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Kevin Costner is Taking a Key Role in 'Superman: The Man of Steel'?
by Ethan Anderton
February 21, 2011
Yes, we already have our Superman with British actor Henry Cavill putting on the tights and cape, and it sounds like we're getting close to have a female join the cast as well. Now another actor may apparently be joining Zack Snyder's Superman: The Man of Steel, and it's not a name you'd expect to be mentioned in such a high profile project. Deadline reports Kevin Costner is being circled for a key role in this new take on the iconic superhero. Though no details on his role are yet available, I'd be willing to bet that Costner would play Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White. However, it would be far more interesting if he was taking on a villainous role.
Though we're not sure what villain will be attempting to thwart Supes this time around, it's not hard to imagine Costner as arch nemesis Lex Luthor. The actor may even be able to pull of General Zod. But given his age, I'd be willing to bet such a strong, action-oriented villain would need to have a younger actor in those shoes. But I still think the safe bet is for Costner to take the role of Perry White. Of course, the actor's involvement isn't official yet as only "heightened interest" has been expressed for him to take part. Still, the prospect is an interesting one. What do you think?
UPDATE: Apparently Latino Review has learned that the role Costner is being sought for is that of Jonathan "Pa" Kent. Some of you commenters thought this was also a viable part for the actor, so what do you think of this update should it turn out to be true?
50 Comments
1
I can see him as Lex
Moviekidmike on Feb 21, 2011
2
Johnathan Kent?
Goliad on Feb 21, 2011
3
Yes actually! I have heard a confirmation that Costner wants to play Pa Kent really bad and thats the role he's going for.
Last Son on Feb 22, 2011
4
Kevin Costner plays Kevin Costner barely pretending to be a character. I hope this rumor is proven to be false.
t0tallyrad on Feb 21, 2011
5
yes he always kills people in real life like mr brooks STFU
p86 on Feb 21, 2011
6
You don't get it and I don't care to explain obvious things.
t0tallyrad on Feb 22, 2011
7
Costner is charming and sure he isn't that amazing, but he can do a role and people for the most part like him.
Anonymous on Feb 22, 2011
8
He reminds me of Kevin Bacon. Playing himself in every movie.
i have no name on Feb 22, 2011
9
Tallyrad. Go produce, direct and star in a 20 million dollar epic, win the academy for best picture and director. And then come back to here throw around your useless, ignorant, Costner trash talk. Get a Blue Ray, DANCES WITH WOLVES( the directors cut) and maybe you can begin a real life, good luck.
Filip on Feb 22, 2011
10
My gripe is about his acting which he didn't win the academy award for. But you're right, it seems my opinion is useless in an arena where any type of opinion is deemed ignorant. Thanks for the life advice in the form of a blu ray, seems to bode well for you.
t0tallyrad on Feb 22, 2011
11
I'm with you man. Costners wooden and flat. Perry White maybe but- Pa Kent's supposed to have some grit and humility about him. Costners mostly a coddled, pompous ass. A different director might get a career changing performance out of him (cough. Nolan). But this looks like another case of Snyder casting on surface looks, foregoing the actual substance of the character. (cough, Malin Akerman)
Django5000 on Feb 23, 2011
12
I would give him the father part that Glenn Ford played,he would be right for that.
tir na nog on Feb 21, 2011
13
Because he looks exactly like Smallville's Pa Kent.
Ya on Feb 21, 2011
14
I can see him as Jonathan Kent.
Anonymous on Feb 21, 2011
15
Because he looks exactly like Smallville's Pa Kent.
Ya on Feb 21, 2011
16
Yeah and when they make a smallville movie your comment could have some merit to it.
Anonymous on Feb 22, 2011
17
I can see him taking the credibility of this movie down the toilet.
franklinbluth on Feb 21, 2011
18
I CAN SEE HIM AS LEX LUTHOR IN ANOTHER REAL ESTATE SKEEM. TRYING TO GET LAND.
Richardmelendez on Feb 21, 2011
19
How would he be Lex? He's almost twice Henry Cavill's age. You'd have to completely change Lex's origin (which might not be a bad thing, but still). Odds are better that he's Perry White, or Pa Kent, or even Sam Lane or something. Or hey, they might just make him a new character completely.
Peter Sorensen on Feb 21, 2011
20
Which Origin? It's not like they've stuck to the same one over the decades.
