Henry Cavill Officially Cast As SUPERMAN
Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures and director Zack Snyder have officially cast Henry Cavill to take on the role of Superman!
The British actor has definitely landed a role of a lifetime with Superman. Cavill has starred in The Cold Light of Day and stars in the upcoming Tarsem Singh film Immortals, in which he plays the Greek warrior Theseus who battles mythological gods including Poseidon, Zeus, Minotaur, and Herecles.
Here is what Snyder had to say about the casting:
In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.
I am sure he will do a great job in the role, if Snyder picked him for the coveted role! He has a much different look than the other actors who’ve played Superman/Clark Kent in the past, but that is a good thing in my opinion. He has a much more rugged look, which may mean we can expect a grittier film version, which I am hoping will happen.
Here is what an executive at Warner Bros. had this to say about the casting,
He’s got an amazing quality. He doesn’t look too much like Reeve and Routh but he’s big and strong and he has a very modern feel to him. We’re really going to try and make Superman as contemporary as possible.
When Andrew Garfield was announced as the new Spider-Man everyone remarked how different he looked and that he may not be a good fit for the part. After seeing him in The Social Network, everyone has changed their tune. I am happy that an official casting has finally been made.
What do you think about Cavil in the role of Superman? Are you looking forward to seeing a grittier rugged Superman?
Here’s the Press Release:
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures announced today that Henry Cavill has won the coveted role of Superman, the iconic superhero.
The film will be directed by Zack Snyder, who stated, “In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time, and I am honored to be a part of his return to the big screen. I also join Warner Bros., Legendary and the producers in saying how excited we are about the casting of Henry. He is the perfect choice to don the cape and S shield.”
Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, Christopher Nolan and Deborah Snyder are the producers of the film. The screenplay is being written by David S. Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers.
Cavill recently wrapped production on “The Cold Light of Day” and stars in the upcoming “Immortals,” opening this fall.
Targeted for release in December 2012, the new Superman movie will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.
Source: Deadline
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