Rumor: Daniel Day Lewis Being Looked At For Superman

Rumor: Daniel Day Lewis Being Looked At For Superman

Hot on the heels of the news that Viggo Mortenson is a "person of interest" for WB and Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, the rumor mill has churned out Daniel Day Lewis' name. Click for the details..

By MarkCassidy - Feb 27, 2011 12:02 PM EST
Filed Under: Man of Steel
Source: Moviehole

So we hear Viggo Mortenson is being looked at to star as the villain(probably General Zod) in the Superman reboot. But who else might Snyder and WB have their eye on? Well, it could well be the most brilliant of actors, Mr Daniel Day Lewis.

Moviehole mention that they heard Warner Bros. is considering Lewis for “an unspecified role in this film.” They offer this information almost in passing as they discuss Mortenson's possible involvement so don't give this as much credence as the Mortenson rumor for now.

But still, how cool would this be if it was true? Don't get me wrong. Mortenson is one of my favourite actors but I have always wanted to see what Lewis would do with a CBM role. And the potential to have him play a Superman villain? It may not even be Zod. Check out the pic, could Lewis make a good Lex Luthor? But of course, even if Nolan, Snyder and co ARE looking at Lewis and indeed Mortenson, that doesn't for one moment suggest that THEY will be interested. Mortenson is said to be a contender for a role in Snow White And The Huntsman so that may be the road he goes down. And although Lewis has signed on for Stephen Spielberg's Abraham Lincoln biopic, that may not film until next year as Spielberg has his hands full with other projects.

Anyway, more info on all of this as we get it.

Via Screenrant


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Exiles
Exiles - 2/27/2011, 12:55 PM
really I think he would be pretty cool Jor-El. IF he does then it would be a great addition to the cast
MikeKus34
MikeKus34 - 2/27/2011, 12:58 PM
Dont rumors belong in Scoops? I mean it even has rumor in the title.
TorturedXGenius
TorturedXGenius - 2/27/2011, 1:11 PM
an actor of his capability cant be used for Jor-El i mean come on, ATLEAST Perry White where he'll get some sort of screen time....oh wait...LEX!!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 2/27/2011, 1:11 PM
lol, Comedian would you prefer I write out the entire article just to be beaten to it? That's how we have to operate here with so many hungry scoopers in competition. Nothing stopping you doing the same thing. Also, In future if you have an issue I suggest you mail it to me privately.

Mikekus34, No.
TorturedXGenius
TorturedXGenius - 2/27/2011, 1:20 PM
reading the article on screenrant i can see DDL as Zod also or Lex, hell i can see him being Metallo (secret origins verison) or Parasite or et etc, DDL is THAT dude and can give almost any role the gravitas it needs..either wya if Viggo or DDL are cast in Superman...with Cavill it will be a VERY powerful cast so far
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/27/2011, 1:23 PM
Viggo Mortenson = Lex Luthor!

DDL = General Zod!



Still think he would have been an epic Red Skull, but he'd make a killer ZOD!


Checkmate
Checkmate - 2/27/2011, 1:27 PM
He'd be an awesome Lex, and NO to General Zod!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/27/2011, 1:30 PM
Yeah, I can see it =



I like Rufus Sewell for ZOD but DDL would make an EPIC ZOD!
Havok89
Havok89 - 2/27/2011, 1:37 PM
Please, please, please get him as Jor-El WB!

He could also make an awesome General Zod!
patriautism
patriautism - 2/27/2011, 1:42 PM
He would make an awesome Luthor.
Ethic
Ethic - 2/27/2011, 1:42 PM
Film-makers don't "consider" Daniel Day Lewis,
Daniel Day Lewis considers films lol
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/27/2011, 1:42 PM
Gaston @ Any actor can go bald LOL!

He'd own more as ZOD!

Plus we don't need much Lex in this.


Its all rumors from Screenrant, 2morro it'll be debunked like usual.

Still, hope it don't of course lol, this movie needs DDL in it as ZOD or LEX.... same goes for VIGGO too!
gunner
gunner - 2/27/2011, 1:45 PM
What ZeroEthic Said....
Dynamo
Dynamo - 2/27/2011, 1:47 PM
He has to be Luthor. Viggo would be a better Zod; looks much more like a strong general. DDL looks very contemplative.
George88
George88 - 2/27/2011, 1:47 PM
No DDL cannot be Zod!! He's perfect for Lex! Him, Billy Zane or Timothy Olymphant. Gerard Butler for Zod and Viggo for Jor-El!

