Kevin Costner Rumored for Superman

EXCLUSIVE: I'm told that there is heightened interest in Kevin Costner for a key role in the Superman reboot that is being directed by Zack Snyder for Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. Henry Cavill was recently set in the Man of Steel role. I'm not exactly sure what role Costner is likely to play, but he has certainly been in good guy mode lately. Beyond his performance in the John Wells-directed The Company Men, Costner surfaced as an unlikely hero in aiding the cleanup in the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. British Petroleum purchased over 30 centrifuge machines which separate oil  from water, technology that was developed with a reported $24 million in funding by the actor over 15 years.

The Superman film is being produced by Chris Nolan, Charles Roven, Emma Thomas, and Deborah Snyder. The screenplay is being written by David S. Goyer based on a story by Goyer and Nolan. Thomas Tull and Lloyd Phillips are serving as executive producers. The new Superman is targeted for release in December 2012.

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Kevin Costner cast as Jonathan Kent

Posted by Rodneyon 22. 02. 2011in Headlines, News Chat

If word of mouth sources from “well placed” positions are to be trusted, Kevin Costner has been cast in Zach Snyder’s Superman reboot as Kal El’s earthly adopted father Jonathan Kent.

Latino Review is reporting:

We can report that Kevin Costner is none other than the Daddy of Superman himself: Jonathan “Pa” Kent.

If this rumour is true, I have no problem with it. I imagine the role of Pa Kent will be short lived in this film that is said to have Clark travelling the world to decide if he wants to be Superman or not.

The role should be minor, and Costner is getting on in years, so he could present a solid father figure for the few scenes he is destined to be in.

I wonder if they will make him die like in past adaptations? The theme of “all this power and I couldn’t save him” was always a struggling point with Clark in his development into the character and key to him growing into a man.

Maybe it will be different and Pa Kent will live and serve as a voice of wisdom for the challenges his son will face.

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