clark Kent's shoes that the suspension of disbelief actually works and we watch Clark Kent/Superman for 2 hours or would we just see Boreanez PLAYING the iconic character? I'm not betting money on it. Besides, it's still a rumor.
Lewis25
Lewis25 - 1/14/2011, 11:33 AM
I like Boreanez hes got the size but I want owain Yeoman for supes. Boreanez can be batman.
HarrisonBergeron
HarrisonBergeron - 1/14/2011, 1:19 PM
@skidz- I've only seen 20 minutes of Bones collectively since it came out, but his character on that show seems to be a bit on the light hearted side. Many prefer the less clumsy version of Clark Kent which could probably work very similar to what I've seen of his Bones character. Even if they did want to go with the clumsy awkward Clark Kent he could pull it off.

I do think he could make a good Batman, I prefer my Batman a little leaner than Boreanez, but i think he would still be a decent fit.
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