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Lois could be credible as a rising star-reporter if she's in her late 20's. I see a lot of that, and being a few years older than Routh is not a bad thing, either...in fact, it may give a believable edge with her sniping with Clark as the more experienced (& aggressive) ladder-climber to his "young turk" with a need not be such a pushover.
It may be best to go with another unknown; I cannot think of a single known actress with the right traits for the role.
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quote:Originally posted by Justus: Lois could be credible as a rising star-reporter if she's in her late 20's. I see a lot of that, and being a few years older than Routh is not a bad thing, either...in fact, it may give a believable edge with her sniping with Clark as the more experienced (& aggressive) ladder-climber to his "young turk" with a need not be such a pushover.
I agree. In fact, I always assumed Lois was older than Clark by a few years. Lois was already almost at the top of the journalism scene when he shows up as the rookie reporter. In Smallville they definitely went this route with Lois being in college while Clark is still in high school.
The only time I've ever seen them opposite in age is in the Reeves Superman movie. In the deleted scene where teenage Clark is outrunning the train, a little kid Lois sees him while she's with her parents on the train.
quote:Originally posted by Justus: It may be best to go with another unknown; I cannot think of a single known actress with the right traits for the role.
Definitely go with an unknown. This role should make someone new a star, not the other way around.
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I think liv is a lil to nice to be lois.. Her voice along doesn't have that commanding yet naggy voice that lois should have.. I still think teri hatcher was the best lois lane as of yet but she couldn't play the part she got old lol
I can't think of anyone in their late 20's very early 30's that could run with the part so best case would probably be an unknown... Seems to me if anyone is picked that isn't unknown people are really going to look at them as another charater and base their performance on that charater...
To me its hard to pick charaters for movies like this the charater is already on such a high platform that no matter who is picked it will be extremely hard to make that charater their own.
Look at spiderman I know when when I heard Toby and kirsten dunst were picked I thought the movie was gonna suck cause he doesn't fit that ideal charater of spiderman but this far hes done a great job. Not sure if I can say the same thing for Kirsten dunst but she just doesnt fit my ideal mary jane...
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quote:Originally posted by son of lucas:
quote:I wonder if they will modify the Superman suit in any way?
I doubt it. The Superman suit is iconic. Spandex all the way.
woah, you're all for ditching the universally iconic music, but keeping the same old universally iconic brightly coloured spandex suit?
is it just me or does someone see something wrong with this?
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Personally I wouldn't mind if they casted an unknown for Lois, but I honestly don't see what's so hard about her to cast that couldn't be found in a known actress. I can think of five off the top of my head who could probably do the part justice. Unlike the part of Superman, an unknown is not in the least bit necessary for Lois. Again, should they choose to go that route, go for it, but there's plenty of good candidates already.
As for the costume, last I heard on it was an article in September from Superman-v.com. Nothing confirmed obviously, but still:
quote: source (who has been on the money in the past) has given us an exclusive description of the new Superman suit! It is said to be made from a lycra, spandex type material, and has a muscular under-suit which gives the appearance of finely toned abs. The suit is in classic Superman colours, including the distinctive yellow in the S shield. It's said to be absolutely stunning!
What was Spider-Man's costume made out of? It looked very much like some type of Spandex to me and I think it's safe to say that costume went over very well. I don't have much doubt they can do the same with the Superman costume.
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The only thing I know about the Spider-Man suit is it was made from some form of Spandex but it was actually "molded" to fit his body perfectly. Caught that on Oprah.
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Yeah I read somewhere, probably AICN, that they are using a similar material and process of the Spider-man suit to develop the Superman suit to help give the Superman actor more muscular definition in the suit.
quote:woah, you're all for ditching the universally iconic music, but keeping the same old universally iconic brightly coloured spandex suit?
is it just me or does someone see something wrong with this?
The Superman costume very much exceeds the Williams score in terms of iconic status. Many versions of Superman have been successfully done without the aid of Williams, before and after.
The claim that a Superman project cannot work without it has been proven false more than once.
However, whenever they've attempt to modify the Superman costume, beyond minor adjustments, it's been an utter fiasco.
quote:The only thing I know about the Spider-Man suit is it was made from some form of Spandex but it was actually "molded" to fit his body perfectly. Caught that on Oprah.
Exactly, and they'll no doubt use the same process with Superman.
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They need to hire Smallville's casting person.
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Jason has it right about Lois. I can think of half a dozen actresses that can do her justice right off the top of my head and god knows how many unknowns could as well.
But, if we're looking for casting chemestry, I'd go for an unknown simply because I wouldn't want the supporting actress's name recognition to dominate Routh.
The big-name paycheck should go to the villain.
quote:In Smallville they definitely went this route with Lois being in college while Clark is still in high school.
Eh, it was only a year's difference. That truly makes no real difference after 6th grade. Like you said, Lois was several years younger in the Christopher Reeve movie (if that scene was deleted, someone put it back).
quote:How about Liv Tyler for Lois Lane? Yes, she's a good bit older than Brandon Routh, but she doesn't really look it.
Liv Tyler hasn't never shown an ounce of the credibility that would make you think she could play the somewhat abbrasive Lois Lane.
Much too soft a voice.
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quote:Originally posted by son of lucas: But, if we're looking for casting chemestry, I'd go for an unknown simply because I wouldn't want the supporting actress's name recognition to dominate Routh.
This is another reason a new Superman would do better with an unknown as Lois; comic adaptations have a bad history of casting "stars" who (usually) fail to make the audience forget their media image even for a mere two hours (ex. Affleck in Daredevil, Berry in Catwoman, Clooney & Silverstone in Batman and Robin...). With actors on somewhat equal ground of limited media visibility, producers steer clear of the smirks and doubts associated with big names as comic-book characters.
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I think that Selma Blair, Ashley Scott, or Carly Pope could do Lois Lane justice. Plus I think that they aren't known by the general public too well.
Whoever they cast, they need a big name in some role. I think that Bryan Singer did a good job of that in X-men. No one but Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan were really well known. I think that Lex Luthor should be played by a bit more seasoned actor. Kevin Spacey is the only person who comes to mind.
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quote: Ever since Bryan Singer came aboard to direct SUPERMAN, the name most commonly attached to star as Lex Luthor was Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey. Spacey's name was attached to the role all along but then again so was Johnny Depp and countless others. But the possible reteaming of Singer and Spacey, who worked together so successfully on THE USUAL SUSPECTS, seemed to propel Kevin to the top of the list. Only now though has Spacey confirmed that he was officially approached by Warner Bros. to star in the film. In talking with IESB.net he mentioned he was approached but couldn't comment any more than that. He did say though that the timing would make it difficult for him because of his duties as Artistic Director of the Old Vic in London. He's also scheduled to star in "National Anthems" in London from February to May, which would directly conflict with SUPERMAN shooting. So while it might be dream casting, it doesn't look like Spacey as Lex Luthor is going to happen. Singer has said that he would like to cast a well-known actor to star as Luthor in the film to offset newcomer Brandon Routh as Superman.
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