Post by Madness on Oct 30, 2004 18:10:09 GMT -5
The mantra, as always: Even though last week there was an actual concrete casting decision, I realize that 99.9% of the casting reports for this flick, however plausible they may seem, are still probably a bunch of hooey. Hell, Brandon Routh might get eaten by a crocodile or a badger any day now, so let’s not start counting on him quite yet either. Bottom line: nothing is certain, no one is safe, and I’m not buying any of it.
So, what do we have this week, you ask? Well, how about something plausible to start with? Shawn Ashmore, Iceman from the X-Men films, is being rumoured for Jimmy Olsen. Which makes sense. Superman director Bryan Singer would certainly have a familiarity with the kid. And his relative anonymity in the greater Hollywood picture would mean young Master Routh wouldn’t get eclipsed by the Daily Planet errand boy. Yes, it really does sound reasonable. So, let’s rule that right out. Next!
Well, how about Jor-El? He’s not only Superman’s poppa, he’s also Jerry Seinfeld’s ATM code. Jerry, not being a portly fellow, felt no need to follow his sweet tooth to his dark master, the cocoa bean, for inspiration for his code. But I digress. Rumour now has it that Sir Michael Gambon (Gosford Park) will step into the Kryptonian’s shoes. Which also makes sense. Gambon was the one to take over for Richard Harris as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise upon Harris’ death. Why not take over for the role originally played by Marlon Brando now that Brando has passed on to that Island of Dr. Moreau in the sky?
Actually, the Island of Dr. Moreau in the sky is probably otherwise occupied at the moment. Digressing again.
Finally we have word on confirmed Man of Steel Brandon Routh. Word is that he signed on for a three-picture deal, which has become industry standard for franchise pictures such as this. The third film in this incarnation of the Supes franchise has long been rumoured to be Batman vs. Superman. If that plan sticks, Routh will be the guy for that epic encounter. Christian Bale has likely signed a similar contract for the Batman films, which gives us yet another movie to endlessly obsess over for the next half of the decade.
credit: Moviehole
So, what do we have this week, you ask? Well, how about something plausible to start with? Shawn Ashmore, Iceman from the X-Men films, is being rumoured for Jimmy Olsen. Which makes sense. Superman director Bryan Singer would certainly have a familiarity with the kid. And his relative anonymity in the greater Hollywood picture would mean young Master Routh wouldn’t get eclipsed by the Daily Planet errand boy. Yes, it really does sound reasonable. So, let’s rule that right out. Next!
Well, how about Jor-El? He’s not only Superman’s poppa, he’s also Jerry Seinfeld’s ATM code. Jerry, not being a portly fellow, felt no need to follow his sweet tooth to his dark master, the cocoa bean, for inspiration for his code. But I digress. Rumour now has it that Sir Michael Gambon (Gosford Park) will step into the Kryptonian’s shoes. Which also makes sense. Gambon was the one to take over for Richard Harris as Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise upon Harris’ death. Why not take over for the role originally played by Marlon Brando now that Brando has passed on to that Island of Dr. Moreau in the sky?
Actually, the Island of Dr. Moreau in the sky is probably otherwise occupied at the moment. Digressing again.
Finally we have word on confirmed Man of Steel Brandon Routh. Word is that he signed on for a three-picture deal, which has become industry standard for franchise pictures such as this. The third film in this incarnation of the Supes franchise has long been rumoured to be Batman vs. Superman. If that plan sticks, Routh will be the guy for that epic encounter. Christian Bale has likely signed a similar contract for the Batman films, which gives us yet another movie to endlessly obsess over for the next half of the decade.
credit: Moviehole