Final Candidates for Superman in "The Man of Steel"

Final Candidates for Superman in "The Man of Steel"

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By Nicholsy - Apr 23, 2010 07:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel

I have done extensive work into who should play the next Superman in Chris Nolan and David Goyer's "The Man of Steel" due for release in the summer of 2013 along with a Wonder Woman movie. If there is a new candidate out there then make then known, I have come across every actor suggested for the role and wrote them all down on a big long list and studied each one as if I was a casting director. I took into account, their look (ie do they have a commanding presence that Superman has), their face (ie do they look manly or like a good) and how tall they are (ie at least 6 foot tall as a bare minimum). Taking into account all of these attributes, this is the list I came up with which match these. Some people might not like some of the actors, my favourite is Henry Cavill. Let me know what you think.

Brandon Routh

Played the role of Superman in Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" and has the right look of Superman, also resembling the late Christopher Reeve which I don't think nobody has mentioned yet? Nolan has said that he wants an all star cast and Routh won't be cast but when he see's the picking on the acting front, could he be persuaded to change his mind?

Henry Cavill

Definately listed as Hollywood's "nearly-man" after missing out on major roles to the winnder. Has missed out on playing James Bond, losing out to Daniel Craig. He also missed out to Brandon Routh as Superman in "Superman Returns", Josh Hartnet in "Batman vs Superman" and was offered the role in McG's "Superman: Flyby" but that was dropped for Superman Returns. Is this Cavill's chance to take the role before it is too late?

Jared Padalecki

Has also been linked to the Superman role before, linked to the "Superman: Flyby" which Cavill was offered. Padalecki has the right look of Superman and has sci fi experience with a role on the critically acclaimed "Supernatural" of the CW.

Daniel Cudmore

A quiet man in Hollywood with nothing much heard since he played Colossus in the X-Men film trilogy. Cudmore though, could be much like Chris Evans in revising a comic book role as Superman. Cudmore has the right look, build, presence and acting credentials to play Superman.

Channing Tatum

Tatum is quickly becoming a big name in hollywood after big name films such as "Dear John" which showed Tatum's acting quality and Comic Book Movie "GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra", Tatum has the height, look and commanding presence that Superman has, but with comic book fans not liking the "90210 casting" that sometimes happens, could Tatum never get the role?

Ryan McPartlin

Missed on the role of Steve Rodgers/Captain America to Chris Evans, could he instead get an even bigger role as Superman in the reboot. He is blonde, but has the height, look and presence to be Superman and what is that what a bit of hair dye couldn't solve.

Sam Worthington

Nolan did say that he wanted an all star line up, like he did with "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" and what he will do with "Batman 3". Worthington definately fits the bill with massive movie hits to his name such as "Avatar" the highest grossing film of all time, "Terminator Salvation", "Clash of the Titans" to name some. Belive it or not, he is also 6'2, has a commanding presence and could be the new Superman.

Here is a list of actors who didn't make the final casting call for me:

Zachary Levi
Matthew Bomer
Josh Hartnett
Jason Behr
Scott Porter
Chace Crawford
DJ Catrona
Karl Urban
Tom Welling
Patrick Fluegar
Garrett Hedlund
Chad Michael Murray
Robert Buckley

Here is a list of actors who have been linked to the role in the past and would make the call (if they haven't already been mentioned):

Ben Afleck
Jude Law
Nicholas Cage
Johnny Depp
Colin Farrell
Paul Walker
Brendan Fraser

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zephyr
zephyr - 4/23/2010, 9:55 AM
I don't like anyone on that list but if I had to choose one of them I would go with Ryan McPartlin.
Ryden
Ryden - 4/23/2010, 10:27 AM
Channing Tatum? Reallly?!? This list is horrible.
ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 4/23/2010, 10:52 AM
Tatum hell no.

