Joe Manganiello Back To Being Frontrunner For Superman Role In Reboot?

Joe Manganiello Back To Being Frontrunner For Superman Role In Reboot?

According to a recent Tweet from a very reliable source, the rumor mill in Hollywood is once again buzzing with the news that the actor is frontrunner to play the Man of Steel...

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By JoshWilding - Jan 24, 2011 08:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Moviehole

While we've already heard plenty of rumours surrounding the Spider-Man and True Blood star being in the running to play the Man of Steel in Zack Snyder's upcoming reboot, an even more reliable source has now reignited the speculation once again.

Via his Twitter account, Geoff Boucher of The Los Angeles Time Hero Complex (@LATherocomplex) left the following message.



As I said, we've already heard the same sort of thing about this guy a fair few times in the past. However, this latest one comes from the same guy who recently promised that big Batman news was coming, and revealed that Tom Hardy would be playing Bane and Anne Hathaway had been cast as Catwoman a little over 24 hours later. I think it's fair to say that this at least indicates the former Flash Thompson is being considered for the title role in the reboot.



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marvel72
marvel72 - 1/24/2011, 8:51 AM
he wouldn't be a bad choice,better than welling.
SHHH
SHHH - 1/24/2011, 8:56 AM
Anyone is better than Welling..
Havok89
Havok89 - 1/24/2011, 9:02 AM
About time we get someone who actually looks like Superman to play Superman lol


btw, [frick] Welling!
whoa123
whoa123 - 1/24/2011, 9:05 AM
He's a good actor but he's got that douche look haha, I think Henry Cavill is the perfect choice.

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TheAceVinnyLee
TheAceVinnyLee - 1/24/2011, 9:12 AM
He's not a good actor, and he's nothing more than another muscelehead jersey shore reject. He is not even close to Clark Kent.

He may have the muscles to fill out the tights, but not the acting chops.
ElBicho
ElBicho - 1/24/2011, 9:14 AM
They could do much worse...
dahamma
dahamma - 1/24/2011, 9:15 AM
Yes i hope so! He got the look and build. ANyone but Routh or welling
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 1/24/2011, 9:16 AM
No that guy is weird looking,he couldnt pull off Clark Kent wearing glasses a rain coat and a hat let alone being in a suit,

WELLINGTON BOOT! [frick] the haters
itzayaboy
itzayaboy - 1/24/2011, 9:17 AM
im ok as long as he can command the screen and looks good in tights...remember this is partly CHRIS NOLAN.who is quite godly at casting.
teppy1954
teppy1954 - 1/24/2011, 9:18 AM
Sorry;
Way too ethnic looking. The nose is just too bent. At any moment I'd be expecting Supes to say fuggeddabadit!
BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 1/24/2011, 9:18 AM
Cast his as Hawkman all day long but never as Superman! He does not look anything like Superman or Clark Kent. He is way too Italian looking to look like Supes from the comics!
FanBoyBlack
FanBoyBlack - 1/24/2011, 9:19 AM
"acting chops" to play superman... Classic!!!!
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 1/24/2011, 9:20 AM
DUDE IS RIPPED...HE COULD PULL IT OFF..







GOTTA ADMIT, HE DOES LOOK LIKE THE COMIC BOOK.
fistofthenorthstar
fistofthenorthstar - 1/24/2011, 9:22 AM
i look at him and i just don't see the man of steel...
Angelus
Angelus - 1/24/2011, 9:26 AM
Anything is better than Tom Welling but this is hopefully just a rumour!
Rick Malambri or Henry Cavil! I'd love to see Routh return but that's not happening.


BMP!
rodsvilaca
rodsvilaca - 1/24/2011, 9:26 AM
JOE MANGANIELLO fits perfectly for Superman, BUT without that stupid red (or any color) underwear...
itzayaboy
itzayaboy - 1/24/2011, 9:29 AM
zack snyder likes to cast people that look exactly like the character and are only OK actors,just look at watchmen, and it still turned out good NOLAN AND SNYDER= masterpiece comic book movie
dnno1
dnno1 - 1/24/2011, 9:31 AM
If they map his body and use it in a CGI costume, you will get the best presentation of Superman on film ever.
Kryptonman87
Kryptonman87 - 1/24/2011, 9:33 AM
I still say Jared Padalecki for Superman/Clark Kent, but that's just me. I think that Jared has a deeper, more commanding voice, he's got more of a fanbase I think, and he's got that whole farmboy look that Superman needs. But Manganiello is probably my third choice. I say third because I still have a deep seeded hope that WB will get smart and cast Tom Welling as Superman for the movie, but we all know that probably won't happen
TheAceVinnyLee
TheAceVinnyLee - 1/24/2011, 9:34 AM
He's not a good actor, and he's nothing more than another muscelehead jersey shore reject. He is not even close to Clark Kent.

