Viggo Mortenson Back In The Running To Play The Villain In Superman?

Viggo Mortenson Back In The Running To Play The Villain In Superman?

A report over at Variety reveals that the actor now has a clear schedule to take a role in the upcoming reboot from Zack Snyder and also mentions that the director is still interested in hiring him...

By JoshWilding - Mar 25, 2011 06:03 PM EST
Filed Under: Superman
Source: Variety


It looks like there's been a new development in the search for an actor to portray the villain in Superman: The Man of Steel.

Variety reports that Viggo Mortensen will now NOT be starring in Snow White and the Huntsman, formally ending months of negotiations. Here is an excerpt from their report which makes things a little clearer:

Dropping out of negotiations leaves the door open for Mortensen to take the role of the villain in Warner Bros.' ''Superman: Man of Steel,'' which is scheduled to shoot at the same time as ''Huntsman.''

Warner Bros. would not comment, but ''Superman'' director Zack Snyder is reportedly interested in Mortensen.


What do you guys think? Despite both Michael Shannon and Edgar Ramirez recently being linked to an undisclosed villainous role in the upcoming movie, will Snyder now cast the actor who was rumored to be his first choice? Be sure to share your thoughts in the usual place!




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