Tom Welling Offered Role Of Superman For JLA Movie! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-25-2007, 10:35 AM

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option...1&article=3138

Last week we reported that the superhero orgy film, “Justice League”, is about get underway down Burbank way. We also mentioned that neither Brandon Routh or Christian Bale have been asked to reprise their roles as Superman and Batman, respectively, for the film.

A few days later, we received word that the film will use some form of CGI or motion-capture technique – and therefore, assumingly, wouldn’t require actors as such but simply booming voices to speak for the tighted wonder-crew.

Some of that’s true. It seems there will be some CGI or motion-capture stuff going on – but according to IESB, only some aspects of the film (like underwater scenes) will be filmed that way and the rest will be live-action – meaning, yes, there will be actors needed to play the legendary line-up.

And you’ll never believe who has been offered the chance to don Superman’s red and blue tights – and quite frankly, I love it! – none other than TVs Clark Kent, Tom Welling. IESB says several sources have informed them that the “Smallville” star has been offered the gig.

I checked in with a WB source this morning who backed up the news – to a degree, without confirming it; simply hinting that Welling may have been discussed – so if it comes off, fans shouldn’t be too pissed about the Superman switcheroo for this movie. (Not sure how they’d work this into “Smallville” though). Keep your address book set to IESB whilst they try and chase up a confirmation.

comedyfreak · 09-01-2007, 09:32 AM

Seems promising, hopefully it comes true.

Buffyboy323 · 09-22-2007, 02:48 AM

It was great that Tom was asked. And I was excited....until I found out it's going to be CGI. Ugh. I would rather have a live action movie, or an animated big screen Justice League movie.

TJL · 09-22-2007, 04:24 AM

Tom Welling would have been a great Superman even though they went ahead and made that awful "Superman Returns" movie.

This CGI Justice League movie sounds interesting. I hope they do it.

comedyfreak · 09-27-2007, 08:27 AM

According to the superman website, Tom Welling is not going to play Superman.

TJL · 09-27-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by comedyfreak

According to the superman website, Tom Welling is not going to play Superman.

Damn!

08-25-2007, 10:35 AM	#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	Tom Welling Offered Role Of Superman For JLA Movie! http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option...1&article=3138 Last week we reported that the superhero orgy film, “Justice League”, is about get underway down Burbank way. We also mentioned that neither Brandon Routh or Christian Bale have been asked to reprise their roles as Superman and Batman, respectively, for the film. A few days later, we received word that the film will use some form of CGI or motion-capture technique – and therefore, assumingly, wouldn’t require actors as such but simply booming voices to speak for the tighted wonder-crew. Some of that’s true. It seems there will be some CGI or motion-capture stuff going on – but according to IESB, only some aspects of the film (like underwater scenes) will be filmed that way and the rest will be live-action – meaning, yes, there will be actors needed to play the legendary line-up. And you’ll never believe who has been offered the chance to don Superman’s red and blue tights – and quite frankly, I love it! – none other than TVs Clark Kent, Tom Welling. IESB says several sources have informed them that the “Smallville” star has been offered the gig. I checked in with a WB source this morning who backed up the news – to a degree, without confirming it; simply hinting that Welling may have been discussed – so if it comes off, fans shouldn’t be too pissed about the Superman switcheroo for this movie. (Not sure how they’d work this into “Smallville” though). Keep your address book set to IESB whilst they try and chase up a confirmation.
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09-22-2007, 02:48 AM	#3
Buffyboy323 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 24, 2005 Posts: 6,102	It was great that Tom was asked. And I was excited....until I found out it's going to be CGI. Ugh. I would rather have a live action movie, or an animated big screen Justice League movie.

09-27-2007, 08:27 AM	#5
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,060	According to the superman website, Tom Welling is not going to play Superman.