Jon Hamm talks Superman...!

Jon Hamm of "Mad Men" speaks of the problems of bringing Superman to life

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By Superzero - Sep 13, 2010 04:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel
Source: Latinoreview.com

MTV caught up recently with "Mad Men" star Jon Hamm and brought up the fact that he's a fan favorite to play everyone's favorite Kryptonian in the soon-to-be-released "Man of Steel." Hamm said that playing such a nearly flawless character like Kal-El might be a challenge...

"It's a tricky road to go down with some of those heroes, because they're not flawed. Superman is Superman - he's invincible, so where's the drama?"

I'm not sure about everyone else but I think Hamm was BORN to play Superman. He may be a little older than Routh or Welling. If the plan for "The Man of Steel" is to ignore Superman's origin then using an older actor could work out fairly well. What say you?

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marvel72
marvel72 - 9/13/2010, 4:22 PM
i don't might hamm,cavil or routh any of them will do.
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 9/13/2010, 4:22 PM
@Superzero: I'm right there with you all the way. I'm 100% convinced Jon Hamm is Superman. The resemblance to Alex Ross's Superman is uncanny and whenever I see that Superman I think to myself "that's what Superman should look like in the movies."

JON HAMM FOR SUPERMAN!!
Dynamo
Dynamo - 9/13/2010, 4:25 PM
@airbeyonder
I think Steven Segal looks lik Alex Ross' Superman. Dont mean he's right for the part.
Superzero
Superzero - 9/13/2010, 4:26 PM
@airbeyounder18

right on man. I remember Alex Ross saying that he was perfect for Captain America but I totally disagree on that. I'd love to see an older, in continuity Superman, you know like he's been in Metropolis for a while. I mean he's not too old but I'd rather see him than some 23 year old kid.
patriautism
patriautism - 9/13/2010, 4:33 PM
I think it's time for an Earth-Two Superman movie.
DLM
DLM - 9/13/2010, 4:35 PM
He's got a point. The problem with Superman (even with the whole Doomsday angle) and Superheroes in general, is you know they'll win in the end so there is'nt really much of a drama aspect it that regard.

He would be awesome as an older Supes and we'd finally get a modern Superman who looks like a man and not some 'pretty boy'.

Myself tho, i would prefer him as Batman. Give the Batman Franchise a rest after Nolans done with it and do a 'Dark Knight Returns' style movie in a few years.
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 9/13/2010, 4:41 PM
Hell yeah!:
InSpace
InSpace - 9/13/2010, 4:47 PM
"he's invincible, so where's the drama?"

I take it he's not into the role then ?

GUYS IM TELLING YOU HE'S BATMAN !

AT LEAST BATMAN GOT DRAMA
Dynamo
Dynamo - 9/13/2010, 4:48 PM
I look at him and see Lex Luthor.
jazzman
jazzman - 9/13/2010, 4:55 PM
Jon Hamm is the Man of Steel
LucasMend
LucasMend - 9/13/2010, 4:56 PM
I would be happy with the Superman new movie if this two things happens:



Superzero
Superzero - 9/13/2010, 4:56 PM
@DLM IDK brother, Bale will always be Batman/Bruce Wayne to me but as far as older Batman I would go totally apeshit if Mel Gibson played a "Dark Knight Returns" Bruce Wayne, I know Gibson has been off the deep end lately but him being crazy as hell would finally work out for him in that role!

@Starsapphire Nice pic!
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 9/13/2010, 4:57 PM
Why do people always say that?Yes he's invincible.He's nearly perfect.That's the point of the character.The drama of Superman is not specifically about the man.It's not about if he'll live or if he'll die(he most likely will live).The drama is in if he'll win or if he'll lose(he'll probably win).The stories don't generally feature Superman's life in danger, they're about everyone else's life being put in danger, and if he'll be able to save them in time.

I don't read a Superman comics to hear about the intricacies of his life or his struggles.That's not what I want to see in a movie.I want to see a god-like hero take on a god-like villain, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.I want to see epic fights and destruction.There shouldn't be any time to even explore his personal life.Just focus on the dire conflict of the story.

Knowing the hero will win in the end doesn't lessen the enjoyment of an epic story.
tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 9/13/2010, 4:59 PM
"I look at him and see Lex Luthor."

I take it you've seen this?

