With Batman being recast, the chances of a Man of Steel reboot and an all-new Superman movie (with a new cast) are quite high.
Actor Henry Cavill is probably not returning as the Man of Steel. It’s not something that fans are ecstatic about, but it’s a possibility that everyone needs to prepare for.
In the eventuality that Cavill hangs up the red cape, we’ve put together a possible list of actors who’d fit right into a new Superman movie. Here are our picks for a Man of Steel reboot:
David Corenswet – Kal-El/Superman
The Politician actor David Corenswet is a name that’s been mentioned as a possible candidate for a young Superman. At 26 years old, he’s got time on his side and could portray the role for many years—but he also looks the part. In fact, he could easily pass as a younger version of Cavill.
Alexandra Daddario – Lois Lane
For ages, fans have clamoured for Alexandra Daddario to join Marvel or DC. So far, she’s resisted the temptation to join a comic book movie franchise, but a Man of Steel reboot could what she’s been waiting for. It isn’t hard to imagine Daddario as a strong journalist putting the whole of Metropolis on blast. Sign us up now!
John David Washington – Lex Luthor
When Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice was still casting, Denzel Washington’s name was mooted for Lex Luthor. Indeed, he would’ve made a fantastic choice, but Zack Snyder went in a different direction. The time for Washington to play Lex might be too late now, but his son John David Washington is prime for a part in the Man of Steel reboot. He’s shown he has the acting ability and he’s more than ready for the big time.
Chris Cooper – Perry White
Chris Cooper is too talented to be remembered only for his bit-part role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. He deserves another shot at comic book movie redemption, and he’d be the right candidate to bring The Daily Planet‘s chief, Perry White, to life. He has the necessary chops to show off the fast-talking editor, who acts tough on his staff but is soft as marshmallow on the inside.
Steven Yeun – Jimmy Olsen
Ever since Steven Yeun left The Walking Dead, Hollywood has been sleeping on him. Look at how many fans revolted when his character Glenn met Negan’s baseball bat. Yeun possesses immense likability and he’d be the perfect person to portray Jimmy Olsen in a new Superman movie.
How about Michael Rosbaum as Lex Luther on the Big Screen he was awesum as Lex in Smallville and would be perfect for the role in a DC movie, I’m sure that Denzel Washigton’s son John David Washington is a great upcoming actor but Lex Luthor was not created as a black dude, I do think that as John Stewart Green Lantern or as Martian Manhunter he would be cast perfectly! How about keeping Jimmy Olsen a red head like the comics in the DC Movies and cast Riverdale’s KJ Appa as Jimmy!
please stop now with diversity and inclusion , please are ruining de DC characters , please a little bit of respect ¡¡¡¡¡
I think Henry should remain as the supes he did a fantastic given the conditions of screen write which weren’t all that bad at all. As for black washing Lex I think that should be a no go. Denzel is an outstanding actor and I’m sure his kid would be too, but the writers and casting need to stay true to characters, none of this liberal, PC, equality rubbish.
Henry Cavill is the only one that can do that roll. By far the best Superman ever. Recasting the part will just loose money.
They just need to pay him whatever he wants and be done with it. Hell, bring back everyone from the Man of Steel and you cant loose.
On the subject of minority-swapping (the real name behind what everybody’s pissed about), I think that it’s a really stupid idea to give someone the role just because you’re trying to catch minority points. I don’t think that minorities even WANT minority actors in majority-portrayed roles. They just want more minority roles in the first place (nobody wants a black Clark Kent, people just want more black superheroes).
I like some of these picks, but they seem super marvel-esque. IDK