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Brian Damage · 07-11-2007, 09:21 PM

Kevin Spacey will return as Lex Luthor in "Superman: Man of Steel" and appear in "Telstar," Nick Moran's film version of Moran and James Hicks' 2005 darkly comic West End play about flamboyant '60s record mogul Joe Meek.
"Superman" director Bryan Singer met with Spacey in New York while the latter was appearing on Broadway in Eugene O'Neill's recently wrapped "Moon for the Misbegotten." Singer was about to pitch his "Man of Steel" sequel to Warner Bros.; "Superman Returns" scripter Michael Dougherty is now writing the screenplay.

After Singer completes "Valkyrie" and "The Mayor of Castro Street," he plans to start production on "Man of Steel" next year for a 2009 release.

Spacey hopes to shoot his Luthor role in a six-week block, as he did on "Superman Returns," after he completes his run in David Mamet's "Speed the Plow" in April.

This week, Spacey joined the cast of "Telstar," which started filming Monday in London. Meek is the gay, tone deaf songwriter-producer who produced hits including "Have I the Right," "Just Like Eddie," "Johnny, Remember Me" and the instrumental "Telstar." Con O'Neill reprises his stage role as Meek; Spacey plays his financier, Major Banks.

"It's exciting to be part of my first British ensemble film," Spacey said.

Spacey, who has eight years remaining on his 10-year contract as artistic director of London's Old Vic Theater, corrected recent Internet stories announcing his retirement from film acting in favor of the stage.

"My priorities have changed," he admitted on the phone from London. "Theater is the No. 1 thing in my life. But I love movies and will continue to make movies when I can."

In a June interview with "London Tonight" on Brit net ITV1, about a deal with Sam Mendes for the Bridge Project between the Old Vic and the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Times of London quoted Spacey as saying, "I don't care about my personal acting career any more. I'm done with it."

On Tuesday, Spacey told Daily Variety, "In no way did I use the word retirement. Someone else pulled that out of thin air. It's false, there's not a lick of truth to it."

Spacey has two films in the can: David Dobkin's comedy "Fred Claus," which Warner Bros. will open Nov. 9, and Robert Luketic's "21," in which he plays an MIT professor who teaches his students to count cards. Latter is set for a March release by Columbia Pictures.

Spacey has also recorded two songs for a tribute CD to Dean Martin, "Forever Cool," which EMI will release on Aug. 14.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1

Lex Luthor · 07-12-2007, 12:47 AM

Glad he is back, he did a great job. Still a little too comical for my taste but certainly more the evil genius than Hackman.

Ireneparalegal · 07-12-2007, 12:52 AM

Wait, wait, wait a minute...what happened to the fact that he said he was done with his movie career??????

Remember this:

Kevin Spacey has said that he no longer cares about his movie career.

The star of American Beauty and The Usual Suspects told London Tonight he loved his role as artistic director of London's Old Vic theatre, a position he has held since 2003.

"I don't care about my personal acting career any more. I'm done with it," he said.

"After 10 years of making movies and going better than I ever could have imagined, I sort of had to ask myself: What am I supposed to do with all of this success that I have had?

"Am I just going to keep making movie after movie and be concerned with all of that 'Are you up, are you down, are you hot, are you not?', and I don't really care.

"What I care about is working with people, what I care about is the remarkable experience of being able to be a part of bringing people together."

Spacey, who won an Oscar for his role in the Sam Mendes-directed American Beauty, has acted in a number of productions at the Old Vic, including Richard II and Moon For The Misbegotten.

The theatre's 2007-08 season sees the artistic director taking a lead role in David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, while Mendes will be directing The Tempest and Hamlet.

The season also includes Victorian thriller Gaslight, All About My Mother, based on the film by Pedro Almodovar and the Old Vic panto Cinderella, penned by actor and comedian Stephen Fry.

Adamantium · 07-12-2007, 04:43 PM

Is this turning into the Christopher Reeve/Gene Hackman franchise, where Lex Luthor is always the main villain? I know, I know, he wasn't in Superman 3. I was hoping they'd change villains each film, like with Batman and Spider-Man. I wanted to see Brainiac next. If we have Brainiac, heck or even Toyman, we don't need Lex Luthor back (no offense "Lex Luthor" lol).

"Superman Returns" was very disappointing and hearing that Spacey is back for the sequel, makes me think I'll sit this one out.

TJL · 07-12-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

"Superman Returns" was very disappointing and hearing that Spacey is back for the sequel, makes me think I'll sit this one out.

I agree. Superman Returns was one big yawn.

I'll take Gene Hackman's Lex Luthor over Kevin Spacey's any day.

