Post by })J({ on Jun 20, 2011 17:46:11 GMT -5
Russell Crowe joins Man of Steel as Jor-El
Variety.com reported that Academy Award winner Australian actor Russell Crowe (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind) is currently in talks and close to being cast in the role of Jor-El (Superman's Kryptonian father) for the up-coming Man of Steel film starring Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, and Michael Shannon as General Zod.
Here's part of the article (via Variety)...
The mercurial Aussie is in negotiations to take the role in "Man of Steel," which Zack Snyder is on board to direct with Brit thesp Henry Cavill set to play Superman. Warner Bros. had no comment on Crowe's casting.
Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Michael Shannon have already joined the cast. David Goyer penned the script and developed the story with Nolan who, as is his way, has kept plot details under wraps. Charles Roven will produce along with Emma Thomas, Nolan and Deborah Snyder. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are producing for Legendary Pictures.
With production set to start next month, Jor-El was one of the last roles to cast, though they also are looking for a big name to play Superman's biological mother.
Brando was 54 when he appeared in Richard Donner's 1978 classic; Crowe is 47. Other names that had gone out for the role included Sean Penn and Clive Owen, Crowe was the final choice. Read full article here!.
Also, Russell Crowe's Gladiator co-star Connie Neilsen was rumored to be cast as Lara-El (via Cenema Blend).
Variety.com reported that Academy Award winner Australian actor Russell Crowe (Gladiator, A Beautiful Mind) is currently in talks and close to being cast in the role of Jor-El (Superman's Kryptonian father) for the up-coming Man of Steel film starring Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Diane Lane as Martha Kent, Kevin Costner as Jonathan Kent, and Michael Shannon as General Zod.
Here's part of the article (via Variety)...
The mercurial Aussie is in negotiations to take the role in "Man of Steel," which Zack Snyder is on board to direct with Brit thesp Henry Cavill set to play Superman. Warner Bros. had no comment on Crowe's casting.
Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Michael Shannon have already joined the cast. David Goyer penned the script and developed the story with Nolan who, as is his way, has kept plot details under wraps. Charles Roven will produce along with Emma Thomas, Nolan and Deborah Snyder. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are producing for Legendary Pictures.
With production set to start next month, Jor-El was one of the last roles to cast, though they also are looking for a big name to play Superman's biological mother.
Brando was 54 when he appeared in Richard Donner's 1978 classic; Crowe is 47. Other names that had gone out for the role included Sean Penn and Clive Owen, Crowe was the final choice. Read full article here!.
Also, Russell Crowe's Gladiator co-star Connie Neilsen was rumored to be cast as Lara-El (via Cenema Blend).
