Who would YOU cast as the new Superman?

[huedell]

here ya go,not there's anything wrong with bald,but for Superman I expect a little better
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Hmmm t2cool---according to your post(s) there CERTAINLY is something
wrong with being bald...

It seems that that automatically negates you for certain roles in
certain people's eyes (like yourself) even though Hollywood quality wigs
can perfectly eliminate any problem with appearance.

Besides the fact that he's too old---if you took that away---and based
potential for the role solely on his follicle count---it'd be a shame to take the
opportunity away because in "real life" he lost his hair when it could be fixed up fine for
a movie....i.e. not "real life"

EDITED TO ADD: I needed to "google" to confirm something just now
that I've heard about for years...that Reeve wore wigs in all 4 Superman movies---

Here's an excerpt from some guys blog who had visited the "real life" Superman Museum:

"...no Superman Museum would be complete without a collection of wigs.
Not Lex Luthor's, mind you, but rather the wigs worn by Christopher Reeve.
Apparently the hair of a mere mortal wasn't capable of recreating that
Kryptonian cowlick up front."

[Hector]

Hmmm t2cool---according to your post(s) there CERTAINLY is something
wrong with being bald...

No, nothing wrong with being bald or losing your hair (like me for instance).

But I do NOT like dudes covering up their head with fake fur or plugs in real life...big difference.

That's a sign of insecurity and having a complex...and I don't want Supes to fall into that category.

Thank you and God bless.

[huedell]

No, nothing wrong with being bald or losing your hair (like me for instance).

But I do NOT like dudes covering up their head with fake fur or plugs in real life...big difference.

That's a sign of insecurity and having a complex...and I don't want Supes to fall into that category.

Thank you and God bless.

You're not getting off that easy

a) You're a big Reeve fan and it's known he's worn wigs to play
the Man Of Steel...

and

b) What does what an actor does OUTSIDE of the role
have absolutely anything to do with what he does onscreen (in this
case regarding wigs)

You're saying there's "nothing wrong" with being bald---yet you quickly
contradict yourself by ruling out a baldie for playing Superman (under
the right circumstances otherwise of course)---so obviously
there IS something wrong with being bald---- according to you guys.

[Captain]

I think if they are going to reboot the franchise with the next film (which they need to do!) they pretty much have to go with an entirely new cast.....and lose the speedos Superman suit from returns. There is nothing wrong with the classic look suit, like Reeves wore. Supes is invulnerable and doesnt need rubber body armor, etc. He's a geek with incredible powers wearing a suit his mother made him....Thats the look he should keep.

I think the Hulk movie is a perfect example of why an all new cast is needed. This film was acres and miles better than the last one, but didnt do enough to publicly distance itself from its predecessor (although the cast WAS all different). Supes needs to make sure everbody is aware its a new take on the project....ala Batman Begins. Re-using any of the same people might make it more difficult to do this!

[The Bat]

If I can't have Welling as Supes...I still think Routh is a decent 2nd choice.

[huedell]

I think if they are going to reboot the franchise with the next film (which they need to do!) they pretty much have to go with an entirely new cast.....and lose the speedos Superman suit from returns. There is nothing wrong with the classic look suit, like Reeves wore. Supes is invulnerable and doesnt need rubber body armor, etc. He's a geek with incredible powers wearing a suit his mother made him....Thats the look he should keep.

I think the Hulk movie is a perfect example of why an all new cast is needed. This film was acres and miles better than the last one, but didnt do enough to publicly distance itself from its predecessor (although the cast WAS all different). Supes needs to make sure everbody is aware its a new take on the project....ala Batman Begins. Re-using any of the same people might make it more difficult to do this!

They certainly do not "have to" reboot the Superman franchise
---I mean, that may be your opinion, and, if so, then carry on
----but let's look at the financial and public reception facts:

SUPERMAN RETURNS made 200 million American box office
and scored a respectable 77 percent with critics at ROTTEN TOMATOES.

Ang Lee's HULK only made 132 million and scored significantly less with
critics with a 61 percent RT rating.

I thought SPERMAN RETURNS was great---and if they make this
MAN OF STEEL Routh sequel---they will be making a smart move in
my estimation.

HULK was a much better case of a franchise "needing" a reboot---
SUPERMAN RETURNS was enough of a success, they'd be better off
taking an "if it ain't broke" attitude and see how a second try pans out.

[Dave Mc]

Like others have said, I thought Routh was okay. He had the look, just didn't like the suit.

As for Welling, there would be something cool for Smallville fans to see that crew advance to films as Superman when the show is over. I'm not sure how he would come off as Superman.

