Zachary Levi Will NOT Play Superman In The Upcoming Reboot!

Zachary Levi Will NOT Play Superman In The Upcoming Reboot!

The Chuck star describes the rumors as "complete fiction" but he does reveal that there's another well known DC superhero he'd like to play...

By JoshWilding - Aug 03, 2010 01:08 PM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel
Source: IGN Movies

"It's complete fiction. A bummer that it's complete fiction!" Levi told IGN Movies when asked about the recent rumours that he's in the running to play the Man Of Steel. "I start getting these text messages from my friends, saying, 'What is going on? You didn't tell us any of this!' And I'm asking, 'What are you talking about?' I get this link emailed to me from my publicist. She goes, 'Just so you know…' I go check it out, and of course, on the bottom of that article there's all these comments, and every other article that spawned off of that and all the comments on those sites."

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Levi went on to reveal that he then took a look at some of the comments made by fans about playing the character, "Well, of course I've gotta go - I don't know, because I'm a masochist - so I go and read all these comments, and even comments on IMDB. To me, it's interesting. The vast majority are like 'He couldn't be Superman!' And I'm like, 'All right! I get it!'" Who knows? Perhaps he took a look at the story posted here on CBM as well!

The actor was quick to point out that he'd definitely be interested in being given a chance to play the character though: "I guess one of the things that I fear is that people pigeonhole me in the nerd role," the Chuck star added. "Because a lot them say, 'Well, I can see him as Clark Kent, but I can't see me as Supes.' I'm an actor! Just give me six months and a gym. Give me something!"

"I guess one of the upsides is that people are going, 'I can believe him as Wally West. Make him The Flash! I can believe that!' Which would be amazing!" Would you have liked to of seen Zachary Levi play Clark Kent/Superman? Or do you also think he's better suited to a character like The Flash? Have your say in the usual place!




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ElBicho
ElBicho - 8/3/2010, 1:44 PM
Brandon Routh or Joe Manganiello (True Blood) for Supes!!!
naterator
naterator - 8/3/2010, 1:48 PM
good..... make him the flash....
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 8/3/2010, 1:48 PM
I am shocked.

Shocked Kid Pictures, Images and Photos
RockNRollCC
RockNRollCC - 8/3/2010, 1:49 PM
w00t
Angelus
Angelus - 8/3/2010, 1:53 PM
I cant see him as any superhero from DC's side at least. He is more Flash than Supes but naaa to both.

BMP!
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 8/3/2010, 1:54 PM
Yah! I have a feeling its gunna be either Cavil or whelling
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 8/3/2010, 1:54 PM
It was a real pity that Zachary Levi couldnt play Fandral in Thor because I would love to see him as any character from either the Marvel or DC universe! He's a cool guy and an awesome actor IMO! :)

And as for Chuck, the lovely Yvonne Strahovski who is also in that show, is the perfect choice for Ms. Marvel...

Ms.Marvel2
dbapz
dbapz - 8/3/2010, 1:55 PM
Chris Pine for Flash !
Odysseus
Odysseus - 8/3/2010, 1:55 PM
Bring back Routh!
r0r5ch4ch84
r0r5ch4ch84 - 8/3/2010, 1:56 PM
**Gives ElBicho a Bicho-Slappo** SILENCIO, PUNTA!
IT'S BECAUSE OF FAN-GIRLS LIKE YOU THAT THE REST OF US GEEKS CAN'T HAVE NICE THINGS!! I WOULDN'T DOUBT THAT YOU WATCH THAT TWILIGHT SAGA DRIVEL, TOO!
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 8/3/2010, 2:00 PM
I don't understand the hype around Manganiello at all. Yes, the guy has the perfect physical build for Superman, but his acting is just so....meh. On True Blood, he bores the piss out of me, and has no gravity to his acting. I expect more from the actor who will play Superman. And if it's Welling, I'm out.
imnotwearinghockeypants
imnotwearinghockeypants - 8/3/2010, 2:01 PM
Thank Buddy Christ.
Suzanne
Suzanne - 8/3/2010, 2:04 PM
Brandon Routh should be the SuperMan for the stand alone movies. If they ever do a Justice League Movie they should use the Justice League created by Smallville.
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 8/3/2010, 2:06 PM
Thank God.
He is perfect for Barry Allen.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/3/2010, 2:11 PM
BWHAHAHHAHAHHAHAHHAHHA!!!

Thank [frick] for that! : P

BRANDON ROUTH... if not ROUTHY = HENRY CAVILL!


phenomenon
phenomenon - 8/3/2010, 2:15 PM
routh.....and only routh....hahoo
JayTopStix
JayTopStix - 8/3/2010, 2:15 PM
I can see flash, no superman though that is Tom Welling.
Denn1s
Denn1s - 8/3/2010, 2:16 PM
chuck for supes? no way
phenomenon
phenomenon - 8/3/2010, 2:16 PM
@ wolverinesfury...... actually..... you're right!! he would be a great plastic man or reed richards!!
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/3/2010, 2:17 PM
thank f*ck,it ain't chuck.

@ joshw good call,perfect for ms.marvel.
secretasianboy
secretasianboy - 8/3/2010, 2:21 PM
hmmm he could have been pretty good

CAVIL would be better
DudeOfSteel16
DudeOfSteel16 - 8/3/2010, 2:36 PM
I can't see Levi as Superman or Flash, but I do agree with the people who say Chris Pine could be a good Barry Allen/Flash.
theangrytroll
theangrytroll - 8/3/2010, 2:49 PM
At this point, I honestly couldn't care who is cast as Superman, as long as it's NOT Welling, and they DON'T try to re-design the costume.
phenomenon
phenomenon - 8/3/2010, 2:49 PM
@ ajax... you're absolutely right!
only one thing..... change your name into psv!! lol
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/3/2010, 2:55 PM
Superguy1591 @ LMFAO.....

JARED ain't got the chops for SUPERMAN dude, no way in hell! : D

OZY @ Hellz yeh!


I know that lol.

But HENRY CAVILL! is SUPERMAN!



Luigi
Luigi - 8/3/2010, 2:58 PM
There were rumor of him being Superman? Now I know.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 8/3/2010, 3:09 PM
Superguy1591 @ WOW so we should have a sh1T actor instead of a good one then lol?

Dude HUGE JACKMANS WOLVERINE!

Its HOLLYWOOD! : P
whatshisnameMD
whatshisnameMD - 8/3/2010, 3:15 PM
I think he could play the flash. He has the humor part down.
Lebowski
Lebowski - 8/3/2010, 3:21 PM
If there was ever another Brady Bunch movie made, he would make a great Greg Brady.
InTylerWeTrust
InTylerWeTrust - 8/3/2010, 3:44 PM
I'd take Smith over Welling.
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