Will Zack Snyder trash his career by casting Henry Cavill as the lead in the next Superman movie?

Question

I am a die-hard Superman fan. I have loved this comic-book character and iconic American hero since I was like 5, the first time I saw Christopher Reeves bringing Superman to life on-screen. Brandon Routh portrayed a great Superman, he didn't nail it, but he did the role and Reeve's legacy justice. It's been said that Henry Cavill, star of the Tudors series, was cast for the lead in Zack Snyder's reboot from all those auditioning simply because he was the only one that didn't look too ridiculous in the suit. I don't know if this is true but what a horrible way to cast an actor for the greatest superhero of all time. I have a bad feeling about the reboot project and think that if it bombs, Zack Snyder will be done in Hollywood. His latest film, Sucker Punch, has gotten mediocre-to-rotten reviews. If that film is any indication of what moviegoers will be in store for with the new Superman project, I think Snyder needs to be pulled and Warner Bros needs to start fresh and get a phenomenal casting director who actually knows Superman and his ins and outs. Sorry, I just don't see Cavill as Superman. Apart from Routh, who else would you guys recommend for the role? And will Snyder be sealing his fate if he continues on with Cavill as the lead when many fans are voicing their concerns that Cavill just doesn't fit the part?

Answer 1

i think you have to look at the whole picture though, Christopher Nolan is the lead on this film. WB/DC trust that man so much to basically make him the czar of all their comic-movie procudtions.



David Goyer(who has had as many tanks as he's had hits) is writing the script, and is capable of delivering a well written story(rumor is secret origin is the source material).



the first picture i saw of Cavill actually looked like welling(albeit without the crooked teeth), just older.



and if you have not seen sucker punch, i challenge you to reserve judgment. it's not meant to be an Oscar winner. the story was not hard to follow(as critics lamented) the action was furious(and in true Snyder fashion) and over the top. i dug the flick. I've yet to be let down by a Snyder movie.



this movie is not going to set box-office records. though he may be the greatest of all time, superman's popularity has fallen to such, that it would take an act of god for this movie to stay number one for more than 3 weeks, regardless of the film's quality.



one thing is for sure though, it's gonna be action heavy.

Answer 2

Snyder is just like James Camron. He is an amazing director visually but other then that he does a fair job. Hollywood murder M. Night Shyamalan, I mean that oozes talent , but it hits the screen it drips slowly. Snyder will direct superman and bounce even, unlike M. Night Shyamalan ( with Airbender)

Superman fans have been waiting for a while for a reboot.

Answer 3

I totally disagree



Cavill has been very impressive in a supporting role on the Tudors for 4? seasons, and his role in Count of Monte Cristo was small but impressive



factor in as well that he has been in contention for roles in Batman to the Harry Potter franchise...even being the 2nd choice for Superman in 06



as to "because he was the only one that didn't look too ridiculous in the suit" -- one of the casting factors for a Super hero is the Need to look decent in spandex -- obviously this isn't a "Greg Brady as Johnny Bravo" situation...

Answer 4

Henry lacks the innocence which is essential for Superman character. Tom Wellings did great in Smallville. I second your thoughts.