I do know one thing, of all the Lex Luthor's I've seen (and disliked, I've never liked that character much in the past) the Smallville version made me a fan of that villian. Lex, in movie form is always brilliant yet bumbling. It just never worked for me. If someone is that brilliant, why surround himself with such idiots? The Smallville version of Luthor was what made me pay attention to the show. Put that version of Lex in a movie and it would make it easier for me to buy into the thing no matter who wore the cape.

[The Bat]

Like others have said, I thought Routh was okay. He had the look, just didn't like the suit.

As for Welling, there would be something cool for Smallville fans to see that crew advance to films as Superman when the show is over. I'm not sure how he would come off as Superman.

I do know one thing, of all the Lex Luthor's I've seen (and disliked, I've never liked that character much in the past) the Smallville version made me a fan of that villian. Lex, in movie form is always brilliant yet bumbling. It just never worked for me. If someone is that brilliant, why surround himself with such idiots? The Smallville version of Luthor was what made me pay attention to the show. Put that version of Lex in a movie and it would make it easier for me to buy into the thing no matter who wore the cape.

Well put Dave...Rosenbaum plays the Character, note PERFECT!

[Hector]

You're not getting off that easy

a) You're a big Reeve fan and it's known he's worn wigs to play
the Man Of Steel...

and

b) What does what an actor does OUTSIDE of the role
have absolutely anything to do with what he does onscreen (in this
case regarding wigs)

You're saying there's "nothing wrong" with being bald---yet you quickly
contradict yourself by ruling out a baldie for playing Superman (under
the right circumstances otherwise of course)---so obviously
there IS something wrong with being bald---- according to you guys.

I'm not contradicting anything, stop making stuff up.

Reeve was balding during his Superman years?

Show me, I want proof.

And I stand by my opinion on baldies wearing rugs in real life....LAME.

Hue...do you wear a rug? Is that why you are so defensive on the subject?

[Hector]

They certainly do not "have to" reboot the Superman franchise
---I mean, that may be your opinion, and, if so, then carry on
----but let's look at the financial and public reception facts:

SUPERMAN RETURNS made 200 million American box office
and scored a respectable 77 percent with critics at ROTTEN TOMATOES.

Ang Lee's HULK only made 132 million and scored significantly less with
critics with a 61 percent RT rating.

I thought SPERMAN RETURNS was great---and if they make this
MAN OF STEEL Routh sequel---they will be making a smart move in
my estimation.

HULK was a much better case of a franchise "needing" a reboot---
SUPERMAN RETURNS was enough of a success, they'd be better off
taking an "if it ain't broke" attitude and see how a second try pans out.

I agree with this post, Hue.

See? I don't disagree with you all the time.

[Hector]

Everybody keeps talking about Smallville.

Please, only about three or four people have seen that show.

[starsky]

what's smallville?

[huedell]

I'm not contradicting anything, stop making stuff up.

Reeve was balding during his Superman years?

Show me, I want proof.

And I stand by my opinion on baldies wearing rugs in real life....LAME.

Hue...do you wear a rug? Is that why you are so defensive on the subject?

If I did "wear a rug" would it make a difference? (to me that's
like chiding a chick for wearing a wig or wearing makeup to enhance
her appearance---and making fun of wig wearers only reminds me of
old time slapstick bits)

I'm losing my hair---but----I'd like to think the reason I'm "defensive"
about the subject is because your stance is ungrounded and your
point comes off as totally illogical, yet you stand by it---not because of
a "hair insecurity" on my part.

Reeve was NOT balding during his SUPERMAN years.

Reeve only wore the wigs because he NEEDED to, to achieve the
desired effect....
just like a bald actor would need to wear a wig... to achieve the desired effect.

Your stance that you don't want to see a Superman wear a wig because
it shows a sign of insecurity is quite insane. You'e blending fantasy and
reality---where it doesn't make sense to.

Get a grip Hector. Get a grip

[Hector]

Hue, go to sleep...it's almost 2 am.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I've never heard of Reeves wearing a wig as Superman. Could be, but in Superman III, his hair isn't jet-black, and is closer to Reeve's natural sandy-brown color. Sure looks like his hair to me, specifically in that one. If they were going to have him wear a Superman wig, I would think they'd make it dark black, as his hair appeared in the other 3 films, and of course the comics.

Perhaps the wigs were used by stunt doubles to mimic Reeves' appearance?

Not saying he didn't wear wigs as Superman, but in all the things I've read and seen on the making of the Superman movies, this is the first I've heard of it.

On the other hand, Lynda Carter herself has confirmed she wore wigs often while playing Wonder Woman. Go figure.



Chris