Ross Curtis on Feb 21, 2011
21
True, the Byrne ones had him growing up in Metropolis slums. I guess I'm basing it on the assumption that they'd go with the original origin or Mark Waid's Superman: Birthright (which I thought I read they were basing the script on). I'm also hoping they'd skip Lex for a single Superman movie and give us another villain to deal with.
Peter Sorensen on Feb 21, 2011
22
i say he is playing Kent's adoption father
Vshtabnoy on Feb 21, 2011
23
Yes he looks like the dad on Smallville.
Ya on Feb 21, 2011
24
i really dont want the villian to be general zod or lex luthur, i mean, weve seen those movies, and there great, something new please, there must be more interesting bad guys!
dave on Feb 21, 2011
25
Lex Luthor.
Manuel on Feb 21, 2011
26
For a villain, I would like to see either: Braniac = Maybe Patrick Wilson/ Nightowl from Watchmen Metallo = Alexander Skarsgard/ Eric from True Blood or Parasite = Maybe Michael Sheen/ From Frost/Nixon or a combination of any two.
AudioOut on Feb 21, 2011
27
Those would be awesome castings! Patrick Wilson would be the perfect Brainiac.
Andy Ortega on Feb 22, 2011
28
Totally Johnathan Kent. He has that father figure look nailed!
fancy pants on Feb 21, 2011
29
Maybe Jor El
Royalopez06 on Feb 22, 2011
30
Costner is Zod!!!
ChrisC5g on Feb 22, 2011
31
screw zod give him lobo hahaa
Anonymous on Feb 22, 2011
32
I think Jor el could be a safe bet too.
Risk on Feb 22, 2011
33
Costner spells death for just about any movie.
Haz on Feb 22, 2011
34
Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
me on Feb 22, 2011
35
So Costner looks to be playing Pa Kent. What's next? Lindsay Lohan playing Lois Lane. Give me a break. I wish Snyder would let Christopher Nolan cast this film. He's a director who knows how to put a cast together.
Last Son on Feb 22, 2011
36
did you seriously compare Costner to Lohan? methinks you need a head examination.
Anonymous on Feb 22, 2011
37
Well actually yes. Neither of them can act to save themselves. Have you seen a Kevin Costner movie before. Coming to a cinema near you Kevin Costner starring as Kevin Costner in the same movie he came out with last year. Oh to hell with it lets just call the movie "Kevin Costner" and be done with it.
Last Son on Feb 23, 2011
38
Pa Kent is the only thing I could see him doing in the Superman mythos.
Andy Ortega on Feb 22, 2011
39
I heard his playing Lois Lane.
tir na nog on Feb 22, 2011
40
jonathan kent! . please not zod , luthor or any other
dan druff on Feb 22, 2011
43
Reckon he's gunning to be Jonathan Kent. Richard Jenkins for Perry White! If they go for the Byrne origin story, Pa Kent is still alive and well and a big part of Supes's life. Haven't read Birthright yet.
Al on Feb 22, 2011
44
I vote for the reverse.
Jehosophat on Feb 23, 2011
45
I hope this is true I love Kevin Costner. A lot of people enjoy watching him and then a lot of folks can't stand him. At least there isn't any middle ground gray area crap. I enjoy all of his films...excluding Waterworld...freakin gills...*shudders* Anyways I think he would be great as the Editor and Chief or Pa Kent. And for all those guys out there that complain about him playing the same character over and over? I bet you don't complain when a gorgeous actress is in a film and their only asset is well...their "assets" aha Or I am way off base here but hey I just woke up so I am allowed to be unreasonable.
Maxx on Feb 22, 2011
46
Jonathan Kent, he's not old enough to be Jor-el IMO.
Steven on Feb 22, 2011
47
I hope they have Lex in this, not as the main villian, but a side villian to be set up in a later film. Kind of like Scarecrow in Batman Begins but less in the direct villian way.
WB EXEC on Feb 22, 2011
48
Uh oh.
Brian on Feb 22, 2011
49
I'm not concerned, Nolan is producing and I'm sure he's behind Costner's casting 100% lets remember in Inception, Nolan casted Tom Berenger, this could be the same move, only from Snyder from Supes.
Anonymous on Feb 23, 2011
50
We really like Kevin Costner and enjoy all of his movies. He will be a great addition. We will be there!
paddles on Feb 24, 2011
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