He may have the muscles to fill out the tights, but not the acting chops.
ComradeGrey
ComradeGrey - 1/24/2011, 9:37 AM
He's got too much of a villainous look. Superman is a "Valiant", as opposed to Batman' "Vigilante" look, the breed of hero that allows for Manganiello's sort of sharpness of features. Routh had a great look, but wasn't a particularly deep actor.


WATCHMEN WAS A PILE OF INANE SHIT. YOU CANNOT USE IT AS EVIDENCE OF SNYDER'S GREATNESS BECAUSE IT POINTEDLY PROVES THAT HE ONLY CARES ABOUT SPECTACLE, NOT STORY.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 1/24/2011, 9:39 AM
GUNSMITH@ Hell he has the looks so why not?

Still i prefer Ryan McPartlin and Henry Cavill.
TheAceVinnyLee
TheAceVinnyLee - 1/24/2011, 9:41 AM
You guys do remember he was Falsh Thompson in Spiderman 1, right? And he was terrible in that! He is in no way Superman!
mkn
mkn - 1/24/2011, 9:42 AM
I wont be happy with this casting choice.

But i can see why it would be done.

BruceWayneNewton
BruceWayneNewton - 1/24/2011, 9:42 AM
ROUTH OR BUST!!!
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 1/24/2011, 9:49 AM
the more i look at him the more i'm okay with him.

they just need to leave the spit curl outta the reboot.
Lewis25
Lewis25 - 1/24/2011, 9:50 AM
I lke Joe M. but he looks too much like a bad boy, superman is supposed to be a boyscout. Ithink Owain Yeoman would be great as supes.
panathatube
panathatube - 1/24/2011, 9:53 AM
A good choice. Not a Reeve wanna be like Routh and thank God not Welling. More like a Superman from the comics!
ThaMessenger07
ThaMessenger07 - 1/24/2011, 9:59 AM
I think he can pull it off. He reminds me of Evans and Hemsworth. They were unique yet inspired choices. He is recognizable but he is not defined. Best thing is he has displayed during interviews and other live appearances a greater confidence, strong presence, and a humble attitude. All qualities of Superman. He Gives the Hero feel what I feel people see is the lack of duality. He truly looks like he can never be helpless or vulnerable. Which is a part of Superman, it's Clark. I would love to see what he can do with the character.
YourMomNaked
YourMomNaked - 1/24/2011, 9:59 AM


Joey "the Meatball" play Supes villain, yup...playing the MOS, fuhgeddaboudit!

Jersey Shore is pretty popular nowadays ;P
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/24/2011, 10:03 AM
BS!

He wants it but he's as Superman as my a$$hole! : P

HAWKMAN, HAWKMAN HAWKMAN!



Or HERCULES! : P



Owain Yeoman!

Or ROUTH or CAVILL! ; )
Angelus
Angelus - 1/24/2011, 10:04 AM
Dont underestimate your asshole LEEE! =P



BMP!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/24/2011, 10:05 AM
No @ GUN... he doesn't look like Superman at all dude!

Not saying he can't pull it off, just saying rather Batman than Superman! : p
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 1/24/2011, 10:06 AM
ANG @ Leave my asshole alone!

BMP!

; D
villain001
villain001 - 1/24/2011, 10:10 AM
I wasnt a big fan when this rumor initially came out, but i definetly dont want a pretty boy again. Want the movie to be darker n gritty this time around. Do it right for a change... Manganiello wouldnt be bad at all... as long as they just let him kick some a$$
AC1
AC1 - 1/24/2011, 10:11 AM
I can't see him as anyone but Hawkman, I cast him in the role on my very first fan cast and don't see him as any other DC character.
He looks too brooding and bad-ass, Superman isnt a bad-ass, he's a goody two shoes
StrangerX
StrangerX - 1/24/2011, 10:11 AM
The villain in this movie will be the interesting part. Superman will always be superman his character never really changes. So I'm expecting the next actor to just portray him the same way.
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