Russell Crowe Cast As Jor-El!

Singer Homo Hype wrote:Russell Crowe will play Superman's biological father Jor-El in Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, reports Variety.

He will be joining Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, Kevin Costner, Michael Shannon and Antje Traue in the new film, coming to theaters in late 2012.

Christopher Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas and Deborah Snyder are producing the anticipated film, which is expected to start shooting next month.

Russell Crowe flies to 'Man of Steel'
Aussie thesp to reprise role Brando took in '78 for WB's Superman reboot
By JUSTIN KROLL

EXCLUSIVE: Whether paying homage to Marlon Brando's cameo in "Superman" or just wanting a splashy marquee name, Christopher Nolan had all along been seeking an A-list thesp for Jor-El, Superman's biological father, since agreeing to godfather the franchise reboot "Man of Steel" for Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures.

He's got his man, and it's Russell Crowe.


The mercurial Aussie is in negotiations to take the role in "Man of Steel," which Zack Snyder is on board to direct with Brit thesp Henry Cavill set to play Superman. Warner Bros. had no comment on Crowe's casting.

Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Michael Shannon have already joined the cast. David Goyer penned the script and developed the story with Nolan who, as is his way, has kept plot details under wraps.

Charles Roven will produce along with Emma Thomas, Nolan and Deborah Snyder. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are producing for Legendary Pictures.

With production set to start next month, Jor-El was one of the last roles to cast, though they also are looking for a big name to play Superman's biological mother.

Brando was 54 when he appeared in Richard Donner's 1978 classic; Crowe is 47. Other names that had gone out for the role included Sean Penn and Clive Owen, Crowe was the final choice.

Crowe is currently filming "The Man With the Iron Fists" for Universal.

He is repped by WME.

non_amos (if that even is his real name) wrote:So glad they didn't pick Sean Penn!

Russell Crowe on weightloss mission
Friday, 15 July 2011

Russell Crowe has embarked on an intense exercise regime



Russell Crowe has shed over a stone in less than a month on a strict diet and exercise regime.
The 47-year-old Gladiator star, who has reportedly been cast as Superman's biological father Jor-El in Zack Snyder's film Man of Steel, has begun a gluten-free diet and is putting himself through rigorous workouts in a bid to lose three stone in three-and-a-half months.

Russell tweeted: "There is a long way to go, one layer of tissue paper per day of effort and diet... it takes a long time."

He revealed 26 days into his 105 day regime that his weight has already dropped to 220 lbs this morning, and he started at 236.4 lbs.

The Oscar-winning actor has been putting himself through long bike rides, walking and swimming and hours of weight training and is also taking plenty of vitamin supplements to boost his energy.

But Russell also revealed he has been taking breaks from his regime to spend time with his sons, seven-year-old Charlie and five-year-old Tennyson.

non_amos wrote:AP, on a non-Crowe point but something I noticed. On the 'Man Of Steel' category, you changed the image from a desert with tumbleweeds to a cemetery. The desert obviously depicted how dry things were for so long with the reboot. I just don't understand what the graves represent? Usually it would be death but that hardly seems to be the case now with the reboot. Could you elaborate?

NukeTheFridge.com claims to have received word from a reliable source who says they've seen concept art of what Jor-El will look like in the "Man of Steel" film.

Let me start of by saying that it looks NOTHING like Brando's version of Superman's daddy.
Jor-El is wearing a goldish/white armored suit that looks almost like the one in the video game Halo. The suit has the traditional "S" is the middle of his chest and it blends in with the color scheme of the suit. Jor-EL looks more like a soldier than a scientist.

Crowe's head is completely exposed and HE LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE STAR WARS EPISODE 2's Obi-Wan with the beard and hair. The only difference is that Crowe's hair looks darker. If I didn't know that Crowe was cast for the part I would have sworn it was Ewan McGregor.

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:Not to point out about Crowe being out of shaped or anything but I hope they aleast use some visual inhancements to thin up Crowe alittle in the editing booth!

thecolorsblend wrote:

Comicbookfan-V2 wrote:Not to point out about Crowe being out of shaped or anything but I hope they aleast use some visual inhancements to thin up Crowe alittle in the editing booth!

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Because, y'know, we've *NEVER* had a tubby Jor-El or anything, no no...

superman1938 wrote:Who cares if Jor-El is out of shape...

thecolorsblend wrote:Comic Book Fan is the gold standard of obsessing over meaningless bullshit. He even exceeds Eunuch page commenters, several of whom condemned casting Mark McClure as Dax-Ur back in season 7 of Smallville because, in their words, we've never seen balding Kryptonians in less than prime shape in live action.