HENRY?!?!? *jaw drops*

[kalalanekent]

Wow, I did not see that coming. Not at all. Especially since he's British. But that said, I can see why he was the one chosen. I'm so sad to see Brandon's time in the role end, as I personally loved his performance, but I also see how they're trying to distance themselves from Superman Returns. Again, I think it's stupid and wasteful, but we can't stop them, can we? I can only hope that they play things right this time. Now I just hold my breath until Lois is cast. Oh dear Lord, this is casting I can live with, PLEASE don't let them screw up on Lois.

Comments

[wikkibird.livejournal.com]

Shut the front door! He's *gorgeous*! Not that Brandon wasn't, but glad he was picked! He was fabulous in The Tudors! Now for Lois... who's in the running?

[swingandswirl]

Well hello there, Mr. Cavill. You might be enough to break me from my RDJ/Chris Evans-induced Marvel binge yet.

/goes to dl The Tudors/

[the-scary-kitty.livejournal.com]

Hmm, this could be interesting. I'm gonna miss Brandon, but I think Cavill's a good choice. :)

[(Anonymous)]

When I read the news, I said, "Henry who?" until I saw his face, remembered him The Tudors, and went... *utter jawdrop*

Damn if I'm not starting to have more confidence in this project each time an announcement is made. Cross our fingers and knock on wook, but I think they're definitely on the right track.

As for Lois, I think that a spitfire à la Rachel MacAdams could also be an interesting choice. She was really good as a reporter in State of Play, and was more than able to hold her own against Russell Crowe, as well, which gives us an idea of how Perry-Lois dynamics could be.

Cheers,

Lauré :)

[xenokattz.livejournal.com]

I would tap that soVERYhard. He is just... UNF. If he only puts on as much burly & brawny as Tom Welling, he miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight be a hotter Clark than Welling. Maybe. Welling's got an awfully lovely amount of burly & brawny & guh.

While I love the idea of Michelle Rodriguez as Lois Lane, I know it's never going to happy. Zooey Deschanel is a little too big-eyed & bushy-tailed for me but Emily might be okay. Someone suggested Rashida Jones & I can't unsee it. :DD

[glitter-my-glam.livejournal.com]

I'll just be over here scowling >:(

Edited to change my icon so Deacon can scowl too >:(

[(Anonymous)]

I feel extremely sad. Brandon Routh and Zooey Deschanel would have been great. They remind me of Reeve and Kidder.

[babettew54.livejournal.com]

*jaw drops too* He is good looking and apparently he went out for SR too.

He does look good in that pic and yeah, but apparently he can act. That's good.

Oh, I hear you... please don't screw up Lois...

*holds breath and waits*

[routhfan1.livejournal.com]

I am sad Brandon is not going to play the role again, as I thought he was fantastic...*sigh* But I am trying to be optomistic. Maybe he's fantastic and will be THE definitive Superman even outdoing Christopher Reeve himself...but probably not. I hope it's good, I'll still go see it.

I'm hoping for Rachel McAdams as Lois. I really REALLY hope they don't F-up that casting choice. Please get Lois right guys...please!

[maaike-fluffy.livejournal.com]

I never watched The Tudors--apart from the odd episode that I caught when switching channels--so I don't know Henry, but he looks drool-worthy on the pic. :) It's just... I dunno... him being pretty is not the most important thing. I first want to see him do both Clark and Superman convincingly, then I'll decide if I like this cast...