Russell Crowe Says Playing Jor-El In MAN OF STEEL Wasn't Easy

Russell Crowe Says Playing Jor-El In MAN OF STEEL Wasn't Easy

Courtesy of Warner Bros., CBM has a studio interview with actor Russell Crowe who portrays Jor-El in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel. Visit our Superman section for all the latest news on the massive remake.

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By MarkJulian - Jun 04, 2013 02:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Warner Bros.



"There's a lot of metaphorical references in the script to where we are with our treatment of the environment, I found [the script] quite a profound read."

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Running Time: 2 hrs 23 min
Release Date: 14 June 2013 (USA)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Starring: Henry Cavill, Michael Shannon, Amy Adams, Kevin Costner,Russell Crowe, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Christopher Meloni, Richard Schiff, Harry Lennix
Directed by: Zack Snyder
Written by: Christopher Nolan (story), David S. Goyer screenplay)

"Man of Steel follows the Last Son of Krypton on his epic journey to become mankind's shinning beacon of hope for a brighter future. With the beliefs and values instilled by his adoptive parents Jonathan (Kevin Costner) and Martha (Diane Lane) Kent, a young Clark (Henry Cavill) sets out to find his place in the world. But when the nefarious General Zodd (Michael Shannon) arrives on Earth, Clark will have to choose between being a normal human or Kal-el,son of Jor-El (Russell Crowe) and humanity's greatest protector and champion. Filmed in IMAX and shot in Vancouver, Chicago and Plano, Illinois, Man of Steel will be released on June 14, 2013 by Warner Bros. Directed by Zack Snyder (300, Watchmen) with a screenplay by David S. Goyer (The Dark Knight) the Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight Rises, Inception) produced feature film will surely be the summer blockbuster of 2013."

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AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 6/4/2013, 2:43 PM
You know he's gonna go out like a badass, can't wait! 10 more days!!!
Asterisk
Asterisk - 6/4/2013, 2:53 PM
I'M JAVERT
Brainiac13
Brainiac13 - 6/4/2013, 2:55 PM
@CubanRaftRider

Same!

It would've been good to see all comment on one page!

Nice find anyway!
Highflyer
Highflyer - 6/4/2013, 3:08 PM
Is he holding a gun?
Earth69
Earth69 - 6/4/2013, 3:08 PM
Its such an incredible story how Crowe met Cavil all those years ago, and now he's playing his father iin a movie.
Humperdink
Humperdink - 6/4/2013, 3:11 PM
Actors always make everything they do seem extremely difficult.

Even voice acting.

"I had to tense my throat and work my cords four hours before rehearsals every day for two weeks."

Come on.
rsahadi
rsahadi - 6/4/2013, 3:14 PM
Really good interview and story. I've always thought Russell was a great actor.
EpitomeofAwesome
EpitomeofAwesome - 6/4/2013, 3:53 PM
cant wait
DeltaActual
DeltaActual - 6/4/2013, 3:57 PM
If you never been on stage or in film, then you have no clue what some thespians do to elevate the character they are playing. The guy who plays Rick Grimes on The Walking Dead stays in character during the whole shoot. Heath Ledger was so engrossed in his Joker role that it is what led to his death with the medications that he needed to help with the dark depression he fell into. Gotta give respect to those who dive into a role to become someone completely different then themselves. It is the same for many Marvel movie actors that train day in and day out preparing for a role. It is very taxing on the body. Christian Bale is another example of the extremes and actor will go to.
Bread
Bread - 6/4/2013, 4:06 PM
Asterisk,
photo javert-dredd_zps985b776c.jpg
TerminalVoyd
TerminalVoyd - 6/4/2013, 4:24 PM
Awesome article, as usual. Crow as Jor-El was definitely a bit of inspired casting. One little peeve though...

"Visit our Superman section for all the latest news on the massive remake."

Honestly, this is about as much a remake as Chris Nolan having remade Burton's Batman, Joe Johnson having remade Albert Pyun's Captain America, Dredd being a remake of Judge Dredd, or Marc Webb just recently doing a bang up job remaking Sam Raimi's Spider-Man. = D


Reboot, re-adaptation or just simply upcoming blockbuster film would all be more apt than remake as this has very little in common with Donner's Superman outside of shared characters.
Kyos
Kyos - 6/4/2013, 4:53 PM
I think his Jor-El might make me forgive him his Javert. ^^
Logan5
Logan5 - 6/4/2013, 5:24 PM
@DCMulti

Method acting is an interesting thing. It can be great and it can be awkward. On the set of Monster Squad the child actors would try to talk to actor Tom Noonan(Synecdoche Ny, Manhunter)between takes, especially during the treehouse scenes. The actor who played Rudy would really try to break Tom, but he wouldn't budge. Stayed in the whole time. Not sure if they had laserdisc commentaries at that point, but.... :-D
AUSSYACE
AUSSYACE - 6/4/2013, 6:18 PM
UrbanKnight
UrbanKnight - 6/4/2013, 6:20 PM
Awesome story, about him and Henry's history. Sorta like a real life father figure. Beautiful stuff.
Super12
Super12 - 6/4/2013, 8:42 PM
@Kyos - agreed. Man seeing Crowe's performance of Javert was a little cringe-worthy. It made me sad. It hurt to not like Crowe in anything

Also, I feel like his Lego should be in a different suit than Superman...just saying..
thewolfx
thewolfx - 6/4/2013, 9:52 PM
Hes gonna be one badass jor el
lucio7lopez
lucio7lopez - 6/4/2013, 10:25 PM
What a great and inspired story! Awesome, the circle is complete!

Thanks for this great interviews, I prefer in separate articles too!

Man of Steel Movie of the year!
Supershadowbat
Supershadowbat - 6/5/2013, 6:58 AM
I think casting Crowe as Jor-el was brilliant. An excellent actor who really throws himself into his part.
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