The Superman Homepage today posted details of an open casting call for The Man Of Steel (that can be found here) but more importantly, the casting call included what may be a new official plot synopsis for the movie.
As always with this sort of thing, it could turn out to be a placeholder, but if you’re curious about what’s out there, here you go.
In the pantheon of superheroes, Superman is the most recognized and revered character of all time. Clark Kent/Kal-El (Cavill) is a young twentysomething journalist who feels alienated by powers beyond anyone’s imagination. Transported to Earth years ago from Krypton, an advanced alien planet, Clark struggles with the ultimate question – Why am I here? Shaped by the values of his adoptive parents Martha (Lane) and Jonathan Kent (Costner), Clark soon discovers that having super abilities means making very difficult decisions. But when the world needs stability the most, it comes under attack. Will his abilities be used to maintain peace or ultimately used to divide and conquer? Clark must become the hero known as “Superman,” not only to shine as the world’s last beacon of hope but to protect the ones he loves.
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Aug 18, 2011Posted By
Maxwell KnightThis sounds like a prequel of sorts from the wording of it.
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Aug 31, 2011Posted By
terrywany new superman movie should have tom welling playing superman!!
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Aug 20, 2011Posted By
MercedSounds like Smallville: 10 Seasons in 2 hours ^^
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Aug 31, 2011Posted By
SV FanI agree. If you look at the leaked picture shots that’s circulating online, it clearly shows that much of the action takes place in Smallville, not Metropolis. And it doesn’t look like Cavil/CK is wearing glasses in any of the screenshots, echoing the personality of CK portrayed by Tom Welling in Smallville.
On the other hand, I’m a Smallville fan, watching the series all the way from “Pilot” to “Finale” so I don’t mind this development at all. Let’s hope some of Clark’s HS friends (Lana, Chloe, Pete, etc.) will make an appearance in the movie as well
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Aug 20, 2011Posted By
AndrewThey said Beacon….lol, sounds like a Smallvilleian worded this.
— (Episode 13 – Season 10)
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Aug 23, 2011Posted By
jonny panicSounds to me like he will be battling his inner demons. Why is he here sent to destroy or protect? Will zod try to convince him he was sent to help in the conquest rather than stop it?
It adds a different sence to the saga rather than it being all good and gay ! 300 cinematic effects would be highly desired, bright red cape and white wash !
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Aug 25, 2011Posted By
mariami like the character of superman alot and the story of being good all the time , waiting for the next movie butr i need to know when it will be showed
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Aug 26, 2011Posted By
ckThis sounds like a smallville movie…
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Aug 28, 2011Posted By
Dave-Elsounds kinda like a good place to start from where Smallville left off
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Aug 29, 2011Posted By
AndrewYeah, It’s this what Smallville just spent 10 years doing? … If this is the route they go I will be greatly disappointed…
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Aug 29, 2011Posted By
Andrew* Isn’t
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Sep 01, 2011Posted By
negosyo pilipinasit sounds like smallville to me…maybe they want to ride the last moment of smallville whilst it still fresh in the mind of superman loving fans
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Sep 06, 2011Posted By
SKEETE246smallville ended up sucking in the end 10 yeqars for nada disappointed hope this movie is epic i think this is there last shot to if not re edit and re master the reeve movies and call that wally!!
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