SUPERMAN: Mark Millar Reveals Matthew Vaughn Eyed DAREDEVIL Star Charlie Cox To Play The Man Of Steel

SUPERMAN: Mark Millar Reveals Matthew Vaughn Eyed DAREDEVIL Star Charlie Cox To Play The Man Of Steel

There was a time when it looked like Mark Millar and Matthew Vaughn were going to develop a new Superman movie for Warner Bros., and the former now reveals that Charlie Cox nearly played the Man of Steel.

By JoshWilding - May 12, 2020 03:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: The Aspiring Kryptonian

We've heard a lot about a potential Superman trilogy from X-Men: First Class director Matthew Vaughn, and back when he was adapting Mark Millar's Kick-Ass, it looked like the comic book scribe might be somehow involved. We've since heard conflicting reports about just how far that project got before Warner Bros. went with Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, but Miller has today revealed some new details.

"Matthew Vaughn and I had talked about doing a Superman film years ago," he told The Aspiring Kryptonian"It was around the time Kick-Ass was coming out, and it's funny, I've seen so many people say, 'Millar's pitch.' I never wrote a pitch. I had an idea of what it could be, but I never really told Matthew what it was, and Matthew never told DC what it was because he didn't know."

Vaughn was said to be "very interested" in rebooting Superman and while Millar told him that he had a "three-picture idea," DC reportedly closed the door on him being involved due to his ties to Marvel at the time.

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Interestingly, while the filmmaker was just one of many directors being eyed for the gig, he imagined Daredevil star Charlie Cox playing Superman (who had previously appeared in Vaughn's Stardust). "[He] and I had a lot of chats about who could play Superman. We never really talked about story. Weirdly, his idea was really interesting, which was Charlie Cox, the guy who played Daredevil."

"Matthew had just worked with Charlie on Stardust a year or two before. He's like, 'There's just something really likable about him.' And he said, 'I know he's not big, and Superman's always big' — Charlie's only about 5'8", 5'9" or something — He says, 'But he looks a bit like the Golden Age Superman, when he's a bit more like a regular person.'"

That certainly sounds like an interesting take on the character, but Warner Bros. ultimately decided that Zack Snyder's vision was a better fit for the character, and the rest is obviously history! 

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elgaz
elgaz - 5/12/2020, 3:17 AM
Not really seeing it myself. Not really when you look at what we got (Cavill) and he looks like Superman has jumped from the pages and been chiselled into a real life human.

Also, please don’t let Superman also be the smallest guy in the room.
Kumkani
Kumkani - 5/12/2020, 3:26 AM
Weird choice honestly. Cox is a good actor though.
duncboy
duncboy - 5/12/2020, 3:38 AM
I'm all about Cavill and have no problem admitting I have a man-crush on him. He's the only Supes I care about right now. Charlie Cox doesn't have the right look, but I loved him as Dare Devil and didn't think he had the best look for that either.
tylerzero
tylerzero - 5/12/2020, 3:39 AM
*Sigh* Yet another example of filmmakers who seemingly give zero effs about staying true to the SOURCE MATERIAL.

(I'm looking at you, Rian Johnson.)

Random example: As a fan of the Jack Reacher books, I thought Tom Cruise (who I am also a fan of) did a fine job evoking Reacher's personality but, from a physical standpoint, still was 100% horribly miscast.
blitzburgh
blitzburgh - 5/12/2020, 9:51 AM
@tylerzero - rock is taking that over
DaHyro
DaHyro - 5/12/2020, 12:38 PM
@tylerzero - Star Wars has no source material.
Origame
Origame - 5/12/2020, 7:23 PM
@tylerzero - outside of height, cox looks pretty accurate.