P.S. Wilde for Lois!! :P
Optimus83
Optimus83 - 2/27/2011, 1:48 PM
I think that Daniel Day-Lewis is better Zod of Viggo Mortensen, and Jeremy Irons good Jor-El and Kevin Costner good Jonathan Kent

Bye
ManThing
ManThing - 2/27/2011, 1:50 PM
Dude's a god. But he's known for being very selective about the roles he takes.

I would LOVE to see this guy in a CBM, but I just really can't imagine he would do one unless it was... well I can't even imagine one he would do.

Maybe something we haven't seen yet?
CubanSuperman
CubanSuperman - 2/27/2011, 1:55 PM
I agree in that I hope his talent is not wasted on a fleeting character like Jor-El. Him as Luthor would be perfect. Spacey also would've been great as Luthor, but he decided to play Gene Hackman playing Luthor instead, just as Routh decided to play Cristopher Reeves playing Superman instead of just playing Superman.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 2/27/2011, 1:59 PM
To be honest, even if they want Lewis, the script would have top be amazing..and I mean AMAZING for him to even consider it. Unless he has decided to broaden his field a bit I guess. Anyway, I also don't think Zod will be in it. I know THR said that was who WB wanted Mortenson for but I think they might have been going off of previous speculation. No way to know for sure of course.

ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 2/27/2011, 2:00 PM
Lewis is the best actor around today and I think his talent would be wasted in any comic movie. The guy is just too f**king good!!!!
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 2/27/2011, 2:01 PM
Come on WARNER BROTHERS =



Make it happen!
ASSASSIN666
ASSASSIN666 - 2/27/2011, 2:02 PM
Ror- I couldn't agree more with you!
golden123
golden123 - 2/27/2011, 2:03 PM
I could see him as Brainiac.
ultimatefan1974
ultimatefan1974 - 2/27/2011, 2:04 PM
Daniel Day_lewis could kick ass in one of these roles, but he never seemed to express any interest in that kinda role. Unless Chris Nolan´s involvement picks his interest up a notch.
Seejay
Seejay - 2/27/2011, 2:10 PM
Would be awesome.

One of the best actors alive today.
yankeemanf
yankeemanf - 2/27/2011, 2:17 PM
daniel day lewis could be an amazin anythin i think he could be a cool brainiac also even metallo
rbfn04
rbfn04 - 2/27/2011, 2:18 PM
I see DDL playing Brainiac. Plus it would be funny to hear about him not breaking out of character as Brainiac.
Xandera
Xandera - 2/27/2011, 2:20 PM
Good News if it's true...
Vital
Vital - 2/27/2011, 2:23 PM
DDL as Brainiac or Lex totally has my seal of approval lol.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 2/27/2011, 2:24 PM
I want to see him play Danial Plainview PLAYING Brainiac!

jazzman
jazzman - 2/27/2011, 2:25 PM
Daniel Day Lewis for Lex would be great

how comes no one is crying and complaining about their Iconic American Villain could end up beed played by a British Actor LMAO.

MovieMann
MovieMann - 2/27/2011, 2:32 PM
I cant imagine an actor as good as him doing a CBM.
If he does agree to do it then that means Goyer has written a great script on the level of The Dark Knight.

Remember Christopher Nolan didn't come up with the story, Goyer came up with it and is writing the screenplay. Nolan only pitched Goyer's idea and then signed on as a producer.
rbfn04
rbfn04 - 2/27/2011, 2:32 PM
I see DDL playing Brainiac. Plus it would be funny to hear about him not breaking out of character as Brainiac.
Clonemenace
Clonemenace - 2/27/2011, 2:33 PM
I'm amazed about how many rumors we are getting for this movie actor and actress wise. I think we are overdue for another rumor for who is going to play Lois Lane. That being said if there is any validity to this, and if he is up for the part, Daniel would make an excellent Lex Luthor.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 2/27/2011, 2:34 PM
Lex, Zod or Jor El! He would be EPIC in any of those roles!:)
However my vote goes to Zod! Why?... because he would make that character more evil and menacing than ever!
Even i prefer Brainiac as the main villain i would give my blessing to Zod if Day-Lewis would be play him!
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