Superman Reboot (Man of Steel)

[Geekyfanboy]

Amy Adams is Lois Lane -- Your Move, Lex Luthor
By Scott Harris | March 27, 2011 |

Ever since director Zack Snyder announced earlier this year that British thespian Henry Cavill had been chosen to play Superman in next year's big budget reboot "Superman: Man of Steel," the number one question on everyone's lips -- besides "who the heck is Henry Cavill" -- has been "who the heck is going to play Lois Lane?"

Well, now we know the answer, as Snyder has revealed to The Los Angeles Times that Amy Adams has landed the role of The Daily Planet's ace reporter.

Adams, of course, is on a bit of a career high right now, having just been honored with her third Academy Award nomination for her role in "The Fighter." That helps explain why, for Snyder, there was never really any question who would play Superman's lady love; once he met Adams, it was game over.

"There was a big, giant search for Lois," Snyder said. "For us it was a big thing and obviously a really important role. We did a lot of auditioning but we had this meeting with Amy Adams and after that I just felt she was perfect for it."

The main selling point for Snyder? Adams' reputation for managing to remain contemporary while portraying timeless roles like the Princess in "Enchanted" and Amelia Earhart in "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian."

"It goes back to what I've said about Superman and making him really understandable for today. What's important to us is making him relevant and real and making him empathetic to today's audience so that we understand the decisions he makes.  That applies to Lois as well. She has to be in the same universe as him [in tone and substance]."

Of course, at 36, Adams is nearly a decade older than the 27-year-old Cavill. But then again, what's more modern than that? And with Snyder remaining tight-lipped about the plot, who knows, maybe the age difference is a key part of the plot. (Is the world ready for Superman's new sidekick, The Cougar?)

Whatever the case, we'll have to wait a little while to find out whether Adams and Cavill have the necessary chemistry; "Superman: Man of Steel" isn't scheduled to hit theaters until Christmas 2012.

[RickPeete]

Well, I never thought I would hear anyone call Lois Lane a "cougar"!   :laugh:

[Bryancd]

Jamie loves Amy Adams. I really liked her in that" Sunshine Cleaning" movie and "Julia,Julia" was fun too.

[Meds]

Oh I loved her in Night at the Museum 2.

[Bromptonboy]

Jamie loves Amy Adams. I really liked her in that" Sunshine Cleaning" movie and "Julia,Julia" was fun too.

Just DVR'd that movie and plan to watch with the wife tonight (Julia, Julia that is)

[Rico]

I think that's a pretty good pick for Lois.  I tried to find a picture of Amy with dark hair (Lois usually is shown with very dark brown or black hair).  Here's the closest I could find quickly.

[WillEagle]

Very good choice. She was great in Night at the Museum.

[Rico]

Looks like Zod is in.  Boring choice!  Come on people - try something new!

General Zod, who has been imprisoned in an outer-space-bound mirror since 1980's "Superman II," is being freed and returned to the big screen as part of Zack Snyder's rebooted take on the franchise. Michael Shannon will be taking on the role of the iconic villain in "Man of Steel," Warner Bros. announced on Sunday.

"Zod is not only one of Superman's most formidable enemies, but one of the most significant because he has insights into Superman that others don't," Snyder said in a statement. "Michael is a powerful actor who can project both the intelligence and the malice of the character, making him perfect for the role."

Shannon's name first entered the "Man of Steel" conversation in late March, when Deadline reported that he was one of several actors being eyed for the role. As far back as late February, Viggo Mortensen was mentioned as another candidate. All this chatter about Zod — a Kryptonian baddie with a penchant for making mortals kneel before him and who was portrayed by Terence Stamp in the original franchise — followed an assurance from Snyder back in November that the character would not appear in the new film.

"The Internet has no idea what's going on," he told Empire Magazine, adding that rumors of Zod's involvement are "just wrong."

Or not. Shannon joins Henry Cavill as Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane and Diane Lane and Kevin Costner as Martha and Jonathan Kent, Superman's adoptive parents. The film is slated for a December 2012 release.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1661695/michael-shannon-general-zod-superman.jhtml

[Dangelus]

I agree they should have tried to be a little more original.

As long as it's done well, I'm OK with it. So Zod, leave your laser fingers at home! lol

[WillEagle]

Hoped for someone different, but will still go see it. They did use Lex Luthor alot. And he was great in "Superman 4: The Quest for Peace."  :ohwell

[Jobydrone]

The actor they chose to play him is very good though.  I don't know if anyone saw Boardwalk Empire, but he played a psychotic cop in that show and was very scary and very good.  I think it could be great, especially since I was NOT a fan of Zod as portrayed recently in Smallville.

[Rico]

Zod on "Smallville"  - blahhh.

[Rico]

Well, it looks like more and more stuff is coming out leading us to think Zod will be the major baddie (with some help) in the Supes - rebooted reboot.  Read on to the latest "rumor."

Antje Traue, a German actress best known for appearing in 2009's Pandorum, appears to be the latest name to join the cast of Man of Steel. Variety reports that Traue has been cast as the Kryptonian villainess Faora in the Superman reboot.

Faora, who first appeared in the comic books in the late 1970's, was the basis for the character of Ursa, played by Sarah Douglas in Superman and Superman II. A man-hating killer, Faora was banished to the Phantom Zone and, upon her escape, teamed with fellow Kryptonians General Zod and Jax-Ur to battle against Superman.

Faora also appeared recently on "Smallville" as the wife of Zod, so it's unclear what alterations might be made to her backstory for the big screen.

ComingSoon.net hasn't been able to confirm Variety's story as of yet, but if it is indeed the case, Traue will join Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner and Michael Shannon for the Zack Snyder film, targeted for a December 2012 release.

Read more: Antje Traue to Battle Man of Steel? - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=76916#ixzz1Klevt3Tw

[Bromptonboy]

Amazing eyes.

[Meds]

She's a babe of the Rico, grab a big picture my friend :)