Cudmore- "A quiet man in Hollywood with nothing much heard since he played Colossus in the X-Men film trilogy. Cudmore though, could be much like Chris Evans in revising a comic book role as Superman. Cudmore has the right look, build, presence and acting credentials to play Superman." You contradicted yourself here. He's been in about three movies and has had about 3 lines combined. He has proven nothing as far as skills go.

Worthington sucks. Period.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/23/2010, 10:59 AM
Theres only one SUPERMAN after ROUTH and thats =

Ryden
Ryden - 4/23/2010, 11:00 AM
@Nicholsy- Bomer looks more like Superman than Channing Tatum!!! That guy shouldn't be cast for anything ever he's an horrific actor.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/23/2010, 11:55 AM
Ryden @ BOMER's a perfect BATMAN after BALE dude!
Ryden
Ryden - 4/23/2010, 12:25 PM
@LEEE- Can't see Bomer as Batman at all...but then again I don't even see Bale as Batman!!
superbatspiderman
superbatspiderman - 4/23/2010, 2:48 PM
Routh is my 1 pick then Cavil, Cudmore and I think Hartnet would be a good superman.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 4/23/2010, 9:24 PM
Worthington's like 5'8"...he's a terrible choice for Superman.

Taters, well, I don't even want to get into that one.

Routh won't come back.

Cavill is a better Bruce Wayne, I can't see him pulling off the kind of all-powerful presence that Superman requires.

I like Padalecki, but he isn't Superman.

Cudmore sucks.

McPartlin could be okay, but he still needs to work on his acting.
safecrash
safecrash - 4/24/2010, 9:25 PM
Owain Yeoman or Henry Cavill for Superman.
Layperson
Layperson - 4/25/2010, 11:25 AM
I just don't see many really viable candidates for Superman out there right now. I'll admit I'm kinda out of touch right now with who is in the acting field, so who am I to say anything.

Like many of you I'm not horrible impressed with the names on this list. I can't see why some of the names on here are being considered, I mean, I actually like Worthington in general, but a Superman? that's nonsense. I suppose that if I had to pick from this list I'd go with what I know and say Routh. Don't hate me Routh haters. I don't think he'd get it, and I don't think he's the best choice, but from this list he's the name i'd pick

FtR I will say I'd like to see Hamm, but if you've read a few other of my posts you know that.

Btw
@Leeee- Man you've got to change that Cavill pick you've got, that think doesn't look anything like Superman. Get that man a Razor and clean him up. He looks like a coke head in that pic.
r0r5ch4ch84
r0r5ch4ch84 - 4/25/2010, 6:30 PM
Brandon Routh- STOP-IT. STOP-IT-RIGHT-NOW! I don't even want to hear that dork's name mentioned ever again except in a snarky comment.

Henry Cavill - Just give him the freaking role, already.

Jared Padalecki - Aw man, why is he a choice?

Daniel Cudmore - He's older than me and he looks that good? Damn...And he's a monster at 6'8" tall. I mean DAMN! Train that boy to be just a little more muscular and shit, who could stop him from taking the role? I mean, I forgot this dude played Colossus.

Channing Tatum- ...*HUrk* Sorry, no...and his ears stick just a tad t'much.

Ryan McPartlin - ...Why does Chris Evans have to be Captain America again? But...no, I like Ryan, I do, but Superman wouldn't be his thing.

Sam Worthington - according to IMDB...Sammy here is 5'10". Where are you getting your info that he's 6'2"?
And for gods' sake, isn't there a pic of him where he's shaved?

LEEE777
LEEE777 - 4/26/2010, 5:02 AM
RYDEN @ ; D

LAY @ Hmmm you have a point dude! : p



Angelus
Angelus - 4/29/2010, 2:47 AM
Brandon Routh is SUPERMAN! AGREE WITH LEEE777!
AITITOS
AITITOS - 4/29/2010, 1:27 PM
Jared Padalecki, the more i see this guy the more i think that he would be a very good superman
Layperson
Layperson - 4/29/2010, 8:47 PM
Ah, much better Lee that actually looks like Superman.
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 5/1/2010, 3:22 PM
Routh or nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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