Tuesday, March 29, 2011

The Big Superman Movie News

By now I'm sure you've heard the big news about Zack Snyder's Superman reboot that broke recently. Everyone's been talking about it, voicing almost-certainly-premature opinions and in many cases saying some downright awful things.

I am, of course, referring to the decision to shoot in Plano, Illinois.

Okay, it may seem like small potatoes to you that Superman is filming on some of the same locations as "Larry the Cable Guy in Witless Protection," but it means a lot to me. See, I live right near Plano. When I have to buy cheap Chinese-made merchandise, I go to the Plano Wal-Mart. I ate dinner in Plano tonight.

And I don't think I need to tell you what a fan I am of Superman.

Seriously. "Hey, Tom, we're going to film Superman in your backyard, how do you feel about that?" I may have to subscribe to Variety just for the inevitable extra-casting report. News (and possibly eventually photos!) as it develops.

Also, Amy Adams was cast as Lois Lane. I don't know that I would have ever made that pick, but I totally approve. I've liked Adams as an actress since "Enchanted," and I thought she had a great turn in a more serious role in "Doubt." I haven't seen "The Fighter" or "Julie & Julia," but I've heard similarly good things. Frankly, based on how the rest of the news about this film is shaping up, I fear that she may be too good for this movie.

Plus, her geek-cred is pretty well golden. Not only is she a "Buffy" alum, but she also has experience playing the reporter-girlfriend-of-a-superhero, since she apparently voiced Sweet Polly Purebread in the recent "Underdog" movie. Besides that, she appears to be pulling a reverse-Hatcher (previously known as a reverse-O'Toole), playing Superman's love interest after an appearance on "Smallville."

Which is why I'm settling in right now to watch Season 1, episode 8, "Craving."

1 comment:

Will Staples said...

Which is why I'm settling in right now to watch Season 1, episode 8, "Craving."

That was her in the fatsuit? And then she Giselle was in Enchanted? Wow, talk about moving on up...

Amy Adams as Lois is the first good news I've heard, to be honest. I just have a sinking feeling about Zack Snyder. The man doesn't have an idealistic bone in his body.