And as for jack reacher, isnt the fact cruise got the personality right the important part? Especially since its a book and most of how his character actually looks like is interpreted by you while reading?
tylerzero
tylerzero - 5/13/2020, 4:05 AM
@Origame - I take it you've never read the books: they explicitly describe Reachers appearance, and is integral to the portrayal of his character.
tylerzero
tylerzero - 5/13/2020, 4:06 AM
@DaHyro - Obviously you've never watched the original trilogy.
DaHyro
DaHyro - 5/13/2020, 4:25 AM
@tylerzero - I have, and I loved em. TLJ is also tied with Empire for me.

Different strokes, dude. No need to be rude.
Origame
Origame - 5/13/2020, 5:19 AM
@tylerzero - ill admit i never read the book but that doesnt matter. Have you ever heard the phrase a picture is worth a thousand words? It really doesnt matter how well described reacher was in the book. In the end of the day you're going to need to fill in the blanks when you imagine reacher in your head. Thats what im referring to.
emeraldtaurus
emeraldtaurus - 5/12/2020, 4:21 AM
It's a no for me. Loved CC as DD ...tv show was awesome and hes a top actor. Superman?? Not a chance. Not the right look or height..CC is 5'10" . Sure even Cavill bearly makes the height requirement at 6'1". They should just pay Cavill what he wants and do an MOS sequel. Beggers cannot be choosers WB!
90caliber
90caliber - 5/12/2020, 6:29 AM
@emeraldtaurus - I think 5'10 is perfect. It's average height for a man in the U.S. and Superman should look unassuming. I mean, I don't want the physique of Flashpoint Superman but, I don't think he should look like the Rock.
RolandD
RolandD - 5/12/2020, 6:39 AM
@90caliber - Unassuming, no.



Kurne
Kurne - 5/12/2020, 4:25 AM
Honest question - would people prefer another 6ft+ actor for Wolverine, or a 5'9ish Charlie Cox-type for Superman?

Because for Wolverine, people are always quick to say "as long as he plays the role right it shouldn't matter", but with suggestions for Supes actors, size always comes first (and I'm guilty of it; again, genuinely asking).
DalekCraigWasson
DalekCraigWasson - 5/12/2020, 5:43 AM
@Kurne - I am probably in the minority on this, but size is an important part of Wolverine's character and indeed codename (a small, ferocious creature known for beating foes twice his size). We had a tall actor do an amazing job with the role, but on the page, it's a big part of the character.

Superman is interesting because it's sort of the opposite, where conceptually the Superman concept may be even purer if this godlike man was just 5'8 and weighed under 200 pounds (after all, he gets his powers from the sun, not how much he works out)... but people would never accept a Superman who wasn't tall and incredibly buff because he's a power fantasy and we want to see him as visually striking and intimidating and confident before he uses any power.

Vaughn is right about the times too. Cox has the body of the Golden Age Superman, Reeve has the body of Curt Swan Superman, and Cavill has the body of Jim Lee Superman.
RageDriver2401
RageDriver2401 - 5/12/2020, 4:27 AM
Glad this didn't happen, or else we wouldn't have gotten this gem.
Tpo81
Tpo81 - 5/12/2020, 4:28 AM
F¥&k that bullsh!t!
As much as like the dude,he’s a horrible choice.Cavil still wants it,he’s a bigger draw now than he ever was when they had him.Seems like a no brainer.Which is why WB is in charge.Team Cavil with a competent director who’s read a comic book & it’s a recipe for success.Id love to hear them behind closed doors on rationalizing some these bonehead decisions they’ve made over the years.Hopefully this rumor is unfounded & they can get out of their own way & deliver the Superman & movie everyone wants to see.
Tpo81
Tpo81 - 5/12/2020, 4:32 AM
@Tpo81 - but Cox is at least light years a better choice than Michael B.Jordan though.That one legit scares me.Even though he’s one the best actors out there he’s not Superman.Until something official comes out I just hold out hope for cavil.Anything less would be dumb as fu&k
revloveR
revloveR - 5/12/2020, 4:51 AM
Superman casting agents and Britons with receding hairlines... name a more Iconic duo.
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