Jul 30, 2010
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soupsoup: suicideblonde: Hey, how ‘bout Jon Hamm as Superman, with Christopher Nolan directing? How ‘bout SHIT YEAH! Christopher Nolan is producing, David Goyer writing and Jonah Nolan possibly helming. That’s enough to get fans excited and what not, but it doesn’t answer the question everyone wants to know, “Who will be the new Superman?”With plans set for a December 2012 release, we’ve heard different names out in the open ranging from Chuck star Zachary Levi in the “Rumor Mill” department to True Blood actor Joe Manganiello publicly campaigning for the role. But who do the studios (in this case, Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures) have their eye on for mild-mannered Clark Kent and his red-and-blue suit wearing alter ego, or is it the other way around?Sources tell TMT one such actor being “seriously considered” is Mad Men star Jon Hamm.At thirty-nine (He’d be past forty when The Man of Steel opens), he’s certainly older than who’s regularly looked at for these franchises. Then again, look at Robert Downey Jr. He’s starring in the Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes films (and then there’s Avengers) and he’s a few years older. Not to mention, Hamm happens to have been a fan-favorite for Kal-El for years now. Something that was suggested to him directly by Music Television and it wasn’t like he immediately dismissed the notion.Before anyone starts nerdgasming, keep in mind no deal is in place and there’s no indication Hamm and/or his representation has met with WB, Legendary or the Nolan crew. He’s one of several names being thrown around the Burbank offices to headline the new Superman franchise. But it gives you an idea of what direction they’re looking at. source Please let this rumor come true.

soupsoup:

suicideblonde:

Hey, how ‘bout Jon Hamm as Superman, with Christopher Nolan directing? How ‘bout SHIT YEAH!

Christopher Nolan is producing, David Goyer writing and Jonah Nolan possibly helming. That’s enough to get fans excited and what not, but it doesn’t answer the question everyone wants to know, “Who will be the new Superman?”

With plans set for a December 2012 release, we’ve heard different names out in the open ranging from Chuck star Zachary Levi in the “Rumor Mill” department to True Blood actor Joe Manganiello publicly campaigning for the role. But who do the studios (in this case, Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures) have their eye on for mild-mannered Clark Kent and his red-and-blue suit wearing alter ego, or is it the other way around?

Sources tell TMT one such actor being “seriously considered” is Mad Men star Jon Hamm.

At thirty-nine (He’d be past forty when The Man of Steel opens), he’s certainly older than who’s regularly looked at for these franchises. Then again, look at Robert Downey Jr. He’s starring in the Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes films (and then there’s Avengers) and he’s a few years older. Not to mention, Hamm happens to have been a fan-favorite for Kal-El for years now. Something that was suggested to him directly by Music Television and it wasn’t like he immediately dismissed the notion.

Before anyone starts nerdgasming, keep in mind no deal is in place and there’s no indication Hamm and/or his representation has met with WB, Legendary or the Nolan crew. He’s one of several names being thrown around the Burbank offices to headline the new Superman franchise. But it gives you an idea of what direction they’re looking at.

source

Please let this rumor come true.

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  1. cibolack reblogged this from suicideblonde
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  4. thelittletiger reblogged this from suicideblonde and added:
    sweet mother mary hah, that sounds totally awesome
  5. rcmerrill reblogged this from steampoweredmedia and added:
    Interesting and intriguing thoughts from Greg Turner on a possible direction for a Superman movie. I’d definitely watch.
  6. steampoweredmedia reblogged this from suicideblonde and added:
    The greatest Superman story written doesn’t feature Superman. It features a hero called The Samaritan
  7. maxasaurus reblogged this from bohemea and added:
    I’m for Jon Hamm being both Superman AND Batman, basically.
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  11. ibookgirl reblogged this from suicideblonde and added:
    Hell yes. I just love...direction Nolan can take...if he was...
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  14. marissasari reblogged this from bohemea and added:
    too late. has nerdgasm’d.
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    Give me a fainting couch upon which to fall!
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