‘Batman Vs Superman’ Looking For Some Diversity
Posted on 2.21.14 by El Mayimbe
Got an interesting Batman Vs Superman tidbit this morning. With the ultra secrecy surrounding the project, casting breakdowns at this stage are the only things that offer any real clues. The last casting breakdown that I reported about turned out to be Wonder Woman and now weMAY have another one for a hero.
According to sources, the production is currently looking for a black actor in his early 20s who is also physically fit. Here is the kicker though: the part is for a small role in the untitled BatmanVs Superman movie BUT will be recurring in other upcoming DCU films.
The role also shoots for only a couple of days. At first I thought it was some little role but then I also found out that Zack Snyder has met with hot actor Michael B. Jordan for the role. Remember, Zack doesn’t just meet with anybody. He targets certain actors. When Jesse Eisenberg got cast as Lex Luthor the Hollywood Reporter said the following:
Sources say that the studio and director Zack Snyder aren’t casting a wide net with plenty of auditions to fill roles but are targeting actors from a narrow shortlist of those they want. “Zack doesn’t see a lot of people,” said one person with knowledge of the process.
Interesting. Could it be for another superhero cameo that pays off later? Could it be for John Stewart? Could it even be for dikk Grayson? Remember, the role requires the actor to be physically fit so I highly suspect a hero part. You guys help me out in the comments below.
What character in the DCU could it be?
UPDATE
Many of you have tweeted at me the strong possibility of Victor Stone aka CYBORG. Good call. I totally forgot about Justice League War. Thanks again for feedback guys!
Until the next episode…
Michael B. Jordan to play Cyborg in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN??!
Published at: Feb. 21, 2014, 7 p.m. CST Share On Facebook Twitter
Papa Vinyard here, now here's a little somethin' for ya...
We may have yet another DCU superhero popping up in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN. According to Latino ReviewMichael B. Jordan has met with Zack Snyder for an undisclosed role for someone not only "physically fit" but also willing to pop up in further DC adaptations. So far, the speculation seems to be that Jordan is being looked at for Victor Stone a.k.a. Cyborg, a 30-year-old+ character most famous to young audiences for being part of the Teen Titans and one of the newer JLA members. Stone is not to be confused with the Hank Henshaw Cyborg from theDeath and Return of Superman story.
The part is only scheduled to shoot for a few days, so if Jordan takes the BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN role, it will mostly serve as a lead-in for a bigger part in future JLA flicks. Given that Jordan is a white-hot commodity right now, and is officially signed on to play the Human Torch in Josh Trank's FANTASTIC FOUR, there's a good chance nothing will come of this, and whatever role he's up for will go to a (maybe only slightly) less in-demand actor. But, needless to say, getting someone like Jordan to join the increasingly star-studded cast of BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN could only help boost the film's pedigree, and beefs up the already formidable JLA lineup Warner Bros. is getting together.
This could all be merely an easily-propagated rumor, but as El Mayimbe points out in his LR piece, "Zack doesn't just meet with anybody. He targets certain actors," so if Snyder approached Jordan with a good enough game plan, he very well may be on board what could easily be 2016's biggest, highest-pedigree release.
If this is all true, how do you feel about Michael B. Jordan as Cyborg?
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I dunno bout this..for cyborg I picture someone more brolic,i think they are better off with an unknown late teens early 20s and build him up
Posted on 2.21.14 by El Mayimbe
Got an interesting Batman Vs Superman tidbit this morning. With the ultra secrecy surrounding the project, casting breakdowns at this stage are the only things that offer any real clues. The last casting breakdown that I reported about turned out to be Wonder Woman and now weMAY have another one for a hero.According to sources, the production is currently looking for a black actor in his early 20s who is also physically fit. Here is the kicker though: the part is for a small role in the untitled BatmanVs Superman movie BUT will be recurring in other upcoming DCU films.
The role also shoots for only a couple of days. At first I thought it was some little role but then I also found out that Zack Snyder has met with hot actor Michael B. Jordan for the role. Remember, Zack doesn’t just meet with anybody. He targets certain actors. When Jesse Eisenberg got cast as Lex Luthor the Hollywood Reporter said the following:
Sources say that the studio and director Zack Snyder aren’t casting a wide net with plenty of auditions to fill roles but are targeting actors from a narrow shortlist of those they want. “Zack doesn’t see a lot of people,” said one person with knowledge of the process.
Interesting. Could it be for another superhero cameo that pays off later? Could it be for John Stewart? Could it even be for dikk Grayson? Remember, the role requires the actor to be physically fit so I highly suspect a hero part. You guys help me out in the comments below.
What character in the DCU could it be?
UPDATE
Many of you have tweeted at me the strong possibility of Victor Stone aka CYBORG. Good call. I totally forgot about Justice League War. Thanks again for feedback guys!
Until the next episode…
Michael B. Jordan to play Cyborg in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN??!
Published at: Feb. 21, 2014, 7 p.m. CST Share On Facebook Twitter
Papa Vinyard here, now here's a little somethin' for ya...
We may have yet another DCU superhero popping up in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN. According to Latino ReviewMichael B. Jordan has met with Zack Snyder for an undisclosed role for someone not only "physically fit" but also willing to pop up in further DC adaptations. So far, the speculation seems to be that Jordan is being looked at for Victor Stone a.k.a. Cyborg, a 30-year-old+ character most famous to young audiences for being part of the Teen Titans and one of the newer JLA members. Stone is not to be confused with the Hank Henshaw Cyborg from theDeath and Return of Superman story.
The part is only scheduled to shoot for a few days, so if Jordan takes the BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN role, it will mostly serve as a lead-in for a bigger part in future JLA flicks. Given that Jordan is a white-hot commodity right now, and is officially signed on to play the Human Torch in Josh Trank's FANTASTIC FOUR, there's a good chance nothing will come of this, and whatever role he's up for will go to a (maybe only slightly) less in-demand actor. But, needless to say, getting someone like Jordan to join the increasingly star-studded cast of BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN could only help boost the film's pedigree, and beefs up the already formidable JLA lineup Warner Bros. is getting together.
This could all be merely an easily-propagated rumor, but as El Mayimbe points out in his LR piece, "Zack doesn't just meet with anybody. He targets certain actors," so if Snyder approached Jordan with a good enough game plan, he very well may be on board what could easily be 2016's biggest, highest-pedigree release.
If this is all true, how do you feel about Michael B. Jordan as Cyborg?
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I dunno bout this..for cyborg I picture someone more brolic,i think they are better off with an unknown late teens early 20s and build him up
This superhero role I can co-sign for Michael B. Jordan, unlike him playing Human Torch.
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