Superzero
Superzero - 9/13/2010, 5:06 PM
@Tazmaniak

That FOD video was fantastic! Saw that awhile back. As for you previous comments on the whole "where's the drama" thing, judging by your reaction am I right to assume you've read "All Star Superman" by Morrison/Quietly? If you haven't then you should RUN to your nearest comic shop and pick 'em up because what you wrote PERFECTLY describes that fantastic series.
jazzman
jazzman - 9/13/2010, 5:08 PM
@Erickz

well u got to ask Bryan Singer about the drama in Superman Returns lol.

@tazmaniak

everyone seen that video anyone can look like Lex just shave their head of and u get Lex. Paul Bettany or Ralph Fiennes look like Lex also.



tazmaniak
tazmaniak - 9/13/2010, 5:19 PM
@jazzman, I never said he could play Lex.I just posted the video in reference to the statement Dynamo made.He isn't right for either character.
jazzman
jazzman - 9/13/2010, 5:21 PM
@tazmaniak

ok i rather him then Tom Welling lol
Dynamo
Dynamo - 9/13/2010, 5:21 PM
@tazmaniak
I think that he'd work as the cocky buisness man Luthor we know from the comics. And what ulitmate irony would it be if a contender for Superman is cast as Lex Luthor. Something poetic about that idea.
patriautism
patriautism - 9/13/2010, 5:40 PM
Zooey Deschanel for Lois!
AlReg
AlReg - 9/13/2010, 5:41 PM
People get a vision of who should be played by when they see it enough they tend to think the person is really possible I am going to enjoy when someone is chosen to play Superman so the fan choices will stop.

Superzero
Superzero - 9/13/2010, 5:50 PM
@patriautism

Yeah, she'd do okay! And she's a great singer too! "She and Him" is a fantastic little band if you haven't heard them.
DLM
DLM - 9/13/2010, 5:54 PM
Pat @ MMMmmmmmm.. Zooey Deschanel. Bring on Gospel According to Janis!

Superzero @ Yeah Bale does own as Bats, but he might not be willing to do it in a few years. Mel would be badass lol

taz @ love the vid haha

p.s. Just had a look for the vid from MTV with this Hamm interview and it was in Feb. So it's not exactly 'recently'. :S





http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/02/24/jon-hamm-responds-to-fans-campaigning-for-him-to-play-a-superhero/
patriautism
patriautism - 9/13/2010, 5:55 PM
@Superzero
Actually I have!
M.Ward (him) has been one of my favorite singer/songwriters for a long time.
I saw them in concert once actually. With her there, it was hard to focus on the music.
Superzero
Superzero - 9/13/2010, 6:06 PM
lol awesome dude...I can Imagine...I LOVE her in "Best in Show" and "A mighty Wind"...if there is anything I love as much as comics it's gotta be music, I'm going to see Cake on Wed and Gorilliaz next month!
Superzero
Superzero - 9/13/2010, 6:08 PM
wait a sec I think that was Parker Posey in "Best in Show" and "A Mighty Wind"...duh.
Creature
Creature - 9/13/2010, 6:14 PM
I watch Mad Men regularly, and when on screen, he's hard to take your eye off of. Superman iconic look anyone?
sweetre15
sweetre15 - 9/13/2010, 6:17 PM
@patriautism: I can see everything on Zoey's chest through that shirt on the first pic. You dirty perve.lol/jk

Seriously though,that pic is more than revealing of Zoey lol.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 9/13/2010, 6:31 PM
Hamm as Supes. Bettany as Metallo and Fiennes as Luthor
jazzman
jazzman - 9/13/2010, 6:42 PM
@patriautism

Zooey Deschanel is great

heres my pics for Lois Lane Lizzy Caplan

comicdreamer
comicdreamer - 9/13/2010, 6:46 PM
JON HAMM IS SUPERMAN!!!
flames809
flames809 - 9/13/2010, 7:39 PM
i don't see him as superman so a unknown person around his 30 or tom.
Superzero
Superzero - 9/13/2010, 8:00 PM
@starsapphire
you're pretty good with photoshop there missy...lol
Luigi
Luigi - 9/13/2010, 8:17 PM
Does he realise that Nolan is working on this? I would see how that can be an issue, but if Nolan is on this, it's guaranteed to kick dick.
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 9/14/2010, 12:58 AM
Hamm is much better suited to play Batman then Superman. Could be because he has that stick up his ass kind of tormented acting that is geared toward Bruce Wayne. There is no way I could ever see him as Clark Kent, or wearing the cape. Routh or nothing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JasonBlue
JasonBlue - 9/14/2010, 1:12 AM
@ASSASSIN666 i completely agree
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