2. The Cast
As mentioned above, Brandon Routh simply was not a good choice to play Superman. Enter Henry Cavill, known for Immortals and The Cold Light of Day, as Superman. While he may not be a household name, Cavill was one of the best things in The Tudors (and that’s saying something because it was a great show), and memorable in supporting roles in the films Everything Works and Stardust.
Four time Oscar nominee Amy Adams delivered a defining performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master last year, and it is very nice to see an older actress cast as the love interest in a Superhero movie, especially as Kate Bosworth was only 22 when Bryan Singer cast her as Lois Lane.
Casting Kevin Costner and Diane Lane, two hugely well-known and respected actors, as Clark’s adoptive parents will help the film to appeal to an older audience, whilst casting Oscar winner Russell Crowe as Jor-El gives the film additional star power. Respected actor Laurence Fishburne rounds out the cast as Clark Kent’s boss Perry White. The last superhero film Fishburne was in was Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, so it looks like he’s now starring in a superhero film that he can be proud of.
The diverse cast will all showcase their skills as well as bring some star bankability to the film .
