Angel Star to Play Superman?

[Morrus]

Original source here: http://filmforce.ign.com/superman/articles/387/387722p1.html

Welcome to the ongoing headache that is covering the casting of Superman. Just when you thought the news couldn't get stranger comes word from the UK that the hunt for the man who will wear the big blue suit is finally over.

So, is it goodbye fangs and hello Krypton for Angel? According to UK's Hello Magazine and Daily Express, David Boreanaz, star of The WB's Angel, has signed a three-picture deal to star in three Superman films for Warner Brothers and director Brett Ratner. If true, the deal would be for over $30 million for the actor's services in the three films. According to the reports, the films may be shooting in Australia.

Calls to Boreanaz's agent and manager for confirmation of the story weren't returned by press time. If one of television's favorite vampires does hang up the long coat in favor of a long, red cape, he will have beaten out some of Hollywood's young A-list for the part, including Josh Hartnett, That 70's Show star Ashton Kutcher, Jude Law and Brendan Fraser.

According to the UK reports, current plans are for Boreanaz to continue his role in the popular vampire drama while performing his duties as The Man of Steel but with an anticipated mid-2003 start date, that may not be feasible. So, then, where does that leave Angel?The WB hasn't made a final decision whether or not it will renew the series but if it interferes with the potential revival of one of the studio's flagship franchises, look for the series to leave the schedule. Without its lead, there would be no chance of the series making the jump to UPN, leaving the rumored spin-off series the only hope for Buffy fans wanting more out of that franchise.

Bear in mind that the credited sources (Hello! Magazine and the Express) are not exactly known for being the pinnacle of journalism. I kinda doubt this myself - at least I won' believe it unless I see it from a source I actually consider credible.

If it is true - hmmm. The idea doesn't really do it for me.

 

[Crothian]

If it is true, I'm not sure what to think. I've yet to see David as anything but a brooding Vampire. I hope he has a little greater range then that.

 

[Ranger REG]

Actually, Angel is not always brooding. He turns into a softy when then-baby Connor was born.

I think David Boreanaz can pass for an adult Clark Kent/Superman.

 

[Nightfall]

Maybe. But for me, I doubt this true, mainly BECAUSE Boreanaz is Angel/Angelus.

 

[Sulimo]

Hmm...frankly I'd think he'd make a better Bruce Wayne than Clark Kent.

But then, I've only seen him in darker roles (Angel and *shudder* Valentine).

 

[krunchyfrogg]

I can picture the Angel actor in the Sup' costume, but I only hope he can live up to the part.

It's too bad Kevin Smith isn't directing it. That guy deserves a good comic book movie, and he had the Superman job for a while.

 

[Tarrasque Wrangler]

I could kinda see this. Boreanaz is a pretty good actor. He shows a lot of range in his characterizations of Angel and Angelus. He can do the big action star hero thing, but as regular viewers know, he can pull off angsty comedy too.

The only problem I see is that I've always rather liked the geeky aspect of Clark Kent, and with the possible exception of the above-mentioned Brendan Fraser, I can't imagine any of the listed stars really pulling that off.

And, not to slight my friends in the UK, but I'm going to take this rumor with a hefty grain of salt until an American source backs it up.

 

[Agamon]

Christopher Reeve was very well cast in 80's Superman movies. He played the duel role of Clark Kent/Superman perfectly.

That said, I can't picture Boreanaz being able to pull that off as well. Maybe because I've only seen him as Angel/Angelus, which isn't as polar a change as Kent/Supes. I don't know if he's got the range to do so...

I also don't want Angel to end just yet, so let's hope not.

 

[Mouseferatu]

I'd rather see Boreanaz as the next Batman personally. That said, if this is true--and count me among the skeptics until it's confirmed by a more reliable source--I'll give him the benefit of the doubt. I think he's good enough to pull it off.

Personally, though, I think the guy who plays the title character on the Fox series John Doe would make a fantastic Superman...

 

[Fast Learner]

I've found that the website Coming Attractions tends to have a very high accuracy rating with its rumors and news, and tends to vett its sources much more completely. Here's the most recent entry from their Superman page:

February 27, 2003... Today's issue of The Hollywood Reporter states that Josh Hartnett has decided to pass on playing Superman in Brett Ratner's proposed trilogy of films. This news lines up with what we were scooped last week about Hartnett having a deadline to make his decision known. The Reporter now lists the top three candidates for the role as being Brendan Fraser (The Mummy), Paul Walker (The Fast and the Furious) and Matthew Bomer, a soap opera actor who has appeared in All My Children and Guiding Light.

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