I've got the perfect actor for Jor-El in the new Superman
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That's why they're rushing it so they CAN mention JorEl. I love Greenwood, but following Brando -- i don't know. I think we need someone a bit more Iconic. It's rough because anytime they need weight in a movie now to give it credibility they call in Anthony Hopkins or Morgan Freeman and those two will not work - We need someone who looks like when he was younger would have made a great Superman - Brando would have made a great Superman when he was doing Streetcar and Waterfront -
Paul Andrew
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I say Jon Hamm for Jor-El.
Solo4114
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Hamm might actually be able to pull off the look of, say, Superman's father when his kid's just an infant. I thought Brando was a bit old to be playing Jor El, frankly. Figure this is a guy whose kid is naught but a wee babe, and he's sending him off to some unknown planet. I'd say you need someone who can play mid 30s to early 40s, and who bears some resemblance to Henry Cavill.
I always thought the perfect choice (when he was younger) for Green Lantern Hal Jordan was Dennis Quaid - I can see him in the old headband with the sun symbol on his chest.
Paul Andrew
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Circa Enemy Mine... I think I can agree with that.
The closest we can get to it is if you watch Innerspace - he plays a test pilot.
I was thinking maybe he could pull off Jor El - but maybe not. It's a tough person to cast - all of the larger than life icons of the past are gone or are wrong for the part.
Paul Andrew
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Clooney has the square jawed look of an older superman, but his typical delivery is so wrong for jor-el.
OldKen
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Jeff Bridges.
I know I know. You have seen enough of him lately. But there is a peace and serenity in him. I could believe he is from another world. True, he's no replacement for Brando...
It would have to be a new take on the character somewhat. But I think having him speak to Supes in the recordings with his calm tone would be earily good.
(ducks and hides)
I know I know. You have seen enough of him lately. But there is a peace and serenity in him. I could believe he is from another world. True, he's no replacement for Brando...
It would have to be a new take on the character somewhat. But I think having him speak to Supes in the recordings with his calm tone would be earily good.
(ducks and hides)
misterfusion
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...or hopefully no origin story at all.
We were just talking about this on last week's podcast. If you're even remotely interested in going to see a Superman movie, you already know he's a strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men who wears his underwear over his pants. Unless Krypton is integral to the narrative (Like Lex being Kryptonian - ack! - ) let's just worry about telling the story.
And we don't need to do stunt casting to add gravitas to the movie. Back in the 70's, the Salkinds needed to add Brando and Hackman to "legitimize" their film and show that it wasn't gong to be campy 60's Batman or low budget TV.
We were just talking about this on last week's podcast. If you're even remotely interested in going to see a Superman movie, you already know he's a strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men who wears his underwear over his pants. Unless Krypton is integral to the narrative (Like Lex being Kryptonian - ack! - ) let's just worry about telling the story.
And we don't need to do stunt casting to add gravitas to the movie. Back in the 70's, the Salkinds needed to add Brando and Hackman to "legitimize" their film and show that it wasn't gong to be campy 60's Batman or low budget TV.
I sure hope they spend more time on Krypton. I recently read the Superman Returns novel and there was a ton a of backstory between Jor-El and Lara. I think it made you have more emotional investment in the characters feel more for them when Krypton was destroyed.
Yes Brando was great. But he's not here and it's time to move on. I think Greenwood can give the audience more emotional attachment. I would love to see at least 45 minutes focused on Krypton. Obviously there should be at least two or three moves to tell the story of Superman.
Yes Brando was great. But he's not here and it's time to move on. I think Greenwood can give the audience more emotional attachment. I would love to see at least 45 minutes focused on Krypton. Obviously there should be at least two or three moves to tell the story of Superman.
CTF
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It's true.
But the RPF hates comments like that.
I dunno, I love the guy, but he doesn't have presence to be a floating head.
Too Much Garlic
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So... the new Superman is still gonna be connected with the Donner movies?
nickytea
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We don't know yet.
Seeing how Singer couldnt move on from Brando the comparison people will make to the next actor up is Brando - and Greenwood cant hold a candle to Marlon in history, acting or sheer presence. Moving on means finding someone who can fill shoes - rush that and we end up with another Returns
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