Dr. Thong · 07-12-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Adamantium

Is this turning into the Christopher Reeve/Gene Hackman franchise, where Lex Luthor is always the main villain? I know, I know, he wasn't in Superman 3. I was hoping they'd change villains each film, like with Batman and Spider-Man. I wanted to see Brainiac next. If we have Brainiac, heck or even Toyman, we don't need Lex Luthor back (no offense "Lex Luthor" lol).

"Superman Returns" was very disappointing and hearing that Spacey is back for the sequel, makes me think I'll sit this one out.

"Who does Spacey think he frickin' is?? Me??"

07-11-2007, 09:21 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Kevin Spacey set for 'Superman' sequel Kevin Spacey will return as Lex Luthor in "Superman: Man of Steel" and appear in "Telstar," Nick Moran's film version of Moran and James Hicks' 2005 darkly comic West End play about flamboyant '60s record mogul Joe Meek. "Superman" director Bryan Singer met with Spacey in New York while the latter was appearing on Broadway in Eugene O'Neill's recently wrapped "Moon for the Misbegotten." Singer was about to pitch his "Man of Steel" sequel to Warner Bros.; "Superman Returns" scripter Michael Dougherty is now writing the screenplay. After Singer completes "Valkyrie" and "The Mayor of Castro Street," he plans to start production on "Man of Steel" next year for a 2009 release. Spacey hopes to shoot his Luthor role in a six-week block, as he did on "Superman Returns," after he completes his run in David Mamet's "Speed the Plow" in April. This week, Spacey joined the cast of "Telstar," which started filming Monday in London. Meek is the gay, tone deaf songwriter-producer who produced hits including "Have I the Right," "Just Like Eddie," "Johnny, Remember Me" and the instrumental "Telstar." Con O'Neill reprises his stage role as Meek; Spacey plays his financier, Major Banks. "It's exciting to be part of my first British ensemble film," Spacey said. Spacey, who has eight years remaining on his 10-year contract as artistic director of London's Old Vic Theater, corrected recent Internet stories announcing his retirement from film acting in favor of the stage. "My priorities have changed," he admitted on the phone from London. "Theater is the No. 1 thing in my life. But I love movies and will continue to make movies when I can." In a June interview with "London Tonight" on Brit net ITV1, about a deal with Sam Mendes for the Bridge Project between the Old Vic and the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the Times of London quoted Spacey as saying, "I don't care about my personal acting career any more. I'm done with it." On Tuesday, Spacey told Daily Variety, "In no way did I use the word retirement. Someone else pulled that out of thin air. It's false, there's not a lick of truth to it." Spacey has two films in the can: David Dobkin's comedy "Fred Claus," which Warner Bros. will open Nov. 9, and Robert Luketic's "21," in which he plays an MIT professor who teaches his students to count cards. Latter is set for a March release by Columbia Pictures. Spacey has also recorded two songs for a tribute CD to Dean Martin, "Forever Cool," which EMI will release on Aug. 14. http://www.variety.com/article/VR111...goryid=13&cs=1
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07-12-2007, 12:47 AM	#2
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07-12-2007, 12:52 AM	#3
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Wait, wait, wait a minute...what happened to the fact that he said he was done with his movie career?????? Remember this: Kevin Spacey has said that he no longer cares about his movie career. The star of American Beauty and The Usual Suspects told London Tonight he loved his role as artistic director of London's Old Vic theatre, a position he has held since 2003. "I don't care about my personal acting career any more. I'm done with it," he said. "After 10 years of making movies and going better than I ever could have imagined, I sort of had to ask myself: What am I supposed to do with all of this success that I have had? "Am I just going to keep making movie after movie and be concerned with all of that 'Are you up, are you down, are you hot, are you not?', and I don't really care. "What I care about is working with people, what I care about is the remarkable experience of being able to be a part of bringing people together." Spacey, who won an Oscar for his role in the Sam Mendes-directed American Beauty, has acted in a number of productions at the Old Vic, including Richard II and Moon For The Misbegotten. The theatre's 2007-08 season sees the artistic director taking a lead role in David Mamet's Speed-the-Plow, while Mendes will be directing The Tempest and Hamlet. The season also includes Victorian thriller Gaslight, All About My Mother, based on the film by Pedro Almodovar and the Old Vic panto Cinderella, penned by actor and comedian Stephen Fry.
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07-12-2007, 04:43 PM	#4
Adamantium TVAdam No More Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 11, 2002 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 7,836	Is this turning into the Christopher Reeve/Gene Hackman franchise, where Lex Luthor is always the main villain? I know, I know, he wasn't in Superman 3. I was hoping they'd change villains each film, like with Batman and Spider-Man. I wanted to see Brainiac next. If we have Brainiac, heck or even Toyman, we don't need Lex Luthor back (no offense "Lex Luthor" lol). "Superman Returns" was very disappointing and hearing that Spacey is back for the sequel, makes me think I'll sit this one out.